Sidekick Coffee & Books

Sidekick Coffee & Books Sidekick Coffee & Books is an exceptional coffee shop and bookstore, a hub for the community.

Reminder for our Sidekick Society Book Club tomorrow, September 14th at 1 pm! We’ll be discussing Whistler by Ann Patche...
09/13/2026

Reminder for our Sidekick Society Book Club tomorrow, September 14th at 1 pm! We’ll be discussing Whistler by Ann Patchett 📚

It’s also Sidekick’s 7th birthday, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! As a reminder, we are offering 20% off all purchases as part of the celebration! 🎉

We can’t wait for tomorrow’s game! We’re ready to fuel the fun with coffee, cocktails, and more! 🏈Sidekick is just aroun...
09/11/2026

We can’t wait for tomorrow’s game! We’re ready to fuel the fun with coffee, cocktails, and more! 🏈

Sidekick is just around the corner from Kinnick on Melrose Avenue and we serve cocktails all day long.

Our fall cocktails and tailgater flight are back! Pictured is the:

French 75 🍋

Fiery Apple Cider 🍎

Sweet Southern Latte ☕️

We also have wine and beer available for purchase. Stop in to cool off and refuel!

Our new fall menu is here and we can’t stop raving about it! ☕️🍂Featuring hot drinks, iced drinks, and caffeine free opt...
09/10/2026

Our new fall menu is here and we can’t stop raving about it! ☕️🍂

Featuring hot drinks, iced drinks, and caffeine free options, our menu has something for everyone.

Pictured is the:

Hot Pumpkin Pie Latte 🎃

Candied Apple Cold Brew 🍬

and the Apple Cider Cooler 🍎

These aren’t the only new additions to our drinks menu. Come try these new fall flavors!

It’s new release Tuesday!! Here are just a few titles we are so excited to see out on the shelves. The Pirate Queen by A...
09/08/2026

It’s new release Tuesday!! Here are just a few titles we are so excited to see out on the shelves.

The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon is finally here and we have signed copies left in store! Stop in and grab yours before they’re gone! 🏴‍☠️

Very Far From Home is a new graphic novel from one of our favorites, Hope Larson! If your kiddo loved Very Bad at Math, here is where the story picks up again! 📚

Under Story by Chloe Benjamin is an intimate, epic love story that we’ve been counting down the days to read! 💙

Adam, Mine is a title for our Reading Q***r Stories by Q***r Authors book club, and we can’t wait to discuss this one! 💚

There are so many new and exciting books in store today, stop in and browse this big release day!!

Sidekick Coffee & Books is turning 7 and our wish is to celebrate with YOU!! On Monday, September 14th join us all day l...
09/07/2026

Sidekick Coffee & Books is turning 7 and our wish is to celebrate with YOU!! On Monday, September 14th join us all day long for celebration! 🎉

We truly couldn’t do this without you. As part of the festivities, please enjoy 20% off everything in store! Come in, grab a sweet treat and drink, and take a look at all of the new and exciting things we have in store. ☕️📚

Thank you for everything you do to help make Sidekick such a special part of our community! 💓

*Discounts cannot be stacked*

Sidekick is open Labor Day during our usual business hours, 7:15 am to 5 pm! Stop in and fuel up for the end of the long...
09/06/2026

Sidekick is open Labor Day during our usual business hours, 7:15 am to 5 pm!

Stop in and fuel up for the end of the long weekend with our new fall menu! ☕️🍁

Football season is here and we are so excited to welcome our Hawks fans back!! 💛🖤Sidekick Coffee & Books is located just...
09/04/2026

Football season is here and we are so excited to welcome our Hawks fans back!! 💛🖤

Sidekick Coffee & Books is located just around the corner from Kinnick, and we have everything you need to make game day special!

Stop in to cool off with ice cream, our new fall menu, and so many sweet treats! We also have beer, wine, and cocktails available for purchase. 🍻

Kick off the season right by stopping at Sidekick! Go Hawks! 🏈

Thriller author Carter Wilson is coming to Sidekick November 16th in conversation with author Heather Gudenkauf, and we ...
09/02/2026

Thriller author Carter Wilson is coming to Sidekick November 16th in conversation with author Heather Gudenkauf, and we can’t wait to read his new psychological suspense, “When They Find Me”! 📚

Join us in celebrating the release:

📅 Monday, November 16th
⏰ 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
📍 Sidekick Coffee & Books
🎟️ Buy 1, admit 1

Preorder now on our website for 10% off and reserve your spot for the event. Pick up your copy on release day or at the event.

Address

1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA
52246

Opening 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

Telephone

+13195691010

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