I finally got around to trying out a relatively new coffee bar in Davis, CA. Mishka's Cafe opened for business in February of 2011.  The cafe building was built from the ground up in 2010.  Originally founded in 1995, the café moved from its 2nd Street location between D and E Street to one block over between E and F Street. The new Mishka’s occupies the first floor of the two-story building that was constructed next to the Varsity Theatre.

Mishka's is a great little coffee/tea place right in downtown Davis.  The cafe has a very pleasant ambiance with plenty of tables and chairs everywhere, but every time I go there, it's very hard to find a place to sit inside.  It's usually jam-packed with UC Davis students doing homework or going online.  So seating is an issue during the school year.  

They boast 100% organic & fair trade coffee, coming in three roast styles: dark, medium and light.  Their medium is the most popular and the coffee always tastes fresh, especially considering it's roasted every Monday morning right in front of everyone.

I have not tried their drip coffee yet, but I really enjoyed the Americano and regular Latte I ordered on two trips there.  Overall, it's not quite on par with Seattle espresso cafes I have been to, but they make a strong, properly made espresso drink with velvet foam.  If you are tired of going to the chain coffee places, like Pete's and Starbucks, give Mishka's Cafe a try.  You may be pleasantly surprised.

George   


Mishka's Cafe

610 2nd St
Davis, CA 95616

(530) 759-0811

www.mishkascafe.com