Springfield, Illinois

Find your next great read. We'll make sure your cup's just as full.

A curated bookstore and specialty coffee shop on North Bechtle Avenue — where every visit is an invitation to slow down, discover, and belong.

3,000+

Titles

12+

Coffee Blends

Weekly

Events

Our Story

A place built for
the curious mind

Agapé was born from a simple conviction: people deserve a third place that nourishes both body and intellect. Not a fast-coffee stand rushing you out the door, and not a sterile library demanding absolute silence.

We opened our doors on North Bechtle Avenue with shelves stocked with titles you won't find in big-box stores — literary fiction, local history, poetry, and the occasional first edition tucked between the espresso machine and the reading nook.

Every book is hand-selected. Every coffee is roasted with intention. And every chair is saved for someone who needs a moment of peace in a noisy world.

Interior of Agapé Books & Coffee showing bookshelves and warm lighting
Curated book collection at Agapé Books & Coffee
Reading nook with armchairs at Agapé
Coffee and book together at Agapé
Bookshelves at Agapé Books & Coffee

The Collection

Books chosen
with intention

Our shelves aren't organized by bestseller lists — they're curated by the people who actually read here. Every title has a story, and our staff picks are rotated monthly to keep the collection alive.

From literary fiction and regional history to poetry, graphic novels, and out-of-print gems, you'll find books that surprise you. And if we don't have it, we'll order it — no charge for the hunt.

Literary Fiction Local History Poetry Graphic Novels First Editions Philosophy

Community

Events that bring
people together

Agapé is more than a shop — it's a gathering place. Here's what's happening next.

Monthly Book Club

A rotating selection chosen by our community. New members always welcome — discussion, coffee, and conversation included.

First Thursday · 7 PM

Open Mic Nights

Poets, storytellers, and musicians — the stage is yours. Sign up at the counter when you arrive. All skill levels welcome.

Second Wednesday · 7 PM

Author Readings

Local and visiting authors read from their work and sign copies. A chance to support independent voices in our community.

Varies · Check our window

Reserve Your Spot

Call us to learn about upcoming events and private bookings.

Community Voices

What our
regulars say

"This is the only place in Springfield where I can disappear with a book for three hours and nobody rushes me. The coffee is genuinely excellent, and the staff remembers my order."

— A Regular

"I found a first edition I'd been searching for years at a price that felt fair. The owner helped me track down another title I'd given up on. This isn't a bookstore — it's a treasure hunt with great espresso."

— A Collector

"Brought my book club here for the first time last month. The space felt warm and welcoming, the staff was incredibly patient with our group, and the lavender latte is to die for."

— A Book Club Member

Find Us

Come say hello

Address

1127 N Bechtle Ave
Springfield, IL 45504

Hours

Mon – Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Fri: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sat: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Your book is waiting.
Your chair is saved.

Step inside Agapé and leave the rush behind. Whether it's five minutes or five hours, this is your space.

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