Best of Davis

The Arboretum wins first-ever “Best Cry Spot” category, and students attest that it is a deserved title By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org Did you fail your midterm? Drop your coffee on your brand-new white shirt? Get in a bike accident at the Silo circle? Well don’t hold back your tears, the Arboretum is the perfect […]

UC Davis votes alumni-run coffee shop for best coffee By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org For the second year in a row, Mishka’s has won the category of best coffee for The Aggie’s Best of Davis issue.  Mishka’s, a European-inspired cafe located on 2nd Street, received 35.8% of the votes for best coffee. It is a […]

The Farmers Market is the perfect spot for a date — whether its a date with yourself, a significant other or a friend  By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org If you are looking for the perfect spot for a date, Davis students say to look no further than the Davis Farmers Market. The beloved weekly Farmers […]

Parkside aims to offer a fun and safe environment for the 21+ college crowd By MONICA ROBERTS — features@theaggie.org Parkside Bar and Lounge has been established as UC Davis’ 21+ hotspot, racking up 58.9% of the votes for “Best Bar” in this year’s Best of Davis survey. The bar is a Greek life watering hole, […]

Students share their worst, and best, memories of the construction site that has been interrupting their morning commute By UMAIMA EJAZ — features@theaggie.org Construction sites on college campuses can be a hassle for students to handle, but like in many other cases, UC Davis students have a say in determining which of the on-campus construction […]

The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center helps students succeed in their classes and improve their skills By SUN YIE — features@theaggie.org Coming away with 45.2% of the vote, this year’s best student resource center goes to the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC). The AATC provides several engaging educational services that promise to deliver academic […]

There’s something for everyone at campus’ largest library By ANGIE CUMMINGS — features@theaggie.org Whether you aim to “study” with friends or actually grind and get s*** done, Peter J. Shields Library has a spot for you. Unlike other on and off-campus study spots in Davis, Shields is never lacking in a perfect spot to work, […]

The beloved grocery store offers students fair prices and delicious food By CLARA FISCHER — features@theaggie.org Known for its friendly employees, wide range of snack selections, and positive work environment, Trader Joe’s won best grocery store in Davis, garnering 63.2% of the vote. Walk into its location on Russell Boulevard at any given time, and […]

The student-run meme account is surprisingly honest By CORALIE LOON — features@theaggie.org What do you look for in a college-related Instagram account? Maybe it’s a sense of community or access to Davis-specific information. But if you’re also interested in hyper-edited memes of common UCD student conundrums, you might just want to follow the Instagram account […]

The egg-shaped sculpture in front of Shields Library takes the win By JACOB ANDERSON — features@theaggie.org Professor Robert Arneson’s “Egghead” sculptures remain some of the most memorable art installations on campus. The seven round, friendly-looking faces can be found in myriad locations across the school, and many students have no trouble naming the one they […]

Affordable and tasty food captures UC Davis students’ late night hearts By RACHEL SHEY — features@theaggie.org  In-N-Out Burger on Olive Dr. won best late-night snack for this year’s Best of Davis, receiving 36.6% of the vote.   One of the ways to get to In-N-Out from the campus is to take the Unitrans W Line from […]

The ice cream parlor located on E Street in Downtown Davis attracts customers with homemade ice cream and a wide range of flavors By RIDDHI PURANIK — features@theaggie.org Davis Creamery, located on E Street in Downtown Davis, is a popular spot that attracts college students and locals alike with their enticing ice cream flavors, delicious […]