Nestled In The Middle Of A Bookstore, This Tiny Iowa Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip Destination
By Raymond Goldfield|Published June 28, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Is there any better way to spend a summer day than browsing the shelves of a charming new bookstore? Well, there may be one better way – browsing a bookstore with a break for coffee and treats. At Sidekick Coffee & Books in Iowa City, the carefully curated shelves may just play second fiddle to the cute cafe full of inventive coffee, sandwiches, and sweet treats nestled inside. You won’t have – or want – to leave for anything, so don’t be surprised if you wind up whiling away a whole day here!
Have you been to Sidekick Coffee & Books before? Let us know your book haul – and your can’t-miss items at the cafe. The cafe is constantly bringing in new items and the bookstore hosts special events, so make sure to visit their website and Facebook page before your next visit!
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