I can't believe I haven't reviewed the BEST coffee shop in the East Valley or perhaps even in the entire Phoenix area. When I had no life (opressed by school, thesis and MCAT) I would spend most of my waking hours at Gold Bar. I should have been paying them rent.
Its more than just a coffee shop... it just has this irreplicable ATMOSPHERE and the friendliest employees I've ever encountered. Its family owned and everyone that works there is somehow related to one another... creates this really personal vibe and you know they take great pride in their product.
Allan Bros. coffee is the best. I have even had a friend in Oregon bring some down here for me. I refuse to drink Starbucks garbage after my palatte has become accustomed to Allan Bros. Its almost annoying because now I frankly dislike any other coffee besides Allan Bros. Delectable.
If you are too fancy for plain coffee or want to color outside the lines...try the Granida... so YUMMY! Its frap'esque' but infinitely better. Also their iced Toddy is great if you want a jolt of caffiene without the bitterness of regular iced coffee.
Every Sunday morning there is LIVE MUSIC (guitar) at Gold Bar... so lovely and worth checking out.
***remember your punch card... after 10 punches you get a $1.00 drink! :)