I feel obligated to give this place four stars simply for competing against the Starbucks within the same shopping center. Don't ever give up, Gold Bar!
That being said, the prices and the not-great seating situation keep Gold Bar from earning a solid five stars in my book. I know they have to make money somehow, but $3.00 for a "short" latte? Substitute soy milk and add tax, and I'm up to almost $4 for a pretty basic beverage. The flavor and overall quality are definitely there; it just seems a bit over-priced.
For those wanting to stay and sip/chat/kill time, there are a couple of tiny tables in the front area, a small back room with limited seating, and some plastic chairs outside on the sidewalk overlooking the parking lot.
Bottom line: get your beverage to go, and be sure to use a Gold Bar punch card -- buy 9 drinks and get your next one (your choice) for $1.