Café Services, Inc.

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Café Services, Inc. is a corporate dining and food service management company that operates on-site cafeterias, micro markets, vending, and catering programs for businesses and institutions across the eastern United States.

Auburn, New Hampshire, United States
Owned by Food Service Company, Inc.

About Café Services, Inc.

Café Services, Inc. is a regional corporate dining and food service management company that provides on-site employee cafeterias, micro markets, vending, office refreshment programs, and catering services for workplaces, schools, and institutions. Founded in the early 1990s, it specializes in restaurant‑quality corporate dining with an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, wellness-focused menus, and customized programs for each client location. The company’s corporate office is located in Auburn, New Hampshire, and it serves clients throughout New England, the Mid‑Atlantic, and parts of the Midwest and Southeast. ([corporatediningservices.com](https://www.corporatediningservices.com/?utm_source=openai))

A charge from “Café Services, Inc.” for a small amount such as $8.24 typically represents a meal, snack, beverage, or grab‑and‑go item purchased at an on‑site café, cafeteria, micro market kiosk, or vending machine that Café Services operates for your employer or another organization you visited. In some cases, charges may reflect catering orders (for meetings or events) or purchases made through an unattended self‑checkout kiosk that processes payments via credit or debit card. Because Café Services runs food service programs on behalf of host organizations, the merchant name may show up on your statement even though you made the purchase at what felt like your company cafeteria or campus café. ([corporatediningservices.com](https://www.corporatediningservices.com/?utm_source=openai))

If you have questions about a Café Services charge, first check your recent visits to your workplace or any corporate, school, or institutional cafés you used around the transaction date, and look for receipts or email confirmations if you ordered catering. Many Café Services locations are managed by an on‑site dining service manager whose contact details are posted in the café or on local menus; they can usually look up transactions by date, time, and last four digits of your card. You can also contact Café Services via the contact information on their corporate website if you need help identifying a charge, requesting a receipt, or disputing a billing error. When contacting them, have your statement, transaction date, exact amount, and card’s last four digits ready to speed up resolution. ([corporatediningservices.com](https://www.corporatediningservices.com/?utm_source=openai))

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  1. Café Services, Inc for $8.24

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a small charge (like $8.24) from Café Services, Inc. on my card statement?

This usually reflects a purchase made at an on‑site Café Services location such as your workplace or school cafeteria, micro market kiosk, or vending machine. The transaction amount often corresponds to a single meal, snack, or beverage purchased using your credit or debit card at a Café Services–managed facility.

Where might I have used Café Services, Inc. if I don’t recognize the name?

Café Services operates corporate and institutional dining programs, so you most likely used your card at a cafeteria, café, micro market, or vending area inside your employer’s building, a client’s office, a school, or another institutional facility that contracts with Café Services to run their food service. The café may be branded with your company name rather than “Café Services,” but the merchant name appears on your statement.

Does Café Services, Inc. place temporary authorization holds on my card?

Some self‑checkout kiosks or micro market systems may place a small temporary authorization hold to verify your card before finalizing the actual purchase amount. These holds are typically released automatically within a few business days and replaced by the final settled charge that matches your receipt or kiosk screen total.

How can I get a receipt or detailed breakdown for a Café Services charge?

If you need a receipt, start by checking any printed or emailed receipts from the café or kiosk at the time of purchase. If you no longer have it, contact the on‑site dining manager (their contact information is often posted in the café or on local menus) or reach out through the contact form or phone number listed on corporatediningservices.com. Provide the date, time window, location, amount, and last four digits of your card so they can look up the transaction.

How do I dispute or question a Café Services, Inc. charge I believe is incorrect?

First, compare the charge to your own records for meals or snacks around that date and confirm no one else used your card. If it still appears incorrect, contact the on‑site café manager or Café Services corporate office with your transaction details to request a review or correction. If the issue is not resolved or you suspect fraud, you should also contact your card issuer to initiate a dispute according to their policies.

Can Café Services charges recur on a subscription basis?

Most Café Services charges are one‑time transactions for food or beverages. However, if your organization uses prepaid dining accounts, stored‑value cards, or scheduled catering services that recharge on a regular basis, you might see recurring charges associated with those arrangements. Ask your HR department, facilities team, or the on‑site dining manager if your organization uses any such programs.

How can I contact Café Services, Inc. about a billing or service issue?

You can typically contact Café Services through the on‑site dining manager at your location or via the corporate contact information listed on corporatediningservices.com, which includes a phone number and email for sales and general inquiries. When you reach out, be prepared with the location where you ate, your transaction date and amount, and the last four digits of the card used.

Why does the merchant name show as “Café Services, Inc” or appear garbled on my statement?

Some banks or card processors can mis-handle special characters like the accented ‘é’ in “Café,” causing it to display as “Café” or similar. Despite the odd spelling, this generally still refers to Café Services, Inc., the corporate dining company that operates your on‑site café or micro market.

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