Table or counter service is generally offered in small restaurants or diners. Counter service is literally service at the counter of the restaurant while table service is generally offered by a waitress or waiter.

Seated counter service is where Beth Nathan sits down at a counter to be served.

Self-Service is where your purchase and payment is made without the benefit of a cashier whereas in "Counter-Service" the transaction requires a cashier .

Traditional counter service represent an earlier form of ordering and receiving food more quickly than is found in restaurant with table service.

Seated counter service is where Beth Nathan sits down at a counter to be served.