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Restaurants on and around Michigan State University's Campus

A listing of some eating options within comfortable walking distance of the MSU Main Library. Hours are for summer 2016

Lunch near the MSU Campus

Omi Sushi: Sushi restaurant in East Lansing with a variety of options.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Retro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods.

  • Address: 233 E.Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • Distance from Library: 0.3 miles
  • Telephone: (517) 203-4278
  • Website: http://www.potbelly.com

Noodles, Inc: We offer the world’s favorite noodle dishes, sandwiches, salads and soups, all in one restaurant. Each dish is carefully hand-made to our guests’ specifications, using only the freshest ingredients.

Charlie Kang's: Long recognized as the best Chinese food in East Lansing, Charlie Kang’s Chinese & Korean Cuisine takes pride in providing you with freshly made Chinese and Korean entrees.

  • Address: 127 E Grand River, East Lansing, MI  48823
  • Distance from Library: 0.3 miles
  • Telephone: (517) 332-4696
  • Website: http://www.charliekangs.com/

Georgio's: A dozen different styles of pizza ready to serve by the slice. We use nothing but fresh ingredients to create our famous, hand-tossed gourmet slices.

Peanut Barrel: We are an American bar & grill featuring burgers & sandwiches with an outdoor patio.

  • Address: 521 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • Distance from Library: 0.4 miles
  • Telephone: (517) 351-0608
  • Website: http://www.peanutbarrel.com/

Beggar’s Banquet: Founded in 1973 and named for proprietor Bob Adlers Favorite Rolling Stones Album, this locally-owned restaurant and saloon features a variety of imaginative and high quality sandwiches, burgers, salads, with breakfast served all day.

  • Address: 218 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • Distance from Library: 0.3 miles
  • Telephone: (517) 351-4540
  • Website: http://beggarsbanquet.com/

Lunch on-campus

Brody Square: A large foodcourt-style cafeteria

Crossroads Food Court at the MSU International Center: UP Pizzeria, Woody's Oasis, Panda Express, Subway

Coffee and Snacks

Sparty's CyberCafe has coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks, bagels, pastries, sandwiches and convenience items.

  • Address: MSU Main Library, 366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824
  • Distance from the Library: 0.0 miles
  • Hours: Any time the main library is open

Starbucks

  • Address: Wells Hall, 114 Wells Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
  • Distance from the Library: 0.3 miles
  • Hours: 7:30 am-4 pm Monday-Friday only

Biggby

  • Address: 107 MSU Union Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
  • Distance from the Library: 0.2 miles
  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-2pm

MSU Dairy Store: We make, package and sell delicious ice cream and cheeses.

  • Anthony Hall
    • Address: 1140 S. Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
    • Distance from the Library: 0.5 miles
    • Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun: noon-8 p.m.
  • MSU Union:
    • Address: 107 MSU Union Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
    • Distance from the Library: 0.2 miles
    • Hours: Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat-Sun: noon-6 p.m.