Counter ordering refers to the act of placing an order for food or drinks at a counter or a bar. The opposite of counter ordering can be table service, where customers are seated and a server takes their order from the table. Another antonym for counter ordering is self-service, where customers serve themselves from a buffet or a vending machine. Additionally, mobile ordering is becoming popular where customers can place their order through an app on their phone and have it delivered to their table or picked up at a designated spot. These alternatives to counter ordering offer different dining experiences and accommodate various preferences for convenience, speed, and social interaction.