TJ’s Cafe Restaurant - Brea, California

Ernest M.

Food: I got the breakfast torta 12’. I got the recommendation from the chef to get chorizo out of all the meats. This meal is plenty for one person especially getting chorizo meat. It really does feel like your dad cooked it for breakfast.

Service: order at the counter and they deliver it to your table.

Ambiance: clean, lots of inspiration on the wall. College games going on at the moment.

On three weekends parking is easy to find

Michele L.

Update: March 2025

Fish Fridays! Every Friday during Lent, grab a crispy Fish Sandwich!!

Skip the fast food fish sandwiches!! This fish sandwich is flavored packed with a crispy beer battered tilapia, beer battered jalapeno slices, slaw with Asian dressing, chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche bun!! A sea-riously fin-tastic sandwich!

Carne Asada Tacos for the win!! Each bite was an explosion of flavor!

Taco Tuesday Special: 2 Tacos, Rice, Beans for $10 + tax

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Update: October 2024

Let’s BRUNCH!

The Brunch Burger is a mouthwatering masterpiece that will definitely keep you coming back again and again!

With a sizzling, handcrafted, juicy beef patty cooked to perfection, smothered in a chipotle aioli and topped with grilled onions & peppers, crispy bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and a sunny-side-up egg, oozing with golden yolk goodness.

Each bite was an explosion of flavor!

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Calling all brunch enthusiasts…it’s brunch o’clock so get ready for the ultimate flavor fiesta!! 🍳🍔

Discovering Brea’s hidden gem, TJ’s Cafe Restaurant made our taste buds do a little salsa!!

The Brunch Burger is a mouthwatering masterpiece that will definitely keep you coming back again and again!

Picture this: a sizzling, handcrafted, juicy beef patty cooked to perfection, smothered in a chipotle aioli and topped with grilled onions & peppers and a sunny-side-up egg, oozing with golden yolk goodness. 🍳

But, wait there’s more…this burger is decked out with crispy bacon, tomato, melted cheese, lettuce on a toasted bun. It definitely stole the show! Each bite was an explosion of flavor!

The French Toast plate has thick slices of French toast that’s moist on the inside with a golden, caramelized crust. The sausage has a little sweetness. Delicious!!

The Asada Breakfast Burrito has tender Asada, creamy scrambled eggs, potatoes, grilled onions and peppers. Cheese is melted with the tortilla on the grill. So tasty with their green salsa!

The Chicken Tinga Taquitos has perfectly seasoned shredded chicken inside crispy tortillas. These crispy delights will leave you craving more. Beautiful presentation!

The Asada Nachos are flavored packed! The homemade crispy tortilla chips are topped with juicy, perfectly cooked Asada, black refried beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro and green crema. Mouthwatering!!

Iced hazelnut coffee - get your caffeine on!

From the homemade tortilla chips to the perfectly seasoned Asada, Chicken Tinga and French Toast, the flavors transports you to a world of culinary bliss. Their dedication to quality ingredients and their creativity and passion for memorable flavors shine through. EVERY single dish was 🔥🔥🔥

The warm and welcoming ambience will keep you coming back for more!

Can’t wait to go back and try more of their dishes!!

Melissa M.

The Chilaquiles and Chile Relleno Burrito are delicious. The cashier was very informative and nice. They have great specials. On Mondays you can buy any breakfast burrito and it comes with a free drink if I remember correctly. I would definitely come back here again to try something else.

Sherida W.

Found this while looking for some dinner in the area. There were some negatives (they didn't have fried zucchini and the soda machine wasn't working right), but the server was super friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious. The presentation was unexpected, very nice for a counter-service restaurant. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Eric W.

I don’t think you should charge me $.54 for a little cup of salsa after I spent $16 on one single hangover burrito and left you guys a $3 tip.

That’s bad business/service. It’s always the younger guy at the counter who tries to charge for everything; the old guy is always cool about it.

Rafael E.

This place is a hidden gem for sure.

We saw the sign out on the landscaping on our way to the mall, and decided to stop by this unassuming place. Glad we did. Totally different inside.

Decorated nicely, covered in quotes with a sense of humor. But that's not all, the staff is stupendously friendly. Felt welcomed immediately. The man who took our order (who I assume to be the owner/co-owner) was quite helpful in explaining the menu, and recommending the popular items.

I settled on a burger. Gotta say, some places try too much with burgers.nthis place has all the ingredients without trying to tell you it's good. It lets the flavor do the talking. And it's delicious. Also tried some French toast and they were just as good.

We already made plans to come back to try other menu items. Only complaint for me is the short business hours on weekends, but that is not they fault. Being in a primarily industrial zone, it makes sense their hours align with the work schedules of the surrounding area.

Lyn D.

Found on Google Maps-AMAZING-I had make your own omelette with bacon, spinach, cauliflower and breakfast potatoes. So good and I took half home for breakfast tomorrow. Highly recommend!!

Ken C.

This is probably the best breakfast I've had here in Brea. A hidden gym. Real plates with real silverware are clues that food is excellent. Camouflaged by it's location, this is my new go-to spot for a delicious bite at a great price. Met the owner as the cashier/waitress took our order. I'm looking forward to trying their other menu items.