For incoming freshmen, the first few weeks of college bring a sense of liberation and independence. One way to enjoy this newly discovered freedom is by experiencing the popular late-night restaurants that enhance the nightlife at MSU. Whether you are walking down Grand River after a fun night with friends, or you find yourself starving after a late night study session, there are a number of well-known restaurants open in the early morning where you can satisfy your craving, while enjoying delicious food and great company with fellow Spartans.
Conrad’s
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.
Late-night delivery is available everyday until close
Popular late-night order: At Conrad's, a popular order from the menu is the Number One, which includes chicken, mozzarella and cheddar, tater tots, ranch and sour cream all wrapped up in a grilled tortilla. A popular side to order with this meal is mac and cheese bites.
“(The Number One) definitely on the top of everyone’s list," said owner Joe Conrad. “I think our employees get along really well with the customers. We embrace the late-night crowd and I think the customers feel very welcome.”
Menna’s Joint
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. everyday
Late-night delivery available
Popular late-night order: The Loaded Dub, which includes mozzarella, cheddar, potatoes, sour cream, ranch and bacon wrapped in a grilled tortilla.
Manager Alisha Chabez said the Loaded Dub makes Menna's unique. “I think one thing that draws people into our restaurant is our loaded fries because most places don’t have them. Loaded fries are red-skin potato cubes mixed with cheddar cheese and bacon.”
Pita Pit
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Thursday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m.
Late-night delivery up until close
Popular late-night order: Several items on the menu are quite popular, but many of the early morning customers like to order the breakfast pitas, specifically the pitas called Steak & Eggs and Meat the Day
General Manager Meghan Scullion said, "We have the largest selection of toppings to choose from, including toppings from the grill, so people can completely customize what they want to eat.”
Firehouse Subs
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
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Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Firehouse Subs offers delivery up until 2:30 a.m. on weekends
Popular late-night order: The Beef and Cheddar Brisket. This sub contains brisket and cheddar cheese, and comes with a side of mayo and Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
General Manager Steve Karmo said he and his employees embrace the late-night crowd. “Customers really love it here at night. They can get a nice, hot sandwich, and we are really quick.”
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