The easiest way to find us is to drive in either direction on Classen Boulevard until you reach NW 31. It's about halfway between Memorial Park on the north and the Gold Dome on the south.

There's a convenience store, and a two-story green bungalow at the intersection. We're behind the bungalow on the south side of the street...directly across from (south of) the 7-Eleven.

Check here for parking locations.

850 CE - Kaldi the Goatherd discovers coffee in Ethiopia.

850 - 1994 - Nothing much happens.

1994 - An idea is born. Planning, zoning and building The Red Cup begins in earnest.

1995 - Grand Opening of The Red Cup.

• Same location as today on NW 31 at Classen Blvd.
• Original menu consists of the #1 followed closely by – not especially daringly – #2, #3 and #4.

1996 - We expand and add the pond area.

1998 - We add the Tin Roof Theatre, an outdoor stage providing a venue for local talent and frustrated artists.

2003 - The Red Cup first offers free WiFi; Internet declared 'here to stay'.

2005 - The Red Cup creates a web site. You're soaking in it.

2006 - The Red Cup began offering acts 3 nights a week.

Today - The Red Cup continues to offer consistent, delicious and innovative meals in a kooky, informal and relaxed atmosphere.

What began as an idea has evolved into a neighborhood community of diverse cultures and interest. We at The Red Cup thank you for your support and hope you'll visit to experience and share our hospitality.

Without your help, none of this would have been possible.

The Red Cup actually had two 'first' customers! On opening day, customer 'A' bought a cup of coffee and paid with a $20 bill. The staff couldn't make change because they had forgotten to get change – so that cup of coffee was "on the house." Customer 'B' actually bought and paid for the first cup of coffee "sold."

Today's daily special wasn't always daily. Along 'bout 1996 or '97, The Red Cup began the tradition of a "Special." The very first special was the Frito Chile Pie (same as today) and was offered only on Fridays.

Where did that cup on the roof come from?

The cup was on the roof when we opened one morning. It may have been coincidence, but it appeared during a time of significant UFO activity in the central United States. We were visited by two rather severe men dressed in black and wearing wraparound sunglasses who told us all we had up there was swamp gas. Nevertheless, there it is.

We report. You decide.

What kind of coffee do you serve?

We always have our house blend and decaf, plus a rotating selection that includes Ethiopian, French Roast, Italian Roast, Brazilian and Fair Trade Panama.

Why do you take plastic now??

We still accept cash, too.   But if you want to knuckle under to The Man – let them tattoo the Mark of the Beast on your forehead or whatever – we won't try to stop you.