CFS Coffee

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CFS Coffee, short for Coffee for the Soul, is a Colombian-founded café chain offering specialty Colombian coffee and Latin-fusion food in locations across Florida and Illinois, including a downtown Orlando shop operated by CFS Downtown LLC.

Bogotá, Colombia

About CFS Coffee

CFS Coffee (Coffee for the Soul) is a specialty coffee and Latin-fusion café brand founded in Bogotá, Colombia, that has expanded into the United States with multiple locations in Central Florida and Illinois. Their downtown Orlando location, operated by CFS Downtown LLC, serves 100% Colombian coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, bowls, toasts, salads, sandwiches, stuffed arepas, bakery items, and vegan options in a casual café setting.([order.toasttab.com](https://order.toasttab.com/online/cfs-downtown-orlando-54-west-church-street-150s/item-calentao_bd21663e-4850-476a-8473-c396e806d7b7?utm_source=openai))

A charge with a descriptor ending in “CFS DOWNTOWN LLC” is very likely tied to an in‑person purchase at the CFS Coffee downtown Orlando café, an online/mobile order (for pickup or delivery) processed through their point-of-sale system (e.g., Toast, Uber Eats), or related café services such as food and drinks for an event. Depending on the payment processor and bank, you might see additional elements like “SSE FL” or “BILL PAY” along with the LLC name, but the underlying merchant is the CFS Coffee downtown Orlando location. Small incidental differences in the amount can result from tips, taxes, or modifiers (extra shots, alternative milks, add‑ons to food items).

If you have questions about this charge, first check your recent receipts, email order confirmations, or delivery app order history for CFS Coffee or “CFS Coffee Downtown Orlando.” Compare the transaction date and amount with what appears on your bank statement. You can also contact the downtown Orlando café directly using the phone or contact details listed on the official CFS Coffee website, and your bank can provide more detail about the transaction time and authorization if needed. For disputed or unrecognized charges, your bank may ask you to confirm whether anyone else on your card account visited downtown Orlando or used your card at a CFS Coffee location around that date.

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 CFS Coffee.

  1. SSE FL COM SAFAR BILL PAY 260614 10659498071 CFS DOWNTOWN LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “SSE FL COM SAFAR BILL PAY … CFS DOWNTOWN LLC” instead of just CFS Coffee?

Banks often display the legal entity and processor information rather than the customer-facing brand name. In this case, “CFS DOWNTOWN LLC” is the operating company for the CFS Coffee downtown Orlando café, while the preceding codes (such as “SSE FL” or “BILL PAY”) relate to the payment processor or internal banking references. The underlying merchant is the CFS Coffee downtown Orlando location.

What types of purchases typically result in a CFS Coffee Downtown LLC charge?

Most CFS Downtown LLC charges come from in‑store café purchases such as coffee drinks, breakfast or brunch items, bowls, toasts, sandwiches, baked goods, and smoothies, or from pickup/delivery orders placed via online ordering platforms (like Toast or Uber Eats). These are usually one‑time food and beverage purchases rather than recurring subscriptions.

What purchase amounts are common for CFS Coffee Downtown charges?

Typical single-ticket amounts at CFS Coffee Downtown Orlando are often in the range of about $5–$12 for individual drinks and $10–$25 for meals or multiple items, depending on the combination of coffees, food items, and tips. Larger amounts may reflect group orders, catering-style orders, or multiple meals on one ticket.

Does CFS Coffee have subscriptions or recurring billing that could explain monthly charges?

CFS Coffee primarily operates as a café and restaurant; charges are generally one‑time per visit or per online order. They do not commonly bill consumers on a subscription basis. If you see recurring charges with “CFS Downtown LLC,” review whether multiple separate visits or app orders were placed around the same day each month or whether someone else on your account is a frequent customer.

How can I get a receipt or purchase history for my CFS Coffee Downtown Orlando transaction?

If you ordered in person, check any printed receipts or text/email receipts you may have requested at the register. For online or delivery orders, review order history in the app or website you used (for example, Toast Online Ordering or Uber Eats) under the date of the transaction. If you still cannot locate a receipt, you can contact the CFS Coffee downtown Orlando location and provide your name, approximate time, and transaction amount so they can attempt to locate the receipt in their point‑of‑sale system.

How do I request a refund or dispute an incorrect CFS Coffee charge?

Start by contacting the CFS Coffee downtown Orlando café directly as soon as you notice the issue and explain the discrepancy (incorrect amount, duplicate charge, item not received, etc.). They can typically look up the transaction in their POS system and process a refund or adjustment if appropriate. If you cannot resolve the issue with the café or you suspect fraud, contact your bank or card issuer to initiate a formal dispute.

Why do I see a pending or slightly different amount for my CFS Coffee charge?

Some card issuers place a temporary authorization hold when you tap or insert your card, which may differ slightly from the final settled total—especially if you add a tip or change items after the initial authorization. The pending amount should update to the final bill (including tax and tip) once CFS Coffee’s payment processor submits the completed transaction, typically within a few business days.

How can I verify that this CFS Downtown LLC charge is legitimate?

Verify the date, time, and amount against any visit you or another cardholder made to downtown Orlando, and check your email, text messages, or delivery apps for an order from CFS Coffee around that time. You can also call the downtown Orlando café using the contact information on cfscoffee.com and ask them to confirm whether a transaction with that amount was processed on the given date. If neither you nor anyone on your account recognizes the purchase, report it to your bank as a potentially unauthorized charge.

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