Sidekick Coffee & Books

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

Recent Reviews

Sort by
Bladimir

It is a great place not only to eat but also to chat with friends.

Troll Troll

This is a lovely little bookshop and coffee shop. The service was outstanding, they were friendly and helpful. My scone was amazing and coffee was great.

Susan Ludwig

Good coffee, comfortable space, nice asset to this part of town

Hannah Jin

Great ambience and decorations inside. TBH the pour over I tried is definitely not good, tastes like normal espresso drinks.

Peggy Sheetz

What a nice quiet place to enjoy a coffee, read a book, play a game or work. The book selection and gifts were wonderful and the food was amazing.

Will Nagle

Great vibe for doing work

Amy Winegar DeRosa

Live out of state, but stop here all the time while I am visiting family, as I grab coffee and pastries for my arrival and departure drives.

Annie Gjerde Rohl

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!

Brian Tompkins

Great little spot, had coffee and pastry and enjoyed a quite conversation among the books. Will be bringing grandkids soon.

Richard Fortney

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, apart friendly staff, and the drinks were perfect!

Mohammad “Abu Hamza” Alhadidi

Read various books with Special coffee in special place with delicious sweets and cookies

Coley Pawlikowski

Really cool spot, good coffee and tea, fun vibes and work spaces

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T.L. Beals (TroyB42)

Cappuccino slightly bitter (excellent)
Nice calming place to sit and talk or read.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raspberry White Chocolate Scone

Nikki Simpson

If you're looking for a great cup of coffee or a delicious treat from a charming bookstore with great customer service, go visit Sidekick.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

elizabeth white

nothing bad to say about the baristas but awful customer service from management, seems like they treat the poor baristas that way too

Loading...