Nodo Newstead

Nodo Newstead is a gluten-free bakery cafe in Newstead, Queensland, and the donuts feature prominently on the menu. Locals will tell you the selection includes donuts with various flavours, some with a cake-style texture, and other baked pastries including brownies and banana bread. One local who lives with coeliac disease said it feels like a joy to order anything off the menu without having to stop and ask questions, which is a big part of why this place has a following among gluten-free eaters in Brisbane.

The cafe side is a proper one, too. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are all on, and the menu goes well beyond sweets. We've heard good things about the gluten-free salmon bagel, the eggs Benedict, a chicken burger and a pork hock, and some who came in for donuts ended up raving about the savoury food instead. Vegetarian and vegan options are there, and the coffee gets a decent nod, though a couple of people found the serves on the small side.

Dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering are all offered. There's a large indoor area, outdoor seating under the awning that works if you've got a dog in tow, and high chairs for little ones. It can get busy and noisy at peak times, and one local mentioned a long wait for food on a buzzing day, so give yourself some time on weekends.

Service gets mostly warm comments. The staff come across as friendly and welcoming, and regulars are quick to name team members they rate. A couple of people have felt the service could be sharper, with waits to be seated or served, but that's the minority view. Value gets a nod too, though it's a cafe, so expect cafe pricing.

Beyond the shopfront, Nodo also sells gluten-free baking blends and pantry products through its website. The cafe is open seven days a week, but check the hours before you head in.