Bohemia Coffee Shop

Bohemia may not be the only place in Ashe County to get a cup of coffee, but it could easily be the most beautiful. The walls inside Janet and Ken Brashear’s diminutive but airy cafe are covered, quite literally, in art.

Located near the end of West Jefferson’s shop and gallery-lined main street, Jefferson Ave., Bohemia fits right in with the small town meets art colony atmosphere that abounds in its revitalized downtown area.

Of course, the art on the wall represents only a portion of the Bohemia experience. The Beshears also offer a wide variety of espresso-based drinks, coffee, and assorted teas. Bohemia features fair-trade and organic coffee blends From Counter Culture Coffee, and freshly baked goods and other delicious concoctions provided by Stickboy Bakery.
And if that cup of coffee leaves a longing for more, Bohemia is now selling coffee by the-pound.

The cafe also features some of the best musicians, songwriters and original music the High Country has to offer.
Earlier this year, Bohemia became an official outlet and tasting venue for Ashe County’s first – and so far, only – winery, Lansing’s New River Winery. They offer wine tastings, wine by the glass, and bottle sales of Bohemia White, Bohemia Red, Backporch Blueberry, and two of New River’s newest wines, the Viognier and the Pinot Blanc. Wines are available to taste after 11 a.m., each day. Bottle sales are available anytime during normal operating hours.

Bohemia is open five days a week – Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. On Friday and Saturday Bohemia closes at 5:30 as well, but when live music is scheduled it reopens at 6:30 p.m.

Story by Jerry Sena