Cafe Sapore

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Cafe Sapore is a local Australian café offering coffee, breakfast, and light meals, historically operating in the Glen Waverley/Waverley area of Melbourne. The descriptor likely refers to a small independent café rather than the newer Caulfield North venue with the same name.

Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia

About Cafe Sapore

Cafe Sapore is a small, independent café historically based around the Glen Waverley/Waverley area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It operates as a local coffee shop serving espresso-based coffees, teas, cold drinks, breakfast dishes, and light meals such as pastries, sandwiches, and café-style lunches. As a neighborhood venue, it primarily processes in-person payments via EFTPOS/credit cards at the counter or table, and doesn’t typically run as an online subscription or delivery-only business.

A Cafe Sapore charge usually appears on a bank or card statement after you’ve paid for coffee, breakfast, brunch, or other food and drinks at the venue. The descriptor may show as “CAFE SAPORE,” “CAFE SAPORE GLEN WAVERLEY,” or a similar variation, and the amount will normally match your in-store receipt, including any surcharges (such as weekend or card surcharges) or tips if you added one. You may also see a small pending authorization if the café’s payment terminal briefly pre-authorized your card before finalizing the actual purchase total.

If you’re unsure about a Cafe Sapore charge, start by checking your calendar and messages for a recent visit to Glen Waverley or nearby, and compare the amount and date to any receipts, email confirmations from your bank, or text alerts. Look at your card’s transaction detail to confirm the location and time, and see whether it’s a final charge or a pending hold. For questions or to request a copy of a receipt, visit the café in person during business hours, call the phone number shown next to the statement entry if available, or contact your bank to help identify the terminal location. If you believe the charge is incorrect or fraudulent, report it to your card issuer promptly so they can investigate and, if needed, initiate a dispute.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Cafe Sapore.

  1. CAFE SAPORE (WAVERLE GLEN WAVERLEY AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I seeing a charge from Cafe Sapore on my statement if I don’t remember eating there?

Cafe Sapore is a local café in the Glen Waverley area, so the charge usually corresponds to a visit for coffee, breakfast, or a light meal while you were in that part of Melbourne. Check whether you recently met friends or family at a café in Glen Waverley, paid for a group, or tapped the card from a digital wallet (Apple Pay/Google Pay) that someone else might have used. The date and time on the transaction can help you connect it to a specific outing. If no one on your account recognizes the visit, contact your bank to investigate potential unauthorized use.

Does Cafe Sapore offer subscriptions or recurring coffee charges?

Cafe Sapore generally operates as a traditional walk-in café and does not typically bill customers on a subscription or membership basis. Most charges will be one-off purchases for food and beverages made on the day you visited. If you see multiple similar charges across different days, they likely represent separate café visits rather than a recurring plan. Recurring same-day monthly charges are uncommon and should be checked with your bank if they don’t match your visits.

What amounts are typical for a Cafe Sapore charge?

Common transaction amounts at Cafe Sapore usually reflect standard café pricing in Melbourne, such as small amounts (around AUD $4–$7) for single coffees, AUD $10–$25 for individual breakfasts or light meals, and higher totals when paying for multiple people. Your charge may also be slightly higher than menu prices if a public holiday or card surcharge applies, or if you added a tip at the terminal. If the amount on your statement is significantly larger than expected, confirm whether you paid for a group or multiple items in a single bill.

Why do I see a small pending or duplicated Cafe Sapore charge on my card?

Some payment terminals temporarily place a small authorization hold or show a pending transaction when your card is first tapped or inserted. This can appear as a separate pending Cafe Sapore charge that later disappears once the final purchase amount is processed. The pending amount should automatically reverse within a few business days. If a small hold turns into a completed duplicate charge or doesn’t drop off, contact your bank and, if possible, speak with the café to provide the exact date, time, and amount for review.

How can I get a copy of my receipt or verify what I was charged for at Cafe Sapore?

If you need a breakdown of your Cafe Sapore purchase, your best option is to visit the café in person or call the phone number associated with the transaction on your bank statement and provide the date, approximate time, and final amount. They may be able to locate the EFTPOS record and reprint or confirm the receipt details. You can also cross-check bank SMS alerts, digital wallet histories, or email notifications from your bank that often show the merchant, location, and amount at the time of purchase. If the café cannot retrieve the record, your bank can still help verify where and when the terminal was used.

Can I get a refund or correction for an incorrect Cafe Sapore charge?

If you believe you were overcharged, double-charged, or charged after a transaction was cancelled at Cafe Sapore, first try to resolve it directly with the café by visiting or calling and providing your receipt or transaction details. Many small cafés can issue a refund or partial refund back to the same card if they confirm an error on their EFTPOS terminal. Refunds can take a few business days to appear on your statement. If you cannot reach an agreement with the café or suspect fraud, contact your bank or card issuer to lodge a dispute.

How do I contact Cafe Sapore about a charge if there’s no website listed?

If no website is available, check your card or banking app’s transaction details for a phone number or more specific address linked to the Cafe Sapore charge. You can also search online maps for “Cafe Sapore Glen Waverley” or similar to find the venue’s listing and contact number, then call during typical café hours (morning to mid-afternoon). Bringing your card and a copy of your statement in person can also help staff identify the transaction faster. If you still can’t contact them, your bank remains your primary point of support regarding unauthorized or disputed charges.

Why does the descriptor say Cafe Sapore Glen Waverley when I visited another area café with a similar name?

The statement descriptor is tied to the specific merchant account and EFTPOS terminal used to process your payment. If multiple venues share a similar name, the underlying merchant ID may still reflect “Cafe Sapore” and a Glen Waverley or Waverley reference, even if you were at a slightly different nearby location run by the same or related operator. Always match the date, time, and amount to your actual visit rather than relying only on the descriptor text. If the location truly doesn’t match anywhere you’ve been, treat it as suspicious and contact your bank.

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