THE
AGORA
COFFEEHAUS &
EVENT VENUE
Located in Historic Downtown Red Oak
Recent Updates
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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Captain’s Log 📝
Shoutout to Natalie Ogg for the donation of the beautifully large Giant White Bird of Paradise (at least that’s what I think it is). She said it outgrew her home and thought our space would be a great home for it. Thank you so much! ❤️
🇭🇳 The dark roast Honduras bean was a success! It’s a good solid coffee bean for all purposes; nothing exotic about it, but drinks really smooth dark. The cold brew version of it was very surprising - it too was very smooth, bright, and hints of pear and citrus notes. Coming from the chocolate flavor of the Peruvian, this Honduras is a refreshing brew just in time for spring. This will be our house bean for the next few months.
☕️ Let me know if you like nitro cold brew or if you’re interested in trying it. We’re going to do some more tests tomorrow with our nitro workflow. Adding nitrogen to the drink adds a whole different level of creaminess like you’d get in some craft beers. I thought it was going to be the way that I could get Phil Lamb to try a cup of coffee 😂🤭
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These Espresso Buttercream Danishes are out of this world! Such a bold creamy flavor. We also have the cinnamon cruffins and chocolate cruffins.
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