Fresh donuts, great selection of coffee, awesome cream cheese filled croissants, killer sandwiches, cozy corner vibes. Service was great and quick. TMJ Café & Dough is that Gardena spot you hit once and suddenly you're a regular. Simple, warm, and always satisfying. Miguel C. read more

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Had a very bad experience eating at this place. Ordered an omelette which was a "make my own" ingredients omelette, and I asked for hash browns, which the lady said will go inside the omelette. I said that's fine. Upon getting the omelette, there were no hash browns in the omelette. I told her that they didn't put any hash browns in the omelette and I wanted a $3 refund, which was how much extra $ was charged for the hash browns that I never got. She argued with me and yelled at me, and got the chef to argue and yell at me, insisting the hash browns were indeed in the omelette. I continued to yell back at them, explaining that there were absolutely no hash browns in my omelette and I want a refund for the hash browns immediately. Finally, after making me yell and argue with them for probably 3 minutes in front of the whole restaurant, she finally agreed to refund the $3. Horrible service, and dishonest. They tried everything they could to not give me a refund when there was no hash browns and I paid for them. Worst service ever. read more

This review is solely for the apple fritter, it is soooo delicious! And the perfect treat after coming off of a night shift. I believe they had just put them out when I arrived as it was still very warm and crisp, not too sweet! I am typically not a fritter fan, but this one is amazing!! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Apple Fritter - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Someone told me about this place and I decided to try it since I was in the area. When I viewed the photos they looked amazing but I was a bit reluctant to enter because the parking lot was empty. When we first walked in i noticed there were donuts but around noon it's only normal to assume the morning rush bought half of them. I have no idea to order a burrito or sandwich because every picture looked good on yelp. I walked out on a limb and decided to ask the woman at the counter which sandwich was their best seller, so I went with p10 and it was really good! Tons of flavor but on the spicy side which I love. My son ordered the p2 and he said it was good and also spicy. My least favorite was the coffee. I just didn't care for the flavor but will definitely be back. read more

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I've been coming since early days. This young couple opened during the pandemic and you can feel the care. My latest creature-of-habit order is the grilled croissant panini with egg, cheese, and turkey- no mayo- plus those little side pickled jalapeños for that added flavor. The lavender latte is why I skip other spots. It's coffee first, floral second, never overpowering. Always greeted with a smile. Happy to support this family-run spot! Everything I've had here has been great! read more

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Small donut shop near shin sen gumi to-go. We see a decent amount of people going there so decided to give it a try. We ordered their bacon and sausage burrito and orange juice. Appreciated that the food was Cooked to order so the food came out nice and hot. No hash browns or potatoes in the burrito. We also wanted to donut but there weren't that many options at 11am.. maybe we will try this place again at an earlier time for donuts read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - N. Sausage . Bacon . Pepperjack Burrito - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Skip the burritos.. almost everything else is good here the coffee, the croissant, the donuts. The staff is very friendly and the place is always nice and clean even early in the morning when everyone else is grumpy. These guys are super nice... but the poorly made burrito did not have any hashbrowns too much onions and not enough or any seasoning at all lots of meat and eggs tho.. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Breakfast burrito with bacon, ham and eggs, but that's it - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

This donut shop is more than just that. They have coffee and sandwiches too. Service is quick and efficient. They even have a place to eat. Parking lot is a bit small. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Pass on the apple fritter. It's huge, but way too greasy. Ate only half. The best one I've had has a nice balance between dough, apple, and level of greasiness. All the grease was seeping through the bag on this one. read more

I've been ordering from TMJ for a long time on DoorDash , so unfortunately this order was a huge miss. I ordered the Sausage, Bacon & Pepper Jack burrito with avocado. There was no salsa included, the cheese was missing, and although I paid extra for avocado, there was hardly any in the burrito. I also ordered a Lemon Bomb donut, but instead of calling or messaging me to let me know it was unavailable and giving me the option to choose something else, I was given a strawberry donut--which wasn't something I wanted. I've had good experiences with TMJ in the past, which makes this order especially disappointing. I understand that things can be out of stock, but I would have much rather been contacted and given the choice of a replacement. Hopefully this was just a one-off, because this order definitely missed the mark. read more

The good: I ordered fresh orange juice, a lavender latte, a prosciutto sandwich, a Dulce de leche donut, honeydew milk tea with boba, and an egg, ham and Mayo sandwich. The sandwich was well balanced with fresh vegetables and a nice kick from horseradish. I liked the added pickles and the many options for bread (we opted for sourdough but options included ciabatta, wheat, and more). The interior has a bench area and four booths. There were many donuts on display with basic ones costing under $2 each. The overall price for everything we got was under $50 which was a great deal. The boba was soft and enjoyable. The coffee was really enjoyable and had a deep roasted flavor. The store was neatly organized and they sold lots of chips and bottled drinks as well. The menu offered a lot of options that included smoothies and milkshakes too. The bad: There's no outdoor seating area. The sourdough was just okay. The honeydew milk tea was on the sweeter side. My husband said the Dulce de leche tasted like the canned cheaper kind. The interesting: It's hard for me not to think of temporomandibular joint dysfunction when I see TMJ. read more

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They are polite and efficient, the place is clean and I like that the coffee isn't too sweet. My go to are sandwiches and in particular the TMJ fan club and the spicy chik. I ordered multiple sandwiches for my family and they put them in a nice box. I'm a fan! read more

I like ordering breakfast sandwiches from here because you have lots of options, sourdough bread, bagel, croissants, etc. they also have lots of hot and cold drink options for breakfast. And they are a "too good to go vendor". read more

Yummm! Stopped by before work and was pleasantly surprised! Theres a lot of different options so it can be a little overwhelming but all the sandwiches are really good. I also got the Dulce de lecha latte and it was delicious. Workers were really helpful in answering questions and giving suggestions. Inside they have a couple tables to sit at but a lot of people seem to grab and go! read more

Pastrami was juicy , rye bread delish and soft. I just wish size bigger with Swiss cheese as opposed to provolone. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Half went too fast !! - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

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I walked to this shop while my car was being worked on at a local mechanic's. Staff was very friendly and professional. The menu is a pretty decent size and a lot to choose from. I snacked on 2 regular donuts + a medium iced latte and paid almost $11 which seemed a little expensive but everything tasted great. The bathroom at the time wasn't working so i was forced to walk somewhere else unfortunately. Seating inside is limited & no outdoor seating at all. I'll definitely be a returning customer in the future for their iced coffee. read more

Great cafe on the corner! Very reasonably priced food, delicious donuts, and tasty coffee. I always get their "very caffeinated" drink for the coffee jelly. I've also tried a lot of their breakfast options, all very good! read more

the worker was very welcoming, helpful, and was great at explaining the donuts and overall he was kind and friendly. plus the donuts were delicious and the mango drink was so good. definitely recommend!! read more

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Conveniently located on the corner of S. Western Ave. and W. 182nd St., it's easy to spot. I've been here a handful of times and haven't had issues with parking (parking difficulties often sway my decision whether to go somewhere or not). Veggie Lover Burrito - 5/5 Flavorful and hearty, even if you aren't a "veggie lover." Pastrami Reuben - 4/5 Packs lots of flavor and comes as a large portion. My only feedback is it is greasy, so have some extra napkins on hand. Delicious, though it's probably not a sandwich I'd order if I wanted to eat in the car or on the way to an event, unless I can wash my hands afterwards. Honey Cali Cubano - 4/5 I understand that everyone has their own tolerance for spice. It was a bit too spicy for my liking. Overall, I love that sandwiches are fresh and made to order. It'll take some time to work my way through the menu. read more

I've driven by this cafe several times and yesterday I made time to study and get some work done here. The energy was fresh and the three women working were all professional and very helpful. I was given great suggestions on sandwiches to try, ultimately I went with the turkey TMJ on a croissant and I had a chai tea. Everything was delicious and the ingredients were fresh. Seating was plenty and the place was buzzing the entire 2 hours I was there. I was so please I decided to wait to try dessert just so I could take the family back. My only critique was the restrooms were not available to customers which is one of the main reasons I wrapped up my work, I had to go. Lastly the music was upbeat which was nice but some of the songs had profanity and vulgar language. A preset playlist or a better station like the wave would be more ideal for an establishment that serves a wide array of diverse cultures and age groups. That can be off putting if you have your children or parents with you. read more

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Their service was perfect and food was delicious!!! Would recommend and return. Calm ambiance too :)

Disappointed. I saw the 4 1/2 star rating, they ran out of decaf coffee by 11 AM and my egg omelette was watery. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. But you would think they'd have a good supply of coffee if they specialized in donuts. read more

Donuts galore! I finally had the chance to check out TMJ Cafe and Dough. This spot has been on my list of places to try for quite some time. I came intending to get some croissants but ended up getting a variety of different donuts to share. They've got all kinds from chocolate to sprinkles donuts. They're gigantic in size and also huge on flavor! They're not to sweet and they are so soft. I am a fan! I hope to be back to try their other pastries as they look to have a pretty good selection. read more

Was looking for a different alternative for a sandwich, usually eat at Yo-Way,Board and Brew and Steve's. My wife craved a pastrami Sandwich and Yo way and Steve's were closed so decided on TMJ. We walked in and lacked any greeting , I looked over the menu then asked the type of bread/roll. The gentleman said 6in, now it was on the $13 side and we were looking at two sandwiches so I asked to see the roll. I got the feeling like I was being a nuisance, so I walked out. I'm not typically like this at all but there was no customer service whatsoever. Never returning read more

LOVE TMJ Cafe! They have the best donuts and breakfast burritos! Every time I come back home we always end up grabbing some TMJ for our little brunch get togethers. My husband and i ordered a bunch of breakfast burritos, assorted basic donuts, and we got the bran muffin and orange dreamsicle shake to try and everything was soo good! I appreciate that their breakfast burritos are hearty, packaging is always nice, and donuts are always really fluffy! The bran muffin was solid and the shake was so addicting! Service is always quick and efficient. If you have a large order, place it online and they'll have it ready for pick-up. Ambiance is casual. They have a parking lot but it's more of a takeout spot as there isn't too much seating inside. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

I have driven by this place so many times & never stopped. I was wanting coffee but not from that S chain. I decided to stop here & give it a try. Luckily it was not crowded & I was able to talk to the employees & ask what iced latte was more popular. I could not decide between the caramel & the vanilla. The employee recommended the vanilla. It was amazing & I will definitely be back. I'm trying to find a good coffee place near my office and I found it. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Large Iced vanilla latte - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Excellent, friendly service. Fantastic prices. The dough was fluffy, sweetness was just right, the Boston cream was custard not whipped topping like we wanted. We will definitely be back to try all the other flavors. The photo doesn't do it justice. Thank you! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Maple bacon, Boston Cream, maple bar... - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Found a hair inside my ham & cheese croissant! Disgusting. When I brought it back, the workers looked at the croissant and were not very apologetic. I had to ask for a refund because they didn't even offer it which upset me. I felt like they were extremely rude because they kept asking me many questions and even asked the worker who sold me the croissant if I originally paid for it.... Never coming here again! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Ham and Cheese Jalapeño Croissant - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Great selection of breakfast, quick, friendly service and great drink selections as well read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Updated Menu Prices as of January 2026 - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

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Ruby curry sandwich was DELICIOUS! Fine balance between curry and everything else - so colorful looking and felt nourished~ Friday lunch @ 11:45am wasn't crowded so we had excellent service. (We could change the ciabatta to croissant .). My girlfriends and I definitely want to return! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - P4. Curry Ruby Chicken - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

they cooked. Exactly what I crave every morning. 100/10. My go to spot now. The service is so nice. They serve quick. Support ! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - P15. THE SMOKING FISH - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

I LOVE TMJ. No notes. Completely perfect. Hole in the wall vibes with amazing pastries, coffee and BOMB FRESH DELICIOUS SANDWICHES. The people working are always kind and the kitchen is clean. They really are awesome. My current order is a TMJ ice coffee (order it less sweet) and a spicy chick sandwich. Soooooo good. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Spicy chick sandwich - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

Donuts, sandwiches... made to order coffee... had to come try this place. First off.. parking lot is big enough so no worries there... on the corner so easy to find... a few places to sit inside... Tried a few different donuts.. the cinnamon roll was really light and fluffy... nice.. tried a chocolate covered buttermilk... not as light and fluffy but not supposed to be.. good donut.. prices are very reasonable and the sandwiches looked delicious.. gotta come try a sandwich next week. Service was friendly and the do take electronic payment. read more

Doughnut spot w/ breakfast & lunch menu. I had a croissant ham and swiss cheese and it was huge! Very good. They have natural fresh OJ very cheap and very good! Service was good. Chill place with a seating area if you wish to eat there. read more

If you like your bacon breakfast burritos loaded with raw red onions, this is the spot for you! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - WTH?!? - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

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Found this location through the app "Too Good Too Go" and I must say, I was totally impressed. I thought I was going to find this establishment on a lot shared with other businesses. It stood alone, beautiful with it's own parking lot. Gorgeous dine in seating. The donuts can be seen through a clear beautiful display. There was a separated shelf that held different flavors of chips and of course the drinks were displayed in their own separate fridge. Very beautiful on the inside. The service was wonderful. I'm not sure if I was dealing with the owner or a team member but the customer service was sweet. I felt welcomed and taken care of. The "Good Too Go" was nicely put together and the taste of the donuts were absolutely wonderful. Honestly it didn't taste as if I was taking what was left. They taste as if I picked them out myself. Soft, fresh with variety. This is a mind-blowing cafe. I would definitely come back and purchase a sandwich or breakfast panini. read more

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Tried this place for the first time and overall it was a good spot. I ordered a dulce de leche iced coffee and a cinnamon roll donut. The donut was really tasty and fluffy which I always look for in a donut. It tastes fresh and felt like I was eating a cloud. The iced coffee was good but I think had a little too much milk, I would have liked a little more coffee in it but was still worth the purchase. The corner shop has a good viewpoint driving by and inside was pretty nice. I think there could be better seating of the storage on the side of the shop was placed elsewhere. Service was quick, which I always like when on the go so I will definitely be back again. read more

One of my favorite fast and convenient cafes in the South Bay! This use to be the old Yellow Basket. They have a few parking spaces in the front, but if it's crowded, you might have to find street parking. Upon walking in, they have a huge glass case of donuts, but I usually go for the other breakfast/lunch items! For breakfast/brunch, I get their Breakfast Burritos. They offer four different types, and each comes with grilled onion, hashbrown (though usually not very much, if any--my only complaint), and scrambled eggs on a flour of wheat tortilla. I also enjoy their TMJ Signature BF breakfast sandwich. It has avocado, sausage bacon, spinach, fried eggs, pepper jack cheese, mayo, and chipotle gourmaise on a panini croissant. Be warned, the chipotle gourmaise is a bit spicy! My favorite sandwich is their TMJ Fan Club (I'm a fan!). It comes with Ovengold turkey, avocado, crispy bacon (the best), provolone cheese, lettuce, spinach, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo, and honey mustard (though I have them leave out the mustard). It's a really loaded sandwich and definitely filling! Veggies are always fresh and crisp too! read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - TMJ Signature BF - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

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After a failed attempt to go to another coffee shop , I decided to finally stop here. I pass by it 4 days a week. Cute and clean. The staff was friendly. I ordered a hazelnut coffee latte over ice, a croissant with cheese and a $1 of donut holes I was convinced to get a egg panini. Well, my egg was not added to the price. So I just said forget it. When I got my panini it was just a microwaved sandwich. I know I paid for a panini. I brushed it off since I was already on my way to work. The coffee was super sweet and did not like it at all. I opened the bad of donut holes.. 3 only almost $18 bucks for all of that. Nope. I can't justify the cost. Won't be returning read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - 3 holes for a dollar - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

10/10 ACROSS THE BOARD SO GOOD I ATE ONE BEFORE MY INTERMITTENT FAST WAS OVER CUZ I COULD NOT WAIT. * Price - $30 for a dozen w/ premium !! That is unheard of in this economy let alone in So Cal. One box of 4 premium sits at $30+ at other places. * Flavors - Samoa, Matcha Almond were spot on with taste. The toppings were generous and not skimped on. * Size & Texture - Fluffy, larger than most & moist. Even at a day old, they were still good as freshly baked. We devoured them & my kids could not decide on which to try first. We will definitely be back to try other flavors & get more than a dozen so no one fights over them. A dozen donuts usually sit at our house for a few days but these did not last. Even after they were gone, we were raving about them. read more

TMJ Cafe & Dough - Donuts Near Me - Gardena, California

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