Best of Davis

1. Tie: Aggie Inn 245 First St. Hyatt Place 173 Old Davis Road Extension 2. Hallmark Inn 110 F St. 3. Best Western Palm Court 234 D St. Whether you are a university traveler, booking a family visit, or simply looking for a comfortable place to stay, the Aggie Inn or the Hyatt Place could […]

1. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen & Bar 129 E St. 2. Tie: Fraternity and sorority events Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts 3. de Vere’s Irish Pub 217 E. St With its variety of drinks and numerous live bands, Sophia’s Thai Kitchen & Bar has been named the best place for entertainment, especially […]

1. Burgers and Brew 403 Third St. 2. In-N-Out 1020 Olive Drive 3. Tommy J’s 726 Second St. It can hardly come as a surprise to the Davis community that Burgers and Brew is being recognized for its unparalleled savory excellence for the fourth year in a row. “It feels great every single time,” said […]

1.   Downtown Davis 2.   UC Davis Arboretum 3.   Davis Farmers Market What do movie theaters, restaurants and concerts all have in common? Not only are they all similar date spots, but they can all be found in downtown Davis, voted as the best place to take a date. Michael Bisch, the co-president of the Downtown […]

1. The Quad 2. ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union 3. Davis Farmers Market People-watching is one of the cheapest and easiest pastimes — all you need is a functional set of eyes, a healthy imagination and ample fodder for speculation. As a focal point for campus activities, this makes the Quad a prime location for […]

1. Trader Joe’s 885 Russell Blvd. 2. Nugget Market 1414 East Covell Blvd. and 409 Mace Blvd. 3. Davis Food Co-op 620 G St. Although it only opened a year ago, Trader Joe’s has become Davis’ favorite grocery store, voted Best Grocery Store by California Aggie readers. “I really like shopping at Trader Joe’s because […]

1. In-N-Out 1020 Olive Drive 2. Burgers & Brew 403 Third St. 3. The Old Teahouse 825 Russell Blvd. #22 For those late-night cravings, the fast food chain In-N-Out Burger seems to be the definitive choice for UC Davis students looking for food fast. Located right off Interstate 80, the burger joint boasts comfort food […]

1. Let Them Eat Cake 310 C St. 2. Ciocolat 301 B St. 3. Sugar Daddies 113 E St. Marie Antoinette supposedly said of her subjects, “Let them eat cake.” Though she spoke of her fellow Frenchmen, Davis residents have apparently taken her words to heart, voting cupcake bakery Let Them Eat Cake Davis’ best […]

1. UC Davis Dining Commons 2. Davis Sushi Buffet Japanese Restaurant 707 Second St. 3. Kathmandu Kitchen 234 G Street Moving up from last year’s number two spot, the UC Davis Dining Commons was voted the best buffet in Davis. “Freshmen are excited to see the number of choices,” said Kyle Peiper, the dining commons […]

1. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St. 2. Tie: Sudwerk 2001 Second St. 3rd and U Cafe 223 Third St. 3. Davis Beer Shoppe 211 G St. Specials hold a fond place in all college kids’ hearts. After all, what could be better than getting something at a discounted price? Well, it would be getting […]

1.   Zia’s Delicatessen 616 Third St. 2.   Nugget Market 1414 E. Covell Blvd. 409 Mace Blvd. 3.   Beach Hut Deli 109 E St. Turkey, smoked mozzarella and pesto mayonnaise make up the classic Viareggio, served at none other than Zia’s Delicatessen, voted to be home of the best sandwich in Davis. Owners Kevin and Anne […]

1. ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union 2. UC Davis Research Labs 3. Activities and Recreation Center Once again, the student workers of UC Davis have agreed — the ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo) is the place to work. Yes, a job’s a job but it sure doesn’t feel that way for those making delicious pastries or […]