Ikedas

View from halfway up Mace overpass 2005-10-08 At dusk

Ikedas California Country Market offers fresh produce, pies, and various condiments. They are slightly more expensive than Pedrick Produce, but their proximity makes them more attractive to people living in South or East Davis.

They typically have at least 20 different types of spreads, sauces, and dips to sample from. The peach salsa is recommended.

The original Ikedas in Auburn (map) sells many of the same things, as well as delicious hamburgers. According a 2001 Davis Enterprise article and from talking to the people who work there, they hope to expand the Davis location in the future and it may also include a burger bar. Ikedas had a third location in Sacramento for about two years but it closed in 2003.

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2005-08-07 15:20:35   Great pies here (Dutch Apple!). They also may be the only place in Davis that offers Merlino's Freezes. Anyone know of others? —KevinChin

2005-09-13 22:53:33   I love coming here for their produce and sundry other items like edamame and FatCat scones. And Kev, we were mistaken — their fruit freezes are their own, not Merlino's. —LillianChow

2005-09-25 23:58:26   Oh, and since I noticed other people asking, Ikeda's also sells most of the Mikawaya mochi ice cream varieties. —KevinChin

2005-09-30 13:27:14   I bought apples there that had worms in them.. I don't know if their produce is treated well with chemicals but it's something to be mindful of when buying there or from any produce stand —JjDeng

2005-12-16 22:38:06   yeah, that's a good thing to keep in mind when you are buying produce from anywhere JJdeng. If you want sterile produce go to Safeway —DudeNude

2006-12-29 00:21:14   The parking lot is an unpaved gravel area. Drive slowly to protect your car. Tasty pies, but pricy. Day old pies are half off, but still tasty. —JohnWong

2007-07-23 14:05:04   Lost keys there and i asked to use phone they did not let me i am disabled so i feel disappointed, Thank god for the other fruit stand friendly and much better fruit —dickjones

2008-01-18 10:36:20   This place has a lot of goodies like dried figs, candied popcorn, spicy pistachios, but not only that, they have the best vegetarian tamales. I bought a bunch and put them in my freezer and took some to work every day this week. Now I am running out. I must go back and get more. —CalamityJanie

2008-05-14 16:30:31   i DO NOT recommend their "tamales". for anyone that KNOWS what a tamale is SUPPOSE to taste like, or for anyone that has an ounce of an ethnic palate then save yourself from this horrible experience. ikeda's tamales are a disgrace! disgusting and expensive!

life is too short to eat bad food —shigella

2008-09-11 08:24:53   does anyone know if ikedas produce is unsprayed? or how sprayed it is? hard to find organic, local produce around here.. —Lala

• 2008-09-11 09:57:45   Lala, the easiest way to get local, organic produce is via the farmer's market. The Davis co-op is another obvious choice. Cheers! —BarryRice
  

2009-01-14 23:05:54   Their MANGO SHMEAR is really good! I highly recommend that for people with a sweet tooth. I especially like going through their samples of salsas, shmears, dressing and marinades before I buy them. Their "buy four get one free" gets me everytime. —KimN.

2009-08-18 17:56:05   Hey, Shigella! So, tell me how you got to be tamale expert of the world! You do realize that tamal take many forms and flavors, don't you? Or perhaps your inability to articulate, or punctuate, speaks louder than your moronic commentary ever could. Folks, don't listen to this undereducated, over-opinionated dolt. Ikeda's tamales are tasty and wholesome. —modelguy

2009-08-28 13:52:44   Produce and service are excellent. Pies are to die for! The fruit freezes hit the spot in the summer time. Great dressings and sauces. Love it! —toriac