Restaurant
Nodo Newstead
3/1 Ella St, Newstead QLD 4006, Australia
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3/1 Ella St, Newstead QLD 4006, Australia
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Nodo Newstead flips the script on Brisbane brekky with an entirely gluten-free menu and baked cake donuts. Morning crowds line up outside for iced white chocolate matcha, while the cavernous dining room hums with orders of Bang Bang Bene and crisp fries dunked in spring onion aioli. Savory options turn skeptics into regulars—especially the smoked chicken sandwich on toasted gluten-free bread. Pick up a takeaway lemon blueberry ring, oven-baked rather than dropped into fryer oil.
- Entirely Gluten-Free Menu: A dedicated coeliac-safe kitchen serving up eggs Benny, smoked chicken sandwiches, and savory breakfast bowls without cross-contamination worry.
- Baked-Not-Fried Donuts: Oven-baked instead of deep-fried, with cake-crumb textures in flavors like lemon blueberry, beetroot blackout, and rotating specials.
- Newstead Cafe Vibe: High-energy dining room with footpath seating under the shop awning, pairing specialty iced matcha with post-workout weekend brunches.
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Why Diners Choose Nodo Newstead
Discover how Nodo Newstead pairs 100% gluten-free brunch confidence with signature baked donuts and community-focused cafe warmth.
Complete Menu Freedom for Gluten-Free Diners
The entire kitchen and cafe menu are completely gluten-free, eliminating the stress of cross-contamination and letting guests order any dish without restriction.
Everything is Gluten Free so I have no issues in what to choose.
Sheena Culic Uncompromised Flavor Across Savory Brunch Plates
Savory breakfast dishes and inventive cafe classics are prepared with precise technique and balanced flavors that satisfy dietary needs and mainstream tastes alike.
If you're craving really yummy gluten free food - look no further- Nodo is the place to be!
MaríCrìs Domínìque Artisanal Baked-Not-Fried Signature Donuts
Specializing in oven-baked rather than deep-fried gluten-free donuts, the bakery delivers soft textures and creative seasonal glazes for sweet cravings.
The best donuts in town! It’s my go to when I’m craving something sweet🫶🏻 also their donuts are baked not fried❤️
Michelle Del Rosario Indulgent Flavor Rotations for Celebrations
Seasonal dessert features and elaborate specialty flavors provide memorable tasting experiences, right down to celebratory multi-flavour donut towers.
NODO is always a must for an indulgent go to, this time we utilised NODO to have a donut tower as our wedding cake!!
Tia Dagg Post-Workout Recharges and Morning Coffee Stops
Whether catching up over iced white chocolate matcha after a workout or enjoying morning coffee during a neighborhood dog walk, the venue provides a relaxing recharge.
My favorite go-to place for brunch after Pilates session. Simple humble food and good coffee makes the weekend.
Ana AbuBakar Chiam Easygoing Outdoor Seating and Dog-Friendly Spaces
Ample indoor and shaded outdoor footpath seating makes it easy to unwind on busy weekend mornings with pets or drop in during quiet weekday work sessions.
Tried Nodo for our early morning dog-walk coffee and snack. Over the past few months our weekly project has been to try a different cafe each week, a lot of choice in the New Farm/ Teneriffe/ Newstead area. Very impressive selection of donuts (donuts with benefits), also other baked pastries including brownies and banana bread. Very friendly service with nice coffee. With a dog we chose outside footpath seating under the shop awning.
Zeglar “Zeg” Fergus
Most popular items
Signature gluten-free brunch dishes and baked artisan treats
Gluten-Free Donuts
Nodo’s famous gluten-free donuts are incredible and genuinely hard to stop at one
Guy Mutasa White Chocolate Iced Matcha
White chocolate iced matcha - 9/10, loved the consistency, could really taste the white chocolate that blended in so well with matcha! Absolutely worth it to come here just for this
Elvis Tan Bang Bang Bene
I had the Bang Bang Bene which was epic and the poached eggs cooked perfectly.
Sheena Culic Salted Caramel Waffle
Salted Caramel Waffle that will be sure to add an extra splash of wiggle jiggle!
S French
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and personalized touches that elevate your gluten-free dining experience.
Managerial Bakery Run for Specialty Bread
When customers crave fresh bakery loaves that are unavailable in-store, the manager personally walks over to the nearby Nodo bakery facility to source bread directly for them.
Bespoke Event Donut Towers & Reception Styling
For weddings and milestones, the team builds customized celebratory donut towers with up to seven distinct flavors, delivering and styling them on site at the reception with take-home boxes.
Thoughtful Delay Care with Complimentary Donuts
When unavoidable weekend delays occur during peak rushes, staff promptly box orders for takeaway and gift complimentary specialty donuts to smooth the experience.
Take-Home Artisanal DIY Baking Mixes
To support home gluten-free bakers, Nodo stocks take-home DIY baking mixes alongside their bakery counter so customers can recreate their favorite treats at home.
Before you head over
Practical advice on peak weekend timing, weekday seating, and dining with dietary restrictions.
Allow Extra Time on Saturday Mornings
Saturday mornings bring heavy brunch rush and longer kitchen wait times. If you are on a tight schedule or heading to an appointment, order takeaway or choose a less time-constrained hour.
Visit Weekday Mornings for a Quieter Vibe
If you need a quiet environment or open seating to work or relax, visit during weekday mornings when tables are easy to find, avoiding peak weekend noise.
Order with Total Gluten-Free Confidence
The entire cafe kitchen, savory brunch menu, and baked treats are completely gluten-free, eliminating cross-contamination worries for coeliacs and diners with intolerances.
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