Cake for a Cause – Saturday 28th March 🍰

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Celebrating 90 years of classic recipes, delicious cakes and our community!

For 90 years, Shingle Inn has been part of the moments that matter and to mark our 90th birthday, we’re doing what we do best – sharing cake with our community.

Join us on Saturday 28th March for a complimentary slice of cake*, made using the traditional recipes Shingle Inn has been known for since 1936.

Instead of paying for your slice, we simply invite you to donate to the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles, helping fund life-saving care for Mater’s tiniest patients.

Come celebrate with us, enjoy a slice of cake and help make a difference.

One slice. One donation. One very good cause.

*Terms and conditions: Available Saturday 28th March 2026 at Shingle Inn stores. One slice per customer, for one donation. Donations to the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles are encouraged in lieu of payment for cake at the register – your friendly Shingle Inn team member will process the amount. Each Shingle Inn location will give away the first 48 slices of cake, so the offer is strictly while stocks last. Cake flavours subject to store availability – please ask your local team which flavours are available on the day.

Can’t attend on Saturday?

You can still support the Nine Telethon by donating via our custom link below. Even better, all donations made through this link will be tripled, helping make an even bigger difference for Mater Little Miracles. Together, we’re proud to help give Mater’s tiniest patients he strongest possible start to life.

Community Coffee Events

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We believe that a supportive community can truly make a difference. That’s why we invite you to join our upcoming Community Coffee Events – a series of warm, welcoming morning teas designed to bring people together and raise funds for the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles.

Hosted at select Shingle Inn locations, each Community Coffee Event is a chance to connect with neighbours, chat with Nine News personalities and enjoy a complimentary small coffee (or tea)*. More importantly, it’s an opportunity to raise funds for the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles!

Mark Your Calendar

  • Thursday 12th March 2026 at 10am: Shingle Inn North Lakes!
  • Thursday 19th March 2026 at 10am: Location TBA… be watching Nine News at 6pm Wednesday evening prior to find out where to meet the next day!
  • Thursday 26th March 2026 at 10am: Location TBA… be watching Nine News at 6pm Wednesday evening prior to find out where to meet the next day!

Your support will continue to drive world leading research collaborations and deliver an enormous impact to improve the care of premature and critically ill babies. These funds go directly to the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles and their life-saving research, advanced medical treatments and specialised equipment for babies.

Thank you for standing with us to make a lasting impact on the lives of Queensland’s tiniest patients.

*Terms and conditions: Complimentary coffee or tea is available exclusively at the selected Shingle Inn location featured above and is valid only on the designated dates between 10:00am and 11:00am. The complimentary small hot beverage is limited to this timeframe and any additional extras will incur extra charges. Strictly one hot beverage per person, while stocks last. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or discount. Terms and conditions apply and are subject to change.

Patty Cake Decorating at Shingle Inn Mount Ommaney

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Get ready for a morning of delicious creativity at Shingle Inn Mount Ommaney.

Join us for a Patty Cake Decorating High Tea, where kids can decorate their very own Shingle Inn Patty Cake, then relax and enjoy a delightful selection of sweet and savoury High Tea treats.

There’ll be colouring fun, lucky door prizes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A perfect morning out for the whole family during the school holidays!

  • Where: Shingle Inn Mount Ommaney (Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Rd, Mount Ommaney QLD 4074)
  • When: Friday 3rd October
  • Time: 9:30am-11:30am
  • Tickets: $25 (under 12yrs) – includes Kids’ High Tea

Spaces are limited, so be sure to pre-purchase your ticket online or call 0431 649 450 to join the fun!

Gladstone Store Opening!

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Shingle Inn expands its legacy with a new store located inside Yaralla Sports Club

We are delighted to announce the opening of our newest Shingle Inn store, located within the lively and community-centric Yaralla Sports Club in Gladstone, Central Queensland.

This exciting new location marks a significant milestone in our journey to bring Shingle Inn to even more Australians, seamlessly blending our heritage with the vibrant spirit of the Yaralla Sports Club.

Located at the entrance of the club, our café offers a welcoming retreat for locals and visitors to relax, enjoy delicious meals, and build lasting memories with friends and family.

Meet Michael and Sara!

We are thrilled to introduce Michael and Sara, who are already well-known faces in the Yaralla Sports Club, and will be managing the cafĂ©. As passionate members of the Gladstone community, they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and a genuine love for hospitality. Michael and Sara are eager to welcome guests and showcase the Shingle Inn’s renowned offerings, from barista-made coffee to handcrafted baked treats.

“We look forward to introducing the Gladstone community to the warmth and charm of The Shingle Inn,” says Michel. “It’s not just about the food and drinks; it’s about creating a space where everyone feels at home” he said.

Signature delights

The Shingle Inn is known for its extensive menu and customers can indulge in an array of handmade cakes, slices, and biscuits, or enjoy a gourmet sandwich and light meal. The signature Shingle Inn coffee and cold beverages are the perfect complement to any occasion, whether it’s a quick catch-up with friends, a leisurely brunch, or a special high tea.

Visit the new café

Shingle Inn Gladstone is open 7 days a week from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily.

Shingle Inn’s response to latest Covid-19 lockdown in Qld

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MORE HELP NEEDED FOR HOSPITALITY

Facing the business impact of Covid-19 in 2021 is vastly different from that of just 12 months ago, thanks to the ever-diminishing support of state and federal governments. Hospitality stalwarts, the Bellchambers family, owners of the iconic Shingle Inn café and Gilhooleys Irish Pub say it defies belief that no discussion of business support is forthcoming in this latest lockdown, especially given that JobKeeper finished last weekend.

“It feels as though the government has forgotten that lockdowns affect small business and our ability to employ people and operate profitability,” says co-Director Andrew Bellchambers. “There was significant support from the federal government initially but it seems that its too easy now for state governments to impose arbitrary lockdown periods without any thought of the financial burden being inflicted on business.”

Mr Bellchambers says that its not feasible to suggest that cafes and restaurants can operate profitably after 12 months of restrictions, physically limiting the number of customers and forcing businesses to operate under a restricted model, such as they do when they make it everything ‘takeaway only’.

“There seems to be some confusion about what is and is not an essential business too,” says Mr Bellchambers. “At least one shopping centre lessor sent out communications this week saying that retail outlets are essential and should remain open. But if people are being told to stay home, then it doesn’t make sense for those businesses to open, pay their staff and take no income.”

Mr Bellchambers also points to the Lessor Code of Conduct that was nationally introduced in April last year to set a framework for reducing rental payments for businesses who were operating under government-imposed restrictions and, in some cases, unable to open and therefore collect any revenue to pay rent. That agreement ended for many businesses in December, despite Covid-19 continuing to wreak havoc across multiple states since then.

“For each one of these lockdowns, revenue capabilities are reduced, but rental payments aren’t guaranteed to change and minimum staffing requirements are still needed in order to open.”

“The impact of these lockdowns for business lasts for weeks – well beyond a 3 or 7 day ‘official’ closure. Consumer confidence continues to be rattled and state governments who blindly take this action in the name of public safety are taking a soft way out every time with no sense of consideration for small businesses that are paying people’s wages from week to week.”

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BRISBANE’S OLDEST CAFÉ TO FEATURE ON THE NEW BRISBANE MONOPOLY BOARD

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Only one year separates the beginning of two iconic and much loved brands – with 1935 marking the year Monopoly sold its first commercial version and 1936 the year when Shingle Inn opened its first cafĂ© in
Brisbane.

So it is fitting that in Shingle Inn’s 80th anniversary year that its original store, now situated in City Hall, is one of the locations to be featured on Brisbane Monopoly – with all locations announced earlier today.

In April this year Brisbane residents were invited to suggest to suggest Brisbane properties via the Brisbane Monopoly Facebook page and Shingle Inn’s loyal customer base were quick to respond with multiple votes.

Owners of the Shingle Inn, the Bellchambers family, say they are honoured to be featured on the Brisbane edition of the world’s most popular board game.
“Shingle Inn is thrilled to be part of a board game that embodies the key landmarks of Brisbane,” Andrew Bellchambers said.

Andrew’s brother Peter Bellchambers explained further: “Shingle Inn has been a part of the city’s heritage and growth for 80 years. With generations of families sharing traditions within our cafĂ©, and developing lifelong memories as a result, the brand, like Monopoly, has created a special place in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors alike.”

 

Two New Shingle Inn cafes open

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Shingle Inn has today added two new stores to the growing network of cafes. Franchisees Angela, Gary and Dave opened their first Shingle Inn cafe at Westfield Innaloo, while our Westfield Carindale (lower ground) franchisee, Chochi, opened her second Shingle Inn cafe on level one of the newly opened development at Westfield Garden City. Our wonderful teams have been busy serving delicious coffee, decadent cakes and fantastic meals and look forward to welcoming you to the cafe soon!

Now open in Wollongong Central

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Shingle Inn is now open at Wollongong Central! The cafe is Shingle Inn’s first in Wollongong, and it has been warmly received by locals with a taste for mouth-watering meals, decadent cake and delicious coffee!

We are looking for a franchise partner for this site. If you’ve been dreaming of becoming a cafe entrepreneur, visit our Franchising section for more information.

Logan Hyperdome – we’re moving!

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Shingle Inn Logan Hyperdome is relocating to an exciting new store. From Wednesday 20 August, find us at the Big W end of the Centre, in our beautiful new location.

Shingle Inn Hyperdome will now be a licensed venue, so you can enjoy a glass of bubbles with your Shingle Inn High Tea!