THE
AGORA
COFFEEHAUS &
EVENT VENUE
Located in Historic Downtown Red Oak
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We’re a young business with a lot in motion — and we think you should know about it. Running a coffeehaus is a community affair.
The Agora is a place to slow down, connect, and enjoy fresh in-house roasted organic coffee made with clean, quality ingredients. Good coffee is the start. Community is the point.
Established in 2024
What is The Agora and what does it mean?
During Ancient Greek times, the agora was a market and a place for assembly.
The Agora in Red Oak, Iowa is designed to be a community hub; a place where people can gather, share conversation over coffees and teas, and/or find a cozy nook to read a book, get some work done, or study for personal advancement. The space is also available to rent for private events.
When are you open?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
As we continue fine tuning our operations, we will continue to expand upon our hours.
Where is The Agora located?
The Agora is located next door to the Red Oak Grand Theatre – just off “The Square” – in Historic Downtown Red Oak at 404 E Coolbaugh Street.
The Coffeehaus & Event Venue occupies a 5400 sq. ft. Classical Revival brick building built in 1901. The building historically was occupied by furniture stores up until 2014 when previous owners converted the main floor into an event venue and the upstairs was converted into an eclectic living space.
The front exterior of The Agora on its opening day for the coffeehaus; Saturday, November 29th, 2025. The warmth from the inside peers through the storefront windows on the cold Saturday morning. A light dusting of snow covered the community but didn’t stop people from stopping by for their first freshly roasted cup of coffee in The Agora.
What makes The Agora different?
We strive to craft high quality products, utilize and offer clean foods and ingredients, and provide a welcoming and comfortable sit-down experience for all to enjoy.
- We source organic specialty coffee beans and roast the beans on-site.
- We try the best we can to utilize clean and organic ingredients in our drinks.
- We offer gluten-free snacks and other options for those with sensitivities.
- We provide high-speed secure internet for those who want to get some work done.
- We have a strong rooted passion for this community and want to succeed.
What events can be hosted at The Agora?
The venue has been used for many common event types like graduation parties, celebration of life lunches, wedding receptions, bridal / baby showers, birthday parties, business meetings, and more.
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Bird watching at the Agora or rather the bird watching the Agora… looking in through the window at us 🥹🥹😍
We have a pair of Orange Neighbor Finches building a nest in the hanging basket.
They’ve quickly become my favorite visitors to watch while drinking my morning coffee 💕
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Good morning! We're excited to experience what the coffeehaus is like during Junction Days. If you have friends and/or family in-town, consider stopping by for coffee and conversation - you never know who else you might run into and have a chance to catch-up with.
We're stocked up again with coffee beans. We have two new beans for y'all. Our current dark roast is from a new region we haven't explored yet - Papa New Guinea - containing hints of dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, pine, lime, and black tea; this makes for a nice roasted flavor, but with hints of citrus coming through adding a nice refreshing twist. This has been a really popular hit thus far.
Our medium roast is another Peruvian bean but from a different region in the central highlands of Peru. Minca means camaraderie. During non-harvest periods, groups of neighbors travel from farm to farm, working together on what needs to be done. Then they move on to the next farm until everyone’s needs are met. This idea of caring for the whole – this social bond – is known as Minca.
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We’d like to welcome our neighbors on the other side of the block to downtown Red Oak! We’re excited to see their vision come together, another downtown building revitalized, and a new retail experience for the community: comics, card & board games, records, etc.
We look forward to synergizing with them to further enhance our downtown experience. ❤️
We hope you check them out and support them during their soft opening this week!
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