Village Bakery

The view from Second Street

Village Bakery makes excellent bread, pastries, and pizza. Located directly across from the Amtrak Station, the bakery's storefront easily goes unnoticed. There are three indoor tables and four outside, providing plenty of pleasant seating outside. Do not confuse them with their recently opened restaurant called Village Pizza and Grill on the corner of G Street and 4th Street.

AlyssaOlenberg, Faithful Employee

Pizza can be bought by the slice from 11am-closing; this may be the best pizza in all of Davis, they also deliver, but make sure to specify credit card when ordering. Slices are large and cost $2.25 for cheese, $2.50 for pepperoni and $2.75 for vegetarian. There is usually a cheese, a pepperoni and some sort of vegetable combination (Vegetarian or Eggplant or any other veggie combo). This is excellent Cheap Food. Sometimes late in the day (i.e. dinner time) they will be sold out of pizza in the rotating glass case, in which case one should ask for another of (fill in the type) to be made and it can probably be made in around five minutes unless the pizza slaves are experiencing some sort of terrible nightmare of a rush in the back (case in point the night of January 5, 2007).

The commercial baking facility, designed by Scott Neeley Architecture

The Bakery's bread can also be bought onsite or at the Davis Food Co-op a couple of blocks away, or in Sacramento at Taylor's Market on Freeport Boulevard. Village Bakery supplies bread to a number of local restaurants, including buns for The Hotdogger, Delta of Venus, G Street Pub's Enzo's, Chef's Market, Mishka's Cafe and Pasta as well as all the Pluto's locations. They also supply pastries to Chamonix. In the summer of 2005, Village Bakery opened a baking facility on Spafford Street in Mace Ranch and relocated all their commercial baking from the downtown store. This freed up the downtown location to focus on counter service and pizza. The Spafford location does not have a customer counter.

Village Bakery used to provide the bread for the South Davis Nugget, some of which was wrapped with paper bags reading "Village Bakery", others which have Nugget bags which match the Village Bakery ones.

The Village Bakery also has an espresso machine which has made the bakery a popular spot for train riders to get some caffeine before or after their trip. To accompany coffee are various muffins, pastries, and linzer tortes. Their Napoleons are filled with custard and are much easier to eat than traditional Napoleons because they are bun-shaped instead of rectangular.

Plus the wait staff is really hot and they deliver.

Village Bakery pizza, pretty much the best thing ever while waiting for a late Amtrak train Pizza Menu (baked - take n bake - by the slice) These prices are after tax.

1. Cheese - with optional parmesan cheese & dry herb ($14)
   

2. Pepperoni - Tasty, they are ($15)
   

3. Roasted Bell Pepper - with goat cheese ($17.50)
   

4. Veggie - roasted red bell pepper, onion, zucchini, feta ($17.50)
   

5. Eggplant - with onion, Kalamata olive, feta ($17.50)
   

6. Greek - Kalamata olive, feta cheese, fresh basil, tomato (note: does not include mozzarella unless otherwise specified) ($17.50)
   

7. Spinach - Garlic White/Pesto Sauce, Spinach, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese ($17.50)
   

8. Artichoke - with crushed garlic, olives, and goat cheese ($18.50)
   

9. Chicken - roasted chicken, roasted onions on white sauce ($17.50)
   

10. Sausage - with optional Kalamata olive or mushrooms ($15)
    

11. Margarita - Fresh Tomatoes, Parmesan, Basil ($15)
    

12. Hawaiian - Canadian Bacon, Pinapple Chunks ($15)

Greek Salad - Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta, & olives (small - $2.50) Choice of Lemon Oil or Caesar Dressing

Large 14" pizza. Each extra topping $1.00. Delivery charge $5...this charge, however, is not a tip...that is separate. A good tip is $4...a $7 tip has been scientifically proven to make the delivery drivers love and worship you forever. Delivery is available after 5PM.

worker Chris, making the dough for 40 pizzas

Worker pulling bread out of oven; it's warm

Family portrait

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• Reviews from 2008

2009-01-14 00:25:54   I don't know what it is about their pizza that makes it so good; it just is. If you've never been there, stop by and grab a bite to eat before you go on a train ride. Next time you have a dinner party or potluck, buy a roll of fresh bread from the Village Bakery. —AmanpreetSingh

2009-01-26 23:32:18   I am no pizza snob, but after trying all of the pizzas in Davis, Village Bakery emerges victorious. Symposium is a close second for deep dish pizza. Village Bakery pizzas always have high quality and fresh ingredients along with a great tasting crust. The staff are always super nice, too. —CoffeeSnobDavis

2009-02-10 16:26:56   The pizza is at least heavenly, so much so that there are delays periodically; that seems natural to me, like how free ways are sometimes crowded about the fourth of July and such, people can deliver orders in rushes (by telephone included) and do a grand job at occasionally-overwhelming the staff very much. As for the illegal bussiness practices that are alleged to exist, specifically keeping in mind how undocumented or illegal workers might be underpaid, I'd say that it is proper to be aware and on the lookout for such dealings, yet if anyone makes concrete (hard) accusations that such trouble exists then they had best have evidence just as solid otherwise that is slander or liable(depending) and that can be as damaging. With the posts 'o "LetJusticeBeServed" and "GeorgeBush" in mind I have a mind to say that if Someone makes a Public Notice* * Try having some proof to present—because how do You really know?-Do you even? Have you seen forged documents or even asked the employees any questions? What did they say? When? Have you gone by what's called, "a well-known fact throughout Davis"(GeorgeBush) then? I've resided in Davis for about ten years; this is the first time I've heard of that "well-know fact". Then again, the pizza is delicious, and the desserts are too. I can attest to such truely, as I've been in person; that was near to two months, too long, ago when my senses proved the like as sure as night is dark and day is light. —KhayyamShah

2009-03-05 21:07:17   I used to always walk by here on my way to the Amtrak and wondered how their food tasted. After finally getting the chance, I was overjoyed! Great tasting pizza, good prices, and wonderful service! Two thumbs up :) —renee415

2009-03-20 18:30:12   This is by far my favorite pizza place in Davis. My Davis-born-and-raised husband is a loyal Woodstock's fan, but for me, Village Bakery has the best crust, sauce, and the Veggie slices have the perfect mix of flavor and texture. It doesn't taste too greasy, and the vegetables aren't overwhelmed by a sauce that tastes like tomato paste. Mmmm...On occasion, when my husband orders from Woodstock's, I've been known to place a separate order from Village Bakery. It's made for an awkward moment when the delivery guys arrive at about the same time, but I think a few seconds of awkwardness is a small price to pay for marital harmony and satisfied taste buds. —MBriggs

2009-04-15 11:54:44   Very good pizza, esp for the price. One time I went there years ago as they were closing. I wanted one piece, and they had a whole fresh pizza that they would not sell by closing time. They gave all of it to me for the price of slice. It was AWESOME. Love them. —LotsofThoughts

2009-05-24 16:17:09   I FINALLY tried village pizza the other day. My dad and I stopped in for a quick slice of pepperoni. All in all the pizza was good, but I wish it had more sauce. The crust was nice and chewy but slightly crispy on the bottom, and the cheese was PERFECT for pizza (I love when I take a bite and the cheese just stretches and stretches!) I would definitely go there again if I just wanted a slice, but other wise, I still prefer Steve's. —BrookeB

2009-05-29 16:17:52   Great news for anyone who loves Village Bakery's pizza as much as I do: The old house being remodeled on 4th and G just had a sign put up the other day reading Village Pizza and Grill in the same lettering style as the bakery. (opening in July) I'm not sure if this restaurant is owned by Village Bakery (if anyone can confirm, that would be great!), but I'd sure bet it is. I couldn't be more excited about this restaurant opening if my hunch is correct; I LOVE Village Bakery's pizza and would equally love enjoying it on an outdoor patio with a cold brew during the summer. Fingers crossed! —chellebelle1685

2009-05-29 19:21:18   I just called them and they said it really is Village Bakery, and the current location will also stay open. Yay! Village Bakery is awesome. —NickSchmalenberger

2009-05-30 18:58:21   Correct. Aziz, the owner of Village Bakery, is opening up the new restaurant. It has been in planning for a long time and under construction for a bit. I haven't talked to him in a while, so I don't remember when the exact opening date is. —SunjeetBaadkar

2009-06-07 17:47:22   Their lunch special is currently $5.50 (+tax, I imagine). It includes a slice of pizza, a can of soda (or bottled juice), and a salad. The guy behind the counter told me the special is for anytime. I've only had their vegetarian pizza. It's good. I also like the tables outside, nice atmosphere this time of year (May-June). —RonB

2009-06-15 17:52:44   Looking forward to the new location, Village Bakery may have my favorite pizza in town! Highly recommend the Veggie. —JamesWaterhouse

2009-06-17 17:14:17   My favorite pizza in town. cannot wait for the new location! —CreeSmithers

2009-06-30 15:42:45   Best pizza in Davis, IMHO. —JustinAi

2009-07-14 20:36:57   Desserts are to die for! Great portions and awesome pricing! —davisgirl10

2009-07-24 14:47:52   Does anyone have any new info on the new restaurant? Is it open yet, or opening soon? —jsogul

• Inside word is that he wants to open it within the next week, but I have a feeling it won't be until as late as the end of next month. We'll see... —SunjeetBaadkar
  

2009-07-26 19:54:24   Best pizza in davis by far!!! if you haven't had a slice, go now! —ADP

2009-08-01 23:42:38   the best pizza in town bar none! I hope they keep the lunch special at the new location. $5.50 slice salad drink.
Best in town. —jonjon

2009-08-16 14:54:40   I read previous comments about the undocumented workers, that sucks for americans, but they still make some darn good pizza —lajolla4joya

2009-08-26 10:26:02   Anyone go to the new location yet? —SonnyStack

2009-09-09 16:50:51   I love this place - best pizza in town! Check out review here: http://sacfoodies.com/2009/09/09/pizza-week-continued-village-bakery/ —ChristineSchunk

2009-09-25 17:47:50   This is my favorite place to get pizza in Davis, BY FAR! I went to their new location a few weeks after opening. I wasn't very impressed by their service but I assume the bugs will get worked out soon. The food was excellent and the wines are local! I will be returning soon. —UMDGrad

2009-10-17 21:39:12   I ordered a pick up pizza from village bakery tonight. When I went to pick it up the nice lady at the front told me it had been burned a bit and offered to give me a discount ($3 off). The pizza wasn't that bad - just a little crispier than normal around the edges. This was an awesome gesture that she certainly didn't have to do and it's a great example of the kind of customer service I wish I could see more often in Davis. Village bakery is the best pizza in Davis. —ARWENNHOLD