At DHS, my brother in law REALLy wanted a turkey leg. He was going to pay out of pocket for it. It was our first time on the dining plan, and the first day of our trip so we were a little confused on how it worked. The particular stand that we were at had only drinks, and ice creams listed as Dining Plan Snack Credits. There were no CS meals available at this stand. The CM was very helpful to us, and she even offered to my BIL to get the turkey leg, a drink, and an ice cream...and she counted it as a CS. I think it all depends whos helping you, and how polite you are.