I am not from the West Coast, but I have lived in Arizona for the past 6 years. The only other time I had In N Out was when I was in Hollywood, it was 3 AM and I wasn't sober. So I decided to give In N Out Burger an honest try before I head back east.
I honestly don't understand what all the hype is about. Maybe it's the thousand islandish spread they put on the burger. Is it better than any other fast food place with a drive thru, sure. Is it better than Five Guys, no way.