About Us

An Idea Becomes Reality.

In September 2006. John Kohler bought the old Emery Hardware building from the city of Bradford to fill the need for a new tenant wanting to open a furniture store in the downtown Bradford area. While looking though the building he found that there was a warehouse attached to the building and got an idea. He said wouldn't this space make a great bar or restaurant and that's where the idea came for a coffee shop. He paced the Idea on to Mark and Heather Peace, asking them if they would like to open and own a coffee shop. Of course they said yes. Over the next six months John with  contractors from Troutman & Troutman, BTU supply and Pure Tech Inc. He designed what would become the inside of the Emery Espresso Bar.

Heather Peace

In March 2007, She went to Seattle WA for Training in the art of the Barista. Spending three very memorial days learning the techniques and style that it takes to make Espresso and coffee products the right way and how to choose the proper ingredients to make a great drink.

On May 19th, 2008 Mark Peace Opened the Restaurant side of The Emery Espresso Bar to Bring its customers a new and exciting menu of lunch time items with a sense of style and taste not seen in this area. With a root in the southern and Cajun style of cooking the specials offered daily are some old time favorites and some new dishes to tantalize your taste buds. Come in and try one and you will enjoy it.