Dunn Brothers Coffee

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Dunn Brothers Coffee is a Midwestern coffeehouse franchise known for in-store small-batch coffee roasting, espresso drinks, and light breakfast and lunch items.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
dunnbrothers.com
Owned by Gala Capital Partners

About Dunn Brothers Coffee

Dunn Brothers Coffee is a specialty coffee chain founded in 1987 in Minnesota, focused on small-batch, in-store roasting and a community-oriented café experience. Locations typically offer freshly roasted coffee, espresso drinks, cold brew, teas, smoothies, and a selection of food such as breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and light lunch options. Many shops are locally owned franchises, so specific menus and amenities can vary by location, but the emphasis is consistently on fresh coffee and a neighborhood café atmosphere.

A charge labeled “Til*pl Dbc Applevalley” most likely corresponds to an in-store purchase at a Dunn Brothers Coffee location in or near Apple Valley (for example, drinks, food items, beans, or merchandise), potentially processed through a third‑party payment system (the “TIL*PL” portion). You might see a range of common ticket sizes from just a few dollars for a brewed coffee to higher amounts if multiple drinks, food items, or bags of beans were purchased. If you use their loyalty app or order ahead, those transactions can also appear under the Dunn Brothers Coffee descriptor with similar wording.

If you’re unsure about the charge, start by checking your recent receipts, the Dunn Brothers Coffee app (if you use it), and your calendar for any visit to an Apple Valley–area Dunn Brothers on that date. You can contact the specific store you visited or use the contact form on the Dunn Brothers Coffee website to inquire about a transaction and the exact amount and time it was processed. If you still can’t recognize the charge, your bank can provide additional transaction details or initiate a dispute while you work to confirm whether anyone else with access to your card may have used it there.

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 Dunn Brothers Coffee.

  1. Til*pl Dbc Applevalley

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge as “Til*pl Dbc Applevalley” instead of Dunn Brothers Coffee?

Many Dunn Brothers Coffee locations use third-party payment processors, and those systems often prepend codes such as “TIL*PL” to the descriptor. “DBC Applevalley” is likely shorthand for Dunn Brothers Coffee in the Apple Valley area, so the combined string appears on your bank statement.

What types of purchases at Dunn Brothers Coffee typically result in this kind of charge?

Any in-store purchase—such as brewed coffee, espresso drinks, cold brew, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, bags of beans, or other café items—can appear as a Dunn Brothers Coffee charge. If you ordered multiple drinks or food for a group, the total may be higher but will still show under a similar descriptor.

Could this Dunn Brothers Coffee charge be related to an online order or coffee subscription?

Yes. Dunn Brothers Coffee sells beans and subscriptions through its online store. Those orders may also appear under a Dunn Brothers descriptor on your statement, sometimes with different location details. If you recently ordered coffee for home delivery or set up a subscription, check your order confirmation emails against the date and amount of the charge.

How can I verify exactly what I bought for this Dunn Brothers Coffee charge?

First, compare the transaction date and amount on your statement to any paper receipts, email receipts, or order history in the Dunn Brothers Coffee mobile app or online account. If you still need details, you can contact the Apple Valley–area store directly or reach out via the contact form on dunnbrothers.com with the date, amount, and last four digits of your card so they can look up the transaction in their system.

Does Dunn Brothers Coffee place temporary authorization holds on my card?

Some payment processors that Dunn Brothers Coffee locations use may place a short-term authorization hold when you tap or insert your card, especially for mobile or drive‑thru orders. The final settled amount should match your receipt, and any difference from a pre-authorization (for example, a small test amount) should drop off your account within a few business days.

How do I dispute a Dunn Brothers Coffee charge I don’t recognize?

If you suspect the charge is incorrect or fraudulent, first confirm that no one else with access to your card made a purchase at Dunn Brothers Coffee. If it still appears unauthorized, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to report the transaction and request a dispute. You can also alert Dunn Brothers Coffee via their website contact form with the transaction details so they can check for errors or potential misuse at the point of sale.

Can I get a refund from Dunn Brothers Coffee if there was a mistake with my order or I was double charged?

Yes. If you believe you were double charged or your total is wrong, bring your receipt (or show your bank statement) to the Apple Valley–area Dunn Brothers Coffee where the purchase occurred, or call the store directly. In most cases, the local owner or manager can review their records and issue a refund or adjustment if an error is confirmed.

How can I prevent future confusion with Dunn Brothers Coffee charges on my statement?

To avoid confusion, keep digital or paper receipts, use the Dunn Brothers Coffee app for mobile orders so your purchase history is centralized, and make a quick note in your phone when you make larger café purchases. If you frequently see processor prefixes like “TIL*PL,” you can also note that in your records so you recognize that it still refers to Dunn Brothers Coffee at checkout.

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