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About TMJ Cafe & Dough

TMJ Cafe & Dough, located in Gardena, is a local favorite with a 4.5-star rating based on 231 reviews. We offer a delightful café experience, specializing in breakfast and lunch with great coffee and desserts. Enjoy our local specialties through dine-in, takeout, or convenient delivery options, incl...

TMJ Cafe & Dough, located in Gardena, is a local favorite with a 4.5-star rating based on 231 reviews. We offer a delightful café experience, specializing in breakfast and lunch with great coffee and desserts. Enjoy our local specialties through dine-in, takeout, or convenient delivery options, including no-contact delivery. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 5 AM to 5 PM. Please note we are closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Our location features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and welcomes solo diners.

What Customers Say About TMJ Cafe & Dough

TMJ Cafe & Dough is a local favorite known for its delicious donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. Customers rave about the fresh donuts, especially the apple fritter and filled varieties. The pastrami sandwich and rose latte are also popular, though some find the lattes too sweet.

Popular Dishes

Donuts (10) Pastrami Sandwich (3) Rose Latte (3) Breakfast Sandwich (3) Apple Fritter TMJ Iced Cafe Brisket Pastrami

Best For

Quick Bite Locals Solo Dining Casual

Tip: Get there early if you want to try a specific donut, as they sometimes run out of popular flavors like the bacon donut.

Features

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

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TMJ Cafe & Dough is located in Gardena, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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  • Guenser Park (A 530m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
  • La Carretera Park (A 639m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about TMJ Cafe & Dough

TMJ Cafe & Dough is located at 18189 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90248, Gardena.
Near TMJ Cafe & Dough you can find points of interest such as Guenser Park, La Carretera Park.
TMJ Cafe & Dough offers coffee cuisine.
TMJ Cafe & Dough has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
TMJ Cafe & Dough offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at TMJ Cafe & Dough based on customer reviews are: Donuts, Pastrami Sandwich, Rose Latte, Breakfast Sandwich, Apple Fritter.
TMJ Cafe & Dough is ideal for quick bites, locals, solo dining, casual dining.
TMJ Cafe & Dough is a local favorite known for its delicious donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. Customers rave about the fresh donuts, especially the apple fritter and filled varieties. The pastrami sandwich and rose latte are also popular, though some find the lattes too sweet.
Get there early if you want to try a specific donut, as they sometimes run out of popular flavors like the bacon donut.
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Jordan Noël Hawkes

I’m basing my review on two different cake donuts from two different visits….One was chocolate with vanilla icing, the other crumb-top—both of excellent donuts. The cafe also serves coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, but I came for the donuts. The cafe itself is very clean, good music playing, booth tables lining the windows, upgraded with a digital menu board. Nothing fancy, yet nicely upgraded interiors with tasteful finishes. It’s a perfect traditional Los Angeles donut shop that has invested in offering a comfortable cafe experience with above average food. Next time I’m ordering coffee and more donuts, maybe a sandwich, and bringing something to read and stay a while.

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Richard L

Good doughnuts! The almond one has a nice crunch and is medium sweet. The cinnamon one is surprisingly light on sweetness! The oreo one was a bit sweet. They're all pretty fluffy and overall very good!

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Lawrence King III

I've been living in Gardena since 2006 and this is definitely the best cafe we've had. I've only been here 3 times but every single time was amazing. Their menu is huge but breakfast is my favorite and I can't resist. I also have a weakness for donuts and those are great here as well. Their staff are all nice and welcoming and make the experience that much better. I will continue to come here so I can try more things on the menu. I'm updating my review months later and I still love this place. Their options continue to grow and my wife and I just can't get enough. Their sandwiches are really good, they have tons of chips options, and tons of drinks options. They also have some really good cookies along with their donuts. I don't think there is anything here that you wouldn't like

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Ana Chavez

It is a very neat and organized place. Plenty of parking space and seating area( when seating is allowed again) Donuts are really good, in flavor, size and weight, pretty filling. I got strawberry cheese filled yum! Along with other donuts. The caramel coffee shake is also very good and it has a perfect sweet. It is a bit up on price but its most likely because of the quality of the pastries. So overall THUMBS UP!

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Danny Montenegro

Loved this place. Will definitely return to try some of the other menu items. The place is clean and currently only offers take out. My wife and I only tried their donuts but will be returning to try the sandwiches. We were hoping to try the bacon donut xbut they were out. Get there early if you want to try it. Donuts were delicious. I had a chocolate old fashioned and an Oreo donut. My wife had a raisin and crumb donut. They were amazing. They even threw in some donut holes for free. Highly recommend this place.

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Tania Ledesma Chavez

First time trying this place. I noticed it driving down western and it looked interesting. The inside is super cute and clean. The menu is huge, it has breakfast, lunch and drinks. We got the breakfast sandwich A (ham cheese mayo and egg) on a croissant, a blueberry cheesecake pastry and a strawberry bomb. We also got a rose latte and a lavender latte. The lavender was very subtle but the rose was super fragrant. The sandwich was pretty hearty, I smothered mine with jalapeno and it was so good. Everything was about 30 bucks. Can't wait to come back and try their other sandwiches.

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Isaac Romero

I always try to find a brisket pastrami sandwich. I've noticed that the brisket pastrami always has a better taste and texture than on other meats. I found this place that had a brisket pastrami and had yo try it. Ir was really good with their combination of the ingredients. My wife got the Turkey Pesto which it was also good. Everything from here looked good their stickers on the box was really impressive and professional.

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Zach Fasbender

THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR QUICK BREAKFAST! I’m from out of town and discovered this place one morning. Then I went back the next three days in a row! Breakfast sandwiches are made to order. The Cheese Muffins were the best muffins I’ve ever had in my life. They use Boar’s Head deli meats on their sandwiches and in the Ham and Cheese croissants. People need to find this place and try it. It might be a little pricey but by god it’s worth every penny. Very very very delicious.

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Special B.

OMG!! Coffee that tastes how it’s supposed to. I can taste the espresso in my latte without having to ask for more. I’ve been here a few times so far, and I love it. I’ve only had the rose latte, salted caramel cookies, and breakfast burrito. All 5 stars. Can’t wait to try more of the menu.

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Jennifer

Delicious coffee and absolutely massive freshly made and super soft donuts.

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Ty Allen

It's been a while since I last came here to get food. And they never disappoint. I got the pastrami brisket and provolone on sourdough bread. Very flavorful! Update: I love this place. I'm not changing my rating. But the pastrami wasn't good on Wednesday. It was full of grease and no flavor. Maybe it was a slow day, and no one ordered Pastrami, or they cooked too much. IDK, but it wasn't my normal experience. The reason why I said I wouldn't change my rating is that this was the first time and hoping the last.

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Darlene D

I was craving a coffee and wanted to try a new spot. TMJ was close by, so I decided to check them out. They have a pretty big menu which was kind of overwhelming. I just went with some bombs and doughs, an iced vanilla latte, and a Thai tea. I wanted to add boba, but they didn't have any. :( The bombs and doughs were tasty, and the iced vanilla latte hit the spot! The inside was clean, and there was plenty of parking. I will for sure come back.

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Tania Ramirez

Hey 👋🏻 I’ll leave my honest review here. Overall the place is clean, it has good vibe, and cute. No public restrooms. I also ordered a rose latte and an almond dulce donut 🍩 which both were good. The donut was so soft and fresh. My fav. Is the spicy chicken club 😊 good customer service. I come here all the time. Food is really good 👍🏻

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Joselyn Murguia

SO DELICIOUS! The staff was very friendly and fast. I ordered a ham & Swiss croissant which was decent size, fluffy and had quality cheese. I also ordered the TMJ Iced Cafe (condensed milk), which was very tasty. It was lightly sweetened, and the coffee flavor came through. The donuts here are something else! I had the Matcha Almond Blanc and Maple Bacon donuts, and let me tell you that the dough was incredible. They were very fluffy and not overly sweet. This place has many options, and they are all delicious. I will continue supporting this business, and definitely encourage you to try their delicious creations.

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Kololia Gee

Thank you. Soft n delicious Donuts. Apple fritter is one of my favorite ones. Delicious. First time stopping by. Won't be our last.

Richard L
Richard L

Good doughnuts! The almond one has a nice crunch and is medium sweet. The cinnamon one is surprisingly light on sweetness! The oreo one was a bit sweet. They're all pretty fluffy and overall very good!

Lawrence King III
Lawrence King III

I've been living in Gardena since 2006 and this is definitely the best cafe we've had. I've only been here 3 times but every single time was amazing. Their menu is huge but breakfast is my favorite and I can't resist. I also have a weakness for donuts and those are great here as well. Their staff are all nice and welcoming and make the experience that much better. I will continue to come here so I can try more things on the menu. I'm updating my review months later and I still love this place. Their options continue to grow and my wife and I just can't get enough. Their sandwiches are really good, they have tons of chips options, and tons of drinks options. They also have some really good cookies along with their donuts. I don't think there is anything here that you wouldn't like

Ana Chavez
Ana Chavez

It is a very neat and organized place. Plenty of parking space and seating area( when seating is allowed again) Donuts are really good, in flavor, size and weight, pretty filling. I got strawberry cheese filled yum! Along with other donuts. The caramel coffee shake is also very good and it has a perfect sweet. It is a bit up on price but its most likely because of the quality of the pastries. So overall THUMBS UP!

Danny Montenegro
Danny Montenegro

Loved this place. Will definitely return to try some of the other menu items. The place is clean and currently only offers take out. My wife and I only tried their donuts but will be returning to try the sandwiches. We were hoping to try the bacon donut xbut they were out. Get there early if you want to try it. Donuts were delicious. I had a chocolate old fashioned and an Oreo donut. My wife had a raisin and crumb donut. They were amazing. They even threw in some donut holes for free. Highly recommend this place.

Tania Ledesma Chavez
Tania Ledesma Chavez

First time trying this place. I noticed it driving down western and it looked interesting. The inside is super cute and clean. The menu is huge, it has breakfast, lunch and drinks. We got the breakfast sandwich A (ham cheese mayo and egg) on a croissant, a blueberry cheesecake pastry and a strawberry bomb. We also got a rose latte and a lavender latte. The lavender was very subtle but the rose was super fragrant. The sandwich was pretty hearty, I smothered mine with jalapeno and it was so good. Everything was about 30 bucks. Can't wait to come back and try their other sandwiches.

Isaac Romero
Isaac Romero

I always try to find a brisket pastrami sandwich. I've noticed that the brisket pastrami always has a better taste and texture than on other meats. I found this place that had a brisket pastrami and had yo try it. Ir was really good with their combination of the ingredients. My wife got the Turkey Pesto which it was also good. Everything from here looked good their stickers on the box was really impressive and professional.

Zach Fasbender
Zach Fasbender

THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR QUICK BREAKFAST! I’m from out of town and discovered this place one morning. Then I went back the next three days in a row! Breakfast sandwiches are made to order. The Cheese Muffins were the best muffins I’ve ever had in my life. They use Boar’s Head deli meats on their sandwiches and in the Ham and Cheese croissants. People need to find this place and try it. It might be a little pricey but by god it’s worth every penny. Very very very delicious.

Special B.
Special B.

OMG!! Coffee that tastes how it’s supposed to. I can taste the espresso in my latte without having to ask for more. I’ve been here a few times so far, and I love it. I’ve only had the rose latte, salted caramel cookies, and breakfast burrito. All 5 stars. Can’t wait to try more of the menu.

Ty Allen
Ty Allen

It's been a while since I last came here to get food. And they never disappoint. I got the pastrami brisket and provolone on sourdough bread. Very flavorful! Update: I love this place. I'm not changing my rating. But the pastrami wasn't good on Wednesday. It was full of grease and no flavor. Maybe it was a slow day, and no one ordered Pastrami, or they cooked too much. IDK, but it wasn't my normal experience. The reason why I said I wouldn't change my rating is that this was the first time and hoping the last.

Darlene D
Darlene D

I was craving a coffee and wanted to try a new spot. TMJ was close by, so I decided to check them out. They have a pretty big menu which was kind of overwhelming. I just went with some bombs and doughs, an iced vanilla latte, and a Thai tea. I wanted to add boba, but they didn't have any. :( The bombs and doughs were tasty, and the iced vanilla latte hit the spot! The inside was clean, and there was plenty of parking. I will for sure come back.

Tania Ramirez
Tania Ramirez

Hey 👋🏻 I’ll leave my honest review here. Overall the place is clean, it has good vibe, and cute. No public restrooms. I also ordered a rose latte and an almond dulce donut 🍩 which both were good. The donut was so soft and fresh. My fav. Is the spicy chicken club 😊 good customer service. I come here all the time. Food is really good 👍🏻

Joselyn Murguia
Joselyn Murguia

SO DELICIOUS! The staff was very friendly and fast. I ordered a ham & Swiss croissant which was decent size, fluffy and had quality cheese. I also ordered the TMJ Iced Cafe (condensed milk), which was very tasty. It was lightly sweetened, and the coffee flavor came through. The donuts here are something else! I had the Matcha Almond Blanc and Maple Bacon donuts, and let me tell you that the dough was incredible. They were very fluffy and not overly sweet. This place has many options, and they are all delicious. I will continue supporting this business, and definitely encourage you to try their delicious creations.

Kololia Gee
Kololia Gee

Thank you. Soft n delicious Donuts. Apple fritter is one of my favorite ones. Delicious. First time stopping by. Won't be our last.

G Kawa
G Kawa

I had their Pastrami Sandwich, nice crunchy french roll toasted, Boars Head Pastrami, lettuce, tomato. When you use a great brand of meat you can't go wrong. Great Sandwich. Also tried the Veggie Burrito with lots of veggies in a wheat or flour tortilla. Love this place.

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Nancy S

Donuts are amazing here! Like seriously the best donuts I've ever had! They have a decent menu if you're looking for breakfast sandwiches, drinks and more. I will definitely be returning here again. 🙌🏽

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sadine sadler

Purchased an assortment of baked goods at the end of the day and everything was still extremely fresh and delicious. I let the associate choose so the assortment was a surprise. Jelly filled and custard filled were worth their weight in gold! TMJ is very generous with the filling. Cinnamon roll and glazed donuts were light, fluffy and perfectly glazed. Chocolate buttermilk bar was perfection. The kids loved the iced cake donuts. I will certainly purchase again and am looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

sadine sadler
sadine sadler

Purchased an assortment of baked goods at the end of the day and everything was still extremely fresh and delicious. I let the associate choose so the assortment was a surprise. Jelly filled and custard filled were worth their weight in gold! TMJ is very generous with the filling. Cinnamon roll and glazed donuts were light, fluffy and perfectly glazed. Chocolate buttermilk bar was perfection. The kids loved the iced cake donuts. I will certainly purchase again and am looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

Nancy S
Nancy S

Donuts are amazing here! Like seriously the best donuts I've ever had! They have a decent menu if you're looking for breakfast sandwiches, drinks and more. I will definitely be returning here again. 🙌🏽

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Rinna Khut

Our first time here.. donut was delicious! And customer service was excellent! We also order a medium ice lavender latte and a large rose latte coffee but to my opinion it was a little on the sweet side. Mayb next time I'll asked for half sweet, if that's possible? 😊 But overall, we have to go back for the croissants! It wasn't there when we went but the names on the display lol will make me head back.

Rinna Khut
Rinna Khut

Our first time here.. donut was delicious! And customer service was excellent! We also order a medium ice lavender latte and a large rose latte coffee but to my opinion it was a little on the sweet side. Mayb next time I'll asked for half sweet, if that's possible? 😊 But overall, we have to go back for the croissants! It wasn't there when we went but the names on the display lol will make me head back.

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MM VV

Got croissants. After my family and me started eating them some of us felt a bit queasy. We noticed it was too undercooked and the doughy part smelled a bit sour. The cooked part tasted good but for the price I don't think I'm going to gamble on them if I were to come back.

MM VV
MM VV

Got croissants. After my family and me started eating them some of us felt a bit queasy. We noticed it was too undercooked and the doughy part smelled a bit sour. The cooked part tasted good but for the price I don't think I'm going to gamble on them if I were to come back.

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Eric Williams

Ordered bacon egg and cheese $10+ no lettuce no tomato. Bacon was already cooked and a bit hard.Guy behind the counter was just tossed my sandwich on the counter. Maybe caught him on a bad day. The doughnuts looked good

Eric Williams
Eric Williams

Ordered bacon egg and cheese $10+ no lettuce no tomato. Bacon was already cooked and a bit hard.Guy behind the counter was just tossed my sandwich on the counter. Maybe caught him on a bad day. The doughnuts looked good

george gonzalez
george gonzalez

I ordered a ham and cheese croissant I ask them to warm it up and it was still cold . Mind you there is no bath room for customers !

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🥞 Breakfast
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