Nodo South Bank

If you're coeliac, or eating with someone who is, Nodo South Bank is the kind of place that takes the guesswork out of a bakery visit. It's a dedicated gluten-free bakery cafe in South Brisbane, so everything on the menu is safe to order, and the gluten and non-gluten-free sections are kept separate. One visitor from the UK said she came twice during her time in Brisbane, and her partner, who eats gluten, loved it just as much.

Donuts are popular with customers. One customer has praised the chocolate coconut caramel donut as decadent without being heavy. The caramel egg donut gets praise too. Beyond the cabinet, there's a proper cafe menu: toasted sandwiches, bagels, eggs Benedict, a breakfast bowl that even people skipping meat rate highly, and vegan and vegetarian choices. Banana bread is a favourite, and loaves of fresh gluten-free bread are sold to take home. If you'd like to bake yourself, they also sell gluten-free baking blends and pantry products.

Drinks get a fair run. The chai latte and iced mocha are popular, and regulars have their favourites, like the beetroot blackout or a native iced tea. The matcha is popular, though one customer found the iced matcha latte disappointing; the coffee may also be worth asking staff about. We've also heard the odd note that the bagels are closer to a soft roll than a dense, crusty one, and that the in-house range can be smaller than the full menu, so manage expectations a touch.

The staff are consistently described as warm and friendly, and a few are mentioned by name, like Jordy, Ebony and Jessie. The outdoor seating suits a sunny morning near the river and the Wheel of Brisbane, and it works well for kids and for groups. One local walk and run club has made it their regular post-session stop.

Prices are talked about as fair for the area. They do dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering, and it's open daily, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in.