The Pasta Shop is one of North Jersey's most popular restaurants.

Here's what's behind the Denville spot's tremendous success.

Erin S. from Morris County designs afternoons around waiting for The Pasta Shop .

Or so she writes on Yelp .

"They don't take reservations," she says, "So either get there when they open, or wait at the brewery. It's worth planning a day around."

Locals know the deal — the tiny shop has lines; so much so, that, by 4 p.m., an hour after the restaurant opens, prospective diners are often told the "waitlist is already full for the night."

Those hopefuls order takeout, and their wait starts as soon as the tickets hit the kitchen. Typically, the food arrives in 15 minutes. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

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