Taste Baguette

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Taste Baguette is an Australian bakery–café chain offering French-inspired sourdough baguettes, pastries, and Vietnamese-influenced dishes, along with coffee and light meals across shopping centres, universities, and hospitals.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About Taste Baguette

Taste Baguette is an Australian bakery–café chain based in Sydney, New South Wales, known for its French-inspired sourdough baguettes, pastries, and Vietnamese-influenced dishes. Operating primarily in shopping centres, universities, business districts, and hospital food courts, they serve items such as filled baguettes, banh mi, pho, rice dishes, salads, breakfast items, and specialty coffee. Many locations cater to busy commuters, students, and hospital staff, focusing on quick service, takeaway options, and casual dine‑in seating.

A Taste Baguette charge on your bank or card statement usually relates to an in‑store food or beverage purchase at one of their outlets. This may include a one‑off transaction for a baguette, meal combo, or coffee order, or multiple items processed as a single payment. Some terminals may group add‑ons (like extra shots or alternative milk) into one total, and your statement descriptor may appear as “TASTE BAGUETTE”, “TASTE BAGUETTE [LOCATION]”, or similar. In some cases, you might see a small pre‑authorisation or pending amount if your card was inserted, tapped, or used via a mobile wallet and the bank has not yet posted the final amount.

If you’re unsure about a Taste Baguette charge, start by checking your recent food and coffee purchases on the date of the transaction, including visits to shopping centres, universities, or hospitals where their stores operate. Look for a receipt in your email or physical receipts from that day, or check your mobile wallet history (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) if you paid with your phone. To query or resolve a charge, you can contact the specific Taste Baguette location listed on your receipt or use the contact details at tastebaguette.com to reach head office; provide the transaction date, exact amount, and last four digits of the card used. For incorrect amounts or duplicate charges, speak first with the store manager; if it cannot be resolved, your bank can help you dispute the transaction.

Bank Statement Variations

2 known variations

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

  1. TASTE BAGUETTE HURSTV HURSTVILLE AUS
  2. TASTE BGTT LIVPOL PL LIVERPOOL AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from TASTE BAGUETTE or TASTE BAGUETTE SYDNEY on my statement?

This usually corresponds to a food or beverage purchase at one of Taste Baguette’s bakery–cafés, often located in shopping centres, universities, business parks, or hospitals around Sydney. The amount typically reflects your full order total, including any extras (e.g., extra shot of coffee, specialty milk, or add‑ons to baguettes or meals). If you visited a campus or hospital café on that date, it’s likely related to that stop.

What are typical prices for Taste Baguette purchases?

Individual coffees generally fall in the moderate café range, while filled baguettes, banh mi, and light meals are usually priced as quick‑service lunch options (often in the low‑ to mid‑teens AUD per item, depending on location and size). Combo meals (e.g., baguette plus drink) may be slightly higher than a single item. If your statement shows multiple similar‑sized charges on the same day, these may be separate orders for different people or return visits.

Does Taste Baguette offer subscriptions or recurring payments?

Taste Baguette primarily operates as a pay‑per‑purchase café and does not commonly use subscription or membership billing for retail customers. Most charges are one‑time transactions for food and drinks. If you see a recurring pattern (e.g., the same amount every weekday), it’s likely because you regularly buy the same items rather than an automated subscription.

Why is there a small pending or $1–$5 pre‑authorisation from Taste Baguette?

Some payment terminals or banks may place a small temporary pre‑authorisation when you tap or insert your card to confirm it’s valid, especially for contactless or mobile wallet payments. This can appear as a low pending amount (for example, $1–$5 AUD) separate from your final purchase total. The hold should automatically drop off and be replaced by the actual transaction amount within a few business days.

How can I get a copy of my receipt for a Taste Baguette purchase?

If you paid in store, the cashier can print or reprint your receipt at the time of purchase, so check any paper receipts from that day first. If you used a mobile wallet, check the transaction details in Apple Pay, Google Pay, or your banking app, which may show the time and terminal ID for reference. To request more information after the fact, contact the store where you made the purchase (if known) or use the contact form or details on tastebaguette.com with the date, approximate time, amount, and last four digits of your card.

How do I resolve an incorrect or duplicate Taste Baguette charge?

Start by visiting or calling the specific Taste Baguette location where you believe the transaction occurred and ask to speak with the manager. Provide your receipt (if you have it) and the transaction details from your statement so they can look it up on their point‑of‑sale system and issue a correction or refund if appropriate. If you cannot identify the store or the team is unable to assist, contact Taste Baguette via the details at tastebaguette.com, and if necessary, notify your bank or card provider to dispute the charge.

Can I cancel or change an order after I’ve paid at Taste Baguette?

Because Taste Baguette prepares most items to order and serves them quickly, changes or cancellations are easiest if requested immediately at the counter, before food preparation begins. Once your order is made and served, the ability to reverse or modify it is at the discretion of the store manager and may depend on food safety and wastage policies. Refunds or remakes are more likely in cases of clear errors (wrong item, missing item, or quality issues).

How do I contact Taste Baguette about a charge I don’t recognise?

First, review your recent visits to shopping centres, universities, or hospitals where there is a Taste Baguette outlet, as you may recognise the purchase once you match the date and amount. If it still looks unfamiliar, go to tastebaguette.com and use the listed contact email or phone number to reach their head office, or contact the suspected store directly if you know the location. Provide a screenshot or exact details of the transaction so they can investigate; if you suspect fraud, also contact your bank immediately to secure your card.

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