Lefty's Righteous Bagels is a bagel and coffee shop in Evanston, Illinois, specializing in wood‑fired, hand‑crafted bagels and breakfast items. They serve bagel sandwiches, coffee drinks, and catering options to local customers and pop-up locations around Chicagoland.
Lefty's Righteous Bagels is an independent bagel and coffee shop based in Evanston, Illinois. The shop focuses on wood‑fired, hand‑crafted bagels inspired by classic North American bagel traditions, along with bagel sandwiches, spreads, breakfast items, and coffee beverages. Their website and city economic development documents consistently refer to the business as "Lefty's Righteous Bagels" and list it at 827 Chicago Avenue in Evanston.([lrbagels.com](https://www.lrbagels.com/?utm_source=openai))
A charge with the descriptor "SPO*LEFTY'SRIGHTEOUSBAGE EVANSTON IL" is very likely from a purchase at Lefty's Righteous Bagels, processed through a card processor (the "SPO*" prefix). Common reasons for a charge include buying bagels, coffee or espresso drinks, bagel sandwiches, or placing a larger catering or bulk bagel order. Given their presence at local markets and pop‑ups, you might also see a charge after shopping at an event where they are a rotating or visiting vendor.([cityofevanston.org](https://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/prcs/programs_events/farmers_market_indoor.php?utm_source=openai))
If you have questions about the charge, start by checking your email and text messages for an order confirmation from Lefty's Righteous Bagels or from Toast (their online ordering provider), as well as any digital wallet receipts if you used Apple Pay, Google Pay, or similar. You can compare the transaction date and amount to your visit to the shop or a catering order. To resolve issues, contact the shop using the phone or contact details listed on their website, or through the support links on their Toast ordering page if you ordered online.([lrbagels.com](https://www.lrbagels.com/?utm_source=openai))
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 Lefty's Righteous Bagels.
Why does my bank statement say "SPO*LEFTY'SRIGHTEOUSBAGE EVANSTON IL" instead of Lefty's Righteous Bagels?
The "SPO*" prefix and compressed name come from the payment processor formatting the transaction descriptor. The actual merchant is Lefty's Righteous Bagels in Evanston, IL. The charge typically corresponds to an in‑store or pop‑up purchase of bagels, sandwiches, coffee, or catering from their shop at 827 Chicago Avenue.
What types of purchases usually result in a charge from Lefty's Righteous Bagels?
Most charges are for same‑day, in‑person purchases such as individual bagels, bagel sandwiches, coffee or espresso drinks, or a dozen‑bagel order. Larger dollar amounts often indicate catering trays, multiple dozen bagels, or group orders placed through their online ordering and catering system.([toasttab.com](https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/lefty-s-righteous-bagels-827-chicago-avenue/r-c380ef6c-c40b-4697-9fb5-bb88f79598bc?utm_source=openai))
Does Lefty's Righteous Bagels offer subscriptions or recurring billing for bagels or coffee?
Based on publicly available information, Lefty's Righteous Bagels does not advertise subscription or membership plans; purchases are generally one‑time transactions for food, drinks, and catering. If you see repeated similar charges, it’s most likely that multiple separate visits or orders were made rather than an automatic subscription.([lrbagels.com](https://www.lrbagels.com/?utm_source=openai))
How can I get a receipt or order details for a Lefty's Righteous Bagels charge?
If you ordered online through their Toast ordering page, check your email for a digital receipt from Toast or from Lefty's Righteous Bagels. For in‑store purchases, review any printed receipts you received at checkout. If you can’t locate a receipt, contact the shop using the phone number or contact form on lrbagels.com and provide the transaction date, last four digits of your card, and charge amount so they can look it up.([lrbagels.com](https://www.lrbagels.com/?utm_source=openai))
How do I dispute or request a refund for a charge from Lefty's Righteous Bagels?
Start by contacting Lefty's Righteous Bagels directly using the contact information on their website and explain the issue—for example, an incorrect amount, duplicate charge, or an order problem. They can typically issue an adjustment or refund through their point‑of‑sale system. If you cannot resolve it with the merchant, you can then contact your card issuer and reference the date, amount, and descriptor "SPO*LEFTY'SRIGHTEOUSBAGE EVANSTON IL" to begin a dispute.([lrbagels.com](https://www.lrbagels.com/?utm_source=openai))
Why do I see a small pending or temporary charge from Lefty's Righteous Bagels?
Some payment processors place a temporary authorization hold when your card is first run, particularly for mobile wallet or contactless payments. This hold may show as a small or rounded amount under a descriptor referencing Lefty's Righteous Bagels and usually adjusts to the final ticket total or disappears within a few days once the transaction is fully settled.
How can I confirm that a Lefty's Righteous Bagels charge is legitimate?
Match the date and time of the transaction with when you visited their Evanston shop or encountered them at a pop‑up or market. Check for corresponding receipts from Toast, your email, or your digital wallet. You can also call the shop at their listed phone number to verify that the amount and card details align with an order in their system.([lrbagels.com](https://www.lrbagels.com/?utm_source=openai))
Does Lefty's Righteous Bagels take online and catering orders, and how might those appear on my statement?
Yes, they accept online and catering orders through platforms linked from their website and Toast ordering page. These transactions typically appear on your statement with the same or similar descriptor (including the processor prefix) as in‑store purchases, but the dollar amounts may be higher due to bulk bagel or catering platter orders.([toasttab.com](https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/lefty-s-righteous-bagels-827-chicago-avenue/r-c380ef6c-c40b-4697-9fb5-bb88f79598bc?utm_source=openai))