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    TMJ Cafe & Dough

    4.5 (417 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Breakfast burrito with bacon, ham and eggs, but that's it
    Julian E.

    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..

    Lorna K.

    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.

    Breakfast Panini, a.k.a. breakfast sandwich A) Ham & Cheese on a croissant
    C G H.

    I keep coming back to TMJ Café & Dough for their veggie lover omelet--it's seriously the best around. It's packed with spinach, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, avocado, and cheese, and every bite is just bursting with flavor. Plus, the owners are amazingly personable-- she greets me by name every time, and even though I usually order delivery, when I go in, she will still remember my go-to. If you're looking for a healthy, feel-good breakfast with a personal touch, this is the place.

    Brenda L.

    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.

    Ham and Cheese Jalapeño Croissant

    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!

    Deliciousness
    Ty B.

    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.

    Maple bacon, Boston Cream, maple bar...

    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!

    P15. THE SMOKING FISH

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

    Emily T.

    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.

    Large Iced vanilla latte
    Marisa A.

    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.

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    Orlando H.

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

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    I just saw a Tiger Tail donut on an episode of Lincoln Lawyer. Looked delicious. Any chance you'll add that donut to your menu?

    We do have tiger tail in store, we call it Chocolate Cinnamon Braid. Let us know when you come by. Thank You.

    Hello what are your weekend hours? Please.?

    Hi, our hours are Saturday: 5am-7pm Sunday : 5am-5pm

    Any vegan (or can be altered to be vegan) drinks?

    I just ordered an iced matcha latte with almond milk the other day. It was delish!!

    Is the breakfast menu available all day?

    Yes, breakfast menu available all day.

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