Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar

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Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar is a small Hobart restaurant and café known for its handmade pasta, Italian-inspired dishes, and specialty coffee served in an intimate, kitchen-counter style setting.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
edsspuntino.com.au

About Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar

Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar is an intimate Italian-inspired restaurant and café located in Hobart, Tasmania, known for handmade pasta, seasonal small plates, and specialty coffee. The venue focuses on simple, high‑quality ingredients, a compact menu that changes regularly, and a kitchen-counter style service where guests can watch dishes being prepared. In addition to dine‑in service, Ed's Spuntino may offer takeaway items, wines by the glass or bottle, and occasional set menus or events.

A charge from “Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar,” “EDS SPUNTINO HOBART,” or a similar descriptor usually relates to food and beverage purchases made on-site, takeaway orders, or bar tabs settled at the end of a visit. You might see this charge for a one‑time dine‑in meal, coffee and pastries, a group booking deposit, or a pre‑authorisation taken to hold a table or bar tab (which can show as a pending amount before the final total is processed). If you used a digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay), contactless tap, or ordered via a delivery partner, the transaction name may still reference Ed's Spuntino or an abbreviated merchant ID.

If you’re unsure about a charge, start by checking recent dates when you or a family member may have dined or purchased coffee or takeaway in Hobart, and compare the amount to a typical restaurant bill. Look for a receipt in your email if you used a delivery service, or a printed EFTPOS receipt from your visit; the date and total should match what appears on your bank statement. To resolve questions, contact the cafe directly via the details on edsspuntino.com.au or their social media pages, providing the charge date, exact amount, and last four digits of the card used so staff can look up the transaction. For billing issues such as being charged twice, incorrect totals, or unrecognized deposits/holds, your bank can also help investigate or reverse a payment if an error is confirmed.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar.

  1. SQ *ED?S SPUNTINO Hobart AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar on my bank statement when I don’t remember eating there?

Many Ed's Spuntino charges come from contactless payments that are quick and easy to forget, such as a coffee stop, a shared meal where you paid the bill, or drinks at the bar. Also check whether a partner, family member, or colleague might have used your card during a visit to Hobart, as the terminal name will still show as Ed's Spuntino even if the actual purchase was small. Reviewing your calendar, phone location history, or delivery app orders from that date can help jog your memory.

What are typical amounts I might be charged by Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar?

Common charge amounts can range from about AUD $5–$15 for coffee and a pastry, $20–$40 for a solo lunch, and $60–$150+ for dinner for two with drinks, depending on what you order. Group bookings, shared plates, and bottles of wine can increase the total. If the amount on your statement fits within these ranges and matches a recent visit to Hobart, it is likely a legitimate restaurant or bar charge.

Why is there a small pending charge or pre‑authorisation from Ed's Spuntino on my card?

The venue may place a temporary pre‑authorisation on your card when opening a bar tab, holding a booking, or if you tap your card and the final tip or total is adjusted at the end. This can appear as a separate or slightly different ‘pending’ amount before the final transaction settles. These holds typically fall off automatically within a few business days, leaving only the final bill on your statement.

Can Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar charge me more than once for the same visit?

In normal circumstances, you should only see one final charge per bill, but duplicate charges can occasionally occur if a terminal times out or a card is tapped twice. If you see two identical amounts from the same date and time, contact Ed's Spuntino directly with your receipt and statement so they can check their EFTPOS records. If a duplicate is confirmed, they can process a reversal or refund, or you can dispute it through your bank.

How do I get a copy of my receipt from Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar?

If you dined in or ordered takeaway, the team can usually reprint or look up a receipt using the transaction date, approximate time, total amount, and the last four digits of your card. Reach out via the contact details on edsspuntino.com.au or call during opening hours and provide this information. For delivery orders placed through third‑party apps, log into the app (e.g., Uber Eats, Deliveroo, DoorDash) and check your order history, where an itemised receipt will be stored.

How do I request a refund or correction for an incorrect Ed's Spuntino charge?

Contact Ed's Spuntino as soon as you notice the discrepancy, ideally with a photo or copy of your bank transaction and any receipts. Explain whether you believe you were overcharged, tipped incorrectly, or charged twice, and staff can review their POS and EFTPOS records to confirm. If a mistake is found, they can process a refund back to the same card; refunds may take 3–5 business days to appear, depending on your bank. If you cannot reach the venue or disagree with the outcome, you can lodge a dispute with your bank.

Does Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar run tabs or accept deposits for group bookings that might show as separate charges?

For larger groups or special events, the cafe may take a deposit or run a bar/food tab that is settled at the end of your visit. The deposit might appear as an earlier charge, with the remaining balance processed on the day of the event. Ask the person who organised the booking whether they used your card, and if you’re unsure, contact the venue with booking details (name, date, and time) so they can verify how and when your card was used.

What should I do if I still don’t recognise an Ed's Spuntino Cafe & Bar transaction after checking with family and my receipts?

If no one with access to your card recognises the charge and you have no records of visiting or ordering from the cafe around that date, treat it as potentially unauthorised. First, call or email Ed's Spuntino with the transaction details to see if they can identify how the card was presented (chip, tap, or keyed entry). If it appears suspicious or they cannot match it to a legitimate bill, contact your bank immediately to report possible card fraud, request a card replacement, and dispute the transaction.

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