Newsbeat

So 5 stars for their amazing selection of magazines, cards, stationary, and gifts. It’s definitely my favorite shop in Davis. However, most of the time the employees are pretty unfriendly and don’t bother acknowledging you. So 2 stars for their service.

Love this place! I’ve been going here for years and I stop by when I come back to davis to see my parents. Eclectic cards, gifts, magazines from all over the globe, and soo much more. Sadly the Sacramento location in downtown has closed for a long time but this little jem of a store in this modern age of tech. is so nostalgic of the good old days of reading a magazine and buying a card. Hope they stay open for a very long time:)))

Fun place with a large variety of unique cards. I found really nice Christmas cards for a decent price. Unfortunately, I was short an envelope, so I’ll try to remember to check before I leave the store next time; however, that did not affect my review and desire to return for greeting card shopping. Fun little spot– I really appreciated that they allowed me to take plenty of time to look around without constantly asking me if I needed help. Will definitely be returning for my card shopping.

Lovely place with a lot of whimsical and cute selections of cards for all sorts if events. Owners (I believe is a couple) are friendly and easy to have conversation with – had a lovely chat on all sorts of things while buying a few adorable cards there with the wife. Wonderful service!

Unsafe business! Let aggressive dogs remain in store after they attacked my dog! I do not feel safe shopping here again!

TL; DR: Pretty much everything you can like about a family-​owned, local business. Great selection, fair prices, and friendly service. Especially recommended for greeting cards and tobacco, if that’s your jam.
PRODUCTS: As far as products go, it’s an eclectic selection. As the name implies, they carry practically every magazine, periodical, journal, etc. that you could really ask for. They also stock interesting interesting foodstuff, including hard-​to-​find candy, chocolate, desserts, and soft drinks. They have a fantastic selection of gift and greeting cards, as well as stationery. Maybe a hair more expensive than a Hallmark card (maybe $ 0.50 to $ 1), but a world of difference. I buy all my cards here and I regularly get compliments on how nice they are (humble brag, I know). Finally, I know not everyone smokes, but they carry a wide variety of high-​quality cigars and cigarettes (that are actually kept at a proper humidity level) at very competetive prices (even compared to gas station cigarettes).
SERVICE: Haven’t met a person who wasn’t friendly and helpful, and I’m in there frequently. They actually will remember you, which is a rare thing these days. I even brought my little dog in (she is tiny and sits on my shoulder; don’t know their dog policy), and they gave her a treat. Made both of our days.

Have been to Newsbeat for years first off. Unfortunately today, I had some of the worst customer service I could’ve ever asked for from any store. From working grocery/​register etc… Having experience in these fields I know what regulations and policies are generally used it all commercial stores especially of this type. Although I love their selection, it does not warrant the disrespect and mistreatment of customers. When asking to speak to a manager and being waved by by, it is very insulting. When the cashier neglects to identify himself while working or divulge the manager’s name; it is a problem. The fact that they will not even give me a name of the manager or owner of the store is yet another unprofessional, unethical move. I do not know if this business is family oriented or run by partial owner (s), regardless this behavior is unacceptable, especially in a homey town like Davis. i’ve had good experiences in the store and I love the atmosphere when there is good customer representatives working. Unfortunately, this time this wasn’t the case. I would not want my children being verbally abused as well.

MOTHERS WITH STROLLERS — DO NOT SHOP HERE!!! NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY!
Newsbeat’s customer service is the absolute worst I have ever experienced. Derek, who works behind the counter, was a complete jerk to me and my friend. I went to Newsbeat to buy a few items and was pushing my baby in a stroller. When I stopped to talk to a friend I ran into at the store, my stroller around the front counter. He rudely told me to move my stroller as I was «blocking the register.» Although I was not blocking the register, I obliged and moved. A few minutes later, he became even more upset. He then began raising his voice at us with an angry tone, insisting that we «get out of the way.» The newsbeat customer he was helping began apologizing to me, saying «No, don’t move. You and the baby are fine right there. Sorry he’s yelling at you.»
I shopped around the store for awhile before coming to the counter with my items. While Derek was ringing me up, I told him that I didn’t appreciate his earlier comments and felt he was being rude. He then stated, «You are arrogant» and insisted that I was being a snob by not moving my stroller out of the way. I was shocked! After telling him I could not believe that he would treat a customer this way, I told him to stop ringing me up as I refused to spend any money at a store that was not family friendly. He then got extremely dismissive and told me that I could «think whatever I wanted but I (was) arrogant.»
I asked to speak with the owner. Although not rude, the owner did not apologize for his worker’s behavior. Frankly, he didn’t seem to care at all.
All in all, I was appalled with the customer service, and recommend you not shop here.

I have to give myself a $ 20 spending limit when I come to Newsbeat, because otherwise I would spend my whole paycheck on novelty goods, imported candies, Italian fashion magazines and greeting cards. This store is full of stuff you don’t need, never realized you wanted, and suddenly can’t live without. Peruse the media section and you will find glossy magazines from around the globe, obscure literary and art publications, and top newspapers from the world’s capitals. Get caught up in the shallow aisles filled with figurines, gadgets and various accessories made of candy wrappers and folded up paper. By the time you get to the register, you may find yourself blindly reaching for exotic-​looking chocolate bars and purple fizzy bottles of pop — total impulse buys, but thankfully the kind of transaction you won’t totally regret later (okay, maybe a little, since nothing here is cheap). I’ve been wandering in to this store since I was a student at UCD ten years ago, and I still can’t bring myself to walk by without stopping in for at least a couple Baci. Staff are friendly but not overbearing — they don’t try to sell me things I don’t want or rush me out if I linger too long. In fact, they really don’t pay much attention to me until I’m ready to pay, and I’m totally fine with that.

I thought this store was gone forever because it used to located on 21^st. The best place in Davis/​sacramento for mens fashion magazines. Cant wait to blow some money here.

A little place that’s tucked in downtown Davis. I feel bad for the owners as most people come here to loiter after a meal or during a stroll downtown. Partially, I think it’s due to the prices, but for some of the stuff it’s justified as well it’s generally pretty rare to see a store carry these items.
What does Newsbeat have to offer? Vintage sodas, exclusive magazines, literary journals, vintage candies, cigars and novelty items of all kinds. If there’s a hipster in your life that you need to buy a present for, Newsbeat is probably your best bet in Davis.
If you’re feeling adventurous and want to try new things, you should definitely at least stop by Newsbeat (and maybe by a treat or two).
One more thing! The owner is really really nice! He’s always really friendly and gives some helpful tidbits about the items in his shop!

This place is a gold mine of study munchies, quirky items, and food for thought.
They have tons of magazines and newspapers.
They have a collection of unique glass bottle sodas from in the sac area and the wider country. They are always chilled. My favorites: their dry lavender soda, leninade, ginger beer, and BAWLS. There’s over 20 varieties.
They also have a huge collection of candy. All the classics you’ll find at a grocery store plus many more that are specialty and or imported. Bueno is a delicious European chocolate I get here. Hammonds sea salt caramel chocolate bar is really good too. They have lots of haribo and other gummy candy too.
They have lots of cards and quirky gifts. Mustache themed items, quote items, and nice stationary and notebooks. If you want really unique school supplies, come here.

This might be one of my new favorite stores in Davis. I can’t really say much about the magazines; I hardly gave them a glance, but they have the most excellent selection of unique, cute letterpress greeting cards I’ve seen anywhere around here. Maybe I’m just a sucker for pretty type and letterpress, but I was thoroughly impressed by their selection (for every occasion!). This is definitely the place to come if you want something a little more unique than a generic card from Target. If anything, it’s fun just to browse through their quirky collection of gifts and things. I’ll definitely be back in on my next trip to Davis!

I am so glad that Newsbeat still lives on in Davis. I’ve sorely missed the downtown Sacramento location.
Much like the TARDIS, Newsbeat is bigger on the inside and just as full of delights. It’s the small shop but packs enough awesomeness for a much bigger store. Every random Asian candy, every vintage-​style greeting card, every novelty bacon item, every reusable grocery bag with kitschy print, every random@ss magazine from around the world (I suggest Vogue Turkey or Pen World or Wooden Boat Monthly*) and every wacky chotchke that would make a great last-​minute gift for that housewarming party you’re running late for, that you could want or need. I highly recommend Newsbeat!
*But NOT Boating World Magazine. My multitude of boating magazine enthusiast friends swear it’s a total rag. :p

Always purchase drinks and the fancy chocolates they have. Sometimes purchase magazines. Average store with great and friendly staff. Wish they would not charge extra to use debit or credit.

I am giving this 5 stars because it’s a good little shop. It’s not the best little shop, but it has things that I like and enjoy perusing.
–It has a lovely selection of candy that you can pick up and sneak into the movies (all within a ²⁄₃ block vicinity)
–there are MAGAZINES there! remember printed things? iiiiit’s theeeeere! a whole variety too for whatever you enjoy.
–there are smokes if you’re into it
–and a bunch of neat journals and cards and little gifts if you’re searching for a quick present
anyways, it’s nice times! check it out for any of the above! suuuuppppoooorrrtttt local awesomeness.

I love Newsbeat! I’ll admit I do very little magazine shopping here; I mostly come for the waters, sodas, and excellent selections of cards. It’s a nice place to drop in and buy someone a thank you card or sympathy card that doesn’t come from Target. The staff has always treated me with courtesy.
When I have more time I love poking around the aisles and seeing what they have in the way of gifts. It’s very cohesive and not thrown together the way a lot of boutiques are.

Nice place that has lots of fun candies and specialty magazines.
Every time I come here I find something funny.

If you’re trying to find a hard-​to-​find magazine title, THIS is the place to go. They have a great selection of magazines all sorted into categories. Every time I’ve been there and was really searching for something, the staff was friendly and helpful. They don’t push you when you’re browsing either, and I feel comfortable just stopping in and looking around to see *if* there’s a magazine I should pick up instead of only coming in when I know what I’m looking for.
There is a really nice selection of candy, some interesting/​unique cards and wrapping paper/​gift bags as well as some unique & fun items too. Last time I was in, there were a few books that played with animation which I thought were really cool — Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz. Almost worth purchasing for future gifts, but I was traveling and not sure how much room would be left in my luggage!
I’m glad to see Newsbeat is still going strong in Downtown Davis!

The 4-​stars are for the selection of items — lots of fun cards, candies, magazines, etc. Downtown Davis needs a store like this and it definitely adds to the character of the downtown area. I do feel like the cards are «less» unique now than they have been in years past, but that probably has to do with the fact that world is getting smaller and unique and interesting cards are more readily available to those looking for them now, (thanks in part to websites like Etsy).
Final note: Huge selection of magazines!