Quick service. Tasty drinks. Handy drive thru. Get to enjoy your own ambiance be it your car or your home or office.

Long wait but it was still worth it. The espresso was good just wish it had more of a roasted flavor, it was a weak flavor profile.

Great coffee and such a nice starting the day. I'm a bodybuilder and they let me to eat my breakfast. Thank you. read more

My new favorite place!!! Top quality coffee!! Nice and friendly service!! I will always come back

I decided to stop at this little shop on my drive to Sacramento. Best decision. I got a blackberry white mocha frap and lemon poppy dead muffin top. It is delicious. The girl working was the sweetest and even gave me a local hiking spot to check out. What a way to start my day! What a cute theme with the fountain out front too. Super cute. read more

Golden Rush Espresso - Blackberry white mocha frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yreka, California

They have a jet peach tea that will knock your socks off! It's like eating the best fresh peach you've ever had, this is the time to go get a nice cool amazing drink!!!!? read more

I picked this place based off reviews and I have never been so let down. I was passing through and wouldn't even go here if I was a local. Save your money and time, go to Starbucks, unless you like the most flavorless coffee in the entire Pacific Northwest. You know when you finish your iced coffee and then then the ice melts a bit so you take a sip and it's pretty much ice water with a hint of coffee, that's what this place makes. It's like they poured water into a cup that at one point held coffee grounds and then added off brand sweetener. It's as if they blended all of the ingredients and missed the cup while pouring shots but a single drop of espresso somehow made it in to your cup... Terrible coffee aside, the personality of the two baristas was SO unwelcoming and unfriendly. Maybe they were both having a bad day but it made me feel compelled to write this review. I would have never reviewed this place if the coffee was good but since it tasted terrible I felt their attitudes warranted this. I ended up going to Starbucks after this and told the barista about my experience and she wasn't surprised, so it leads me to wonder about the authenticity of the good reviews on this place. I was so looking forward to making small talk while waiting for them to make my drinks after ordering but that didn't happen. There was absolutely no customer connection, not even a hello, just asked me what I was ordering and if I wanted whipped cream. When the drinks were done she handed them to me and didn't even tell me a total. Like bare minimum wasn't even reached. The coffee stand itself was pretty cute, I liked the water fountain thing they had and how it was drive thru and also gave the option for walk up customers. While waiting in line I actually looked up the local real estate because I was daydreaming about how delicious this coffee could be, and envisioning myself coming to this stand for my future caffeine needs, unfortunately, I will never return because of my experience today. Again, save your money, time, and taste buds by avoiding this stand. read more

Golden Rush Espresso - Where the drinks ended up... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yreka, California

Cool little drive thru coffee spot! The barista was super cool and really funny! She was making us laugh while she brewed up some great coffee! Thank you for the great coffee fill up. read more

Really enjoy the coffee here! The workers are super sweet and very helpful when you have questions about the menu

My favorite place to get coffee! They accommodated any dietary restrictions I throw out to them, and everything is delicious! The girls are super friendly! read more

Golden Rush Espresso - Birthday coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yreka, California

We stopped by here to grab coffee on our way to Seattle. As a mom, I live on coffee, so good coffee is so important to me. Gold Rush Espresso's coffee does just that, strong and good. There is a good variety of items on the menu. They also serve small size whole food smoothies for the kiddos. The staff is so friendly and cute. They made my kids's smoothies so cute. Thank you. read more

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Delicious cold, highly caffeinated bevs! Breakfast of champions - we had a mocha frappe and an iced mocha with an extra shot read more

Golden Rush Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yreka, California

Super yummy coffee. The staff is nice. I prefer this over Starbucks any day!! The selection is amazing. My favorite coffee house.

Call me shallow and predictable, but I judge a coffee place by whether or not it tastes like Starbucks--- because I'm addicted to the flavor, like the way their beans are roasted, or whatever it is that makes theirs taste the way it does. So yeah, Starbucks is my basis for comparison here (like the fresh stuff from the shops, not the bottled stuff, totally different flavor). Which by the way, I've been living in the bay area for several years with access to Starbucks shops, but since moving back up here, I've been depressed with NO Starbucks in this county! lol. Anyway, on the Golden Rush Espresso review.... I've seen this place a lot, just passing by. But I never visited it before today, because I assumed it was only hot drinks, and unless its freezing outside, I only want iced coffee (and sometimes still even then! lol). But today (June 6, 2013), I saw a woman leaving this place carrying iced drinks, and I was like, "Oh! They make iced drinks? AND they have a drive-thru?? Hey, if they measure up to Starbucks, I will shut my mouth and be happy!" lol. So I pulled into the drive-thru. I had my neighbors in the car with me, and it was horribly hot, so we all decided to try these drinks for the first time. I took LOTS of pictures of the place, and of our drinks, and their menu, in case anybody is interested, I uploaded them here. The menu was nice and clear to read. The service was very friendly and attentive. These are the drinks we ordered: ME-- White Mocha Chill (with whipped cream on top) NEIGHBORS: Banana Cram Pie (a cold, blended drink) I parked in a shady spot and we tried our drinks. I was HAPPY because it had that "Starbucks" roasted flavor, so as you can imagine I was jumping for joy that there is actually a place nearby where I can order such a drink and get my "fix", lol. I tried some of my neighbors banana flavored drink too, and ooooohhhhhh that was YUMMY! :D And there are a lot of other drinks on the menu that I am kinda dying to try now. The only thing is, I forgot to ask for a punch card, so I'm sorta kicking myself right now. But hey, I go to Yreka soooooo often, so I'll just get one next time I'm there. No big deal. I can't believe I have been living up here for 2 years, and there was a decent, Starbucks-y type place to get a good coffee drink the whole time! But that's alright, now I know, so I can quit being depressed, lol. Basically 5 stars for this place, love it. The only improvement I can suggest is maybe offer some version of the iced drinks like Starbucks does, like with just liquid and ice cubes, instead of the ice all blended up? I mean it was really good like that, but I just tend to prefer liquid drinks with ice cubes. Prices... They're about the same as Starbucks, up to $2 to $5 depending what it is and how big. Other than that, I LOVE this place! I'm willing to pay a few bucks for a decent drink. read more

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It's the classic Starbucks-esque coffee shop. If you like Starbucks, you'll love it here. I'd recommend the Golden Nugget Frappe- it's a great drink for a great price (so long as you like caramel)! read more

Love this place! Great customer service and yummy drinks at an affordable price! But 9 get one free too! read more

Golden Rush Espresso - Caramel frappe with extra caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yreka, California

Excellent service, happy staff, and great drinks. Better stop than Starbucks any day.

Love this place. All their drinks are amazing and they always make my kiddos feel special!

We always stop at Golden Rush after spending time in So Oregon. Consistently great service and great coffee drinks. I default to Mochas - the very best one I had all week was from GR. $3.50 for a 16 oz....paid $1 more at the Dutch Place...and not as good! read more

I love this little coffee spot. They have really yummy drinks, a huge flavor selection (including sugar free options) and overall good service! Definitely recommend if you're new to Yreka or passing through on the i-5, it's close to the freeway and downtown Yreka. read more

There are currently at least 3 drive-thru coffee spots in Yreka... a town of 8,000 people. Golden Rush is probably the most popular and most conveniently located. The wait time here is excessive for me, whether there's a line or not (and generally there's a line). The staff are always really friendly, and tend to be consistent. The coffee is okay, and depending on who you ask, all drinks above a small have one or two shots of espresso max in them. I like my coffee fairly strong so I always add at least one shot. My drinks from here tend to taste more like syrup than other places, but I do like the black and white. The frozen drinks are also really popular. My niece and nephews love their blended chocolate kid size drinks with whipped cream on the straw :) If you are in the area often and like this spot, ask for a punch card to earn free drinks! read more

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We stalled our trip for over half an hour just to wait for them to open. Great lattes and mochas, and baristas who are very friendly and accommodating. A ton of flavors to choose from. A must stop on I5 read more

My family and I enjoy this little coffee shop. From whole fruit drink to Carmel Frappi! The staff there are always nice

One of my favorite quick stops in town, they have an astounding array of drinks to be had, especially for such a small place. Service is always very fast and friendly, with fine beverages served. Unfortunately, they aren't exactly the cheapest, but you do get what you pay for here. read more

Went there last night and was greated with an attitude for no reason from the blonde girl working there. I was surprised since they have great reviews and I wouldn't expect attitude from a local coffee shop. I guess it's the younger generation feels entitled to act shitty to a customer. I know for a fact I will not be returning for me or for anyone else after last night. Overall it was a big waste of time even going there because my coffee was really sugary and I am not trying to get diabetes from an over price mocha. If You're reading this I suggest miners perk and every other coffee but this place. read more

We came here because a really good friend of ours recommended them and Gold Rush delivered. My husband for the White Mocha chill and my son ordered the mango fruit freeze drink. Both are happy and we will be coming back. read more

Golden Rush Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yreka, California

Great drive thru coffee shop. Walk up window but no place to sit. Fast friendly service. Great drinks. Best in town. My fav the iced white mocha. A few snacks not many. Wide variety of typical drinks; coffee, smoothies, etc. read more

Meh. Definitely have had better at their price range. The coffee tastes cheap.

Best drive up coffee shop in town! There's a walk up window too... Friendly service. Good coffee. A local favorite! Just wish there was a place to sit down and enjoy a drink... read more

This place is my go to coffee stop anytime I am in town. I have never been disappointed with my beverage or service. I have tried tons of other coffee shops and this one always stands out as the best to me. read more

Driving from Orange County CA to Portland it was time for a pick me up. Delicous coffee/ and Fraps. We had to wait for a bit because of the line of cars and the few people lined up at the window. But thats how we knew this place would be great. the 2 baristas were quick with all the orders. I definitely recommend this place. #ilovecoffee #lifeblood read more

My favorite coffee place in town. If I have time to wait (since I'm not the only one who loves them), I will choose to go here over other places. My second choice also costs $2 more for the same drink. I only wish they were open earlier on Sunday's, now that I work earlier! read more

Great coffee! I got a sugar free mocha blended. Sensational!! My traveling partner got a triple shot Americano which she said was great. My new go to stop for I5 travel. read more

Good stuff. Drive through or walk up. Prices are typical. Variety and flexibility.

Even though Starbucks is in town now I still love this place. The service is fast and friendly. The prices are great. Even the punch card is awesome. I don't go here often because I'm not a coffee fan but when I do I go all out. Great staff and they are very friendly. read more

What a ghost town. Thanks to yelp we found a nice drive thru coffee stand to help the long drive home from our lake shasta vacation. good coffee and fast friendly service. read more

By far the BEST coffee shop in town! Wonderful customer service and fantastic coffee! Love this place!

I love going here. I drive up these days and they usually have my order started, lol! I believe in supporting small local businesses.

WE travel extensively, and this place has the best tasting treats anywhere. Love the Big Chill Mocha and the Butter Flake Chill. The people are usually laughing and/or dancing in this drivethrough. They always remember our doggie with a treat too. read more

Not only the best drive through in town, but the best on I5, I should know, i've checked enough. I spend around three weeks in town, three times a year, every time I drive up to the window, my usual is already waiting for me, even when i've been out of town for months. I even tried to fool them once by swinging by in a new car, rolled down the window, they handed my favourite coffee straight out. The service is excellent and always friendly. If the line is too long, there's always the option of the walk up window, with easy pull up parking right on the street. Great selection of drinks and a free coffee every tenth drink with the punch card. read more