8oz Coffee Cups & Takeaway Paper Cups

8oz cups for tidy, smaller serves

8oz paper cups give you a neat format for hot drinks when a full 12oz serving is more than your guests, staff or customers need. They are easy to put out in workplace kitchens, meeting rooms, reception areas and hospitality trays, while also working well for busy takeaway counters and temporary catering.

This collection includes 8oz coffee cups from trusted trade brand Go-Pak, with bulk case sizes for everyday replenishment. Choose from kraft ripple cups, black ripple cups, smooth double wall cups and selected compostable or eco-focused options.

Choose the wall type for your serving style

Single wall cups

Single wall 8oz cups are the most economical choice for regular hot drink service. For very hot drinks, pair them with cardboard sleeves to give the holder more protection from the heat.

Smooth double wall cups

Double wall cups have a smooth insulated outer layer. This makes them more comfortable to hold and means a separate sleeve is not usually needed, which can help keep a self-serve drinks point simpler.

Ripple cups

Ripple cups, also known as triple wall cups, have a textured outer wall that adds grip as well as extra insulation. They are a strong choice for takeaway coffee, mobile catering and other occasions where drinks are carried straight after serving.

What to serve in an 8oz cup

The 8oz size is widely used for flat whites, cortados, short coffees, smaller lattes and tea. It also gives you a sensible portion for children’s hot chocolates and warm milk drinks, alongside tasting portions, coffee trials and promotional drink samples.

For cafés and coffee shops, this size supports a considered menu of stronger coffee serves and smaller milk drinks. In offices and visitor areas, it is a tidy choice for staff kitchens, meeting-room drinks, reception service and workplace coffee stations. It can also be a handy alternative when guests would prefer a smaller drink rather than a larger takeaway cup.

Where 8oz takeaway cups work well

• Cafés and coffee shops: for flat whites, cortados, short coffees, tea, smaller lattes and takeaway hot drinks.
• Offices and workplaces: for staff kitchens, visitor drinks, meetings, reception areas and coffee stations.
• Catering and events: for conferences, markets, food festivals, school events, winter stalls and mobile hot drink setups.
• Hospitality and waiting areas: for hotels, showrooms, salons, clinics and customer refreshment areas.
• Sampling: for drink tasters, product demonstrations, coffee trials and promotional hot drink serves.

Check lid compatibility before ordering

When buying lids separately, check the product page or related products before adding them to your order. Lid compatibility is determined by the rim diameter, not the cup volume, so one 8oz cup will not necessarily fit the same lid as another. Confirming the match first helps avoid disruption when you are restocking your drink service.

Ordering for regular replenishment

Think about how your cups will be used day to day. Ripple and double wall styles can reduce the need for sleeves, while single wall cups may suit high-volume areas where cost control matters and sleeves can be supplied alongside them. Bulk case quantities are useful for keeping catering stores, office cupboards and event supplies ready for the next service.