I usually do the drive thru and they are usually pretty fast even though they are packed crazy busy all the time. I'd recommend the drive thru and not walking in as when I do go inside I feel I'm waiting longer then when I'm at the drive thru.
It's expensive yeah, but what trendy coffee shop isn't over priced. They all are, get over it. If you don't like it then buy some Fry's coffee and make it yourself at home and quit your whining about the prices.