Still no restroom access, due to it being closed to the public still, was told to walk to Ross, which they weren't too happy either about them sending all of their customers over there to use the restroom. In fact so bad that Ross put a keypad on their restroom door now. Also though the Wi-Fi is plenty fast it got hot in here real fast. I had to leave. The actual drink was good though. But sorry liquids being sold without access to a restroom? I honestly can't say I can be back to work out of here. read more

Very wonderful and unique lengthy menu selection for coffee and flavors, teas too. Very affordable options, plus I love that they have vegan milk options. The staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. The ambience was cute, welcoming, and clean. Really glad we stopped in to try this place out. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Iced matcha with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Cozy place. Great staff and very friendly and accommodating. Support this local coffee shop.

All I have to say is no bathroom. I don't know why, but there's no bathroom for customers. Couldn't focus on my drink because I had to pee.

Heads up: there are no restrooms here. Does it make sense for a place that primarily serves drinks? No, not at all. But it is what it is, I didn't build it. I never actually got to try to coffee because I also needed to use the restroom. Maybe someday I'll come back to try it...perhaps once they allow use of their restrooms, or if my bladder somehow grows to a size beyond that of a normal human ‍ read more

Stopped in during a cloudy day and got the iced Americano and Lemon Poppyseed muffin. Coffee was just right and the muffin was fresh. They had only 1 barista working and she was hit with a busy group before my order. She was very calm and polite about finishing her orders before attending to mine. Service was great, the quality was excellent, and the atmosphere is unique. I definitely recommend stopping in. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Iced 16 ounce Americano with coconut milk & cinnamon, and a Lemon Poppyseed muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Gold Bar has unfortunately gone the wrong direction over the last year. New employees are significantly less personable than previous, especially in later hours of the day for some reason. Steve's Espresso is right down the street though and deserve more love. Hate to see them go but Gold Bar just doesn't provide the cozy vibe anymore read more

Great spot to study, as it is generally pretty quiet and surrounded by working people as well. The atmosphere was very calm and collected, also enhanced by the decor. I ordered a red eye espresso drink - which is 3-4 shots of espresso in iced coffee (which sounds like a lot of coffee.. and IT WAS!) You can taste the strong coffee in this drink, every single drop of it for sure. In retrospect, I should have gotten it a little sweetened so it complements the taste of coffee, but regardless, their coffee was still good. It's packed with the slight bitter scent and taste of coffee, which is pretty hard to find in most coffee shops, as they tend to water everything down so much. But not Gold Bar Espresso! They also do punch cards.. so I'll definitely come back for another study session real soon. And maybe experiment a little with my drinks. read more

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The drinks are good and so is the food, although some of the food items come from costco so those ones aren't probably worth the price (to me). Love the atmosphere and the workers are usually nice. read more

Fantastic espresso, every flavor add in imaginable. Their chai selection is awesome, and every drink recommendation I've gotten from their staff has been amazing. Great vibes/lighting, also a million outlets for laptops etc. read more

After living only a few minutes away for months now, I finally stepped into this place two days ago (and yesterday, and then again today). I've interacted with four baristas total so far, two of whom were family. Dennis, one of the owners of Gold Bar, is absolutely charming and does a great job at creating a comfortable, fun, and joyful atmosphere for his staff and customers, even at 6am. Not only do they provide impressive customer service that is not seen often these days, but they also have great coffee. It's as if the best of both worlds collided in one place. Don't let my opinion determine yours; go check it out for yourself. :) My go-to drink: medium roast coffee, black, add shot of espresso, in a mug. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - 24oz medium roast coffee, add 2 shots espresso, black. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I used to visit Gold Bar frequently years ago when I lived in Tempe. I hadn't been in a few years until a friend mentioned we meet there for coffee. I agreed because I remember it being good coffee and a chill spot. The experience was less than great, in fact I will not return. The coffee was pretty good, but there is good coffee everywhere. The problem with this visit was the staff. The two girls working behind the counter were so unpleasant. If we didn't have our babies with us I would have gone elsewhere after talking to the first girl. I poked my head in a couple times looking for a spot to sit and I had my stroller with my son in it. She never said hi, can I help you, or anything. Just stared at me with a dirty glare. So I went in to order and wow, so much attitude and basically treating me like I was a fool for asking for a French press. She couldn't even stand up, make eye contact or talk to me like an adult. She just sat there looking up at me talking to me like I was beneath her. Not sure if the owner knows the employees treat customers this way, but maybe they will now. read more

Best café in Tempe! Cute, quiet, fantastic drinks, friendly and nice employees and owners!

Paper cups are fifty cents extra. Sorry but I'm dirty coffee shops I prefer paper for sanitation reasons and I prefer not being nickel and dimed because you keep your restaurant filthy Back to the corporate coffee shop read more

Gold Bar is a Tempe staple- it's original and has its own flair. I'm a huge fan of all their pastries- super decadent, and can range from light and fluffy croissants to some of the best pecan pie, or cheese danishes(oooof!!!) - to die for! Their espresso is made really well, and their suggested combos and syrups are always a go to. I love trying their suggestions! London Fog is really good in the tea department. And I love their chai! read more

Gold bar is epic!!! Best chai tea in town. Try to find a better chai tea out there. Uber vanilla. The owners are wonderful! So friendly and kind. The staff is great! This is a one of kind place. I also love they dont play music so you can concentrate. I come here all the time! One of my favorite spots to chill. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

There was a terrible stench the moment I walked in to this place, almost smelling like wet clothes or something. The cold brew was mediocre with a ridiculous amount of creamer when I asked for a little bit. The fella at the counter was nice and polite, only reason for the two stars. read more

Interesting interior and drinks. The service was fast. I had the Milky Way and it had chocolatey taste and not too sweet so I highly recommend that! I will definitely go back to try their interesting menu! read more

I just moved to Tempe and wanted to try a local coffee location, and I was so happy to find this place!! It's so cute inside and the ambiance was very chill. The woman at the register was very sweet, and the coffee was so yummy!! I will definitely be back read more

Yelp burned me - I asked my wife to find me a pourover while I was driving - she searched on pour-over and, for whatever reason, Gold Bar Espresso popped up. The place has a hipster vibe, and lots of folks were hanging out. After establishing that no, they don't have pourovers...I decided to get an espresso. My wife got a latte. Both came up pretty quickly. I had to ask for a soda water chaser for my espresso (and wow, was I glad I did - the espresso needed some serious chasing). The sign that said their roaster had been around since the early 70s should've tipped me off. Dark, gross, brutal roast. Not my scene. If you think Starbucks coffee is tasty, this place might be a hipper place for you drink gross coffee. Fortunately, it's not my part of town, so I won't have to go out of my way to avoid returning. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - My wife searched for pour-over, rather than pourover, and Gold Bar came up - no pourovers. :-/ Trying their espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I love this place, the atmosphere is lovely. A true coffee shop complete with local art on the walls and mismatching furniture... Also... Swiss. Orange. Mocha... read more

My daughter and I try numerous coffee houses when I visit. The barista was helpful and friendly. Nice latte!

Gold Bar has been one of my favorite places to study in the valley since I moved here in 2014. I love the ambiance, with mismatched chairs and tables, small lamps lighting each table, and no background music. They also have a lot of outdoor seating (which is a plus during COVID). Their coffee and tea selection is great - the list of Specialty Mochas is extensive (and always a good treat for actually working), and they have a variety of cold-brewed iced teas that they rotate each day. Big plus: every table has access to an electrical outlet (which is not true of most coffee shops I've seen). The baristas are knowledgeable and can be really friendly, and even when I've encountered a more withdrawn barista, I've never had an issue with rudeness. Gold Bar also features local art, with prints displayed for purchase, and have live music in the evenings on the weekend. I usually leave when I see the live performers set up, mostly because it's a small space so it gets rather loud and I primarily go there to study. There are two reasons why I'm giving them 4 stars: 1) Bathroom access. There is one bathroom and it's behind the counter. It always feels weird to traipse back behind the counter every time you have to use the restroom. With COVID, they've completely closed the bathroom altogether, meaning you have to go over to Subway (and make a purchase), or you have to wander into Ross. Definitely not the most convenient, especially if you want to study for more than a couple hours and/or you aren't there with a friend who can watch your stuff. Also, it's clear that they've had some plumbing issues. 2) Bakery selection/price. Some of their pies definitely come from Costco, and, while still pretty good, I'd prefer if they found a local bakery to partner with. I'm not sure where some of their other baked goods come from (the muffins are delicious and I'm borderline obsessed with the maple-pumpkin one), but if they already work with a bakery, they don't advertise it well. Also, the price of their baked goods is a tad more than I'd be comfortable with if they weren't a locally-owned shop. read more

Gold Bar is not hip, it is not polished, it is not new and it is not standard Phoenix/Tempe. Gold Bar is easy to like and easy to sit in for a couple of hours grading papers. I come from cozy towns in Michigan, where when the snow falls heavy the streets grow quiet and everyone you meet has tinge of red to their cheeks and the need for a warm drink. There's a kind of empathy that comes with this quaintness that is hard to find in Phoenix. It was there in the old 3 Roots but you had to trade it for slow service. It's not there at Cartel, but that's not what Cartel is about. Gold Bar is charming. You're transported, as much as can be hoped for in our strip mall culture, to a cozy living room in another town when you spend a couple of hours here. The family that runs it knows many of the customers names, they sell hearty foods and heavy drinks. Just from overhearing the son of the owners talk I can tell you: They have stamp cards. Monday is Pastry stamp Monday. Friday is Extra Shot Friday. Friday and Sunday nights are live Jazz. Sunday morning has classical guitar. Saturday night is game night, where they have drawings every 20 minutes to give you free drinks, eats and prizes. So, it is quiet and you can hear everybody else, the drinks are a bit expensive and the food is only okay. All of those things add up to make this place a little slice of home for someone who is not the biggest fan of living in the city that ate the desert. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - sunny day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My husband and I were on a search for a place to bring out laptops while the grandparents watched the kiddos for a bit. I know, it's not the most thrilling use of a kid-free Saturday afternoon, but at least we ordered a coffee - caffeine after 2pm is a little edgy? Ok, so maybe not, but at least we ventured some place new rather than Starbucks. And apparently ordering caffeine after 2pm is normal behavior for young folk these days because nearly every table and chair were taken. There is not a ton of seating because the place is very compact, but you can also perceive it to be cute, charming, quaint and comfortable. There is a small living setup with an old bookcase, books and board games hidden around the corner. This is where we able to find a table. There are also tables outside for the overflow. The menu was good - coffee and flavorings with an impressive bakery display that I pretended did not exist because I am not Day 6 of a sugar-reduced diet. There was a friendly girl working the counter, a clean bathroom, and free wifi. Everything was looking like a five star review until the coffee was a little more than half way gone...the caffeine put me in "work" mode, my head was down, I was working ferociously....and then the wifi dropped. I immediately blamed my stupid computer but then I looked up to see that everyone's computer displayed the same "cannot load webpage" message. The internet stayed down so I left, and my table was immediately overtaken by young hipsters. I enjoy the offbeat path so I would go back to this place, just probably not during the peak hours so that I could ensure a place to sit. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The bar was not gold and it was not a bar so much as a counter. I did not see any gold bars in evidence. My espresso drink was not concocted in any way involving a gold bar. So basically the name is a total misnomer in my book. I did notice that the employee who made my espresso drink was friendly and helpful, that the drink was good, that the place has free wifi and that there was plenty of seating. Good product, atmosphere and service, no gold bar to be found. This concludes my review of Gold Bar Espresso. Thank you for reading. read more

A cozy coffee shop just right for studiers and small group hangouts. I've stopped in here multiple times for three reasons: 1. It's not Starbucks (no offense, I just don't like their coffee) 2. Free WIFI 3. Lots of tables to do work The coffee here is OK too, but it's a tad on the expensive side. Maybe we can set something up where I buy one drink, and you let me do homework here for the week? I've had their iced latte and chai, both tasty, but nothing spectacular. Still, I really like the feeling of sitting in this place. Some of the tables have their own old-timey lamps on them and the baristas are friendly. Overall, the atmosphere is inviting and it's a good place to people watch. read more

Ups: great staff, regular patrons, eclectic furniture and decorations, unique beans. Feels like a true locally owned shop. It can quickly become "your" coffee shop. Downs: Drinks are a bit expensive. Quality of pulled shots can vary between baristas, sometimes it can get crowded. No actual food. No public restroom (but they'll let you use the one in the kitchen if you ask). read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Game night on Saturday at Gold Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The coffee was good, and the salted caramel brownie was excellent (seriously, probably one of the best brownies I have ever had). Barista was friendly, service was great. Why the 3-star rating? Well, for one thing there was absolutely no music playing. Since I came to study, you might imagine that this would be a plus. And maybe it would be, if I wasn't forced to listen to the conversations of people sitting closest to me. For some reason it is harder for me to tune out people talking than background music. (Although I guess I would choose listening to people talk over *really bad* music). Still, I would have given this place 4 stars if it wasn't for the dim lighting. I was here for several hours, and after the sun sets the only light comes from the little lamps perched on each table. This might appeal to some people, but lighting really affects my mood, and rather than finding it cozy, I found it a little depressing. I would certainly return, but maybe not to study. And definitely during the daytime. read more

I like this place. It's tucked in a Bashas strip mall, NOT facing the road. I found this place when I was running some errands, and thought I would give it a shot. Ok, so I like it here. Free wifi, cute layout, indoor and outdoor seating. Seating is limited, in the sense that its a lot of two tops or a few 4 tops, but nothing for a larger group, like lets say a random study group or whatnot. They serve pastries, and I purchased one. The girl at the counter said that the WIFI was free, but they wanted you to make a purchase, which is a reasonable request. The drinks, in comparison, are priced more at a starbucks level, from staring at the menu. prepare to spend $4 on a mocha, and $2.50-$4 on a pastry. It is quiet in here, no music. But, some people need that, and if I was studying, I would want it quiet in here as well. This seems like a great little spot. I have not tried the coffee, yet, but its SO much better then getting starbucks! The girl who helped me behind the counter seemed to know her stuff. I like that in a good coffee shop-staff who know thier stuff! What I do NOT like about this place is the lack of bathrooms. There is one bathroom, but you have to physically cut through the "backroom area" which is ugly and unkept looking. Its kind of like back in the old days when you were a kid and had to cut through the stock room at the grocery store to get to the bathrooms. I was not impressed with the bathroom situation, and even though the bathroom was clean, I didn't like the fact that I felt like I was using a staff bathroom. Not cool. So, support your local shops and come here and enjoy. read more

This place was quite busy for being a Friday afternoon. The young gal at the register was not only friendly, but helpful in picking out what to try. Since I was having a procedure done later, I wanted to lay off the espresso/caffeine, so I skipped that altogether and had an amazing iced Cinnamon Cardamon herbal tea. Along with that I had a Zucchini muffin (proudly displayed next to about 6 other types of muffins they carry... all supposedly from a nearby bakery). I got to tell ya, I was IN LOVE with that muffin. It was made perfectly: an impressive amount of walnuts, dense, but still moist.. no overwhelming sugar ... and you can see little bits of zucchini in the bread. The last time I had home made zucchini bread was when I was in middle school... many, many, many years ago and it always left an impression on me - this was the perfect way of reliving that. It was outstanding! I think I would go back just for that zucchini muffin.. seriously. I liked the ambiance - very cozy and very neighborly.. lots of locals (students, too) studying, typing, surfing, working, reading, etc. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Zucchini muffins are outstanding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Lol get a bathroom or don't serve coffee . and don't come to subway to use the bathrooms you need to buy something if you do want to use

I stumbled upon this coffee shop as I walked around the shopping complex waiting for my wife. Mind you, I was exhausted from having only 4 hours of sleep over the past day and a half. First, my eyes caught some sort of musicians playing outside the door of some place. At first I thought it was a restaurant until I got a closer look and realized it was a coffee shop! Now, I am a huge fan of locally owned coffee shops...generally speaking. I've been looking around here and there for a place to go in lieu of starbucks. Then I came into Gold bar. It felt like home. The decor and the staff were exactly what I was looking for. I noticed it was a small yet local place which was great. The people were friendly. So, I sleepily walked up to the ladies there and sounding like I was high on something, I ordered a mocha. The mocha was strong but good. I like strong coffee. They put a tiny bit of good whipped cream on top and I kinda wished they had put more. Given the price of the drink, it should have come with a mountian of whipped cream. Their prices are the only thing I have some issue wiht. I saw people using their computers so I figured I would have to come back when it was my writing time and work there. I think the atmosphere alone would prove inspirational. However, it troubles me that I did not notice a bathroom. Long hours hanging out in a coffee house writing and sucking down the cafeine may not go well without a bathroom. We will have to see. :) read more

i've never heard of this place, but i received a brief history from one of my friends on this establishment. Gold Bar was located where Xtreme Bean now stands on the (south west corner of McClintok and Southern) a long time ago. I guess Xtreme Bean bought them out of their location or they just took over... that's why they moved to the location there at now (North East corner of Southern and McClintok) i thought this place is really neat, they have comfy seats and outside-furniture inside with cushions for your bum. It's a smaller place which to me is a lot better especially when you're trying to get things done, no distraction like loud people or a piano playing. the only thing i didn't like about this place was the price of their latté it was the same price as starbucks or some other place and it didn't even taste that good. i was disappointed on that fact. Maybe i just ordered a bad drink so i'm going to go back and give them another try.... read more

Gold Bar Espresso - the shop inside!! it looks very neat!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Why doesn't this place have 5 stars? Great place! Love the live music all the time and how it's extremely CHILL. The folks are really nice here and they know what they're doing. I hope I'll be back again the next time I'm in town. read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

They are still open despite COVID-19, although seating is limited, so feel free to get your good coffee here. I love the live jazz on Friday's and Sunday's, the overall atmosphere, the staff, and the coffee itself. read more

This place is amazing. And I am not saying that lightly! Let's start with the appearance: calm and soothing ambiance with great lighting. The service : Karen is the sweetest more friendly and helpful woman! Everyone here is so friendly! The drinks: oh my gosh. The best carrot cake, white chocolate mocha and their new ice cream coffee combo! I love this place so glad I stumbled upon it read more

Gold Bar Espresso - Really amazing ice cream with 2 espresso shots. It's so so so unbelievably good! Best service ever! Love it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Amazing!!!!!! The coffee was INCREDIBLY crafted. I didn't eat anything but food looked nice. The atmosphere was perfect on the inside for work and they have a patio for louder conversations. They have jazz Friday nights and it was a hoot and a half! read more

Sooo good! We got the mocha latte which was delicious! The cafe is nice, pretty regular I'd say so there isn't anything fancy about it but you'd see students or just normal work people sitting with their laptops and enjoying their drinks. They have a wide selection of coffee drinks so that's pretty cool plus they have some sides as well. Would definitely be back! read more

Terrible coffee!! They use this disgusting MONIN syrup (which I'm pretty sure they didn't use before as I have ALWAYS loved gold bar until this point). The iced latte was SO BAD I literally took a few sips and just handed it back to the cashier to dump the rest out (and $7 for a medium is no joke!). The MONIN syrups need to go-pronto. They just have this yucky alcoholic burning taste. The girls who served us just looked irritated and gave me attitude when I asked a simple question. Sorry gold bar, I'll be visiting you no more :( read more