Best of Davis

About 20 married couples have met at Mishka’s, according to the café’s owner Mishka’s Café, a popular coffee shop in Davis offering a wide range of drinks, pastries and snacks, won both best coffee with 40.7% of the vote and best matcha with 64.6% of the vote in The California Aggie’s annual Best of Davis […]

Two Aggie Public Health Ambassadors share their experiences giving out masks to the public It may not come as a huge surprise to those who have accepted free items from Aggie Public Health Ambassadors—40.8% of students who participated in Best of Davis this year voted face masks as the best item to be given out, […]

A student and a Trader Joe’s employee share why they enjoy the selection and ambience at the beloved grocery store Known for their unique snacks and ambience, 65.2% of students who participated in Best of Davis this year voted Trader Joe’s the best Davis grocery store.  Callie Shiang, a second-year wildlife, fish and conservation biology […]

Students reflect on taking Design of Coffee Regardless of major, every student at UC Davis must complete general education (GE) requirements. With categories ranging from “Domestic Diversity” to “Scientific Literacy,” students take courses to fulfill unit requirements in topical breadth and core literacy by the time they graduate. While there are a myriad of courses […]

‘Cautiously Optimistic’ claims the title of best Gary May email subject line—beating ‘Thriving,’ ‘It’s Working’ and ‘Weathering the Storms’ The subject line ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ won best Gary May email subject line in this year’s Best of Davis competition by 35.4% of the vote. Students are thrilled to open their inboxes every Friday afternoon to Chancellor […]

The apple juice is a popular item among both returning and new customers Whether you’re looking for a refreshing drink on a hot day or something new to try, the Apple-a-Day apple juice is a must-try at the Davis Farmers Market. Students have voted the Davis staple the Best Farmers Market treat twice, even with […]

UC Davis students often rub Bookhead to give them good luck on their exams The collection of Egghead sculptures are artistic icons marking important spots on UC Davis’ campus. Out of the seven sculptures, Bookhead, in front of Peter J. Shields Library, won the popular vote with 42.2% of students naming it the best. The […]

The Old Teahouse offers a hangout spot, drinks and food, with the Thai Green Milk Tea as popular favorite The Old Teahouse has been a Davis staple for years due to its boba teas, laid-back atmosphere and convenient location near campus. This year, 31.3% of participants voted milk tea from The Old Teahouse as the […]

Burgers and Brew named in “Best of Davis” once again Burgers and Brew is no stranger to Best of Davis wins—the locally loved burger restaurant has won categories in the past from “Best burger” to “Best place to take your parents.” Regardless of the occasion, though, the consensus is: Burgers and Brew is a Davis […]

Davis Creamery entices Davis students with homemade ice cream and ever-changing diverse flavors Nighttime in downtown Davis is known for large crowds gathering around the shop that wafts spun sugar and sweet confectionery throughout the fairy light-decorated streets. With ever-changing creative homemade ice cream flavors and local honey, macaroons and chocolate bars, it is no […]

Spend a day in the bay! The people have spoken, and with 49.4% of the vote, the best day trip location is San Francisco. It costs just $27 to take an Amtrak down to the Bay, and with a rich tapestry of art, restaurants and local culture, it’s hard to go wrong doing so. The […]

UC Davis cows moo-ve the hearts of students and researchers alike The campus cows are udderly unbeatable, taking home two Best of Davis titles this year: best campus animal and best Davis quirk with 42.4% and 43.2% of students who participated in the Best of Davis survey, respectively, selecting the cows as the best in […]