At first I felt awkward walking in with my own little stainless steel box while everyone else used plastic clamshells. The cashier kind of blinked and said, “uh okay?” but filled it anyway. Next visit same thing. The third week the cook behind the counter actually said “oh you’re the container person” and laughed.
Now three weeks later I noticed two regulars doing the same thing. One even asked me where I bought mine. The cashier said the manager is thinking of adding a “bring your own” sign by the register. I was waiting for my sandwich and overheard someone tell their friend “we should start doing that too.” It felt good hearing it quiet proof small choices spread faster than you think.