Best of Davis

Winner: “Use the free masks to save the Tercero cows” Early last November, Davis was hit with a gust of smoke that originated from Camp Fire in Butte County. For almost two weeks, the air quality index of the surrounding cities of Butte County had been deemed “unhealthy” by the Environmental Protection Agency. The smoke […]

Every student has their own reason for choosing to snooze in the Arboretum Taking a nap in the arboretum takes some effort. Walking 20 minutes to the far west end of the arboretum where patches of grass are shaded by Oak Grove is not always convenient. Biking down past the students taking pictures of ducklings […]

The appeal of Davis’ local farmers market to couples Given Davis’ agricultural background, it’s no surprise that Davis Farmers Market attracts a lot of attention from the surrounding community. Davis Farmers Market opens to the public Saturday mornings and Wednesday late afternoons until sunset, regardless of weather conditions. Yet in addition to serving as a […]

Winner: In-n-Out It’s 2 a.m. You’ve been eating salad all day and you’re lying awake in bed thinking about spread, grilled onions and American cheese. You have been trying to eat healthy, but In-n-Out calls. Next thing you know you’re in the drive-thru, burger in hand, happy. In-n-Out has been widely acclaimed for its quality […]

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When one thinks of a café, the usual image is warm lighting, jazz music, students studying for classes and a desperately European-looking interior design. This year’s best coffee went to the place that boldly challenges all café preconceptions: Dutch Bros. Instead of a sit-down-and-study location, it stands as a 24-hour drive-thru that mostly serves commuters, […]

The UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) auctions off over 800 bikes each year, the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame is right next to campus and the City of Davis town logo is even modeled after a mid-nineteenth century bicycle. It is no secret that Davis is known for its bicycling culture, so […]

The bars are one of the many factors that make nightlife in Davis so fun. Davis is known to have some of the most entertaining bars, but one rises above the rest: Froggy’s Bar and Grill. On a Thursday night, Froggy’s can be seen with a long line of people just itching to get inside. […]

For students craving classic salads and sandwiches in between classes, Pluto’s is the place to go. Located on First Street, Pluto’s is this year’s winner of best sandwich in Davis. “We’re most popularly known because […] our food is fresh — it’s cooked everyday and the portions are very good for the cost,” Pluto’s manager […]

For the fourth consecutive year, Woodstock’s Pizza has won “Best Pizza” in Davis. Woodstock’s first opened up its original restaurant in 1977 in Corvallis, Ore. Founder Chuck Woodstock insisted on putting more toppings on his pizzas to set himself apart from other pizzerias. He quickly gained a partner, Mike Chew, who helped him open up […]

The ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo) is easily the most popular place on-campus to grab a quick snack and drink. At the CoHo, students can choose from a variety of foods, ranging from a classic slice of cheese pizza to a hot bowl of pho. However, it is TxMx Grill, serving Mexican food dishes like carnitas […]

When you can’t decide what to eat for dinner, Chinese food is always a great go-to — especially since Davis offers a plethora of options. However, UC Davis students have made their preference known. Located in the heart of downtown on E Street, this year’s winner of the best Chinese restaurant of Davis is The […]