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Monday 6:30am - 7pm Tuesday 6:30am - 7pm Wednesday 6:30am - 7pm Thursday 6:30am - 7pm Friday 6:30am - 7pm Saturday 7:30am - 7pm Sunday 7:30am - 7pm

Mars Cafe

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03/01/2025

At Mars we all love Matcha.

You can get the good stuff here, without all the grainy clumpy business.

02/20/2025

Feels like -20° but the Mocha Machine still starting.

We’re open, rain or shine!

02/16/2025

Could be a good day to grab a quick cortado… maybe even a fresh lil treat from ?

Idk.. equal parts Spaceshot Espresso and steamed milk? In a fancy little glass? Could be good!

01/03/2025

5 DAYS LEFT to sign up for the greatest, most raucous and wild, high octane latte art throwdown to ever occur within the walls of Mars Cafe in the year 2025.

While we can take entrees at the door, spots are limited this year. Please sign up at the link in our bio to lock in your spot.

Judges 🧑‍⚖️

Top Prize 🏆
Opus Burr Grinder
plus prizes for all from our sponsors, including…
usa co

12/25/2024

Local coffee open on Christmas Day!
gnar volunteered to come in and open up the cafe.

Come stop and grab something nice to drink, from 9AM to 2PM!

12/22/2024

Winter on Mars is here!!

1/4 THE AQUARIUS

Jasmine, Orange Juice, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Aquafaba.

It’s a fluffy, piping hot and a perfect way to combat the cold. You’ll taste bold florals and fresh orange. Aquafaba, a chick-pea based egg white substitute makes it rich and fluffy!

See ya at the cafe!

11/29/2024

YEAR 2. Mars is hosting a latte art competition, again! Because last year was simply too incredible to do it once!

Thursday, January 9 6-9pm
Mars Cafe
2318 University Ave. Des Moines, IA
$10 entrance fee

There is a pre-registration form in our bio; please sign up to lock in your spot!

The competition will take place in a head to head bracket. This year’s throwdown will be double elimination to ensure everyone gets their money’s worth and a chance to redeem themselves.

Participants will be limited to 32. First come first serve.

There will be so so many cool and superb prizes, provided by our generous sponsors (and a Grand Prize provided by Mars) given out contingent on how far you made it in the bracket.

The event will be open to the public for all to come watch and enjoy the good times.

See you there! 🥊

07/10/2024

Introducing STAFF PICK - Limited single origin drip, selected by our baristas!

Last week we learned how to cup coffee as a staff and chose the team’s favorite across a selection of roasters. From an array of very exotic coffees and less exotic coffees we selected Bryan Bautista, Honduras from

When we drink this coffee we pick up a bright, floral aroma with notes of peaches and clementines.

We’ll have this coffee available on drip starting tomorrow morning (7/11), along with our classic options, until supplies run out!

Address

2318 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 7pm
Thursday	6:30am - 7pm
Friday	6:30am - 7pm
Saturday	7:30am - 7pm
Sunday	7:30am - 7pm

Telephone

+5153696277

Website

http://www.marscafe.net/

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