Sidekick Coffee & Books

Context: we visited Sidekick once, in June 2021.

I really liked the ambiance. That's about it.

The cappuccino was terrible. It was so bad I don't even know how to describe it. Was it even espresso that was in my drink? The pastry was not good as well.

Most of the seating doesn't have an electrical outlet nearby. Not a criticism, just a FYI for those who need to plug in devices while at a coffee shop.

Stopped in on the way back to Chicago to grab a mocha and it did not disappoint! Mocha and coffee were amazing! Every pastry we bought was better then the last!! Owner and staff are SO friendly! Love the decor and ambiance. 5 stars! Wish we lived here- I would be a regular!

Looked nice, but there was only one table open and they told me it was reserved for conversational purposes. I was alone, so I left. Too bad bc the University Of Iowa hospital has a strict visitor policy, and it was the closest place I thought I could go while I wait for my family members to visit without me since I was the driver. Not interested in sharing a table with a stranger under my current circumstances.

Adorable place ❤️ Peoples were nice too:))

Such a great atmosphere and wonderful coffee!

cute bookstore with a variety of different genres. they also let me walk around with my dog, although only on the first floor, which is totally understandable. will def visit again!

Adorable little neighborhood book store. Reminds me of the movie "You've got mail".

Books AND coffee? What is there not to love?
Except service was slow (15 min. for a pour-over) and young woman who took my orders aid "no" to a request that was totally doable. The cannoli was not good.

Love this place. recently discovered their amazing warm pastries and espresso. They’re extremely covid conscious with contactless pickup and online ordering.

I do have one complaint, the warm to-go cups leak. The lid just never seems to be on tightly and coffee drips from the bottom all the way down the cup

edit: they fixed the lids!

Friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. High-class without feeling stuffy. Will return.