Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe is an independent hybrid bookstore and café offering wholesome food, specialty coffee, and a curated selection of uplifting, conscious-living books and gifts.
Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe is an independent café-bookstore in Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia, known for its wholesome vegetarian-leaning food, specialty coffee, teas, and curated selection of uplifting and conscious-living books and gifts. Alongside its café menu, Bodhi Tree stocks titles on mindfulness, wellbeing, spirituality, and personal growth, plus journals, cards, and small gifts. The venue also occasionally hosts author talks, readings, and community gatherings focused on mindful living and creativity.
A Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe charge may appear on your bank or card statement when you purchase food or drinks in-store, buy books or gifts at the counter, or order items (such as books or gift vouchers) over the phone or online. Charges may also relate to event tickets, deposits for workshops, or the purchase or redemption of gift cards. You might see a small pre-authorisation hold if your card was used with a portable EFTPOS terminal or for a phone/online order; this temporary hold usually drops off automatically within a few days, leaving only the final settled amount.
If you’re unsure about a Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe charge, start by checking your recent visits to Mount Hawthorn and any café or book purchases, event bookings, or gift vouchers you may have bought or received. Look through your email for order confirmations or receipts from bodhitree.net.au, and compare the transaction date and amount to your records. For clarification, you can contact the cafe directly via the contact details on their website or call during trading hours with the date, amount, and last four digits of your card so staff can look up the sale; if the charge still appears incorrect, your bank or card issuer can help investigate or dispute the transaction.
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Why do I see a charge from Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe on my statement when I don’t recall eating there?
Many customers visit Bodhi Tree for both food and retail purchases, so the charge may be for books, cards, gifts, or a gift voucher rather than a meal. It may also be for an event ticket or workshop deposit purchased in-store or over the phone. Check whether you recently bought a book, journal, or gift item in Mount Hawthorn, or whether someone used your card to pay when you visited together.
What typical amounts do Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe charges appear as?
Most individual café transactions are modest, often ranging from about AUD $6–$30 for coffee, snacks, or a light meal. Book and gift purchases can vary more widely, from around AUD $20 for a single book to higher amounts if you purchased several items, gifts, or a larger voucher. Event or workshop payments may also appear as a single higher charge if you booked multiple tickets at once.
Why is there a small pending or duplicate charge from Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe?
Bodhi Tree may place a temporary pre-authorisation on your card when processing certain EFTPOS or card-not-present transactions (such as phone or online orders). This can look like a duplicate or smaller pending charge alongside the final sale amount. The authorisation hold is not a second payment and should drop off automatically within 3–5 business days, leaving only the completed transaction.
How can I get a copy of my receipt for a Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe transaction?
If you paid in-store, staff may be able to reprint or email a receipt if you can provide the exact transaction date, approximate time, amount, and last four digits of your card. For online or phone orders, check your email (including spam/junk folders) for a confirmation from bodhitree.net.au. If you still can’t locate it, contact the cafe via the details on their website and include your full name, transaction date, and amount so they can try to locate the record.
How do I cancel or change a booking or event I paid for at Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe?
If your charge relates to an event, workshop, or special booking, you’ll need to contact Bodhi Tree directly as soon as possible—cancellation options may depend on how close it is to the event date. Use the phone number or contact form listed on bodhitree.net.au and provide your name, booking details, and payment date. Staff can then advise whether your booking can be rescheduled, transferred, or refunded according to their current event and cancellation policies.
How do I request a refund or dispute a Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe charge?
Start by contacting Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe directly, ideally with a copy of your bank statement showing the charge, along with the date, amount, and last four digits of your card. If the charge was made in error (for example, an incorrect amount or a cancelled event that was still billed), staff can usually process a partial or full refund back to the original payment method. If you cannot resolve the issue with the cafe or suspect fraud, contact your bank or card issuer to raise a formal dispute or chargeback.
Can Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe charges be recurring or subscription-based?
Bodhi Tree primarily processes one-off payments for café items, books, gifts, gift vouchers, and events; it does not generally run subscription-style recurring billing like a streaming service. If you see multiple similar charges, they are likely separate visits, purchases, or event bookings over time. Review your calendar and emails for multiple receipts or bookings, and if you still believe you are being billed repeatedly in error, contact the cafe to investigate.
How can I contact Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe about a mystery charge on my card?
Visit bodhitree.net.au for current contact details, including their phone number, email address, and opening hours. When you reach out, have your bank statement handy and note the exact date, amount, and how the charge description appears on your statement (for example, “BODHI TREE BOOKSTORE CAFE MT HAWTHORN AUS”). Providing this information helps staff quickly look up the transaction and explain what was purchased or correct any mistakes.