The Bottom Line
Every neighborhood needs a coffee shop to call its own, and in Boerum Hill, the Flying Saucer fits the bill. Ample seating, a nice outdoor patio, and free Internet access make the cafe the perfect spot to while away a Sunday afternoon.
Pros
- Coffee shop offers hot sandwiches, baked goods, and a stellar selection of teas
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Comfortable seating (and lots of it)
- Great outdoor garden
- Free board games
Cons
- Coffee can be hit or miss
Description
- 494 Atlantic Avenue (Boerum Hill)
- (718) 624-0139
- Subway & Bus Directions - Map
- Hours: 7:30am to 9pm on weekdays; 8am to 10pm on weekends
Guide Review - Flying Saucer Cafe
The Flying Saucer serves not only as a neighborhood coffee shop, but also as an Internet cafe, a social lounge, a restaurant, and more. The shop's menu include standard coffee and tea offerings, along with a variety of baked goods and sandwich options.
With its comfortable couches and chairs, the cafe invites visitors to lounge with a newspaper or laptop in hand (Wi-Fi is free), and in warm weather, the back patio offers a peaceful respite from Brooklyn's busy Atlantic Avenue.
Not sure what to order? I recommend the delicious (and decadent) Nutella panini. Wash it down with a refreshing cup of mint tea while playing a game of Scrabble or chess with a friend (board games at the Flying Saucer are free for the playing). You might find it hard to leave!