UCI Health has officially opened the Tony and Daisy Fan Family Café, a welcoming new coffeeshop located inside the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building in Irvine.
More than just a spot to grab a coffee, the café is a vibrant celebration of community, quality, and local craftsmanship. It features award-winning brews from MoonGoat Coffee Roasters, recently named Orange County’s top coffee roaster.
To accompany each cup, guests can enjoy a rotating selection of fresh, flavorful pastries from Crema Artisan Bakers—a beloved local bakery known for its savory scones, classic muffins, and other handmade delights.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with multiple small local businesses, including MoonGoat Coffee Roasters and Crema Artisan Bakers,” said Bill Lawhead, Regional Director of Operations for Morrison Healthcare at UCI Health. “We’re proud to support local businesses and showcase the incredible talent within our community while enhancing the dining options and overall experience for our patients, guests and clinical caregivers.”
The café represents another step in UCI Health’s mission to build strong, meaningful partnerships across Southern California. UCI Health Chief Operating Officer, Nathan Shinagawa, shared in a recent release how food is healing.
“This café wouldn’t have been possible without strong community partnerships with Moongoat Coffee and Crema Artisan Bakers, known for their tasty beverages and pastries throughout Irvine,” said Shinagawa. “Food is core to the healing of our patients – it plays a fundamental role in rebuilding the strength of those going through cancer treatment, recovering from surgery and more.”
