Frequently asked questions
Hours, delivery, catering, parking and what we are known for at 1315 31st St, Suite A, Des Moines. Still need a hand? Contact us.
What is 8 Degrees Cafe & Boba known for?
Boba with pearls cooked fresh every day, the new Tea House series, and Vietnamese coffee. Most-ordered drinks include G-Dragon, the 8 Degrees Refresher, Pink Lady, Sea Salt Coffee, Taro Milk Tea and I'm Groot. See the full menu.
Where is 8 Degrees Cafe & Boba?
1315 31st St, Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311, in the Drake neighborhood.
What are your hours?
Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM. Closed Mondays.
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Order online for pickup or delivery. Delivery is free on orders $20 and up, applied automatically at checkout.
What areas is 8 Degrees near?
We are in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, close to Drake University, Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, Roosevelt, Downtown Des Moines and Waveland Park. Order online for pickup, or delivery free on orders $20 and up.
Are the pearls fresh?
Yes. Pearls are cooked fresh every day, so they are never left over from yesterday. Try black pearl, grass jelly, egg pudding or crystal pearl with a milk tea.
What is the Tea House series?
The newest series: premium jasmine, osmanthus and camellia oolong teas, and milk teas served with a jelly infused with the same tea. Milk teas are 500 ml from $6.65, and the fruit teas and Matcha Supreme are 700 ml at $7.25.
Do you have non dairy drinks?
Yes. Taro, Thai and Matcha come as non dairy milk teas at $5.95, Pink Lady is made with coconut milk, and the Camellia Zest Milk Tea in the Tea House series uses oat milk.
Which drinks have no caffeine, or a lot?
Taro Milk Tea has no caffeine, and most fruit teas are low. Signature Milk Tea is high, the 8 Degrees Vietnamese Coffee is ultra high, and the Energy Infused drinks have 185 mg of plant-based caffeine each.
What is Sea Salt Coffee?
Our signature Vietnamese coffee, dark roast with condensed milk dripped slowly through a metal phin, topped with sea salt cream, at $6.95. Sea Salt White Coffee is a lighter version made with fresh milk.
What is a Cloud Espresso?
A new 16 oz coffee with a cream cloud on top, in ube, coconut or pandan, at $6.85.
What sizes are the drinks?
Most milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, smoothies and Pink Lady are 24 oz. Dalgona, Lava and Cloud Espresso drinks are 16 oz. The Tea House series is 500 ml for milk teas and 700 ml for fruit teas.
Can I host a party or order for a group?
Yes. You can organize a light birthday party and we will decorate to your liking, or order drinks for a group. See parties and group orders to plan it with us.