I've been working around the Hoag medical buildings at 500, 510, and 520 Superior in Newport Beach for the past month and must have walked by Cafe 538 dozens of times. Honestly, I assumed it was just another hospital café, so I never gave it much thought. Today I finally stopped in--and I couldn't have been more wrong. The food was outstanding. I had the special: Orange Chicken Egg Rolls with Fried Rice. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. It was one of the best lunches I've had in a long time. What really impressed me is that this is a family-owned business serving homemade food. That's not something you typically expect to find tucked inside a medical office complex. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative of their customers. If you have an appointment at Hoag or work near 500, 510, or 520 Superior, make it a point to stop by. And honestly, even if you don't have business in the area, Cafe 538 is worth the visit. Great food, great people, and a local family business that deserves the support. Highly recommended. I'll definitely be back. read more

If someone orders two meals, provide two sets of utensils and napkins. Ordering a bagel with cream cheese for $8 means spreading the cc on the bagel for me, not dropping it into a bag with no knife. read more

I had a lovely lunch here, at Hoag Hospital's campus, while waiting for a friend. The Cafe is located within a short walk from several buildings where offices and outpatient services are offered. This is counter service, with friendly staff and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and snack options. I chose the Oriental Chicken salad and a latte. The salad was generous in size. The grilled chicken breast was delicious! All the ingredients were quite fresh...lettuce, bell peppers, green onions, sliced almonds, etc. The latte was very good, as well. It was a beautiful day, so I enjoyed the sunshine on the large patio. Inside seating is also available. I was able to pass the time very enjoyably and have a healthy meal! read more

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Ordered food, everyone who ordered after me got their food first when I asked where my food was they said there was no ticket for my food and they have to make it and continued to pass out everyone else's orders. Basically waited tweety minutes for my sandwhuch while everyone else got their breakfast burrito chilaquiles everything. Three people who ordered after me got their food before me. If ur on a lunch break skip this place , u won't get a chance to eat only pickup ur food. I ordered a turkey sandwhich with pasta salad and got a sandwhich with fruit. 0/5 read more

DO NOT HIRE for CATERING or for business . This company was hired for an elementary school event in which was agreed to be given a percentage of what was made back to kids - owner and staff refused to answer calls to follow up or pay. Day of event arrived LATE. Owner said he was going to talk to us after the event and didn't come through w word. Took forever to assist families at the event . Unreliable , unprofessional and dishonest . Will take your money and leave . Very disappointing read more

I have been here several times and each time the service has been amazing. The food is delicious and consistent. It's fresh and cooked to perfection. The salsa is homemade from a family recipe - it's so good I bought extra to take home to share with the family. Plenty of outlets if you need to charge your phone or laptop. The outdoor dining area is inviting and both the inside and outside are always very clean. read more

Good coffee but needs to update there prices But a very pretty place to sit and chat with friends. The service was fair. Can't really complain at all about it. read more

The service was impeccable and the quality was excellent. Tho staff were friendly. I recommend the turkey wrap. They could improve on the coffees read more

Cafe MG 538 - Turkey wrap made by Rose - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The café is spacious and clean. I ordered an egg, cheese and potato breakfast burrito. There was an option for meat but I just wanted something light. They made it very quickly The owner of the staff were very accommodating and the burrito and the salsa taste wonderful read more

Cafe MG 538 - Egg, cheese, potato breakfast burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Super small breakfast burrito (tasted good though) and the lady at the counter just had it sitting there behind the bar. We physically had to ask the cook for it because it was just sitting there (we waited 20 minutes before we asked and it was empty in there). She was lazy. Restrooms were clean. I'd go there again if I was in a pinch for time and needed to grab something premade. read more

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The cafe was clean and service with a nice smile. Waiting for my wife's medical appointment and was very pleasant. Had the breakfast burrito and coffee. Very reasonable prices. read more

Located outside a medical plaza, free garage parking. Nice place and friendly service. I got the breakfast burrito and it was just want I needed! Crisp hash brown inside and the salsa was good! Inhaled it forgot to take a photo. :) read more

Very convenient location to wait for patients. Clean, open and airy, tv with fake fireplace. Outdoor and indoor dining. Very nice employees and nice variety of food. Had breakfast first and then taking food to go for my husband. I think he'll love the red lentil stew. read more

Cafe MG 538 - the interior of a restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The food is very tasty, the cook has very good seasoning, everything is very clean, a very pleasant atmosphere, very good customer service, especially Leo read more

It's clean and the service is so nice and they want you to enjoy what they serve. They have coffee selection and a grab and go area like bagels, yogurt, bananas or a chef that cooks your meal. It's inbetween the parking structures with in and outside seating read more

Cafe MG 538 - The case is located between the parking structures - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Slapping BBQ sauce on a piece of chicken doesn't make it a kabob. Had the throw out my food after one bite. Terrible.

I purposely planned an hour between doctor visits at 510 and 520. The reason was so that I could have a nice lunch at 538. The menu is very very basic however I had no problem choosing a hamburger I really had my mindset on. I was not disappointed! The burger itself was juicy and not overdone and the bun was tender yet sturdy enough to hold together while I ate the entire burger. The size was so large that I couldn't even finish the entire burger. The fries were tasty, not over seasoned, and somewhat crispy. Not as crispy as I would have liked, But they were still very good. Overall, it is a nice little space to eat an enjoyable lunch. read more

Cafe MG 538 - Onion and mushroom burger. Delicious! Juicy! Worth coming back !! - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Okay - so here we go. I keep coming back to this place and being disappointed. Unfortunately working in the health center - it's not easy to find other close and quick options. Food is for sure overpriced. I usually get a veggie burrito and if I attempt to have them add a little bit of spinach (literally a pinch) they charge me a dollar. Mind you that I'm opting out of meat (sausage/bacon/or ham) and they still charge me a whole dollar for a pinch of spinach. You would think they would give me some extra care as I've been coming here for about 2 years. Also for a long time, I don't even know how many times they've messed up on the veggie burrito. In their pre-prepared chopped veggies by the grill, they have onion, tomatoes, potatoes, and mushrooms. The burrito comes with hash browns. When I first used to get burritos- I kept getting both the gross cubed potatoes (that did not taste good) and hashbrowns. I don't know about you but I don't want to double down on potatoes.. so I asked them time and time again - please leave out the potatoes and give me only hashbrowns. I think I've walked down again at least 10 times to get my burrito remade before they finally realized. So today, I got hungry and was looking for a cheap burrito option - so I came here again - and this time when I got the salsa - which is usually the only thing good here - was congealed and gross. It did not taste good today. I told the girl who's working there and she told me that it's frozen and just to mix it up. It's the first time I've gotten the salsa like this - congealed with the imprint of the lid on the salsa. A long time before this, I also used to get coffee. But I stopped when I got my americano for the first and the last time here. The older Asian lady helped me that day and she was not pleasant AT ALL. There were espresso grounds in the coffee, and I asked her if it could be remade because it has grounds in it and she said that it's supposed to be that way because it's an espresso drink. Never in my life, have I had an espresso drink with grounds in them. Don't try to fool me, I've worked at a coffee shop before! They need to stop cheaping out. Many of my coworkers stopped going there because of the quality of the food that keeps going down. 2 years ago, their salad used to have more romaine - now it's half iceberg lettuce - which is the cheapest and least nutritious greens on the planet. Come on guys. Srsly. read more

I tried this burrito today for the very first time I m telling you it is super delicious, the sauce on the side is so tasty with a little kick of the spice! I love to try on the new restaurant, this is new one around the corner and I love their big variety menu! Will definitely try all different food in the near future! Too bad I ate the burrito so fast that I forgot to take the picture to post Good luck! Definitely will tell all my friends and family read more

Hidden behind bushes and parking structure, next to Hoag's 510 bldg. Ordered breakfast burritos and requested crispy bacon, to which the gal said with a smile 'yes, we can make it crispy' We then waited while 3 orders came in after us were picked up. After 15 min, I asked one of the cooks if there was a problem with our burritos, and watched as he checked the orders and then pulled 2 premade burritos from a cooler and heated them up. We did get a 'sorry' for the delay, the bacon wasn't crispy, but we were hungry and thought they were tasty. read more

Today to celebrate change of management, Cafe 538 had free all you can eat Taco bar, Pozole and Italian Club! Scooorreeee! I thought the pastor was the best but the chicken and carne were good too (you know I had to try them all)! My colleagues and I are excited by the new management and changes ahead! We especially want to wish Leo the best of luck taking over and thank him for his customer service - ALWAYS a 10+! You know we'll all be coming in for more! read more

I work nearby and get a last-minute lunch from here now and then when I wasn't able to bring lunch. It's super convenient to just walk over and get a relatively cheap lunch. I've tried a deli sandwich from them first and it was quite disappointing BUT I've discovered that my favorites are the turkey panini, tomato basil soup (usually only Mondays and Fridays) and the breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito is simple but to die for. It comes with scrambled eggs, meat of your choice (I get bacon, cheese and hash browns and it's piping hot and keeps you full for hours! Comes with a side of pretty hot salsa (I'm a wimp for spices). Easy, quick, yummy, relatively healthy meals and friendly staff! read more

Cafe MG 538 - Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I've been coming here for five years due to the proximity from work. I don't understand how you could not allow an a la carte option with the daily lunch special. Often times the main dish doesn't require the amount of sides provided, not to mention some customers may dislike an option. Why not allow a profit for your establishment instead of refusing a sale. Best wishes read more

'I am extremely sadden that I have to write the following review as I have always loved the food here and it has been one of my favorite places to eat . I have been ordering food from this place for a group of clients at my workplace over the past couple of months and have been very satisfied with the food. Today, when I ordered 4 paninis and 2 salads one of my clients who had one of the 2 salads, found what looks like a metal screen that looks like it might be from a sink, in her salad. I called Cafe 538 and asked to speak with a manager. I spoke with Leo who said he was the manager and calmly explained to him the situation. He immediately implied that it couldn't possibly be them and implied that we were making this up. In the past I have worked in the food industry for many years and am well aware that people can make things up, however, there are MANY cases where these things absolutely happen. I was taken back at the fact that there was NO remorse, NO apology but rather a finger pointed at me for something that they did which is a HAZARD. Leo left me feeling violated with the lack of concern and care for the matter. Being that I was not heard and felt zero respect, I asked if I could speak with a manager above him. He told me that he would have to ask and see if they would want to talk to me. I explained to him that surely they would want to hear about the safety hazard and he didn't even give it a thought. I am blown away at the HORRIBLE customer service, management and lack of concern for food safety. I really hope that they start being more cautious about food handling and food safety moving forward so that this kind of thing doesn't happen to someone in the future resulting in a serious injury. It's unfortunate that I have more concern for their customers' health and safety rather than the manager Leo. read more

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My to go place for lunch. The customer service is great and the food is fresh. I have order multiple times from here for our office meetings. They deliver on time and with exactly what you order. I would highly recommend them for your next office meeting/event. read more

Cute little cafe tucked within the HOAG medical offices. The breakfast is responsibly priced & delicious. We ate on the patio which was clean & relaxing. Worth checking out. read more

Randomly walked by this cafe on the way to parking structure after a Dr. appointment. Never knew it existed. Ordered the Mediterranean Wrap. It was AMAZING! It's the kind of meal you think about days later. I had zero expectations, but this wrap was outstanding. I highly recommend it. The place was clean, the service impeccable and the price was appropriate. Next Dr's visit I'm scheduling around their hours just to come back for more. Thanks for the welcome surprise! read more

Eat here for breakfast every time I visit this medical complex (about 5 times now). Always great line chef, diner type breakfast. Burrito with sausage or other meats includes fresh, fluffy scrambled eggs and hash browns for only $3.50, all heated with a little crispiness in a panini press. Salsa tastes fresh, but could be a little spicier. Bagel sandwich is also a favorite. Friendly staff and quick, made-to-order food. read more

Cafe 538 is a warm, friendly, and delicious cafe that happens to be located on the Hoag Medical Complex. Kendall is a friendly, warm, and professional. She makes some great menu recommendations. I have had the pleasure of sampling the breakfast menu. The breakfast burrito is quite tasty, the English muffin breakfast sandwich is terrific, and the made to order omlettes are delicious. I also had the pleasure of trying the yogurt parfait, a delicious morning treat. I highly recommend you drop by and enjoy the relaxed ambiance and delicious food at Cafe 538. read more

Cafe MG 538 - Delicious and abundant egg, cheese, and sausage sandwich. Yummy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I love this place. The food is so good, the ambiance is relaxing and the people that work there are fantastic. I eat here whenever I am in the area whether or not I'm going to see a doctor at the health center. Absolutely recommend this place read more

Cafe MG 538 - Protein bowl for breakfast. Yum! - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Regular cafeteria food- fresh though. Horrible music! They replay flutes or some instrumental music that is so annoying and depressing. Lunch time is busy with typical medical staff and walk ins, but trust me,you will want to leave as soon as possible. It's like you have to tolerate the noise while you eat.... hmm,maybe that's why there so few who sit and dine. read more

I love the this cafe! Super convenient right in the middle of Hoag medical center. Staff is always friendly and makes you feel right at home. I am obsessed with their wraps! Super delicious! They also deliver so it's a major plus! read more

This café is across from the Hoag Health Center buildings at 500-520 Superior Ave. Service is provided with a smile. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a (thankfully silent) TV inside usually tuned to ESPN or CNN. The food is quite good and is a fantastic value for the money: the special of the day usually runs about $7, including a soda, and is quite filling. Examples are gyros with rice and salad, or tacos with rice and beans. I like this place enough that I'd stop in even if I didn't work right across the way-- and that's a rarity for a hospital-run eating establishment! read more

The Mediterranean wrap add chorizo is life!! With their homemade salsa (it's my favorite) There's a lot of places to eat out here, but I always find myself having breakfast here!! Located in hoag clinics off of superior!! read more

After see Cardiology, I had a very good Breakfast burrito and Americano only $6, Woohoo!

like that it's not loud here and better spot to wait for doctors appointment instead of the doctors office. customers are mostly elders. no WiFi though:( best of all the place is clean you won't think twice eating here. read more

Cafe MG 538 - Sandwiches Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Great salads and good affordable option for Doordash during covid! This is my favorite lunch spot now.

Closed at 1:00pm the day before Thanksgiving with a note "due to the holiday". Just no -- there are families and medical staff trying to get in to get lunch. You're at a hospital there are customers here, dumb move read more

The cafe 538 is a new breakfast and lunch spot in between the Hoag medical offices. I work at Hoag and love the cafe! The owner and staff (Karen, Kendall) are awesome!!! They have great items on the menu and weekly lunch specials. If you work nearby they have a frequent buyer stamp card and you can earn a free item after 10. I recommend the cafe for your breakfast or lunch needs or both! read more

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Horrible customer service - I ordered oriental salad paid extra to have a protein. I selected chicken. Their special of the day was fajitas. When they handed the salad it had seasoned chicken I questioned if the chicken was same as prepared for the fajitas they said no. I went to eat the sales the chicken had a spicy seasoning on it. I called to question - the owner was short and responded all the chicken comes with seasoning. Spicy chicken on a oriental salad is a flavor conflict. Not only do they have poor customer service but are over priced for the quality of food received read more