Gold Bar has a lot of potential, but disappoints me.
1. The decor is typical "throw junk on the wall" chic. There's a bit too much clutter and not enough seating.
2. The prices are a bit steep. A large mocha will cost you well over $4.00
3. The espresso is somewhat weak. Of the 9 or 10 places in Tempe/ASU area I've tried, Gold Bar is the worst when it comes to espresso strength. I only knew there was coffee in my latte because it was light brown in color.
It still tastes better than Starbucks I guess and it's close to home. But I've had much better.