I grew up coming to this market. When we were out of cinnamon or wanted ice cream randomly myself or my family would take a two minute drive here for something we were out of at the last minute. Many birthdays were celebrated with cake made in the bakery. The prices were gouging people some years ago. Recently, I made a small errand here for a couple things and looked at the prices and was truly shocked. $8.99 for a small thing of all free & clear. Boxes of cereal $3 more than other places. 4 ounce bars of chocolate for $9. The reason they shocked me is that since growing up I moved to los angeles/west hollywood and of course do my grocery shopping there or in beverly hills & these prices are significantly higher. Even more than bristol farms. The quality of many things, especially produce, is very good. Thats something they've always had on their side- but a grocery store in south davis with prices that are about the same as one in manhattan is just completely awry. But I think I might have an idea why. They pride themselves on being a great employer, and its commendable for them not to be short staffed as a new normal and to pay their people probably pretty well. There's honor in that. But for the sake of your own pocket think twice before doing a large grocery run there if you can avoid it. read more

I love the people at Nugget Markets. They're so friendly! I was stopping in to grab something to eat before watching a softball game. I went by the deli counter and found a yummy looking panini. Turns out they heat them up and toast them for you on the spot! I got a chicken blue cheese panini. She did the toasting and added in some yummy greens to go with. The girl working at the counter was so cheerful! My b/f got a good looking sushi roll. I'm not big on grabbing Asian food at a grocery store, but this was probably the best sushi roll I have had from a supermarket, that's for sure. This place is super clean and staff is uber friendly! Nice tables outside so you can sit and enjoy your food if you're grabbing something from the deli. Good stuff. read more

Nugget, you're a bad BLEEPIN' greengrocer macdaddy that can sometimes even put Whole Paycheck to shame!! When the whim hits, and I'm en route to the old man and lady, I love stopping by for a look-see.... an extensive Shikai product line for lotions, wonderful culinary collection world spices (so very cool), a wine and beer selection that will have you weak at the knees....it's all pretty darn good. Love the faux wood floors and the cleanliness, inventory, beautiful setting....some nice little small businesses in same strip mall as well. not more than a minute off the 80East, Mace exit read more

Great store! Good products, clean store and very kind and helpful staff. I highly recommend Nugget Market.

I wish I'd read the reviews for this market before we went here so I could've tried their baklava! We just popped in there because it was close to our motel and I wanted a single beer and some nail polish remover. They had both for reasonable prices. I liked the atmosphere--reminded me of Henry's/Boney's/Sprouts/Trader Joe's type store. Very clean and friendly. read more

Nugget Markets - Nugget Market, Mace St, Davis, Ca - Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

Nugget Market has a nice selection of items not normally found at Safeway. There's a large variety of local items here. The prices are a little more expensive than Safeway though, but that's to be expected when there are local and fresher items. The staff here are very friendly and can help you out in a pinch. The times I have been here, I have always gone for beer, so I can't comment on the food items or the deli here. If you're here for liquor, they have an abnormally large bottle of Arrogant Bastard Ale that I believe is 3 Quarts worth for $85. I personally love the Golden State of Mind Ale. read more

To the locals in the Davis area this might be just another average grocery store. To the people from out of town, like myself, Nugget Market is was like grocery store wonderland. Besides being a very clean store and having a beautiful meat and fish counter, the main thing that really impressed me was the fact that they had Cowgirl Creamery cheeses. I recently visited the Cowgirl Creamery a few weeks prior and fell in love with the cheese. I have never seen the cheese being sold in any other store so when I saw a good selection at Nugget, a little burst of happiness filled me. Not only do they sell Cowgirl Creamery cheese, but the woman who was working the little cheese display counter and passing out samples, knew all about the cheese I was excited about and herself was excited, and knowledgeable. Her name is Sabrah and she was just freaking awesome. I wish I lived closer because I would be ecstatic to make local grocery store. read more

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I have been shopping at this grocery store since I was a kid. My mother lives down the street and it's a convenient place to get excellent meat and groceries. My only complaint is their new sushi chef cuts the fish as thin as rice. I'm going to include pictures. It's a total joke! I bought this sushi on August 3, 2019. read more

Nugget Markets - This is the thinnest sushi in the world. I would not and cannot recommend buying this on any level - Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

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Their Selection of food, especially healthy and organic, is good. The stuff they cook themselves is expensive, but it's really delicious! It's truly restaurant quality. They are also really helpful if you need a specialty item or have questions. read more

Nugget is one of those grocery stores that carries fresh produce, interesting snacks, and upscale item choices and prices. Most things are more expensive than TJs or Safeway but if you find the sale items and special deals of the week, there's hidden gems to be had. I prefer the larger nugget location since this one lacks a hot food bar. The staff is super friendly here and I like the bakery section. I'd probably recommend getting your name brand products elsewhere but you can't beat one of the nugget cakes, cookies, or chocolates! read more

This is pretty much a high-class grocery store. Cool things: The staff is really nice They make extremely good sandwiches at the deli They have free samples sometimes They have a huge variety of juices/drinks They have a huge variety of liquor, very extensive collection The carts are ergonomic, they're not that deep so you don't have to reach so far and strain your muscles, ha The only drawback is the price, but it's what you'd expect from a grocery store like this. I like to come here just to get a random beer because there's so many different ones. This place is also near a god Mexican place so check that out if you're in the mood for that. If you just want some groceries, go to Safeway and save a buck. read more

The only place in south Davis for a decent booze run. Definitely a whole foods knockoff, but if you're too lazy to drive to whole foods IT definitely makes due in a pinch. They have good salted almonds (better than whole foods) -- Sweet: Good selections, It's a nice alternative. Bitter: could be cheaper. read more

My dad & I always went to Nugget & it was great. We always got donuts on Sunday Mornings.

Great options for healthier eating, clean and super nicer employees. Also really fresh fruit/vegetable selection. Not necessarily low prices, but really happy with selections over-all. read more

I would like to give a shout-out to Anthony the cashier and Brandon in the meat department. They are always so helpful and courteous. Love shopping here thanks to them. read more

Absolutely love the Nugget! Great food and they carry some local produce, which we really appreciate since its not always possible to get to the Farmer's Market. 1 wish- for the deli to change up their prepared foods for variety and offer an organic option. Great employees: always helpful and big smiles too boot read more

The employees are out here sipping on sunshine or something, such happy folks! I'm able to come in & out, grab a meal and drink to-go without waiting in a long line. Do wish there were more hot food options like the one on Covell though. But all in all, love this market! read more

Love the place. I shop mostly at small Nugget in Davis on Mace. Helpful and super friendly people. My family like Randy even though he's a Seahawks fan. Lol. read more

I stopped here this afternoon to pick up some flowers. A couple of girls who were working there went out of their way to help me out. One of them saw I was struggling to walk with my cane. She went and found a riding cart and brought it to me so I could get around the store easier. It was very sweet of her and really helped me out. I really appreciated the kindness and all of the extra help. I will definitely shop here again. read more

It's a love hate affair with the Nugget at Mace. For the pros, First of, I love how nice and hospitable everyone is. I love how clean and odorless it is. I love how convenient it's located of the freeway and home. I love there secret sales, they are awesome. But unfortunately, to good to be true. They're meat department closes an hour earlier than there posted meat department hours. As an example, today 12/5/16, we went @ 8:10 and no meat inside there meat coolers and on there shelves except a newyork steak at $18.99 everything else was already stored away. Really?!? Guess someone one needs to go home early and unfortunately sure not the first time. I already lost count, this is too much. I am in the food industry myself and have a higher threshold, but this is enough. Secondly, please stop charging Parmiaggaino reggiano rind as cheese. Rind is not edible (good to add to soup as flavor) so stop charging it as such. Please respect your patrons by honoring your schedule and products and stop dicieving us. Thank you read more

Great little grocery store, lots of organic produce. I also bought a hat there once and tasty pies for Thanksgiving.

Ok, I have a confession to make. Sometimes I shop at Walmart for food. I know, I know. Go ahead and judge me. The prices, as we know are competitive and as a working student, sometimes I just can't shy away. Why is this relevant? I think my new personal goal in life is to reach the point where I can exclusively shop at Nugget. The employees are so nice and polite. The produce is fresh and tasty. The options in the deli and bakery are to die for. They just generally have a great selection for everything. The downfall to all the amazing things Nugget has to offer is the prices but I suppose that's where the saying "You get what you pay" for comes in. One day... read more

They have no baby changing station in the bathroom!! For such a nice store they need to invest in putting one in the restroom.

Driving on I-80 westward I was understandably disappointed so many dining establishments were closed due to it being New Year's Day. Stopping for gas saw the usual fast-food eateries that I didn't want, but then saw the Nugget Market open, so decided to hop in and see what they had. I can say the clam chowder I got was the most delicious I have ever tasted in a market soup counter or restaurant! Now I am wishing there was a Nuggest Market in San Francisco proper! All smiling faces and a great welcome to the market! I'll now be searching for Nuggest Markets wherever I go! The items I had from the deli section were tasty too!! I loved the metal sculptured recycle bins in the front next to the entrance, plus a few signs inside the market - thanks for supporting artists!! read more

Although this building is older and its exterior is outdated, Nugget -- much like its produce -- is fresh and vibrant. After burning the midnight oil and now on the hunt for breakfast time sustenance, on such a brisk morning, I was greeted by a grandfather-ly employee. NO JOKE: people seriously love working for Nugget! The size of this Nugget is just right, not like the behemoth near my parents' neighborhood in Greenhaven. The produce section is still proportionately large, but the bakery is slightly too small for this carb-aholic. =( Savoring a buttery, flaky croissant was not meant to be since they were sold out. However I chomped on a tasty currant scone... dense and more 'exotic' than the blueberry or cran orange alternatives. I'll be back again for such friendly service! read more

I just left Nugget Market in Davis and I'm appalled! I swung by to pick up a couple quick snacks since I'm on a road trip. I went to the rest room then grabbed groceries and headed to the clerk. Upon checkout I realized I left my wallet wasn't in my purse and I had left it in the car. I asked my friend to run to the car to retrieve it while I wait with the clerk to purchase my $5.61 grocery bag of things. Then I realized I have my checkbook. I asked the clerk if I can write a check and he says yeah. So I wrote a check. Then he says can I see your ID. I said yeah sure but that's in my wallet so you still have to hold then. I said what do you need? He said your DL#, I give it to him since I memorize it. Then he goes and your birth date. I say that aloud too. Then he goes I need management.... So management comes. I'm confused to why this is escalating. Then the manager says sorry we can't take this check your address is in SoCal. I said excuse me? He says yeah it says "Wells Fargo" at the bottom and the top has your address in SoCal. I say, "Well, it says Wells Fargo, because it's a Wells Fargo personal check... And that's not SoCal..." He says, "Where's Riverbank?! We can only accept checks from the local area. We don't even accept checks from Sacramento" LIKE WHAT?! Anyone who ever used a check knows that just doesn't make sense... I've never felt so discriminated in my life. read more

They sell Gehl's Premium Nacho Cheese Sauce in 18 oz. packages and Bob's Red Mill Unsweetened Coconut Flakes! This place is pretty pricey when items aren't on sale, but employees are pleasantly helpful and they sell things you can't find elsewhere. (most of the guys that work at this location are pretty cute, just saying) And for those people who want to make seafood stock or something strange like that, you can request fish heads and bones and other things from the Seafood Dept. They will do their best to get it to you. They have a full deli here and hot soups (soups here are hotter in temperature than the ones in the North Davis location). My roommate always prohibited me from getting hot clam chowder in the summers.......... she was mean....... =[ (not really lol) read more

This is my favorite place to buy groceries. Good service and good food. Accepts Apple Pay which makes things even faster.

Weak, Weaker, Weakest...... What a joke this Nugget Market is! They are nothing like any other Nugget Market I have been too.....We were looking for some warm food like other Nugget Markets provide, but this location had a couple of Broiled Chickens and cold cuts.....very disappointing....We went next door for mexican food instead..... So you get high prices and no selection....perfect! read more

Who doesnt love Nugget!!!? They have it all and its all top quality. Im a total foodie and when I cant find that odd, seldom used ingredient I KNOW Nugget WILL save me and have it there!! read more

Every Thanksgiving, we order a holiday meal from Nugget. This year they were supposedly sold out for the small turkey meal so we ended up paying a lot more for a large turkey meal. When I went to pick up my meal, they brought out 2 small turkeys because they ran out of large turkeys! I told them that we really wanted 1 small turkey and only paid for the large turkey because the small was "sold out". I asked if I could keep 1 small turkey and get a refund for the difference. They told me, nope, no way to do that with an online order. How ridiculous! read more

I absolutely love this place! This is a store filled with customer service driven employees. The employees' energy and love for their jobs make it a great experience every time I go in. Christina in the cheese department will bend over backwards to find the yummy cheese you were looking for, even if you had no idea you were looking for it. Julia is always smiling and it is contagious! Jen in the bakery is the best! She saw me come in one day and tracked me down just to tell me that they had gotten in the single slices of a cake I LOVE. I wish I knew more of their names because they deserve the recognition. This Nugget is definitely doing something right and It shows in the quality of their food. I can always count on getting an amazing sandwich from the deli, a perfectly cut piece of meat from the meat department, a freshly picked fruit/veggie, a perfectly sliced Ettore's cake from the bakery or a perfectly prepared slice of cheese. read more

Adrienna in the bakery spent as much time as I needed on the phone this morning going over all my options for a cake. It's for a special occasion and I really appreciated her taking the time. Every single time I'm in this nugget I have a good experience. The teams are friendly and helpful, the store is well stocked and easy to maneuver. But I truly think it's the teams friendliness that keeps me coming back. Keep up the great work Nugget Davis! read more

Love this place. Been going here for my groceries for as long as I can remember! Incredibly nice workers and can almost always find what I want. For the little ones there is always a free cookie! read more

Ive only been to Nugget a few times & only once to this location. The store is super clean, stocked up and the staff is eager to help. I ran up here one day for a work errand..i was in a rush, had NO IDEA where anything was and after just a brief moment of walking around looking lost i was asked if i needed assistance. Which i did, so i handed the lady my list and told her i didnt know where anything was so she walked me to every isle i needed to go to and when there was 1 item she couldnt find she quickly found another lady who walked us right over to it and now the first lady knows where this is for future customers. There was no line so i was in an out and able to return back to quickly with everything the boss requested. read more

As other reviewers have mentioned, Nugget is basically a knock-off of Whole Foods without its own ubiquitous product line. And although Nugget talks a good low-price talk, it seldom delivers...excepting a couple times per month when, for example, a pint of Ben and Jerry's is on sale for $3. A few times per week I'll get bagels and coffee in the morning (free single serving packets of cream cheese, ask the deli!) or ready-to-eat soup in the afternoon. Their soups are really THE BEST, especially the New England clam chowder. I also love their everything bagels. Really, Nugget has a lot going for it, especially in the quality, selection, and customer service departments...but ultimately it's just too expensive. It's for this reason that I rarely do any kind of major shopping here. read more

I've always enjoyed shopping at Nugget Markets. I've been to all of them, and this is probably my least favorite of them all for no reason other than size and layout. I shopped here for the same reason I shopped at the other Davis Nugget, and at the Woodland Nugget...they were the ones that were close to my home. I was very well acquainted with the one on Pole Line, so I'd have to say that it's my favorite. On to the review...great meats, great produce, smaller (but still great) bakery...nice selection of beer and wine. Plenty of gourmet food to choose from. Organic products as well...just what you'd expect from a higher end grocery. This easily compares to a Whole Foods Market...and about the same price. They say they have better prices, and even do a price comparison...but I don't see better prices while looking at my receipt. Is it always on the items I don't buy? Great company. Very nice and attentive employees. Clean store. Higher than average prices, but higher than average quality of food and products. Definitely worth shopping at if you have the means...meaning dollars. read more

This market is so adorable! It's really organized and sometimes it's even fun to just walk around and browse. The staff is really friendly and never hesitate to help when you need it! There's some days were the porkchop is seriously cheap! The cheapest I got was 5 reasonably cut slices for $4! They also have a variety selection of beer, like lots of selection! :O I've never tried their sandwiches yet but it looks so gooood!! The next time I'm in the area, I will definitely be getting one! read more

Fresh groceries and super friendly employees! I usually like to get the whole chickens rather than the pieces since it's usually cheaper per pound. I also enjoy their selection of fresh bread to make garlic bread with! Is a little on the pricier side but quality makes up for it. read more

Deli has really fallen off this week. No pasta salad of any kind. No meatloaf. It was obvious somebody's never made chicken salad before. Really dry. I don't think they used any mayonnaise at all. The turkey sandwich was horrible as well. After discussing it we came to the conclusion they're probably short handed due to the influenza situation. Fortunately that won't last forever. read more