Gold Bar (Tempe, AZ)

January 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Arizona, Tempe

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.