2023-24 Academic Catalog

University Dining Services

From coffee shops to dining halls, we’ve got you covered. The variety of choices includes popular brands such as Steak ‘n Shake, Subway, Pizza Hut, Panda Express, Einstein Brothers Bagels, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Moe’s Southwest Grill, as well as local favorites like State Fountain Bakery, Newk's Eatery, and Juva. Another dining option, McArthur Café, which is considered hidden gems on campus, offers an entree plus two sides for lunch.

The Fresh Food Company and Marketplace at Perry, our all-you-care-to-eat Residential Dining Halls, offer the most innovative dining with authentic flavors and unique menus that are meticulously crafted to satisfy everyone’s appetite. Our dining team works hard to ensure we serve only the freshest ingredients and quality products, along with incorporating seasonal trends, themed meals, and events throughout the semester. The popular Fresh Food Company features several unique cooking stations of made-to-order meals prepared in view of customers. The Marketplace at Perry houses Planted, a vegan/vegetarian station, and the True Balance station which provides a complete menu excluding 8 of the top 8 most common food allergens!

In a hurry? No problem! P.O.D. Markets & P.O.D. Expresses, located around campus, offer items such as grab-n-go sandwiches, cereal, Mississippi State University milk and ice cream, fresh fruit, frozen entrees, medicine, phone chargers, batteries, paper towels and much more – all available without ever needing to leave campus.

In addition to the 20 dining locations, MSU Dining also provides a full range of exceptional, customizable Catering service options for any event on or off campus – including tailgate season.

For more information visit our website dining.msstate.edu, or check us out on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @msstatedining. The MSU Dining Office, located between Subway and Moe’s Southwest Grill on campus, is open Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 5pm and Friday 8:30am – 4pm during the school year.