Espresso Emporium

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Espresso Emporium is a café in Brisbane’s CBD offering espresso coffee, drinks, and light café-style food, operating as part of the Santa Monica Group hospitality concepts located around 180–192 Ann Street.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
santamonicagroup.com.au
Owned by Santa Monica Group

About Espresso Emporium

Espresso Emporium is a café located in Brisbane’s CBD, operating within the Santa Monica Group of hospitality venues around 180–192 Ann Street. It specialises in espresso-based coffee drinks, cold beverages, and light café-style food such as pastries, sandwiches, and grab‑and‑go items for city workers and commuters. As part of the broader Santa Monica Group (santamonicagroup.com.au), Espresso Emporium is typically open during standard business hours on weekdays, catering primarily to office clientele in the Brisbane, Queensland city centre.

A charge from “Espresso Emporium” or a similar descriptor (sometimes accompanied by “Santa Monica Group” or the Ann Street address) usually appears on your bank or card statement when you purchase coffee, drinks, or food in-store. These are typically one‑time point‑of‑sale transactions made via EFTPOS, tap‑and‑go, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or chip insert. In some cases, you might see small pre‑authorisation holds, especially if you opened a tab at a connected venue bar, added a tip, or if your bank momentarily shows an estimated amount before settling the final charge. Regular visitors could see frequent low‑value charges on weekday mornings or lunchtime that correspond to daily coffee or meal purchases.

If you have questions about an Espresso Emporium charge, start by checking your receipts, your mobile wallet history, or any recent visits to cafés near 180–192 Ann Street in Brisbane. Compare the transaction date, time, and amount with when you were in the CBD, or ask colleagues if a team coffee run was put through on your card. For further clarification, you can visit the venue in person during business hours or use the contact details at santamonicagroup.com.au to reach the Santa Monica Group team, providing the last four digits of your card, the exact amount, and transaction date. If the charge still looks incorrect, contact your bank or card issuer to dispute the transaction or request a formal investigation.

Bank Statement Variations

3 known variations

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

  1. ESPRESSO EMPORIUM BR BRISBANE AUS
  2. Espresso Emporium Brisbane AU
  3. MAS Espresso Brisbane AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a small Espresso Emporium charge on a weekday morning?

Espresso Emporium primarily serves office workers in Brisbane’s CBD, so many charges occur on weekday mornings when people buy coffee and breakfast items. If you see a small amount (for example, the cost of a coffee and perhaps a pastry), it likely corresponds to a quick in‑store purchase made via tap‑and‑go or mobile wallet during your commute or workday.

What are typical prices for Espresso Emporium purchases?

Most Espresso Emporium transactions are low to moderate amounts reflecting individual café items. A single coffee is typically just a few dollars, while a coffee plus a light meal or multiple items can add up to a higher but still modest total. Larger amounts may occur if you purchased coffee for a group or combined several food and drink items in one order.

Why is my Espresso Emporium payment showing as ‘pending’ or a different amount?

Some banks initially show card payments as ‘pending’ or display a temporary authorisation amount before the final total is settled. This can happen if a tip was added after the initial tap, or if your bank processes tap‑and‑go payments in batches. The pending status should update to the correct final amount within a few business days; if it does not, contact your bank and, if needed, the venue for confirmation.

Can Espresso Emporium set up subscriptions or recurring charges on my card?

Espresso Emporium operates as a traditional café and generally processes one‑time, in‑person transactions only. They do not typically run subscription or membership billing directly through the café tills. If you see recurring charges, confirm that they are not from a separate coffee subscription service or delivery platform, and check any related apps or accounts you may have used.

How can I get a copy of my receipt for an Espresso Emporium charge?

If you paid in person and did not receive a printed receipt, you can often find a record in your mobile wallet app or internet banking. To obtain an official tax receipt, visit Espresso Emporium or contact the Santa Monica Group via santamonicagroup.com.au with the transaction date, time, exact amount, and last four digits of your card so staff can look up the sale in their point‑of‑sale system.

How do I request a refund or correct an incorrect Espresso Emporium charge?

For suspected incorrect amounts or duplicate transactions, your first step should be to speak directly with staff at Espresso Emporium, bringing your statement or a screenshot and any receipts you have. If you are no longer in the area, use the contact details on santamonicagroup.com.au to reach the Santa Monica Group team and provide full transaction details. If the venue confirms an error, they can usually process a reversal or refund back to your original payment method. If you cannot resolve it with them, contact your bank or card issuer to lodge a dispute.

Why does the statement description mention ‘Santa Monica Group’ or an Ann Street address instead of just Espresso Emporium?

Espresso Emporium is part of the Santa Monica Group hospitality concepts located around 180–192 Ann Street in Brisbane. Because of this, the merchant descriptor on your bank statement may reference ‘Santa Monica Group’, ‘Santa Monica’, or the Ann Street address instead of, or in addition to, ‘Espresso Emporium’. This is normal and reflects the legal or parent business entity that processes the card payments.

How can I contact Espresso Emporium or the Santa Monica Group about a charge?

The most direct way is to visit Espresso Emporium at its Brisbane CBD location during business hours and speak with a manager, bringing evidence of the charge. Alternatively, go to santamonicagroup.com.au to find contact details such as email or phone for the Santa Monica Group head office. When you reach out, include the transaction date, time (if known), exact amount, and the last four digits of the card used so they can quickly locate the payment in their system.

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