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1310 1/2 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, IA
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Preorder Jennifer Black Reinhardt's New Book!

Sidekick is excited to announce our preorders are open for Jennifer Black Reinhardt’s newest picture book Morph. In this tender, beautifully illustrated story, two moth caterpillar friends navigate the big feelings of metamorphosis together, offering a reassuring celebration of growing up, letting go, and holding tight to what truly matters. We have three preorder options featuring intricate prints for the first 100 orders. You may select pick up or shipping for your copy, or you may purchase a ticket to the adult-only glorious grand Mothball—which includes a copy of the book as well as themed food, drinks, and masquerade masks.
  • *IN STORE PICKUP* Morph by Jennifer Black Reinhardt

    Please select this option if you are interested in picking up your copy from Sidekick Coffee and Books of the highly anticipated picture book Morph by Jennifer Black Reinhardt. Preorders will include a Morph print while supplies last. In this tender, beautifully illustrated story, two moth caterpillar friends navigate the big feelings of metamorphosis together, offering a reassuring celebration of growing up, letting go, and holding tight to what truly matters. Please select today's date to ensure our team gets your order as soon as possible! The book is available for pick-up on January, 26, 2027.
    $17.09
  • *SHIPPED* Morph by Jennifer Black Reinhardt

    Please select this option if you are interested in having your copy of the highly anticipated picture book Morph by Jennifer Black Reinhardt shipped to you. Preorders will include a Morph print while supplies last. In this tender, beautifully illustrated story, two moth caterpillar friends navigate the big feelings of metamorphosis together, offering a reassuring celebration of growing up, letting go, and holding tight to what truly matters. Please select today's date and provide your shipping address in the special instructions to ensure our team gets your order to you as soon as possible! The book will ship on January 26, 2027.
    $25.00
  • Moth Ball Event Ticket - Morph by Jennifer Black Reinhardt

    You are cordially invited to the Moth Ball on Saturday, January 30 from 7 to 9 pm—Come and celebrate the metamorphosis of Ernest and Moe! Emerge from your cocoon and waltz to Sidekick for the launch party for Morph by Jennifer Black Reinhardt. Fluff your antennae, don your wings, and be immersed in this magical world. Sip themed beverages and munch delicacies amongst the flora inspired by Jennifer’s intricate artwork. Guests are encouraged to dress fancy to complement their masquerade mask (included in your reservation) which will feature artwork by Jennifer. Jennifer will read Morph and will sign her highly anticipated picture book (copy includeds with ticket). You will receive a signed print and there will be prizes that you won’t want to miss! Although the Moth Ball is an adult-only gala , there will be forthcoming scheduled events for kids with all kids of fun! The book is available for pick up on January 26th, 2027 or at the event.
    $35.00

Featured Events

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 7 by Sarah J. Maas

    *Preorder now for 10% off, releases January 12, 2027* Purchase one book to be admitted to our midnight release party. Please choose today's date a checkout so your ordered is processed immediately and your ticket is reserved. Your ticket will be at the counter the day of the event.
    $28.80

Author Events

  • *Preorder* When They Find Me by Carter Wilson

    Author conversation and reading with Carter Wilson and Heather Gudenkauf on Monday, November 16th at 7 pm.
    $17.10

Adult's Events

  • Some Kind of Haunted by Hazel Beck

    $18.99

Montossori Teacher Wishlist

  • Montessori Teacher Wishlist


Featured Books

Book Club

  • The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters

    From the author of Berry Pickers, comes a historical fiction novel set in the 1960s surrounding a woman's choice on how and where she would like to give birth. I had a hard time putting this one down-well done. The Birthing Tree is perfect for book clubs.
    $28.00
  • Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult

    The unofficial sequel to "My Sister's Keeper", this book has so many twists it is hard to catch your breath! A great read if you are in a reading slump.
    $34.00
  • Hollywood, Ending by John Green

    An incredible story that makes the reader feel empathetic towards every single character.
    $32.00

Preorders

  • *Preorder* A Court of Throns and Roses #7 by Sarah J Maas

    $34.20
  • *Preorder* The Last Days of Vic and Coco by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    *Preorder for 10% off, releasing March 2nd 2027* Victoria Lucchese and Colette Wilson have been running their pool hustle for years, driving around the country and leaving overconfident men with empty wallets in their wake. The con is simple: Coco, magnetic and fearless, draws men in with her good looks and convinces them to play against her friend, Vic. Precise and unstoppable, Vic runs the table clean. Vic and Coco are the closest thing to family either one has ever had…even if they don’t know each other’s real names. But now it’s the summer of 1974. Nixon is on the brink of impeachment, there’s an oil crisis, prices are soaring, jobs are scarce, and Vic and Coco are starting to feel the squeeze. Word is spreading about two women to watch out for, and they’re running out of places to hide and marks to hustle. That’s when they set in motion a plan that will bring them their biggest payday yet…or cost them everything.
    $27.00
  • *Preorder* When They Find Me by Carter Wilson

    Author conversation and reading with Carter Wilson and Heather Gudenkauf on Monday, November 16th at 7 pm.
    $17.10

Featured in Our Newsletter

  • The Blanket by Maries Dorleans

    A sweet and beautiful story about overcoming your fears with a little bit of help. Such a cute read about learning bravery all by yourself, and how it's okay to have help.
    $18.99
  • Time For Bed, Animals by Ben Lerwill

    Does your little fact finder have mind that is difficult to settle before bed? This is your new bedtime story go-to!
    $17.99
  • Fast Break by Shawn Pryor and Del Hawn

    After bring excluded from a basketball game, Mikayla is determined to start her own. But in starting something new, she faces challenges with her team and must find a way to adjust.
    $14.99
  • The Frozen King by Pari Thomson

    Annika and her companion, Connie have to race against time to find artifcats capable of saving her families lives. Can be read as a standalone or apart of the series! The high stakes, humor and shivery, magical atmophere of Greenwild contains adventure that will fuel you with extiment.
    $18.99
  • Counting Winter (Boardbook) by Nancy White Carlstrom, illustrated by Claudia McGehee

    New to board book, Counting Winter has the most beautiful illustrations. A perfect, cozy book for little ones who are just learning to read and count!
    $10.99
  • Cranky Chicken Candy Queen: a Cranky Chicken Book 5 by Katherine Battersby Book 5 (Hardcover)

    This sweet and silly book follows Cranky Chicken and Speedy through Cranky's chicken flu and Halloween! The illustrations are darling and the story had me giggling all the way through!
    $12.99
  • Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison

    This book starts off sweet and spooky but builds into a beautiful depiction of love and the afterlife.
    $18.99
  • Baby Queen by Ty Landers

    This book managed to be a sweet family coming together story while also being about murder. Even with that crazy dichotomy, it still works and kept me entertained with its fast-paced style. I recommend it to anyone who loves to try solving the mystery as they read.
    $19.99
  • This Wretched Alchemy (Ruinous Fate Saga: Book One) by Tina Mars

    Forced into a bargain, Revel has to complete a deadly contest for her family's protection or risk death. This enemies to lovers' novel weaves a diverse cultural perspective through the slow burn between Revel and Axus.
    $32.00
  • The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer

    Perfect for someone who would enjoy Alice and Wonderland meets witch. A lighthearted story of a woman who has the ability to jump into books but be careful! Don't change the storyline!
    $30.00
  • Dark Horse by C.R. Jane

    This read is great if you love DARK romance. Read with caution.
    $19.99
  • Threshing Day (Wing And Claw Collection) (The Empyrean) by Rebecca Yarros

    A gripping novela full of dragons and stakes that you can't put down out of sheer laughter. Where the characters from her previous series go through their experiences of Threshing day and how they survived the anticipated day of October 1st.
    $24.99
  • The Sixth Faction (Limited Edition) by Veronica Roth

    Captivating spin off from the Divergent Series where the main character, Tess, chooses another faction. This book is next to impossible to put down from the twists and turns of the gripping narrative and descriptive action packed detail!
    $25.99
  • The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters

    From the author of Berry Pickers, comes a historical fiction novel set in the 1960s surrounding a woman's choice on how and where she would like to give birth. I had a hard time putting this one down-well done. The Birthing Tree is perfect for book clubs.
    $28.00
  • Liberation Summer by Micki McElya

    A great history centering around the Miss America Beauty Pagent. It is so interesting, it reads like Fiction!
    $32.00

Coffee Bar

Coffee and Espresso

  • Brewed Coffee (until 11 a.m.)

    $3.50+
  • Coffee/Pour Over 16 oz

    $5.00
  • Cafe au lait (16 oz coffee & steamed milk)

    12 oz of brewed coffee plus 4 oz of steamed milk After 11: pour over with room for 4 oz of steamed milk
    $4.60
  • Espresso (Classic Black Cat Espresso Double Shot)

    Double shot of Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso
    $3.50
  • Latte

    Double shot of Intelligentsia Black Cat espresso, steamed milk, with many additional options.
    $5.25+
  • Americano (Black Cat Espresso & Water)

    Base is double shot of Black Cat Espresso with water in a 10.5 oz cup.
    $4.25+
  • Cappuccino

    $5.00
  • Creme Brulee Cappuccino

    $7.00
  • Cortado (Espresso & Steamed Milk) 6 oz

    $4.50
  • Macchiato (Espresso with dash of steamed milk)

    $4.10
  • Mocha (Chocolate Latte)

    $5.75+
  • Chai Latte

    $5.50+
  • Apple Pie Chai (1.5 apple, 1.5 spiced brown sugar)

    $6.10+
  • Matcha Latte

    $5.75
  • Mastachio Latte (Pistachio Matcha)

    $6.75
  • Strawberry Cloud Matcha (oatmilk only)

    $7.50
  • Maple Pecan Latte (3 maple pancake, 1 toffee nut)

    $6.00+
  • Mountain Mist Latte (Lavender, Hazelnut, Cinnamon)

    $6.00+
  • S'mores Latte

    $6.00+
  • Wedding Cake Latte (2 almond 2 vanilla)

    $6.00+
  • Winnie the Pooh Latte (real honey, 2 brown sugar syrup, cinnamon on top)

    $6.00+
  • Busy Bee Latte (honey & lavender)

    $6.10+
  • Toasted Sugar Latte

    (spiced brown sugar & toasted marshmallow)
    $6.10+
  • Ube Latte

    $6.10+
  • Pumpkin Pie Latte

    $6.10+
  • Winter Flight

    $15.00

Cider, Coolers, Juice, Cold Case, Etc.

  • Sparkling Mango Peach Cooler

    $4.75+
  • Sparkling Strawberry Lemon Cooler

    $4.75+
  • Bottled Water

    $2.00
  • Orange Juice/OJ (12oz only)

    $3.00

Hot Cocoa

  • Hot Cocoa

    $3.50+
  • Winter Hot Cocoa Flight

    (plain, peppermint, cinnamon, smores)
    $9.00
  • Kid's Flight

    Hot Cocoa, Cinnamon Hot Cocoa, Candied Apple Steamer, Vanilla Steamer
    $10.00

Milk

  • Oat Milk

    $3.35+
  • Plain Milk

    $2.60+
  • Steamer

    $3.00+

Smoothie

  • Greenie Smoothie (Spinach, Banana, Peanut Butter)

    $8.00
  • Matcha Smoothie

    $9.00
  • Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    $7.00
  • PB & J Smoothie (Strawberry, Banana, Peanut Butter)

    $8.00
  • Tropical Fruit Smoothie (Strawberry, Banana, Mango)

    $8.00
  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Strawberry, Banana, Vanilla)

    $8.00

Tea

  • Iced Tea (16 oz)

    $3.60
  • Loose Leaf Tea

    Freshly brewed hot tea from Kilogram loose leaf tea.
    $4.10+
  • London Fog

    Freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, vanilla syrup, and steamed milk.
    $5.75

Winter Menu Drinks

  • Peppermint Mocha

    $6.25+
  • Toasted Sugar Latte

    $6.25+
  • Cinnamon Roll Latte

    $6.25+
  • Salted Caramel Latte

    $6.25+
  • Butterscotch Latte

    $6.25+
  • Eggnog Latte

    $7.00
  • Candy Cane Cold Brew

    $6.75+
  • Gingerbread Matcha

    $6.75
  • Toasted Marchmallow Brulee Cappucino

    $6.75
  • Vanilla Cinnamon Con Panna

    $5.50
  • Gingerbread Chai

    $6.25+
  • Chocolate Cherry Cold Brew

    $6.75+
  • Peppermint Hot Cocoa

    $3.75+
  • Cinnamon Affagato

    $7.00

Baked Goods

Bars

  • Pumpkin Bars

    $5.50
  • French Silk Bar

    $5.50
  • Turtle Cheesecake Bar

    $8.00
  • Scotcharoo

    $5.50

Cookies

  • Buttercream Cookie

    Frosting design will change day to day!
    $3.50
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    $2.75
  • Confetti Cookie

    $2.75
  • Chocolate Buttercream

    $3.25

Muffins

  • Flourless Banana Muffin

    $7.00
  • Blueberry Muffin

    $6.00

Quiche

  • Quiche (Bacon)

    $7.00
  • Quiche (Ham)

    $7.00
  • Quiche (Veggie)

    $7.00

Rolls

  • Cinnamon Roll

    $7.00
  • Pecan Roll

    $7.00

Scones

  • Carmel Apple Scone

    $6.00
  • Cheddar Bacon Chive Scone

    $6.00

Winter Flight

$15.00

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Sidekick Coffee & Books Location and Ordering Hours

(319) 569-1010
1310 1/2 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, IA 52246
Closed • Opens Sunday at 7:30AM
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