Sidekick Coffee & Books

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1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City
(319) 569-1010

About Sidekick Coffee & Books

Sidekick Coffee & Books offers a delightful combination of coffee and books in a cozy space. It features a lovely kids' area with toys and reading nooks, providing ample seating for all. Customers can enjoy a wide selection of local author books, picture books, and novels, alongside an array of tasty pastries, both sweet and savory. The coffee, including the popular cortado and maple pecan latte, is praised for its excellent quality. Visitors appreciate the kid-friendly space, where children love the reading nooks and the train table. The staff is known for their friendly interactions, even with energetic toddlers requesting unique drinks like "firefighter tea." Along with coffee flights and ice cream, the café offers a sunny play space, making it a cherished spot in the community. Many guests have highlighted the care put into the coffee, mentioning the exceptional quality of espresso and pour-over options. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the pecan roll is a standout treat, encouraging many to return for another visit.

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Sidekick Coffee & Books Reviews

4.4
157 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.8
Service
4.5

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Sidekick Coffee and Books is one of my favorite places in the world. I have been coming since they opened, and as time goes on, it just gets better and better. The coffee is the BEST. My favorite drinks are the iced Winnie the Pooh latte and the smoked salt maple latte. The food is also delicious, my favorites being the quiche and the cinnamon rolls. The staff is so kind and helpful. The atmosphere in Sidekick is extremely cozy. They have a great selection of books, toys, games,...read full review

Great coffee, awesome books, relaxing atmosphere. They have coffee flights. A new favorite spot to hang out.

We love the kid-friendly space (the kids love the reading nooks and the train table)! Can’t say enough good things about how the staff interacted with my overly friendly toddler who was very insistent he get a “firefighter tea”. He gave very positive reviews of his steamed milk!
Coffee flights, ice cream, and a sunny play space. Such a blessing to have in our community!

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Hours

Monday 7:30AM - 5PM
Tuesday 7:30AM - 5PM
Wednesday 7:30AM - 5PM
Thursday 7:30AM - 5PM
Friday 7:30AM - 5PM
Saturday 7:30AM - 5PM
Sunday 7:30AM - 5PM
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