Michael's of Brooklyn

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Michael's of Brooklyn is a family-owned Italian restaurant and sauce producer based in Brooklyn, New York, known for traditional Italian cuisine and bottled pasta sauces.

About Michael's of Brooklyn

Michael's of Brooklyn is a long-established, family-owned Italian restaurant located in Brooklyn, New York. It serves classic Italian and Italian-American dishes such as pasta, seafood, veal, and homemade desserts in a traditional, sit-down setting. In addition to the restaurant, Michael's of Brooklyn also produces a line of jarred pasta sauces sold in retail stores and online.

A charge from “TST*MICHAELS OF BROOKL” typically indicates an in-person dining transaction processed through the Toast point-of-sale system at Michael's of Brooklyn, such as lunch, dinner, bar tabs, or gratuity added to the bill. In some cases, you may see an initial pending amount (for example, the pre-tip total) followed later by a final charge that includes tip or adjustments.

If you’re unsure about this charge, start by checking recent restaurant visits to Brooklyn and any receipts or email confirmations from Michael's of Brooklyn. You can contact the restaurant directly using the phone number or contact form on their official website to request a copy of your receipt or clarify the bill. For discrepancies, ask your bank for the exact transaction date and amount, then reference that when speaking with the restaurant; if the issue cannot be resolved, you can work with your card issuer to dispute the charge.

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 Michael's of Brooklyn.

  1. TST*MICHAELS OF BROOKL

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “TST*MICHAELS OF BROOKL” instead of Michael's of Brooklyn?

The prefix “TST*” indicates that the payment was processed using Toast, a restaurant point-of-sale system. The actual merchant is Michael's of Brooklyn, and the charge usually corresponds to a dine-in meal, bar tab, or takeout order from the restaurant.

What types of purchases typically result in a charge from Michael's of Brooklyn?

Most charges are from dining at the restaurant—food, drinks, tax, and gratuity. You might also see a charge if you purchased bottled sauces or other take-home items directly from the restaurant.

Can Michael's of Brooklyn place an authorization hold on my card?

Yes. When you open a tab or run a card, an initial authorization for the bill amount (often without tip) may appear as a pending charge. Once the final total, including tip, is processed, the authorization is adjusted or replaced by the final settled amount.

How can I get a copy of my receipt from Michael's of Brooklyn for this charge?

Contact the restaurant directly via the phone number or contact page listed on michaelsofbrooklyn.com and provide the transaction date, approximate time, and last four digits of your card. They can usually look up the transaction through their Toast POS and email or print a copy of your receipt.

How do I resolve a billing discrepancy with Michael's of Brooklyn (wrong amount or double charge)?

First, compare the amount on your bank statement with your itemized receipt. If there is a mismatch or a suspected duplicate, contact Michael's of Brooklyn and ask them to review the transaction in their Toast system. If you can’t resolve it with the restaurant, report the issue to your card issuer and consider filing a dispute with supporting documentation.

Does Michael's of Brooklyn offer online ordering or payment that might show the same descriptor?

If the restaurant uses Toast for online ordering as well as in-person dining, online orders can show up under a similar “TST*MICHAELS OF BROOKL” descriptor. Check any recent online takeout or pickup orders placed through links on michaelsofbrooklyn.com or Toast-powered ordering pages.

How do I contact Michael's of Brooklyn about a charge I don’t recognize?

Visit michaelsofbrooklyn.com to find their current phone number and contact form. When you call or write, have the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card ready so staff can quickly locate the charge in their system.

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