My wife and I don't shop here for groceries but we dolike coming here for their bake goods. Unfortunately their cake slices have failed us way too many times. We noticed that the cakes are very dry and they used half inch of frosting all over the cake maybe to hide to dryness. They look pretty but not tasty very bummed out especially for the price of $4.99. We did go back and exchanged it for another slice but the cake was still dry and over sweet. Honestly, the cake slices at Safeway are moist and not over sweet the only thing they lack is prettiness. Taste over looks anytime. The only thing that hasn't let us down here are the pastries and hopefully they don't go down hill like the cake slices did for us. read more

Love the Sushi. Love the Bacon from the breakfast bar. A great deal getting the already cooked bacon that is weighed by the pound. Great for staff meetings,potlucks, family breakfast, etc. read more

Nugget I miss you so much!! The people who work here are nice and attentive, not to mention relatively good looking. The store is always clean and well stocked. I knocked it down one star only because the prices are a little high for college students, you'd get more for your money at Savemart. Other than that there are two things that you need to know about this place. 1. Their sandwiches are amazing! It's like a high end subway there, don't be a wimp and get only bread meat and cheese, experiment with the variety of cheeses and vegetables. 2. THEY HAVE A CHEESE WALL. There is a refrigerated wall in the deli area that is just wedges, crumbles, and wheels of cheese from all around the world and all different animals...well cow/goat/sheep. There is a cheese connoisseur to assist you if you're feeling overwhelmed. Seriously. Try the black diamond cheddar, smoked gouda, and Bulgarian feta (it's softer than typical feta). Oo also try the egg salad with a herb roll or the rosemary roll....oh man cravings. read more

Nugget Markets is on par with a Whole Food Market. The exterior of the store is fancy and very stylish. In addition, the aisles are not constricting and are organized well. They have fresh fish and meat, good produce, a wonderful looking dessert and deli section, a sandwich sections, and a whole bunch of cheeses. I love how Nugget has a fresh bread section. You can easily get artisan breads for a couple of dollars! If you have a craving for sushi, fresh sushi is available :) Yes, Nugget costs more than Save Mart and Safeway. However, the produce that is on sale is a very reasonable price. Happy Eating!! read more

Best grocery store in Davis, and the Greater Sacramento area. You really can't go wrong here from the wine selection, cheese aisle, pre-made foods to the freshest seafood counter town. Whenever I have a recipe that calls for a special ingredient (a.k.a. one that I have to Google to see what it is) 9 times out of 10 the Nugget will pull through. They are also consistently listed as a Best Place to Work, and it shows in their customer service. I'm kinda weird and enjoy browsing high-end grocery stores, and the Nugget totally does it for me. Plus, their core items are reasonably priced, so you can shop here on an everyday basis, too! read more

Nugget Markets is a great store. I prefer the store in Woodland, and even the other one in Davis over this one, but I dig Nugget overall. Prices are a bit steep for a grocery, but this is mostly a gourmet store...so it's okay and expected. They have an amazing fish and meat counter. Always fresh, always clean. The people behind the counter know what they're talking about if you have questions for them. And the cheese section is just this side of heaven. I love the cheese choices. And they always seem to have my favorite (Mimolette)! Now you know what to get me for Christmas!!! The wine section is run by extremely knowledgeable wine people. Always well stocked and displayed. Decent wine sales so it's not always so expensive. And as far as the veggies...very, very fresh selection! If you're looking for a standard grocery...I wouldn't go here. It's not that. But if you have something nice in mind, or like to buy above standard food from above standard stores, this is your place. I would compare it to Whole Foods (though it's not all "whole food" here). They also have a very tasty bakery and deli...along with a decent cup of iced tea. Check it out! read more

I LOVE the Nugget. To begin with, their deli is amazing- the best selection of breads, cheeses, spreads, and fresh veggies. There's about 10-20 for each category there. THe meats look pretty good, but I really wouldn't know. On a date there, I had a havarti and smoked gouda sandwich with grey poupon mustard, green olive paste, pesto mayo, avocado, tomato, lettuce, cucumber- it was amazing. They lightly toasted it in one of those professional toasters they use for panini that leaves the line accross the bread. It was delicious, and the sandwich maker clearly treated it as an art. The actual market is quite nice, as well. Great produce and other fine ingredients, as well a pretty damned good selection of sodas set it apart from Albertsons and Safeway- along with, unfortunately, higher prices. However, there is almost always a pretty good sale going on on a bunch of stuff. read more

Super friendly service and a great selection. I love going to the cafe here, the prices are so much better than Starbucks or Petes and the items are just as varied and well made. The deli here is also great, made to order sandwiches are delish and super fast. read more

I cook a lot, so getting quality ingredients is very important to me. Furthermore, even though this is a grocery store, customer service is very important to me, and Nugget Markets has excellent customer service. Everyone is very friendly, and is actually fairly knowledgeable about the ingredients they sell and even where they're located in the store, unlike some of the major franchises. And they are very accommodating. They will cut my meat exactly like I like it and always offer to order what I want when they don't have it in stock, or even normally carry it. The produce is fresh and healthy. They have the best beer and wine selection in the greater area for a grocery store. I also love that they are big supporters of local farms and businesses. If I had one complaint, it's that their buffet area, or whatever you call it, you know the area where you scoop pasta salad into a container, or ask for Chinese food or sushi, that area, needs a lot of work. It looks great and is well located, but the food itself is not very good, in my humble opinion. But I don't eat there so no deduction for me. But honestly, Nugget Markets is awesome and highly recommended for anyone. And for those of you who say it's expensive, it really isn't. Yes, it'll generally be a bit more expensive than Safeway, but the quality is so much better, and when you consider that, you're not really paying all that much more. Trust me, go to Nugget Markets. read more

It's a great grocery store, that has everything you want - from the basics to the complicated and esoteric stuff. My only complaint is that some things, like daily need items, are more expensive than the chain grocery stores. Then again, the atmosphere at Nuggets are much better. read more

I have found no other grocery anywhere that approaches the enthusiastic service offered at Nugget, especially at the North Davis store. I actually look forward to interacting with the checkers & baggers. (Where else can you say that?) Selection is broad and prices are competitive. Also, the company has a long history of supporting worthy causes in the community. read more

BLT, sourdough sliced, add avacado, cold bacon and no toasting. Forget about it! So yummy! Service is always great. Love the bakery and the triple g smoothie (when I'm not eating blt's)... read more

I didn't give five stars cuz it's just too expensive. But if you're looking for specialty items this place is awesome. I wouldn't do my regular shopping here. read more

I never realized how amazing the Nugget was until I moved out of Davis. Someone PLEASE bring me back to their sandwich counter - they seriously have some of the best sandwiches in all of Davis; great breads, meats, toppings, and dressings. Their sushi is just ok, but surprisingly fresh, and their smoothie bar can't be beat. Did I mention the bakery? Ohhh ho ho. It is such an amazing place to shop, with amazingly fresh ingredients at decent prices and wonderfully friendly, helpful staff. Word to the wise - just check out your labels and pricing - they'll get you with a tiny little "organic" symbol at the top of your box of macnchz for an extra 3 bucks. But for the most part, their prices are pretty decent and really not that off from safeway. read more

As with all markets, you have to check the weekly ads for good deals on essentials, but their deli/bakery is great. I fell in love with their lamb sandwich as an undergrad and was so sad to hear they took it away for a few years... But it's back (sort of)! It's now Mary's Fave, although it's not quite as I remember it. Still a tasty sandwich, as are their others. The veggies are always super fresh, which I think is so essential to a good sandwich. Their Nugget-branded local honey worked wonders for my allergies a few months ago! Sourced from bees in Solano, Yolo, Napa, Marin and Sacramento counties, if memory serves me right. I try not to take any meds if I can avoid it, and it was the perfect alternative. They sell less common produce, too, like daikon and lemongrass - fresh, not like they've been sitting there forever. Kudos, Nugget! Pro tip: subscribe to their weekly ad emails for a bonus coupon that you can use Fri/Sat only! read more

First specialty supermarket I ever went to and I am a fan. Not only do they have a nice selection of fruits, veggies, cheese pasta, fish, etc., their sandwiches are really good. I used to get the roast beef gruyere cheese with extra horseradish, and extra fennel on a baguette. The horseradish and fennel gives the sandwich a nice kick but I think they don't make grilled fennel anymore. They their salsa, Chinese food, humus, and beef ribs. If you need help choosing a wine or cheese the person in that area are so helpful and friendly. They give great recommendations as well. read more

This review is mostly for the deli and cafe section rather than the supermarket as a whole... I love Nugget's sandwiches so I decided to go to Nugget one last time before I left Davis. Also heard they have donuts now so I HAD to go try those too. Rosemary Flank Steak. On ciabatta bread with blue cheese, olive oil, lettuce and mayo. My FAVORITE. The rosemary flavors mix wonderfully with the steak. I usually get it heated and toasted on the panini grill for yummy goodness. Glazed donut. It was delish! Very airy and light. Much bigger than those from Fluffy Donuts as well, but I do wish they had cake donuts since i LOVE cake donuts. read more

I love this place! It's like a one-stop shop! You can get coffee/juice (the ice cream blend ones are ridiculous), insanely good dessert (mm brownie and their bucket of choc. chip cookies), awesome sandwiches, and their deli is kick-ass! The service is always great. The fruit/veggies and the meat and fish are always fresh, and their wine/beer/soda selection is drink heaven! You get a whole bucket of chocolate chip cookies for $7.99... I know, I know, a little pricey right? Wait until you try them. I swear I could eat a whole bucket by myself in one seating if other people allowed me. read more

I guess I forgot to drink the Kool Aid because I've always thought Nugget was just average. All four years that I lived in Davis I had to hear people rave about how good the sandwiches here are. I was forced to come here more times than I could count and I always laughed at how overpriced everything was, and how despite the ridiculous prices the sandwiches are still just meh. Why would you settle for a sandwich from here when you can get a truly amazing one from Zia's instead? There are some things that I liked about Nugget Market, especially their selection of cheeses. No matter what you are looking to make, they will have the cheese you are looking for and plenty more that you have never even heard of. They also have a really good drink selection. Whether you are looking for a new bottle of wine or a microbrew, the selection here is pretty good considering it's a grocery store. The wine selection is also better than you would expect from a local market. I really just don't get the hype about this place. No matter what you are looking for there is somewhere else that does it better. Need groceries? Then go to Trader Joe's. Want a delicious deli sandwich? Zia's sandwiches put these ones to shame. Looking for a rare wine or beer? Bevmo is the spot. I know this makes me less of an Aggie, but I'll say it anyway .... Nugget is overrated. read more

I love this place! It's like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods had a yummy threeway with a Safeway. So much variety! Wow, much health! Very delicious! /channeling doge So here's the thing: if you're looking for cheap, the Nugget is maybe not the best choice because some of the things here ARE overpriced. But if you buy the foods that are on sale, it isn't too bad, price-wise. They also had Mama noodles last time I came here, which was AWESOME! Usually I have to find a Ranch 99 for those! I think what I love best about this place is the bakery/deli. Delicious breakfast sandwiches and milkshakes made with REAL ICE CREAM! No corn starch. I can almost never have milkshakes anymore because they use fake ice cream that I am allergic to. I wanted to cry when I was able to have a milkshake for the first time in nearly ten years. ;~; read more

Yeah, as far as markets go this place is the best. Phenomenal bakery with desserts and bread, cafe, deli, sushi counter and Chinese food counter (which by the way serves huge portions), and a great selection of produce that includes organic. There is also the wall of cheese, great beer selection, lots of wine and spirits, and gourmet chocolate. To think that there were people that picketed because they didn't want this market to open. Well I'm glad that those people don't come in the the store because they would just be taking up space that would be better taken up by me. And lastly, there are some super cute employees that work there. I don't care if I only have two items. I'm going in the regular line so that I can talk to HER. "Paper or Plastic? Oh my. Which one would you choose? Thanks for the change. I really appreciate it. You have a great day as well." read more

The is one of the most gorgeous and diverse grocery stores I've ever been to. I love the variety of healthy foods, hot foods, groceries, etc. Their fresh bread is also decently priced, but the rest of the store is more expensive than I can afford on a normal day. These are the best acai bowls in Davis hands down, and I LOVE the hemp granola they use. It's so much better than the whole foods one, but also a dollar or two pricier. read more

I've always had very good experiences at this grocery. Until recently.. When I had an AMAZING experience at the deli. Brandon served me up one of the best sandwiches I've ever had and gave me, hands down, one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. Not only was he polite and patient with my ridiculously indecisive tendencies, but his friendly banter and courteous attitude went far in my book. I'll be getting my sandwiches at this Nugget much more often now that I'm aware of his existence. read more

This is by far the best grocery store in Davis, Ca. Although at times on the pricey side, they offer top-quality products that never disappoint (competitive pricing in comparison to high-end grocery stores).The pre-made food, sushi, and sandwiches at Nugget are soo good, that Davis locals go out of their way to grab lunch and dinner at this location. To top it all off, the staff is always in a excellent mood, greeting guest with warm smiles. Overall, I've had a fantastic experience with this company and would highly recommend them. read more

Great market and personal service. Need something and can't find it? Nugget staff will do the best to find it for you. The service is impeccable. The store is super clean and the produce section is filled with fresh fruits and veggies. The store carries many hard-to-find items from specialty flours to pastas. read more

This place is great! The deli is delicious. This grocery store has a salad bar, hot food bar, smoothies, pastries, a large cheese section, and carries mainly organic/health positive foods. The staff is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to, I never feel like a burden to them but more like a pleasure to interact with. My only drawback would be that things could be on the expensive side, but it's due to the higher quality of the products. Mmm so much good food and groceries here! Large parking lot and parking for bikes is available read more

Our own version of whole foods. Not as good as whole foods but pretty darn close.

I adore this place. I don't really believe their scoreboard thing where they compare prices to like Safeway or Albertsons or whatever and come up on the lower end, but that's not what I come here for. I come here to fill my stomach and my eyes. First, the sandwich/soup bar. How many markets do you know that sell your roast beef and turkey favorites but also have a lamb and horseradish offering? You can even get a half sandwich half soup combo for like $6. I can't get enough of their chicken noodle soup - they use flat, wide noodles like fettucine. The minestrone is properly chunky and so is the italian wedding soup. I've had many lunches from the generic sushi too and you get a whole lot of tuna rolls for about $5.69. Chinese food looks fried and sweet-and-sour-sauce-y but hey, some people like that - I only note this because they used to sell what they couldn't at the end of the day half off. And desserts! Giant cupcakes, ten-layer cakes, Cookie Monster-decorated cookies, and caramel apples that are just $1.50. And a feast for the eyes. I love how artfully they arrange all the produce. How they stock a gazillion kinds of dried pasta, salsa, chips, bulk staple items, root beers/sodas. How they label their fresh fish from most sustainable to not. How they have ready made kansas city bbq, lemon pepper, rosemary garlic, etc. marinated meats at an affordable price. How i first found out what a passion fruit looked like in their produce section. How I still don't really know what the purpose of the Nugget card is (I've only ever gotten one 10% coupon in the mail in five years of shopping here) but it makes me happy that I have something in common with the company ;) How they used to stock my favorite organic milk ever, Crystal 2% (broke my heart when it was gone, but at least they introduced it to me? heh). How they have that one full-flavored tasty jar of pasta sauce for $1.25. How even after all this time, there's still more to be discovered each time I go here! (True story: one time, another Davis grad and I came here and she made me walk up and down every aisle with her and I actually had fun doing so. If you know me, you know that although I'm down to give rides, I'm not so good shopping with people that need to see everything to know that they're done with each store. ahhhhhh. but here? I'm the one holding everyone back from getting on with the rest of their day...) Seriously, get your supplies and basic needs at Costco or Safeway, but come to Nugget for specialty food or even just a taste each week of what it might look like to have a personal chef. Oh man, I wish this place expanded out of the Sacramento area... read more

The nugget is really expensive and their fresh food in their deli section isn't that tasty. I do think they have an awesome selection of cheese and the service is really good. Their bakery is very pretty as well. read more

gets busy around 5 (from people getting off of work) and around the time they close. Their muffins are so delicious! (blueberry, banana nut) read more

One of the best CHAIs ever! .. I asked them (they only have spicy or vanilla), I asked for both (in one) and it was so rich, foamy, buttery in your mouth chai tea latte. I got sick (coffee makes me sick) so I think they used real coffee something or just the caffeine in there)? No clue, but I know it was just me. So I probably can't ever get this again, but its too amazing to keep it a secret just because I can't drink it. read more

Been comeing here for years. May be expensive but everythig is of great quality. The very few issues we have had over the many years have been minor and were easily and gratiously resolved. Staff is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I was planning a little get-together for some fellow students and our professor, and decided to get an assortment of sandwiches from Nugget. I was not disappointed! They cut the sandwiches into 1/4s for me, and I was able to buy a separate deli tray to put them on. The sandwiches were sooooooooo good! It was pretty inexpensive too. With some pre-cut veggies, some lemonade, and some cookies I had a great spread. I also love their wine and beer selection! They have a lot of choices for all budgets. read more

I have to admit, the first time I walked in here, I thought the place was too high brow & yuppy for me, but after a few explorations, I gotta say I'm a fan, mostly for the cheese selection, bakery, & sandwiches! You really can't find a greater selection of cheese in Davis. And being that cheese is my favorite food, you'll find me wandering the cheese section on a weekly basis here. The bakery is also pretty amazing. Everything looks & taste wonderful, perfect for picking up a birthday cake or a thank you gift. I got the champagne chocolate cake for a friend's birthday & everyone loved it so much! Never would they have guessed it came from a grocery store. And my favorite thing here is the sandwiches. Yummmm. I've made it my goal to try all the sandwiches on the menu, surely whatever I order I can't go wrong. They're a good size for about $8, not bad. & they have so many delicious varieties & the ingredients seem pretty fresh & they certainly don't skimp. I also love that they can grill the bread to make all the sandwiches paninis. My favorites so far at the chicken breast & fresh mozzarella & the Portabella mushroom with goat cheese. Alright, I'm hungry. See ya later computer, I'm going to get a sandwich! read more

I want to love Nugget, I really do, but here's why I don't: 1. It carries a respectable selection of healthy/organic/vegetarian/natural products, but the selection is not even close what you'll find at the Davis Co-op, AND the prices you'll pay at the Nugget for these "premium" products are actually much higher than the Co-op's non-member prices. I love fancy, gourmet stuff as much as anyone else, but seriously, why pay several dollars more for the small bottle of quality unfiltered local olive oil when you can get the huge bottle from the same brand for much less at the Co-op? 2. The food from the deli is mediocre for what you pay; if Nugget is going to charge that much they should be going all out like Whole Foods or Draeger's, not producing what's basically glorified chain market deli fare. 3. The bakery is overrated. Their ciabatta/pugliese/etc. are totally flavorless compared to what you can find in local/small-scale bakeries, nor can I find any truly hearty, whole-grain loaves at the Nugget. 4. Kudos to the Nugget for having a nice organic produce selection, but it pales in comparison to the organic/far more local/far more seasonal/cheaper/larger selection at the Co-op. 5. Whole Foods prices without the Whole Foods selection. Regardless of my gripes the Nugget gets three stars because I appreciate a local company's efforts and because I'd shop at a Nugget before I'd shop at a Safeway/Albertson's/etc. any day. However, if you're living in Davis, the Nugget is a waste of both money and time with the Co-op so close by. read more

Although my fave is still the Davis Food Co-op, this place is a great alternative to Safeway/Savemart. Shopping here is FUN and you can spend/waste a lot of time just browsing and oggling at their selection. Seriously, don't be afraid of the fancy, upscale getup they have. The quality and prices are pretty unrivaled and I've found an abundance of things that are even better priced than Safeway. Make sure you have a sandwich here. You can build your own and choose from hundreds of combination possibilities (type of bread, spread, toppings, meat, cheese..) or go for a pre-made combo. It's hard to go wrong. read more

Great place to shop. Super clean. You could eat off the floors.

Awesome store... somethign I truly miss abuot being in Davis. The produce is always fresh and the quality of the pre made food is really high. I loved making a sando during lunch and picking out an exotic soda to drink it! Great breads too... I find this store to be a huge rival to Whole Foods... in quality and taste. read more

You get what you pay for. Yes, there is a premium, but so what? Their produce is bomb without fruit flies flying around everywhere (cough cough Safeway) and the checkers are ridiculously nice. When the checker asked me how I was doing I was utterly shocked. Yes, it is weird that I am shocked by human interaction at a grocery store but I'm so desensitized from receiving little to no service at other grocery stores. I have not tried their hot food section, but basically this place reminds me of other high end grocery stores. I'm a student, so I will probably not come here frequently but I definitely will when I am looking for quality goods! read more

I have to admit, I've only been here a couple of times because I don't live in the area, but if I did live around here, this would be my grocery store. It feels like a huge farmers market, just indoors. They seem to have everything, including great produce. The service too is phenomenal, they really seem like they want to be there. They're very curious and make sure everything is great before you leave. I wish there was a nugget down south, read more