Are you tired of your regular lunch break routine? There are delicious and affordable meal options all over MSU’s campus, you just have to know where to look. Here are a few options that we recommend trying out on your next lunch break!
The MSU Dairy Store:
The Dairy Store has two locations on campus, one on Farm Lane in Anthony Hall, and the other inside the MSU Union. The Dairy Store is known for its variety of ice cream flavors and sweet treats as well as homemade cheese from local farms. Affordable lunch combinations are available every day at the Dairy Store; on Mondays, the Dairy Store offers a free cup of tomato soup with the purchase of a grilled cheese sandwich. To learn more about the MSU Dairy Store, check out their website!
The Riverwalk Market:
There are a variety of affordable meals at Riverwalk Market in Owen Hall. The Riverwalk Market offers several Combo X-Change options which are available to faculty and staff with dining plans, and can be used multiple times a day. Even without a dining plan, the Riverwalk Market is a great place have a balanced and affordable meal in a relaxing atmosphere. With several healthy and delicious options to choose from, like their create your own salad bar, the Riverwalk Market promises variety every time. For information about locations, hours and meal options, visit the Eat at State website.
The State Room:
Treat yourself to a casual fine dining experience at the State Room restaurant and lounge, located in the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. The State Room is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The lunch menu offers a variety of traditional lunch dishes such as soup, salad, sandwiches and burgers. The menu also consists of “light and lively” options like house-made hummus served with flat bread, and lime grilled chicken with corn and black bean salsa. Several items on the lunch menu are great vegetarian options, and there is also a separate menu with gluten-free lunch meals. If you are looking for an upscale casual lunch experience, then the State Room is the place for you! For more information and full menus, visit their website.
At the Dairy Store, what is considered “store products” that staff qualifies for a 30% discount? This is the first time I have heard that I get a discount there, and isn’t listed on their website or the MSU staff discount page. Is it anything in the store? Just food to go? Does that include packaged ice cream?
Hi JM, on behalf of MSU HR and the Dairy Store, we apologize, but we posted incorrect information about the discounts. The 30% discount applies only to Dairy Store employees, and there was a communication breakdown between the employee interviewed and the one compiling the research. We’re sorry we got everyone so excited, but we hope you still enjoy some Dairy Store products this summer! The blog and newsletter have been corrected. Thanks!