Sidekick Bakery

My hot latte had an off flavor, the ham and cheese croissant was not fully baked, and the blueberry cheesecake muffin was pretty dry and flavorless. The barista was very nice and the location is good, but I wouldn’t come back for food or coffee.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Chai tea latte is really good and well balanced. My friend compared it to a horchata, so it's definitely a sweet treat! 12 oz for a small and 16oz for a large.
Lots of yummy baked goods including a crispy and buttery croissant. Cookies are pretty standard.
Overall, a very nice bakery. The inkind offer did not work for me and it seems that many people do not get to use the offer. From the other reviews, it seems that it is a problem that hasn't been fixed for a long time.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Sidekick is a cozy, vibrant bakery and coffee shop in Ted's Bulletin in Arlington. They offer a variety of baked goods and coffee beverages, including Ted's tarts, cakes, cookies, muffins, croissants, banana bread, danishes, bars, savory brioches, toasts, and frozen food items, gourmet coffee, and teas. As soon as you enter, you'll be greeted by the lovely aroma of freshly baked goods. Its branding is visible everywhere, and I like how it's used throughout the shop, including on tissue paper, paper cups, and packaging. The coffee and sweets are excellent, making it the perfect spot to enjoy or grab and go in the afternoon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Blueberry Cheesecake Tart, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Banana Bread

I had a hard time redeeming a special offer coupon and was able to revisit for better luck. A different barista was able to help with a manual override. Thankful for that.. I ordered the same order I tried five hours earlier and then found a chunk of plastic in the middle of my muffin. Just disappointed. And all the blueberries are on the bottom but that could be on purpose even though that's very different.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Awesome croissants.

Excellent Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, great Millionaire Bars, but extremely dry & bland tarts (their version of Pop Tarts).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, Millionaire Bar

Nice place, but the banana bread with the cereal was stale and old. Same with the cream filled croissants the potatoes chip were so stale.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Came here after Punch Bowl Social and I was so impressed and overwhelmed at the same time. This spot was like dessert heaven. The inside is really small. Cookies and cream milkshake was to die for. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch muffin was crazy flavorful. It was like the cereal bar plus a little Debbie snack all in one. Blueberry muffin was light and airy. I asked them to warm it up and it was like perfection. Definitely a dope bakery to check out!!

I love this place! My favorite spot to grab some sweet treats. Everything there is so unique and creative. Special shout-out to Chris for being super attentive, kind, and helpful with the menu! I definitely recommend this place.

Small little bakery attached to the Ted's Bulletin next door. I've visited a few time and when the restaurant next door is busy, they receive priority over those walking into the bakery directly. This led to an awkward wait where I had paid and it took 10 minutes to receive an item which was already prepared.Would prefer if the service was a bit better and the prices for some items are definitely higher than you'd expect but everything I've tried so far has been good.

I just worked with Sidekick for a specialty bakery order - Kendall and his team were amazing! They went above and beyond to help me create a great first impression. If you're looking to "wow" your audience, provide a great thank you to someone, or simply impress your friends, go with Sidekick Bakery!

Thank you to Barbara for going above and beyond! I had been waiting about ten minutes for my takeout order, and she could tell I was in a hurry. She apologized for the wait and then went to check with the chefs even though she was busy. Her sympathetic attitude and kindness made my day. Also, the breakfast sliders and blueberry cheesecake tart she recommended were delicious!

I don't think y'all understand...I'm obsessed! I also have a sweet tooth like non-other.

I admire it when bakeries get creative & Sidekick bakery does a snazzy job when incorporating some time-old classics into their desserts and pastries alike.

To get my sugar rush fix, I always make it a point to go by Sidekick to get myself something, ANYTHING! Whether that be one of the handmade pop tarts, a petit cake, or a brownie slice. It's all good! Don't believe me? Here are photos from each time I visited the extended bakery at Ted's Bulletin.

I'll admit these croissants filled with soft-served ice cream was an unexpected twist for me and I lo-key like it. Part of me wished it could’ve been filled with chocolate soft served. There's only so much time before your croissant will begin to leak of sorts. So I suggest you dig in quickly.

I admire it when bakeries get creative & Sidekick bakery does a snazzy job when incorporating some time-old classics into their desserts and pastries alike.

I didn’t get to try the funfetti pound cake (?) or the cinnamon toast banana bread. Those belonged to my parents.

Yum!!!!

The fancy croissants are amazing!!