Ever wonder what’s in a Davis Food Co-op employee’s shopping basket? From pantry staples and grab-and-go snacks to wellness products and everyday essentials, our staff members have plenty of favorites they reach for again and again.
This month, we asked our team to share the products they genuinely love, along with what makes them stand out. Whether you’re looking to discover a new snack, find your next go-to product, or simply shop like a Co-op insider, these staff-approved picks are a great place to start.
“The flavor is great–simple but flavorful and high protein. The perfect lunch!”
– Madyson, Front End
⭐ 4.7 star rating
$5.79
Find it: Aisle 4
“When you enjoy these together it tastes like a PB&J! So good.”
– Andrew S., Marketing
⭐ 4.3 star rating
$2.99
Find it: Aisle 12
⭐ 4.5 star rating
$2.99
Find it: Grab-n-go
“This stuff actually works!!”
– Andrew H., Wellness
⭐ 4.9 star rating
$33.99
Find it: Aisle 7 (Wellness)
“It’s like if a Flaming Hot Cheeto was a puff!”
– Jared, Center Store
⭐ 4.3 star rating
$3.99
Find it: Aisle 9
“I love sea salt & vinegar chips! Plus these ones I can keep in my backpack and because of the packaging they don’t get crunched up.”
– Griffin, Center Store
⭐ 5 star rating
$4.49
Find it: Aisle 9
“I just really like pickles. And these fit in my lunch box! Plus they’re super sour which I love.”
– Griffin, Center Store
⭐ 4.6 star rating
$2.19
Find it: Aisle 4
“I really like how sweet this soju is! The plum is by far my favorite flavor.”
– Jake, Deli
⭐ 5 star rating
$5.99
Find it: Aisle 15
“This is my favorite granola. You can snack on it on its own or with yogurt, milk, or ice cream!”
– Alicia, Deli
⭐ 4.8 star rating
$8.49
Find it: Aisle 13
“I love these meat sticks, I probably eat one every day. It’s the perfect snack that fits in my purse, and I can eat it literally anywhere! It’s salty and it’s the perfect texture.”
– Christine, Marketing
⭐ 4.5 star rating
$2.19
Find it: Aisle 9
“It says all-in-one but I use it as shampoo specifically. It’s very detoxifying and feels like you really clean your scalp. It lathers really nicely and it smells like citrus. And the guy who founded it went to UC Davis!”
– Kristina, Marketing
⭐ 4.5 star rating
$19.49
Find it: Aisle 8
“It’s large but still fits in my cupholder, it keeps my water cold all day, it has a metal straw, and the flip lid makes it easy to refill without having to take the whole lid off. What’s not to like?!”
– Toni, Marketing
⭐ 4.7 star rating
$41.99
Find it: Aisle 7
“A thoughtfully written cookbook that weaves classic recipes together with stories of our town.”
– Toni, Marketing
$35.00
Find it: Cash Registers
“Great for cocktails. Plus, a portion of their sales goes back to preserving Lake Tahoe.”
– Liliana, Marketing
4.5 star rating
$33.99
Find it: Aisle 15
“It’s a nice low-fat, full-flavored pepperoni option!”
– Tyler, Meat
⭐ 3.9 star rating
$5.39
Find it: Meat Department
“They are delicious, plus they are not chalky like most other protein bars.”
– Ryan B., Meat
⭐ 4.7 star rating
$3.49
Find it: Cash Registers
“It’s the perfect balance of peanut butter and banana!”
– Jarrod, Front End
⭐ 4.9 star rating
$5.49
Find it: Aisle 9
“This is my favorite cracker, super healthy and at a great price!”
– Taylor, Center Store
⭐ 4.6 star rating
$4.99
Find it: Aisle 12
“You can do anything you want with this, you can even make carnitas!”
– Caye, Deli
⭐ 4.5 star rating
$4.29
Find it: Aisle 5
“This lotion leaves your skin nice and smooth. It’s one of my favorite smells– it smells like summer year-round!”
– Briza, IT
⭐ 5 star rating
$12.99
Find it: Aisle 8
