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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Fall Open House is this weekend for us and our neighboring businesses. Come grab a taste of autumn and browse the beautiful decor, clothing, and more!
Giving our Apple Spice Tea alittle spotlight… this is an organic, lightly caffeinated, herbal tea blend.
The flavor of dried apple and pear are balanced by the sophisticated white peony tea leaves. The aroma is deliciously sweet, though this tea’s flavor is subdued by the earthy nettle and lemon balm leaves.
Perfect for any non coffee drinker, and with an addition of local honey; it’s a beautiful taste of autumn. 🍂✨
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We are finally starting the transition to our new cups. If you order a large cold drink, you’ll be getting our new 180 day home compostable to-go cup with folding lid. As we run out of our previous stock of cups for other sizes, those will transition too.
Yes, you may think it looks weird… you may think it looks like a Chinese takeout box… you may not like that you can’t see cascading liquids for your selfie…
But in reality, we believe as the provider of said beverages, it’s our responsibility to do our part to reduce waste and care for the planet however we can.
We’ll also look into new in-house cups for different sized drinks for those who like to stick around with their cups of coffee.
Thank you for your support.
We continue to optimize and make the experience better for our community.
More optimizations coming soon, especially for order management.
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Happening today!!
Also a beautiful morning in Red Oak for another Garage Sale weekend.
Stop by and see us for a pick me up and enjoy this beautiful Saturday morning. We 🫶 Red Oak.
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