Guidebook for Davis
Essentials
The Coop has been an institution in Davis for nearly 40 years. It has a deli, salad bar, hot food bar, many foods in bulk + the usual grocery items
28 residents recomanen
Davis Food Co-op
620 G StThe Coop has been an institution in Davis for nearly 40 years. It has a deli, salad bar, hot food bar, many foods in bulk + the usual grocery items
Nugget is a family owned grocery with a great reputation for being exceptional employers - AND they have a wide selection of produce, deli, cheese, wine....
61 residents recomanen
Nugget Markets
1414 E Covell BlvdNugget is a family owned grocery with a great reputation for being exceptional employers - AND they have a wide selection of produce, deli, cheese, wine....
Local produce venders, entertainment, GREAT coffee on Sat morning, breakfast or dinner options...
Sat 8:00AM-1:00PM (year-round)Wed 4:30PM-8:30PM (mid-Mar-Oct)Wed 2:00PM-6:00PM (Nov-mid-March)
53 residents recomanen
Davis Farmers Market
301 C StLocal produce venders, entertainment, GREAT coffee on Sat morning, breakfast or dinner options...
Sat 8:00AM-1:00PM (year-round)Wed 4:30PM-8:30PM (mid-Mar-Oct)Wed 2:00PM-6:00PM (Nov-mid-March)
TJ's is a great choice for pre-made salads or meals to microwave - better than the usual fare - as well as the usual grocery items and wine & beer. Fun atmosphere, great prices.
25 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
885 Russell BlvdTJ's is a great choice for pre-made salads or meals to microwave - better than the usual fare - as well as the usual grocery items and wine & beer. Fun atmosphere, great prices.
Food Scene
I describe Bernardo's menu as food I would cook at home if I had the time. I think of it as home away from home for dining. I would recommend anything on their menu!
21 residents recomanen
Cafe Bernardo
234 D StI describe Bernardo's menu as food I would cook at home if I had the time. I think of it as home away from home for dining. I would recommend anything on their menu!
This is the best Thai food in town - right next to the Regal theater and walking distance.
Thai Nakorn
424 G StThis is the best Thai food in town - right next to the Regal theater and walking distance.
The owner has the equivalent of a master's degree in baking. Close your eyes and point - there's no going wrong here!
17 residents recomanen
Konditorei Austrian Pastry
2710 5th StThe owner has the equivalent of a master's degree in baking. Close your eyes and point - there's no going wrong here!
This is a family owned Greek Restaurant that has been in Davis since the early 70's. All the traditional Greek food plus the best pizza in town!
7 residents recomanen
Symposium
1620 E 8th StThis is a family owned Greek Restaurant that has been in Davis since the early 70's. All the traditional Greek food plus the best pizza in town!
Family owned - sweethearts, modest prices, great burritos and other authentic Mexican food. Walking distance.
10 residents recomanen
Taqueria Davis
505 L StFamily owned - sweethearts, modest prices, great burritos and other authentic Mexican food. Walking distance.
This is a self serve frozen yogurt place so you can have exactly the amount you want. Pay by weight.
Cultivé Frozen Yogurt
231 E StThis is a self serve frozen yogurt place so you can have exactly the amount you want. Pay by weight.
This is the very best sushi in town. Their offerings are inventive and delicious. Great service. Casual.
Moshi Moshi Restaurant
2120 Cowell BoulevardThis is the very best sushi in town. Their offerings are inventive and delicious. Great service. Casual.
Taqueria Guadalajara
640 W Covell BlvdAnother good taqueria...
This is a more upscale restaurant than the others I've recommended. The food is always good, the menu changes regularly.
7 residents recomanen
Seasons
102 F StThis is a more upscale restaurant than the others I've recommended. The food is always good, the menu changes regularly.
If you enjoy beer, this is a great place to try. The beer is brewed on site. The food is decent, but the beer is the highlight.
11 residents recomanen
Sudwerk Brewing Co Dock Store
2001 2nd StIf you enjoy beer, this is a great place to try. The beer is brewed on site. The food is decent, but the beer is the highlight.
Arts & Culture
The Varsity is a 1940's era art house cinema with 2 screens, showing first-run independent films. Look on the web for current films.
21 residents recomanen
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 2nd StThe Varsity is a 1940's era art house cinema with 2 screens, showing first-run independent films. Look on the web for current films.
The Holiday is 1 of 2 Regal Cinemas in town. There are 6 screens - sometimes they show 1 film on more than 1 screen.
8 residents recomanen
Regal Davis Holiday
101 F StThe Holiday is 1 of 2 Regal Cinemas in town. There are 6 screens - sometimes they show 1 film on more than 1 screen.
This is the other Regal Cinema in Davis. It has 5 screens - and it is walking distance from your apartment. Give yourself about 10 minutes for a brisk walk.
8 residents recomanen
Regal Davis Stadium 5
420 G StThis is the other Regal Cinema in Davis. It has 5 screens - and it is walking distance from your apartment. Give yourself about 10 minutes for a brisk walk.
Best to check their calendar before you arrive, though you might find that a performance isn't sold out. First rate performances of all genres. Parking is $9 in the parking garage.
25 residents recomanen
Mondavi Center
523 Mrak Hall DrBest to check their calendar before you arrive, though you might find that a performance isn't sold out. First rate performances of all genres. Parking is $9 in the parking garage.
The Artery is a cooperative arts & crafts gallery and store. The quality is quite good. Great place for gifts.
The Artery
207 G StThe Artery is a cooperative arts & crafts gallery and store. The quality is quite good. Great place for gifts.
The Pence is a gallery operated by the City of Davis - monthly rotating exhibitions. Check their web site for current exhibitions.
10 residents recomanen
Pence Gallery
212 D StThe Pence is a gallery operated by the City of Davis - monthly rotating exhibitions. Check their web site for current exhibitions.
Everything Else
The Laundry Lounge
1801 Hanover DrThis is the only self serve laundry in Davis.
Shopping
Yes - we do have a Target. If you forgot to pack something you can probably find it here.
13 residents recomanen
Target
4601 2nd StYes - we do have a Target. If you forgot to pack something you can probably find it here.
If you want to support independent bookstores and hold a real book in your hands - this is it! They often host readings by local writers - check the web site for schedule.
The Avid Reader
617 2nd StIf you want to support independent bookstores and hold a real book in your hands - this is it! They often host readings by local writers - check the web site for schedule.
RadioShack
634 G StForgot a cable at home? RadioShack is a short walk away.
Newsbeat has a great selection of newspapers and magazines. They also carry literary journals, greeting cards, candy and more...
Newsbeat
514 3rd StNewsbeat has a great selection of newspapers and magazines. They also carry literary journals, greeting cards, candy and more...
Ace is not your ordinary hardware store. There are 3 buildings and an outdoor nursery. They carry kitchen stuff, garden stuff, pet stuff, organizer stuff.... and the staff is very helpful!
Davis Ace Housewares
815 3rd StAce is not your ordinary hardware store. There are 3 buildings and an outdoor nursery. They carry kitchen stuff, garden stuff, pet stuff, organizer stuff.... and the staff is very helpful!
Sightseeing
The Arboretum is a great place to walk, run, ride a bike, find a tree to read under. My favorite part is the redwood grove - I always feel transported to a quiet, cool haven.
15 residents recomanen
UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery
1046 Garrod DrThe Arboretum is a great place to walk, run, ride a bike, find a tree to read under. My favorite part is the redwood grove - I always feel transported to a quiet, cool haven.
If you want to do a little wine tasting without the crowds and long drive, Bogle is the place. A short 25 minute drive and you're in the Sacramento Delta. Weekdays = fewer guests.
21 residents recomanen
Bogle Vineyards
37783 Co Rd 144If you want to do a little wine tasting without the crowds and long drive, Bogle is the place. A short 25 minute drive and you're in the Sacramento Delta. Weekdays = fewer guests.