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28/05/2026
Throwback to 2017 ❤️
It’s hard to believe this little video was filmed almost nine years ago.
When this video was filmed, Dovetail on Overend was already becoming a special gathering place for the local community- and we’ve worked hard every day to maintain the things that make Dovetail special: great coffee, delicious food, freshly baked desserts, catering for your coeliac friends and family members, and creating a place where everyone feels welcome.
Since opening our doors in 2014, we’ve watched first dates turn into marriages, young families grow up, friendships form over coffee, and countless conversations shared around these tables.
Over the years, we’ve also had the privilege of mentoring and working alongside many young staff members who have gone on to do amazing things in their careers. Some started as junior café staff and are now thriving in hospitality, healthcare, aviation and many other industries.
That’s one of the beautiful things about small businesses- they become part of people’s stories and journeys.
With May being Queensland Small Business Month, we also want to celebrate all the hardworking small businesses across Queensland continuing to show up for their communities each day, despite the challenges many are facing right now. ❤️
To everyone who has supported Dovetail over the years- whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or discovered us only recently- thank you for being part of our story.
Do you recognise anyone in this video, or remember your first visit to Dovetail on Overend? We’d love to hear your memories below ☕️✨
23/05/2026
We were proud to see Chef Rejoice at this special celebration hosted by 4EB.
Many of our customers know Chef Rejoice as the heart behind Dovetail Social, but she is also a broadcaster with 4EB, helping connect and celebrate Brisbane’s multicultural communities.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this wonderful evening celebrating culture, community and the enduring friendship between Australia and the Philippines. 💜
22/05/2026
🇵🇭🇦🇺 Happy Philippines–Australia Friendship Day
Today we celebrate the friendship between the Philippines and Australia and 80 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries.
These guten-free Mini Pavlova Doughnuts were first created by Chef Rejoice for Philippines–Australia Friendship Day in 2017, bringing together Filipino-inspired flavours and an Australian favourite in one sweet treat.
This year’s collection features:
💚 Pandan
💜 Ube
💛 Calamansi
Available throughout the weekend, baked fresh on the day until sold out💜
📍 Norman Park (Tues–Sun 7to 1pm)
📍 Highgate Hill (Thurs–Sun 7 to 130pm)
🇵🇭🇦🇺
Proud to celebrate Philippines–Australia Friendship Day through food, culture and community.
Philippine Embassy in Australia
Philippine Consulate Queensland
20/05/2026
Coffee, brunch, and fresh bakes this week 💜
📍 Norman Park — Tues–Sun 7 to 1.00pm
📍 Highgate Hill — Thurs–Sun 7 to 1.30pm
13/05/2026
We’re honoured to see Chef Rejoice Guevara-Thomson featured in Issue No. 44 of Polo de’Marco Magazine - Official as part of their Women of Excellence edition ✨
This luxury lifestyle publication celebrates accomplished women across hospitality, design, art, wine, business, and creative industries — women who continue to inspire through passion, resilience, creativity, and dedication to their craft.
To see Chef Rejoice recognised alongside such remarkable women is a truly special moment for all of us at Dovetail Social 💜
From sharing Filipino-inspired flavours and handmade pastries, to creating warm and coeliac-safe dining experiences here in Brisbane, this feature reflects the heart and purpose behind everything we do.
We’re so grateful to be part of this beautiful edition and alongside so many inspiring women sharing their journeys ✨
With thanks to the wonderful creative team behind this feature:
Photography: Luke Marsden Photo
Set Design: Events by Nikki
Make Up Artist: Al 4 Beauty - Makeup Artistry
Hair Artistry: Navarvilla Beauty Salon
Interview by: Connie da Cunha
Editor/ Producer: Sir Mike Angangan
11/05/2026
Whether it’s a birthday, a thoughtful gift, afternoon tea at home, or simply a little treat for someone special- we love creating handmade gluten-free moments to share with the people you love 💜
From celebration cakes and donuts to takeaway High Tea and sweet boxes, everything is coeliac-safe and made with care from our kitchen to yours.
Thank you for continuing to support our small family business and allowing us to be part of your celebrations, big and small. ✨
Pre-orders via our website, DM, or in-store.
https://dovetailsocial.com.au/
10/05/2026
Today reminded us why we do what we do.
We welcomed so many beautiful families through our doors today- from breakfast through to High Tea and our hearts are so full. 💜
One moment especially stayed with us today. A mother shared that she hadn’t been able to enjoy waffles safely in six years because of coeliac disease, and seeing how emotional that moment was for her deeply moved us.
It brought us back to the very beginning — to the first apple pie we made for Adam after years of going without. As a family living with coeliac disease, moments like these remind us that it’s never just about food. It’s about feeling included again.
Thank you for spending your Mother’s Day with us and for allowing us to be part of your family moments today.
07/05/2026
A little something sweet for Mum 💐
Our signature Dovetail mini pavlova donuts are available to pre-order for Mother’s Day 💜
Featuring our much-loved ube, alongside two new Filipino inspired flavours:
🍠 Ube ( Purple Yam) -smooth with a gentle nutty vanilla sweetness
🍋 Calamansi -bright, citrusy, and refreshingly tangy
🌿 Pandan -creamy coconut with soft vanilla notes
Light, airy, and baked fresh. Gluten-free. ✨
Pre-orders close 9th of May (Saturday)
Order via our website 💜
https://dovetailsocial.com.au/collections/dovetail-donuts
04/05/2026
For Mother’s Day, we’ve created a limited trio of our mini Dovetail Signature Pavlova donuts, inspired by Filipino flavours.
Ube
Pandan
Calamansi
Soft, delicate, and layered with texture — ube with its subtle vanilla nuttiness, pandan’s fragrant sweetness, and the bright citrus of calamansi. All gluten-free and made to be enjoyed by everyone 💜
Available for pre-order this week, or find them in-store this weekend (until sold out).
Pick up available for Mother’s Day weekend.
Pre-orders via our website.
Which flavour would Mum love most?
https://dovetailsocial.com.au/collections/dovetail-donuts
28/04/2026
A quick update for our Mother’s Day High Tea 🫖
Our Sunday 3pm sitting is now fully booked — thank you so much.
For Saturday 9 May:
1pm — sold out
3pm — limited seats still available
Bookings available via our website. For groups of 6 or more, please email us - [email protected]
23/04/2026
Lest we forget 🌺
Highgate Hill will be closed tomorrow for Anzac Day.
Norman Park will be open from 7am 💜
See you back on Sunday.
22/04/2026
12 years of Dovetail 💜
Today we’re celebrating 12 years since it all began at our original Norman Park café.
What started as a simple love for coffee and baking has grown into something far beyond what we ever imagined- and continues both at Norman Park and here at Dovetail Social, Highgate Hill.
While each space has its own character, what we’ve always stood for hasn’t changed
A space where people feel welcome, included, and truly looked after - especially our coeliac and gluten-free community.
A place for connection- families around a table, sharing food, stories, and moments together.
And a space where we continue to share flavours and a little piece of who we are through what we create.
To everyone who has been part of the journey - from Norman Park to now - thank you 💗
17/04/2026
A little nod to Filipino flavours this April 💜
In the Philippines, April is a time to celebrate food, culture, and the flavours we grew up with.
This weekend, we’re sharing one of ours —
ube, torched Italian meringue, and calamansi.
Light, bright, and just a little citrusy ✨
Available in limited batches.
16/04/2026
MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA 🫖
Celebrate Mum with a beautiful High Tea experience -dine in or take away 💐
Every piece is handmade in-house, thoughtfully crafted and 100% gluten free (and yes… no one can tell 🤫
It’s one of our favourite things to create each year- something special to share, slow down, and enjoy together ✨
You can also add a glass of sparkling to make it extra special 🥂
Bookings and pre-orders are now open via our website. Mother’s Day is always a busy one for us, so we do recommend booking ahead 💜
https://dovetailsocial.com.au/collections/pre-book-high-tea-event
11/04/2026
Today was one of those days 💜
Full tables, busy kitchen, lots of love.
Thank you for spending your Saturday with us ✨
We’re back again tomorrow from 7am.
For those planning something special this Mother’s Day, our High Tea bookings are now open💐
29/03/2026
A little Easter break for us this week 🐣🤍
Just a quick note that both our cafes will be closed over the Easter week.
We’ll be back again on:
Tuesday 7 April — Dovetail on Overend, Norman Park
Thursday 9 April — Dovetail Social, Highgate Hill
Thank you always for your support and for keeping our little cafes busy. We’re so grateful and can’t wait to welcome you back after the break 💜
27/03/2026
Weekend plans?
Coffee, brunch, donuts and all the little Dovetail moments waiting for you 🤍
Our High Tea is also available by pre-booking — perfect for something a little special ✨
📍Highgate Hill + Norman Park
Open all weekend | 7am–1.30pm
26/03/2026
We’re open until 2pm today ☕🍳
If you’re heading out for lunch or a catch-up, we’ve got fresh coffee, brunch favourites and a cabinet full of gluten-free treats ready for you.
Pop in and see us at Highgate Hill 💜
21/03/2026
Happy Birthday to the man behind the scenes (and sometimes behind the coffee machine 😉)
The calm in the chaos, the strength when things get tough, and the one who quietly holds everything together.
If you’re popping by Norman Park today, make sure to greet Adam and show him some birthday love ❤️ 🎂✨
18/03/2026
This Coeliac Awareness Week 🌾
I want to share something personal — where it all began for me.
One winter night back in 2010, I made an apple pie for Adam.
At that time, I wasn’t a pastry chef.
I didn’t really bake. I didn’t even cook much.
But I wanted to make something special for him.
When I served the apple pie, he started tearing up.
I honestly thought something was wrong.
Then he told me…
he hadn’t had apple pie in almost six years.
Six years.
Because as someone living with coeliac disease, something as simple as apple pie isn’t just dessert — it’s something you often have to go without.
That moment stayed with me.
It made me realise how powerful food can be.
How something so simple can bring so much joy.
And that night, I made a promise to myself —
that if I was going to bake, it would always be gluten-free.
Years later, I came across an old post I wrote when I tried making apple pie again after a long time.
I remember feeling so nervous, because that very first apple pie meant so much.
And reading it again made me realise…
that night in 2010 wasn’t just about baking.
It was the beginning of everything.
Now, with Bella also being coeliac,
this has become even more personal for our family.
And today at Dovetail Social, we see that same moment every day.
The hesitation.
The questions.
“Is it really safe?”
And then that first bite.
The relief.
The joy.
The feeling of finally being able to eat without worry.
That’s why we do what we do.
Not just to serve food,
but to create a space where everyone feels included at the table 🤍
Eat • Drink • Feel
12/03/2026
Coffee. Brunch. Fresh baking💜
A few little moments from today at Dovetail Social.
Eat • Drink • Feel.
08/03/2026
Sunday shift done 💗
Grateful for these incredible women who bring heart, energy and kindness to our café every week.
Behind every busy day is a beautiful team like this.
Happy International Women’s Day💜
06/03/2026
A little moment at Dovetail ☕️
Coffee, something sweet, and a busy weekend in Highgate Hill.
04/03/2026
Bella’s very first weekend shift at Dovetail Social 💜
Many of you may have noticed a new face behind the counter. This was her first official shift at Highgate Hill— and we couldn’t be more proud.
She stepped in, learned quickly, handled the busy moments calmly, and showed so much maturity and kindness.
Our space has always been about showing up properly — for the work, for each other, and for the people who walk through our doors. Watching her step into that responsibility was a special milestone for us as a family.
Thank you to those who encouraged her over the weekend 🤍
Eat • Drink • Feel
28/02/2026
Saturday at Dovetail Social 💜
Coffee poured.
Calamansi Tart with Toasted Meringue.
Cabinet loaded.
Open until 2pm.
See you soon ✨
Address
49 Laura Street
Highgate Hill, QLD
4101
To get to Laura Street in Highgate Hill, Brisbane, there are a few options for both public transport and driving/parking:
Public Transport:
1. Bus: From the city center, you can catch the 196 or 199 bus from Adelaide Street Stop 40 (near Queen Street Mall) towards West End. Get off at the stop on Dornoch Terrace near Laura Street. Walk a short distance to reach Laura Street.
Driving/Parking:
1. From the city center, head southwest on William Jolly Bridge and take the exit toward Gladstone Road.
2. Continue onto Gladstone Road and then turn right onto Dornoch Terrace.
3. Take the first left onto Laura Street.
4. There is limited street parking available on Laura Street, so it's recommended to arrive early or consider alternative parking options nearby.
Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning any specific destination at Laura Street in Highgate Hill.
Opening Hours
| Thursday |
7am - 2pm |
| Friday |
7am - 2pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 2pm |
| Sunday |
7am - 2pm |
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What people say
Dovetail Social, Highgate Hill is a hidden gem in the heart of Brisbane. This charming café, launched in January 2021, has quickly made a name for itself in the community for its exceptional service and commitment to providing a safe space for coeliacs to dine.
Located just minutes away from Brisbane CBD, Dovetail Social offers a tranquil suburban setting with ample stress-free parking. The breezy alfresco dining area adds to the relaxed and inviting atmosphere of the café. Whether you prefer to make a reservation or simply walk in, you'll always be welcomed with open arms by the super friendly and attentive team.
One of the highlights of Dovetail Social is their flavour-focused food menu. Customers rave about their Baked Eggs featuring their famous house Chilli Con Carne, as well as their mouthwatering Breakkie Pizza topped with Maple Bacon. For those looking for something more adventurous, the Adobo Bowl, inspired by Filipino cuisine, is a must-try. Vegans will also be delighted with the Breakkie Rice Buddha Bowl. And let's not forget about their legendary Reuben sandwich - a classic that never disappoints.
What sets Dovetail Social apart is their dedication to catering to coeliacs and those following a gluten-free diet. Every dish on their menu can be prepared gluten-free in a dedicated kitchen space, ensuring 100% coeliac-friendly options. The best part? They never charge extra for gluten-free alternatives.
And if you have a sweet tooth, Dovetail Social won't disappoint. Their freshly baked gluten-free donuts are famous among locals and are available daily. With zero risk of gluten cross-contamination in their oven, you can indulge in these delectable treats without any worries.
In summary, Dovetail Social, Highgate Hill is more than just your average café. It's a place where quality food meets exceptional service in a welcoming environment. Whether you're a coeliac, vegan, or simply looking for a delicious meal, Dovetail Social has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in Brisbane - it's definitely worth a visit!
