The Gallery at Snyder Phillips — Restaurant in East Lansing

2 years ago, SnyPhi was a 5 star. Every station was open for every meal, the salad bar always had a fresh protein, and they had food until 10pm (even 11PM? before 2018). Nowadays, it’s much worse. Regularly limited to a couple stations only (especially at dinner), and closes at 9. They dropped some of the favorite meals such as grain bowls, no more fresh protein at salad bar, and the food is more simple in general.

This is obviously because of staffing shortages (even though MSU dining started going downhill in 2018) and Covid-19. Students have been getting many emails about employment opportunities, and even requests to VOLUNTEER in the dining halls. However, applicants are… a)not getting responses for 3 weeks- over a month b)getting denied for seemingly small reasons that could be overlooked if the problem is so bad. c)forced to go through a weeks long, seemingly excessive training process that again, should probably be rethought if the problem is so bad that they are asking for volunteers.

To us students, it seems like the school is using the necessary Covid-19 protocols as an excuse to cut their costs EVEN further. Obviously safety is the most important thing, and some of these disruptions in service are for cleaning/safety reasons. But if there are applicants who want jobs out there, why are they not being hired?

(I’ll postface this by saying I am a student, with a job, who has never applied for an...

So I've eaten here almost every day for about a year once. Going back there now sometimes. The Gallery cafe @ Snyphi is quite satisfying to me at least, sweet desserts and always both types of ice cream. It has an open comfortable atmosphere with seating outside if desired. Some staples are consistently served, but you will be surprised with different food options at times. Checking the menu at eatatstate.msu.edu is best way to know what's being served on a daily. Hope this helps & happy...

I used to dine here consistently and then I also spent three years as a cook here. Awesome staff, fresh food, and definitely a highlight of my MSU experience! :) Very flexible when it came to accommodating my school schedule and working around my other job. I moved away from the Lansing area but I miss The...