Sidekick Coffee & Books

Sidekick Coffee & Books Sidekick Coffee & Books is an exceptional coffee shop and bookstore, a hub for the community.
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06/30/2026

The Iowa Indie Bookstore Tour begins tomorrow, July 1st and we have a great way for you to participate in the tour fun while giving back to the community!

This year, we’re collaborating with the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital through book donations.

Stop in the store, grab a tag off our wish tree, and get 10% off your donation on a book for the Children’s Hospital. 📚

Adding a new pop of color to our menu with our New Coconut Ube Latte! 💜This vibrant drink is caffeine free, sweet, and r...
06/29/2026

Adding a new pop of color to our menu with our New Coconut Ube Latte! 💜

This vibrant drink is caffeine free, sweet, and refreshing. It’s the perfect summer flavor and we’re obsessed with the color.

With the extreme heat this week, we’re ready to help you cool off with an iced cold drink while you browse the shelves for your next great read! 📚

Join us for a very special evening — we’re celebrating Denise Williams’ birthday with a book signing, mini cupcakes, and...
06/28/2026

Join us for a very special evening — we’re celebrating Denise Williams’ birthday with a book signing, mini cupcakes, and a champagne toast included with your ticket! 🎂

🗓️ Thursday, July 23
⏰ 7 pm
📍 Sidekick Coffee & Books
🎟️ Book Purchase = 1 Ticket

Denise wrote her very first book in the 2nd grade — I Hate You (and the sequel I Still Hate You). It had a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. These days she skips the dragons, but keeps all the swoon-worthy charm.

Since then, she’s gone on to publish eleven books, and we’re marking her birthday by celebrating her newest release, The Re-Do List.

Pick up a signed copy, get it personalized straight from the author, and raise a glass to the woman who wrote it. 🥂

We had so much fun at LEGO City Summer Camp this week! ☀️The campers had the opportunity to tour the local fire station ...
06/27/2026

We had so much fun at LEGO City Summer Camp this week! ☀️

The campers had the opportunity to tour the local fire station while planning their own lego city creations. A big thank you to our local firefighters for making this summer camp memorable!

We still have one camp opening this summer. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our Future Small Business owners camp and register your camper!

Join us for a free to attend reading by LT Thompson and Tatiana Schlote-Bonne as they discuss their new releases on Sund...
06/25/2026

Join us for a free to attend reading by LT Thompson and Tatiana Schlote-Bonne as they discuss their new releases on Sunday, July 19th at 3 pm. 📚

These YA books are the perfect blend of magical realism with a touch of horror that will have you on the edge of your seat!

📅 Sunday, July 19
🕓 3 PM
📍 Sidekick Coffee & Books

We can’t wait to hear these local Iowa authors speak!

Sidekick is excited to host our Self Published Book Fair on Sunday, July 12th, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm! 📚If you’re inter...
06/24/2026

Sidekick is excited to host our Self Published Book Fair on Sunday, July 12th, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm! 📚

If you’re interested in being one of our featured authors, you can find the registration link in our bio. Spots are limited, so snag one while you can.

This is a fun filled event highlighting local authors! We have authors across several genres, from childrens to adult fiction and non-fiction, this event is a great way to support local authors—and maybe even find your new favorite local writer!

Stop by, fuel up with a drink, browse the books, and talk to these creatives! ☕️

06/23/2026

We are gearing up for the Savannah Bananas to visit Iowa City 4th of July weekend with our new Banana Mania menu! 🍌

We’re the closest local coffee shop to the field, and we have been perfecting our 3 new banana drinks for weeks!

🧋Banana Vanilla Iced Latte
🥞Hot Banana Maple Pancake Latte
🥧 Banana Cream Pie Cold Brew

Don’t forget we also offer cocktails! 🍸

Open from 7:30 am to 5 pm everyday!

Sidekick Storytime is getting some special visitors with tomorrow’s reading by Jill Esbaum and reptile friends from Meli...
06/22/2026

Sidekick Storytime is getting some special visitors with tomorrow’s reading by Jill Esbaum and reptile friends from Melinda Licht 🦎

Your kiddos are sure to love listening to Jill read “Horned Toad has a Superpower”, followed by an opportunity to hold and learn about so many fun creatures!

This is a storytime we know you won’t want to miss! 📚

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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