Strange Brew

Strange Brew is a small independent coffee bar on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, known locally for classic espresso‑based coffee and simple café drinks. It operates out of 180 Brunswick Street, in a strip full of other cafés and bars, and appears as a separate listing from neighbouring venues on local business directories.([australia.chamberofcommerce.com](https://australia.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/victoria/fitzroy/coffee-shop/3269935-archie-s-all-day?utm_source=openai)) You can expect standards like espresso, long black, latte, flat white and cappuccino, plus basic alternatives like teas and hot chocolate, served primarily as dine‑in or takeaway with typical Melbourne pricing (roughly AUD $4–6 for a standard coffee, depending on size and milk). As a neighbourhood café rather than a chain, they process payments through an in‑store point‑of‑sale / EFTPOS terminal and do not advertise any subscription or membership programs.

A Strange Brew charge usually appears on a bank statement after you tap or insert your card for a drink or snack at the café, or when you order through a food‑delivery or mobile‑ordering app that settles the payment under the café’s name. On statements it may show up as something like “STRANGE BREW FITZROY VIC”, “STRANGE BREW BRUNSWICK ST”, or a similar variation with “AUS” or “AU”. Because it’s a café, most transactions are one‑time purchases for small amounts (for example AUD $5–20), but you might see multiple same‑day charges if you paid separately for different rounds of coffee or split bills across cards. In some cases, you may also see a small pending amount or duplicate “authorization” if your card issuer temporarily holds funds when you tap, then posts the final amount later.

If you’re unsure about a Strange Brew charge, first match the date and amount against any recent visits to Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, or orders you placed via delivery apps to that area. Check your email, SMS and in‑app receipts from services like Uber Eats, DoorDash or local ordering apps; they may list Strange Brew as the fulfilment café even if the app’s brand is what you remember. To resolve questions, the fastest option is usually to visit the café at 180 Brunswick Street and speak with staff, bringing your statement with date, exact amount, and the last four digits of the card used; as a small business, they can often look up transactions on their POS terminal the same day or within a few days. If you’re overseas or can’t visit in person, contact your bank or card issuer to confirm details of the merchant ID and, if necessary, dispute the charge as unauthorized.