I decided to skip the lineup and ordered takeout instead, and it was strangely satisfying to walk past all the people smooshed up against the glass outside to get my food. Unfortunately, some of it didn't really survive the walk back to my apartment.
I got the squash fritters since everyone raves about them, but unfortunately they were pretty soggy by the time I got to them. However, they were tasty and the sauce was good as well, so I bet if I had them fresh they would have been as good as described.
The pork chef special pad thai was quite edible, but it didn't really grab me in terms of flavor. Maybe it didn't like being takeout either, or maybe I should have gotten the street style.
My favorite is the beef pad gra prao, and it weathered its takeout experience very well. I remember being disappointed to see that it was ground beef when I ordered it the first time I visited, but its strong flavor haunted me afterward. So good.
I wish they'd move into a bigger location! The food is very good but I'm not sure that it's worth the headache of trying to get in, and it's a little pricey. I would probably just get takeout beef pad gra prao again.