In recent weeks, Costco has rolled out the new standing table additions in warehouses around the world. Reports on Reddit are claiming the new table additions have already reached warehouse locations in New Jersey, Minnesota, Montana, South Korea, Japan and Canada, with dozens of comments voicing their distaste along the way.

The new feature has stirred up major controversy among customers upon arriving at other Costco food courts in the past.

Is it true that you have to have a membership to eat at Costco's food court? The policy may have changed in recent years. Here's what we know.