Several locations of the chicken-centered restaurant have done away with Styrofoam cups and replaced them with paper ones - a seemingly small swap that has not gone over well with customers.

“Styrofoam isn’t biodegradable, so the cups from Chick-fil-A you got as a kid, well, they’re still sitting there! Not going anywhere, just piling up more and more,” commented a Redditor.

Controversy brews as Chick-fil-A transitions from Styrofoam to paper cups in some locations, with Reddit users sharing mixed opinions on the change that may be linked to state bans.

Oct. 20, 2011 -- False, a styrofoam cup cannot capture heat as well as a thermos container. Many people carry around hot beverages without taking notice to the container they're holding.

Chick-fil-A fans fume as Styrofoam cups are replaced with paper By SONYA GUGLIARA Published: 00:22 EDT, 17 June 2025 | Updated: 14:31 EDT, 17 June 2025 ...