On an extended visit to AZ, I am lucky enough to be staying only a couple miles from this particular In-N-Out location. Yes, the parking lot is difficult to get into. Yes, there is often a wait. Even so, it's been my Friday night indulgence for the past month now. Even with a line of cars stretching far into the parking lot, the wait is never more than 10 minutes.
Why is In-N-Out Burger so good? I'd wager there's a secret narcotic they put in the sauce. I love that they have someone in the parking lot to take orders and transmit them wirelessly to minimize wait time. I love how pleasant all their staff is. I love how clean the place is. Have I mentioned how much I love this place?
I'll take their simple menu of a few things they do really well over an extensive menu of mediocrity any day. I've been known to plan road trips and stops around In-N-Out, so maybe I'm biased. I just wish there was a location (or several) in Seattle. One can dream, right?