I would give this a five star, but they dont have my sesquicentennial swirl anymore!
My take on the MSU Dairy Store and the reason for my rating is that the location is cramped but more importantly it feels really unorganized trying to get in and out with the number of people that visit. There also doesnt seem to be much of a regulation on how much ice cream you get. I saw multiple single orders that had varying amounts of ice cream depending on who they had scooping it. Now, with all that being said, the ice cream is probably the best or close to the best that youll taste. The Sticky Buns ice cream tastes dead on to actual cinnamon rolls.I think the ice cream is worth it, I just wish they had a better setup.
Really nice ice cream! Ive been waiting for a long time to try them and they lived up to the hype!
10 out of 10 so good amazing ice cream highly recommended
Happy theyre back, but what happened? Went in for a gallon of ice cream and was sold a hand-packed quart, about the equivalent of 5 scoops, for $20.00 yikes.
Whats your favorite?!? Sooooooo glad its back open. This is butter pecan and it had more pecans than Ive ever had. No grilled cheese, but they have some you can buy. The staff was soooo nice, upbeat, and everyone was happy!
Not a lot of options but definitely the good and popular ones are on offer. Great quality and serving size. Also cheap!
Exceptionally good ice cream, but what else would you expect from the best agricultural school in the state?
A MSU favorite, delicious ice cream. Banana Chocolate Chunk is the best!!
Great selection of very delicious and housemade ice creams and cheese at a good price.
Ice cream was great! Hit the spot on a warm day.
Super fun place to take the kids. Ive been here on a few field trips and taken a couple girl scout troops here. Theyve easily got done of the greatest ice cream in the area and give tours over the facility.Theyve also got some great small lunch bites. The sandwiches are great and worth checking them out. Theyve also got some nice outdoor seating for those looking to spend an afternoon outside eating ice cream!
Super super yummy ice cream. The single scoop was so big and only $4!!!
Very good icecream and great service! 😊
The ice cream tastes really good. I like the name of the ice cream flavors.
Best icecream in Michigan, soooooo creamy and loading with stuff.
Delicious and very generous scoop of ice cream!
Went in for some ice cream it was very good
**HUGE TIP BEFORE REVIEW!!!**: If you are reading this before you visit The Dairy Store, and you have never been there, GO TO THE LEFT OF THE BUILDING. Especially on hot days! 9/10, they have a huge line inside, so if you want to GrabnNab some ice cream and not deal with a huge line, go to the ICE CREAM TRAILER ON THE LEFT OF THE BUILDING. (low-key big caps for this who wish to skim.Review: MSU (Michigan State University) feels like a city on its own, and debatebly seen as the Heart, Soul, and Pride of East Lansing. They have their own student run power plant even. So, its no surprise, and an even more soft and heart-felt welcome that when it came down to agriculture, that the students should be the one pulling the stops, learning the trades, and running the show! The Dairy Store has been in the community for a long time, from Cows to Milk to Product, students are there every step of the way, persuing not only a degree, but a passion to bring smiles to the community.The Dairy Store is a small shop built into the MSU Dairy Foods Complex building on Shaw st, but dont let the official brutalist name fool you. This place is packing some serious good eats; from Cheese to Milk, to even its well and deserved to be known Ice Cream. Walking in is a bar infront of you of some folk-lore and sports-related fueled flavors of ice cream like The Izzos Malted Madness to the Dantonios Double Fudge Fake, to even more related flavors such as Blue Moon or Cookie Dough. Making homemade warm waffle cones on order to freshly made ice cream. Theres never a place quite as sweet as this.
Pt 1 Recently visited the MSU Dairy Store during COVID-19 restrictions. We placed our order in advance and they quickly brought the order when we arrived and called from the designated parking spaces in front of the entrance to the store. The staff did an excellent job of social distancing. AND the ice cream, butterkase cheese and salami were fantastic.Pt 2 Best grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream with creative flavors and names in E Lansing.
The BEST quality and flavor!
Best Ice Cream you can get!!!
Delicious icecream and friendly workers.
Best ice cream around! Made in East Lansing on Michigan State University’s campus. The array of flavors is amazing. Hard to decide on a favorite,but I do love the creamy coconut with chocolate covered almonds. Fabulous! That said, there are so many great flavors to choose from.They also make yummy cheeses of all kinds. Stop in sometime for their grilled cheese and tomato soup. Pick your choice of homemade bread and cheese, try the smoked cheddar. It is so good, you will come back, I promise!“Funds from MSU Dairy Store sales support the teaching, research, and outreach mission of the Dairy Foods Complex.”
I dont often ice cream, but when Im in East Lansing (& theyre open), I get MSU Dairy!!
Greastest Ice Cream Ive ever tasted in my life
Weve placed several orders of both Ive cream and cheese using curbside service during the pandemic. The orders were convenient to place, and pickup was simple.Sesquicentennial Swirl is my personal favorite among the ice cream flavors, and we enjoy the pepper jack cheese. We really enjoy the ice cream, and look forward to trying all of the flavors.
The MSU Dairy Store is the quintessential summer experience bringing together the best of the rich agricultural roots of this University and ingenious product development and marketing. The ice cream, made in small batches, is without comparison. Rich, creamy, flavorful, and well worth the long wait, anticipate a memory in the making. Today we had Badger Cherry Cheesecake. Pure delight!😃. If you are in Lansing you will not want to miss visiting the MSU Dairy Store.
Best ice-cream EVER
Can’t think of any other Ice Cream in the area that even compares to the quality of the Dairy Store. Ordering curb side during quarantine has been very easy and the consistency of the quality is something to admire. Some people consider flavors like Vanilla to be “plain” or “basic” but I highly recommend you try the vanilla ice cream here. Especially delicious if you order an ice cream cookie sandwich!
Very Very good ice cream
The BEST ice cream around. We love the coconut almond fudge.Alert! Curbside service only. Place your order online and phone them when you arrive. They bring it to your numbered space in the parking lot. Enjoy! Go Green!
Amazing icecream always Amazing
Fantastic social distancing/cleanliness. All workers were pleasant and helpful! Both ice cream pints are very well packed and delicious!
This is truly the best ice cream. Lines are long for good reason. Pumpkin icecream in the fall is so good. The staff are always so happy, even when lines are out the door.
You probably should know that MSU dairy has some of the top ice cream in the US. It is very busy though. My favorite one is the coconut ice cream. Price is pretty reasonable for big back but cones are bit expensive. However the space inside is limited so you probably cant enjoy food inside at busy hours. Friendly staff and you can ask to taste before you buy.
Love, ❤️ love MSU Dairy store! The kids are wonderful, the service is great! Unfortunately the powers that be are closing down the plant!
Creamiest, richest ice cream anywhere. Expect a line in summer and during school days for their Monday free soup with the purchase of a grilled cheese sandwich ($3). You get a wide choice of cheeses and breads to customize your yummy winter lunch.
Great ice cream made at MSU. Been a staple at Michigan State University for a long time. General servings. Lots of flavors to choose from, and new ones all the time. Always friendly staff. Recently priced half gallon ice creams to go... Along with good cheeses. You can even order party trays and gifts online. If you havent tried it youre missing out!
Without a doubt the best ice cream I have ever had. Their sesquicentennial swirl I out of this world, and Im normally not one for birthday cake ice cream. It was not overly sweet or bland. The perfect balance. The cheese curds are great as a snack and for poutine, and the grilled cheese is phenomenal.
Very fun little dairy store! I wasnt expecting them to sell cheese and cheese curds as well as their ice cream and that was a great surprise. They also make soups, grilled cheese, and their waffle cones in house! So unique. Every detail is special. Even the napkins are branded with MSU! I cant wait to go back and eat more sesquicentennial swirl.
Listen, I understand that the pandemic is an extenuating circumstance, however the system that this store has set up for curbside pick up is extremely inefficient and disorganized. Not only were there very limited flavor options, but we waited a total of 45 minutes and left without ice cream in hand. I wish I could write a review of how great the ice cream is, but unfortunately we did not get to taste it.Don’t think it’s worth coming here while they’re still doing pickup orders unless you have a minimum of an hour to spare.
Ive heard rumors about how good this place was, let me tell you, they are all true! Ive never had ice cream so creamy. Definitely recommend!
Good ice cream at a great price! Definitely a benefit of living near an agricultural school.
Time to use Spartan cash
Always a fun place to stop. Very busy but line moved fast. We got to large singles on sugar cones and a half gallon to go for $ 12. Cookies and creme which is our favorite . Staff is energetic and friendly. APlaces to sit inside and out.
A fantastic ice cream spot on campus. I have tried ice cream at several agricultural colleges and this was one of the best. Great flavor variety but not too sugary. Awesome portion size. Also some amazing cheeses.
Smells great! Ill say its from the freshly cooked waffle cones they were making. If youre looking to support local and like grass fed cheese this is your place!
Delicious ice cream at decent prices. Theres always a line when I come here because everyone knows their ice cream is incredibly tasty. I highly recommend checking it out whether youre in town for the day or youve lived here for a long time. You wont regret your decision.
My girlfriend and I love the MSU dairy store. Rich creamy ice cream and warm fresh waffle cones. A summer time must if youre in the Lansing/east Lansing area.
An MSU classic. Very busy on weekends or game days so be prepared to wait. Fantastic Veritys of ice cream.Best tip I can give is if you want ice cream to take home, ask for the change over bucket list. 3 gallons of ice cream for $15.00. Considering a single scoop is $3.00 its the best deal in town for quality ice cream
Great place to stop if you are in the area! The selection of flavors is unique and delicious. The waffle cones was crispy and had a nice vanilla flavor. The ice cream was very tasty. The prices are a little high but fairly standard for ice cream nowadays. Definitely worth a visit!
Great ice cream and inexpensive as well. Cant wait to go back.
Great ice cream, as always, and tried the grilled cheese (pick your bread and pick your cheese - assuming made from their onsite dairy) It was great. I hear their soups are very good too, but they dont serve them on Sundays when we were there. 😋
If you are on MSUs campus and you love ice cream, this is the place to go. They have great flavors and their prices are reasonable. If the weather is nice, there will likely be a line, but the staff is pretty fast, so enjoy the anticipation as you wait.
They raised the price a bit due to COVID-19. But you still need your MSU ice cream. 😛 order online and call when you arrive at the parking lot. Theyll bring the ice cream to your car.
I am NEVER disappointed on my visits to the Dairy Store! The hardest part is deciding which flavor I must have each visit. The specialty flavors like Sesquicentennial Swirl usually win out but the Black Cherry is AMAZING! They also have the traditional chocolate and vanilla for the less adventurous folks.
Some of the best ice cream Ive had! The curbside pickup was easy and fast.
Definitely the best place to go if looking for quality & great taste for a good price. Will definitely drive 2 hours again. Great staff.
Ice cream here is heavenly! But the service is even better. These folks are friendly, patient, and efficient. I really appreciated how well they treated our large family. Well done!!
Great ice cream and cheese made from MSUs own cattle herds. Nice small story with some tables. On the weekends it gets real busy but theyll move the line along. Ive cream for there to take home.
Delicious ice cream and cheese (chocolate cheese anyone?) at a great price with quick service. What is not to love?Interior seating is limited but there are park benches outside the nearby West entrance.Parking in front is limited but there is parking in the rear. No parking tickets after 6pm, not sure before that time.
Hands down the best ice cream in East lansing. Summer evenings the line is pretty long but moves at a steady pace. Try their cheese curds and cookie sandwiches too!
We stop by whenever we are on campus. Wonderful selection and great prices. Sometimes the line get long, but it moves along quickly. Do not forget to check out their coolers for their cheeses and other dairy products.
Great ice cream, great curbside service, decent prices. What else do you need?
Usually love this place, I went twice back to back. The first time I got 2 types of ice cream and only tasted one (this is super sad because usually I can taste both). Second visit the ice cream was better, but theres nowhere near enough sitting area for people enjoying their treats.
MSU has one of best dairy stores in the country. Bring groups here often. Ice Cream home made. Home made cheeses. Good sandwiches
Absolutely my favorite place to get ice cream! This place is really nice and historic about the way they started making ice cream at MSU. The first row of flavors are all named after other colleges, which is funny. Costumer service is extremely nice. Super family-friendly. All their ice cream tastes wonderfully fresh and well made.
Great service, and many delicious flavor options!We got grilled cheese sandwiches while here and those were amazing! Can never go wrong with a visit to the MSU dairy store when on campus! Go Green!
Ooooo...yummy ice cream! The ice cream is made on campus. Many selections /flavors. Cones, cups, malts, shakes...no sundaes. Indoor seating. Very popular place, but the line moves swiftly. Friendly service.
The best ice cream in the world!! The homemade waffle cones are a must. This is not just a tourist spot or a college kids spot. This is a must go and enjoy the ice cream. The cheese sandwiches and the soup are also great!!
This is my second experience at the dairy store! The first time I had mint chocolate chunk which is okay but isnt as good as other ice cream stores. It tastes more like real mint rather than whatever else other stores put in it. Today I had cookies and cream and it was great! The staff were also pleasant and efficient which is always nice to see. I will be back in August. Go Green! 💚
This is a must-visit location if you come to east Lansing. Homemade ice cream... Its amazing.
I love taking the family here. I believe there are other foods available for purchase. The assortment of ice cream flavors available is wonderful. The milk shakes are very good and the prices are reasonable.
Great place to get hard served ice cream. Located on the MSU campus, this place is a great place to visit if you happen to be in the campus area. What is unique about the MSU Dairy Store is that they serve seasonal ice cream items. For example, pumpkin spice is available only in October and November. In addition, this place also serves cheese, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate!The staff is friendly and the shop itself feels cozy.
Love this place! I had ordered a bunch of ice cream that I had shipped to Colorado long before Id actually had a chance to step foot into the store. I was finally able to get ice cream in person and its just so good. Cant wait to come back