This is a rating specifically for the Saturday Market, which is way more consistent than the…read moreWednesday version. The Saturday Market is a Davis INSTITUTION! I've only been coming for 41 years. The Market has a wide variety of offerings. As the name implies, there are booths of produce sold my farmers, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, cheeses, flowers, mushrooms.... Also, there are prepared foods from local restaurants, including hot dogs/sausages, tamales, dumplings, empanadas, coffee and more. Also present is booths for local art, education, politics (balanced) and "information" (in quotes because, in the spirit of balance, we have a booth for the Flat Earthers [personal comment: if the Earth was flat, cats would have pushed everything off by now]). Interactions are mostly easy-going and friendly, even the the occasional presence of some pretty forceful street preachers.

This Famers Market is located in Central Park. We came on a Saturday when their hours were 8a-1p…read more They are also open later in the day on Wednesdays--April to August hours are 4-8p, & September to March hours are 3-6p. Vendors are lined up on both sides creating a long straight walk with some of the area under a covered pavilion. There was a lot to see--produce, nuts, honey, meats, cheese, chocolates, baked goods, flowers, plants, arts & crafts, & more. Organizations also had booths set up on the end opposite the pavilion. Street performers added musical entertainment. It's a neat stroll & a lot of people were out browsing & purchasing. The park offers a nice setting to enjoy any eats you purchase & there are restroom facilities. Note--Signage states no animals are allowed where food is sold (except for service animals).

Not bad for on campus food considering the Silo doesn't have much to offer besides Shahs and Taco…read moreHell. Lines are usually long around lunch time but the food comes out quick. It's a food truck so the prices are gonna be a little up there which people complain about. But what do you expect? It's fresh and light but also filling, so it gets the job done and you don't feel as gross like it you were to eat a "beef" burrito. It's hard to come by Asian food on campus that's decent and somewhat tasty so it's a win win. I've tried just about everything here. My favorites are the chicken tacos and the chicken curry over rice. Their spicy aioli sauce has just the right of spice to it. The combos are a good deal because you get a bag of chips and a Thai iced tea. The tacos are a little small but definitely filling. Portions vary from day to day, sometimes they're generous and other times not so much. Again, not bad for on campus food but if star ginger was elsewhere, I wouldn't even bother.

The egg roles were cold, bland, and comically small and the Thai tea was burnt... I threw it away…read moreand wasted $10

Great food, easily customizable, quick service. Meat proportions could be slightly more generous…read morebut overall really good.

As a former UC Davis student and current Davis resident, it's crazy to see how far Shaws has come!…read moreI remember when Shaws and star Ginger were the only food trucks on campus and it was such a great meal at a good deal. Now they have their own storefront with a ton more options to customize your meal, and more options and things to order overall. The storefront is not huge, but I don't think it needs to be. It's clean and pretty well organized. The service is also fine. I ordered a combo rice bowl and was glad to be able to add extra toppings like tomatoes in the such. Now, the one thing that they don't do like the old truck used to do is load up with sauce. The old truck used to drown your bowl in sauce whereas now they're a little more conservative, but I imagine you could ask for more if you wanted more. The bowl itself tasted good. It's not going to be the best Halal food that you'll get in Davis or anywhere else in the world, but it tasted nostalgic, and I really enjoyed the whole thing. My husband who is currently on campus more than I am noted that the storefront gives you more food than the food truck at the silo. He also said that the food tasted better here.

I haven't seen them since pre covid. Best burritos ever. I wish they were still aroundread more

I was in the mood to try a new type of food truck and found Street Cravings to be appealing,…read morefriendly, and fast. The menu is simple and clean. I ordered the 4 Taco special with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, on 2 warm crisp tortilla. I tried all the meats including: Beef Asada, Chicken, Pork Pastor, and Pork Carnitas. My favorite was the Pork Pastor with the ripe mango placed on top and the crisp soft tacos. The meats were all tender and tasty. I appreciated that the meat was not overwhelming seasoned. I will be back and have my family try it next time I see them. $10 might seem expensive for 4 tacos but it is at par with all other food trucks so I can't complain.

Went there for lunch asked for a steak sandwich was told it would be 10 minutes I said that's fine…read moreand they told me they are too busy to serve me. Not to let down looked super dirty anyways.

The food is so good but we waited about 30-45 min for our food. It's really popular to call ahead…read moreapparently so folks were coming up and getting their food before us while we had been waiting a good amount of time. The cooks were super apologetic. The pupusas are soooooo good. I don't mind waiting but I think the next time I will call it in.

I am a homosexual male and attended a gay pride event with my bf some months ago. We went to this…read morevendor that was on site and a young male with long hair served me while my bf stood beside me. When the male worker in question finally handed me my drink he said 'here you go faggot'! This is unacceptable! Shocked, me and my bf immediately left and threw my drink away in disgust. I won't be back! NOT LGBTQ friendly!

I've eaten at this food truck a few times, and enjoyed it. They are usually at the Davis Farmer's…read moreMarket, and occasionally at local Festival. They have a rotating menu of hand-pies, so don't go with a specific one in mind. All the ones I've had are tasty, but for the price, I wish they were bigger. I usually need two to fill up. I do understand that a lot of this is likely due to the hefty booth fee the Market charges. The folks running it are very friendly. The last time I was there, I couldn't decide between the Mario (Italian sausage, marinara and mozzarella) and Luigi (cremini, pesto and mozzarella). Both were excellent, with flavorful filling and a flaky crust that also held up to the filling. The caramelized onion and Gruyère also sounded tempting. In the past I've had a mushroom and cheese pie, and some sort of chicken filling that I don't recall (not that it wasn't memorable -- it was just several years ago).

The Davis farmers market is already a must-visit, but the entire experience is enhanced by a trip…read moreto the Handheld truck. Their flavors change every week, and often are seasonal, but never fail to be unique and flavorful! They always have a couple savory and a couple sweet pie options, so my partner and I will get lunch and dessert in a one-stop trip! There is rarely a line, since the pie are premade and kept warm (or cold for some of the dessert pies), ready to be enjoyed! You just order, and they hand you the food, with little stamps on them to indicate the flavor. The workers are super friendly, and answer any questions you may have. Handheld operates out of quite possible the most adorable food-truck I've ever seen or ordered from, with a vintage, old-fashioned homemade delivery service vibes, and I was first drawn to the look of the truck way back before I even knew what the sold. But boy was I impressed once I read their menu and tried their food. They always have a couple vegetarian options, as well as a couple with meat, so there is something for everyone, and it's all worth it. Do yourself a favor, and stop by the next time you are at the farmers market in need of a snack or some lunch :)

UC Davis Picnic Day, Davis…read more (4/18/2026- UC Davis Picnic Day) First time here and had a great time! Although the lines are long for majority of the exhibitions, it was worth checking out! Upon arrival, I missed the parade so I could line up for the petting zoo, see some cows, watching some chicks being hatch and see some snakes. There were some animals we missed because of the long lines everywhere! It was hot as expected, there were many food trucks options available for everyone to enjoy! There were several Halal food vendors too! Highly recommended to come here but make sure you bring a hat and a fan, it's super hot! Stay hydrated too! Would come back next year!!

We had an amazing time--everything was truly wonderful. The entire day was thoughtfully organized,…read moremaking it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy. It was very family-friendly, with great activities that kept the children engaged and happy throughout. We had so much fun and created some really special memories. We'll definitely be coming back next year. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible--we truly appreciate all the effort and care that went into making it such a great experience.

Food is fantastic but can't figure out when they are in Davis and not. Hard to…read morePlan around that.

I was at Sutter Hospital in Davis and noticed a food truck across the street…read more I thought I would order a taco but notice that they offered a carne asada torta. It's was the best I ever had. The meat was very tender and ingredients were very tasty. It was a very sizable meal. I figured on eating a small portion but ate it all. Again the best torta ever. I give it 5 Stars.