Eat At State | Michigan State University

Eat At State | Michigan State University Michigan State University's award-winning Culinary Services. Culinary Services strives to nourish, inspire and enrich our
Spartan community.

As one of the largest self-operated university
foodservice systems in the nation, we pride ourselves in providing
culinary excellence. MSU Culinary Services oversees:

-Residential dining halls in each neighborhood, including the unique
allergen-free dining hall Thrive
-Sparty’s mini-market stores, which celebrated 30 years in 2021
-Sparty’s Market, an award-winning, urban market-style grocery


store at 1855 Place
-The Workshop at the STEM Teaching and Learning facility, a unique
location with historical integrity
-Two full-service Starbucks locations and a Proudly Serving Café
-Two food courts in the International Center and the MSU Union building
-Concessions at Spartan Stadium, Breslin Student Events Center,
Munn Ice Arena and the Agricultural Pavilion
-MSU Bakers, the on-campus bakery
-Spartan Linen Services, the on-campus laundry and uniform experts
-Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, the State Room Restaurant
and Kellogg Catering
-Sustainable food practices
-Contract management and procurement services at our on-campus Food Stores facility

Roughly 45,000 meals are served daily to students, faculty/staff and guests. Through culinary excellence, we create experiences that
assist in advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Please note you must abide by MSU Community Guidelines for social media on our page: https://comms.msu.edu/social-media/resources/msu-community-guidelines.html

Start your summer in style!From Monday, June 1-Tuesday, June 30, MSU employees can receive 20% off all tablecloth and cl...
06/01/2026

Start your summer in style!

From Monday, June 1-Tuesday, June 30, MSU employees can receive 20% off all tablecloth and cloth napkin rentals with a valid MSU ID. With a wide selection of colors, patterns and sizes available, it's the perfect time to prepare for parties, weddings and other special occasions.

Visit Spartan Linen Services Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 373 Service Road, or call 517-355-8520 for more information.

🥕🌱 Fresh, local and Spartan-grown. 🍅🥬This summer, visit the Student Organic Farm Summer Farm Stand every Monday from 11 ...
06/01/2026

🥕🌱 Fresh, local and Spartan-grown. 🍅🥬

This summer, visit the Student Organic Farm Summer Farm Stand every Monday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sparty’s in the International Center. Shop fresh, MSU-grown produce, learn more about the farm and discover what's in season all summer long!

Please note: Purchases must be made with a credit or debit card.

Something exciting is happening at the Union! 🐿️🚧Renovations are underway as the former Sparty's space is transformed in...
06/01/2026

Something exciting is happening at the Union! 🐿️🚧

Renovations are underway as the former Sparty's space is transformed into a new Sparty's Market, set to open in fall 2026.

The new location will offer grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options, including breakfast pizzas, bagel sandwiches, paninis and soups. Grubhub ordering will feature cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, rotating specialty pizzas, tacos and a variety of rice bowls.

Stay tuned for more updates as the new Sparty's Market takes shape!

Michigan State University Culinary Services has received a bronze award from the National Association of College & Unive...
05/29/2026

Michigan State University Culinary Services has received a bronze award from the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) in the Residential Special Event of the Year category for its annual Dickens Dinner. As part of MSU’s Experiential Dining series, the event allows students to use meal swipes to attend a unique culinary experience inspired by 19th-century London. Featuring an English-inspired menu, literary excerpts from Charles Dickens and an accomplished chef from Liverpool, the dinner has become a cherished campus tradition celebrating the holiday season through food, storytelling and history.

Hopping on the rule of thirds trend — Eat at State style! 📏📷
05/28/2026

Hopping on the rule of thirds trend — Eat at State style! 📏📷

Your favorite campus critters just got a style upgrade! 🐿️💚 Spartan Linen has apparel featuring MSU’s iconic squirrels, ...
05/26/2026

Your favorite campus critters just got a style upgrade! 🐿️💚

Spartan Linen has apparel featuring MSU’s iconic squirrels, along with plenty of gear to show off your Spartan spirit.

Check out the merch for yourself by visiting Spartan Linen Services at 373 Service Road, Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Get in touch:
517-355-8520
[email protected]
Visit spartanlinen.rhs.msu.edu for more information.

Stock up on your favorite MSU cold weather apparel during the Spartan Linen Services Winter Clearance Sale, happening Ma...
05/18/2026

Stock up on your favorite MSU cold weather apparel during the Spartan Linen Services Winter Clearance Sale, happening May 18–29!

Enjoy 20% off sale items and an extra 15% off when purchased with Spartan Cash. MSU-branded fleece jackets, sweatshirts, hats, gloves and more at up to 35% off!

Contact or visit Spartan Linen at: 517-355-8520 | spartanlinen.rhs.msu.edu
373 Service Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

MSU Alumni — what was your favorite dining hall meal you had on campus? 🍽️👀 Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
05/17/2026

MSU Alumni — what was your favorite dining hall meal you had on campus? 🍽️👀
Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

Culinary Cup 2026! 🏆 Congratulations to all Culinary Services team members who competed in this year's Culinary Cup at S...
05/15/2026

Culinary Cup 2026! 🏆

Congratulations to all Culinary Services team members who competed in this year's Culinary Cup at South Pointe at Case on Wednesday, May 13. Using mystery ingredients and putting their creativity to the test, competitors showcased their culinary skills through a variety of innovative cook-off dishes and baked creations.

Cook-Off Winners:
1st — Lindsay Frederick and Kyle Bonene from Brody Dining 🥇
2nd — James Vanderbrook and Haroon Ali from South Dining 🥈
3rd — Justin Schafer and David Piper from Kellogg Center 🥉

Bake-Off Winners:
1st — Christien Dunn and Gabriel Severson from East Dining 🥇
2nd — Aaron Clark and Sandy Jewett from Brody Dining 🥈
3rd — Lisa Cox and Dewayne Washington from East Dining 🥉

Popular Vote — Bake-Off:
Seth Motz and James Vanderbrook from South Dining 🌟

Special thank you to our judges: (Cook-off) Kurt Kwiatkowski, executive vice president of independent restaurant operations at Dining Ventures, LLC, David Andrews, news anchor/reporter for WILX News 10, Jennifer Dominguez, manager of MSU Meat Laboratory

(Bake-Off) Beth Augustine, owner of Flour Child Bakery, Kelsey Sailor, owner of Midnight Cravings and Stephanie Fluegeman, baker at That New Place

Thank you to our amazing Culinary Services team members who volunteered their time on Sunday, May 10, and Monday, May 11...
05/14/2026

Thank you to our amazing Culinary Services team members who volunteered their time on Sunday, May 10, and Monday, May 11, to help prepare and package meals for the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Champion Schools Day event.

We are grateful for your hard work, generosity and dedication in supporting this incredible event and its participants!

Address

550 S. Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI
48823

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15178840660

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