If you habitually coffee shop-hop and if you have lived in Tempe for the last few years then you will probably have heard of Gold Bar. They have been on the north-east corner of McClintock and Southern for the last six years. They were located on the opposite corner of the same intersection for nine years before that.
Their menu:
Gold Bar’s espresso machine, a Conti Xeos:
I found out from the barista working there that they have an impressive variety of chais (all Big Train brand): Vanilla, Spice, Green Tea and Raspberry. I tried an iced vanilla chai which was quite yummy. Not too sweet. I forgot to ask if it was caffeinated, but I doubt it.
I’ve had coffee here before on several occasions as well and it has always been good. According to the barista I interviewed, Gold Bar is Arizona’s exclusive purveyor of Allan Bros. coffee. Allan Bros. specializes in organic and fair trade coffee blends.
Wall Decor:
They use Entner-Stuart syrups for their Italian sodas.
Stained glass window
Another window:
South-facing facade:
Interesting coffee/tea-dispenser/display:
Study/reading nooks:
Gold Bar’s serene atmosphere makes it an ideal place to study.
Condiment bar:
Gold Bar offers free WiFi, Jazz on Fridays and Sundays and game night on Saturdays.
I also ran into this guy, Sergio, whose artwork happens on display right now at Gold Bar:
Sergio’s business card:
One of his pieces:
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