Hoffmann 76

501 G St
Davis, CA 95616

kim n. writes: Let's face it, gas is expensive in Davis. The good is you can bike everywhere. The bad is if you need it, this and the Shells are all you have in downtown.

Pure Beauty

2191 Cowell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Chan N. writes: Because of my new haircut and highlights, my stylist recommended to to use a different kind of shampoo that will help restore the damage I have accrued to my hair.

Well, she failed to mention that shampoo and condtioner alone would be $50 down the…

Pet Cetera

616 4th St
Davis, CA 95616

Graham F. writes: Pretty good independent pet store.  Good selection for such a small store; good service.

Explorit Science Center-Programs & Operations

3141 5th St
Davis, CA 95616

Melanie I. writes: Inexpensive, educational entertainment for your elementary school aged kids. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Everything is hands on. I worked up enough courage to 'pet' a giant hissing cockroach and hold a "walking stick" bug. My 9 year…

Hing's Restaurant

707 2nd St
Davis, CA 95616

miika m. writes: Wow.  Take me back to my collegiate days and next, when I was dating a vegetarian.

I love this place.......typical vinyl banquettes, cheap green carpet, decent Chinese food.  Perfect price for the student living through their Pell Grants, even better…

Cafe Roma

231 E St
Davis, CA 95616

Lorena D. writes: had many interesting conversations at this coffee shop til the late hours of the night.  the coffee was good and cheap.

Radioshack

634 G St
Davis, CA 95616

kim n. writes: Back in the day this is where you'd get your computer and electronics shwag since Davis doesn't have anything crazy and frustrating like Fry's.

Lampost Pizza

1260 Lake Blvd Ste 113
Davis, CA 95616

Christina L. writes: Let me start off by saying that unlike most UCD students, I am NOT a fan of Woodstock's.  They're crust is too thick and their cheese is not so yummy.

As for Lampost, I think it's pretty darn good as far as Davis pizza joints go.  The crust is not too…

Silver Dragon Restaurants

335 F St
Davis, CA 95616

Juliane N. writes: Not bad compared to the places I have tried when I'm in Davis. We were circling around for blocks and decided to come here and give it a try since he also haven't been here before.

We tried the walnut shrimp ($9.95), sweet and sour chicken ($6.50),…

Ken's Bike & Ski

650 G St
Davis, CA 95616

Robi P. writes: My favorite bike shop in Davis.  There are many to choose from, this one is the coolest.  I also think that it is the largest.

There are very friendly people that work here.  Ken can be kind of grumpy, but you would be grumpy too If you were in such a…

Sushi Unlimited

620 W Covell Blvd
Ste B
Davis, CA 95616

Frank X. writes: Not impressed. I was visiting Davis and decided to check out a sushi restaurant, and my friends told me Sushi Unlimited just opened. Went there, the food is ridiculously priced. I think the bento boxes were 16 or 17 dollars. At most Japanese…

Pennsylvania Place Apartments

911 Pennsylvania Pl
Davis, CA 95616

Grace L. writes: Ok. Compared to your average apartment complex, Pennsylvania Place looks more like a motel. My friend and I joke about his newly built complex (Da Vinci Ct) looking like a hotel and Penn. Place looking like a motel. There's a small pool, but no…

Rite Aid

655 Russell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Anna D. writes: Sometimes I cry, I'm only human.

Slopping some sweats on, putting on my sunglasses so no one will see my puffed up eyes, clutching my money as I run from the dorms to Rite Aid, pausing momentarily to look for traffic.  Drivers give me the wave of the…

Chuy's Taqueria

1260 Lake Blvd
Ste 103
Davis, CA 95616

John W. writes: I am constantly frustrated and puzzled by the rather lackluster dining options in Davis.  The people there have money, and tend to fashion themselves after a sort of soft-headed, aesthetic ideal.  They listen to NPR and talk about wine.  They are…

Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies

255 2nd St
Davis, CA 95616

Steff L. writes: Average looking decor, average tasting food, average rating.  Came here for breakfast and there weren't very many choices, which was kinda disappointing.  The eggs were overcooked, but I ended up getting really full.  But I was only full because I…

Aquarius

231 E St Frnt
Davis, CA 95616

Kitty C. writes: This place was a fun clothing store and a great place for gifts for older ladies. I woudn't wear any of it.

McDonald's Express

640 W Covell Blvd Ste D
Davis, CA 95616

Kitty C. writes: So bad for you, but quick and efficient when you have the trans fat french fry fix.

City of Davis

303 3rd St
Davis, CA 95616

Inigo M. writes: Quaint. College town. No evidence of cow smell contrary to popular belief.

Alphabet Moon Toys & Treasures

235 F Street
Davis, CA 95616

Karen Y. writes: remember what toys stores used to be like?  whenever auntie karen needs ideas to make the kiddies the happiest b'day girls and boys on earth, this is the place.
they offer free gift wrapping too which is a big help for the super busy.

The Bo Tree Bodymind Center

817 Fourth Street
Davis, CA 95616

Karen Y. writes: i have never been to the previous location, i started yoga here at their new location in downtown davis.  a few classes so far has really improved my "desk and computer syndrome."  the cork floor is still a bit hard for some positions, but they…

University Shell Service

1010 Olive Dr
Davis, CA 95616

kim n. writes: This was my midway point gas station for many years while travelling to and from Tahoe. At some point gas in Davis just started getting really expensive so I've found that Roseville is a better/cheaper option. But hey this is right off the freewat…

First Lady Nails

1300 E Covell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

d g. writes: I was desperate to get a set of acrylics, and being new to Davis, I had no idea where to go.

A girl at work showed me her nails--and they were fabulous, so I naturally followed her advice.

The lady who did my full set was very helpful when it came to…

All Things Right and Relevant

1640 E 8th St
Davis, CA 95616

Mighty M. writes: First off, non-profit for a good cause: mental health services in Yolo County.

For a consignor, this place is great.  They will accept lots of your stuff, e.g. even gently used bras, one of which I still use three years after purchase.  And unlike a…

Yummy Guide Cafe

207 3rd St
Ste 110
Davis, CA 95618

Deborah L. writes: when you go to yummy guide, you have to keep in mind that you're not stepping into any trendy, high-class urban experience.  expect to find white board menus, buddha shrine, and the federal minimum wage poster tacked onto the back wall.  however,…

Department of Motor Vehicles

505 Pole Line Rd
Davis, CA 95618

Emahlee H. writes: This is by far the cutest DMV I have ever been to. It's like going to any other DMV and shrinking it by more than half. I can definitely see the problem with having a small DMV but when I went there on a Tuesday afternoon, it was virtually empty. The…

Lambtown USA

Dixon, CA 95620

Marisa L. writes: An annual "celebration of sheep" just an hour away from San Francisco in the little ag town of Dixon, not far from the Vacaville outlets. It's a tiny little festival with county-fair like activities all related to the sheep... like sheep shearing,…

Java California

1440 Ary Ln Ste E
Dixon, CA 95620

Serina T. writes: As an ex- UC Davis undergrad (now Alumni), this is a great place to study and get coffee 24 hours a day!  Yep... the only coffee shop that I have found that is 24hrs.  As an ex-Starbucks worker, the coffee is not that bad + they have flavored whipped…

Denny's Restaurant

1250 Stratford Ave
Dixon, CA 95620

Kathleen M. writes: My brother picked this joint for his after graduation get together. It was 9:30 p.m. once his graduation ended so we knew of course that Denny's would be open.

Everyone knows what Denny's is like so I'll focus on the things that sets this Denny's…

A Street Deli

151 W A St
Dixon, CA 95620

emi s. writes: This eatery has been around for a long time.

The quality is always the same. Their breakfast menu is okay, as is their lunch.

Their fries are good, the food comes quickly and efficiently.

Cattlemens Restaurants

250 Dorset Court
Dixon, CA 95620

Adolfo L. writes: Cattlemen's is like an abusive relationship. Sometimes it's freakin' spectacular and you're on an enormous high, but sometimes you get beat and betrayed and you feel the lowest of lows. Overall I've had many great times here, and I guess I choose not…

Starbucks

I-80 & Pitt School - Dixon
1450 Ary Lane, Suite F
Dixon, CA 95620

Olma M. writes: I love this particular drive-thru location en route to Boreal.  Luckily, I needed to stretch my legs and visit the restroom, so we witnessed some very cool things 'bout this branch.  

The staff were super-friendly and efficient.  They were still…

Mary's Pizza Shack

1460 Ary Ln
Dixon, CA 95620

Karen B. writes: The pizza here is supeeeeeerb. And you can get seated quickly because, well....it's Dixon.

I was expecting a quaint dump of a place off the highway, and was a little disappointed that it wasn't.

But it's clean inside, and I like the little pictures of…

Wal-Mart Supercenter

235 E Dorset Dr
Dixon, CA 95620

carol y. writes: BOY, was i excited to shop at 24 HOUR WALMART SUPER SUPERCENTER late at night before heading to Davis!

the place itself is soo BIG, i think i lost 5 lbs just walking around the whole place. every aisle is fun to walk through -- its like a being a…

Safeway Food & Drug

7301 Greenback Ln Bldg C
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

alexandra k. writes: Buy and enjoy their Chicken Tortilla soup! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Oriental Buffet

7217 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

mariza r. writes: this is a 2 star place in my opinion
you know when you're a little kid and your tastebuds are unrefined and your favorite meal is mac & cheese from the blue box. well-- i remember going to this place as a kid and loving it-- a bunch of fried then…

Carlson Shell Self-Serv

6141 Greenback Ln
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

miika m. writes: Since I use to live out here in the boonies when I was still renting a home reminiscent of a pretty white suburbia complete with cruise nights on Friday and Saturday nights and helicopters echoing throughout the night with their searchlights on.…

Play It Again Sports

8065 Greenback Ln
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Aslan L. writes: Good prices on gently used exercise equipment.  Reasonable pricing on balls and different types of sporting equipment However shop carefully,  I have found often that some of the products that they sell are not often used but brand new and not being…

Jan's Cocktail Lounge & Grill

7823 Lichen Dr
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Sarah S. writes: Alright, I'll admit it.  I used to live in Citrus Heights.  A long, long time ago, OK?  I had a cheap house in a decent neighborhood, albeit in the middle of strip mall-bad architecture-tract home hell.  Boy, was I glad when Jan's opened up in the…

Thrift Store the

6150 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

alexandra k. writes: In 1996, this was THE place to find crazy shit. It's mostly picked through these days but still worth seriously digging into!