1. 
   Troy
   June 8th, 2009
   at 5:05 pm

   It’s too bad you didn’t come in when Slayer was blasting from the speakers… that would definitely have added to your comments. The next time you decide to come in, which I really hope you do, introduce yourself!

   Troy

   
   
2. 
   yethica
   June 8th, 2009
   at 10:21 pm

   So I guess we should feel sorry that you have too much of a self-righteous stick up your a** to feel comfortable at the Saucer. Next time we’ll make sure to talk about fun things to do with carrots and fluffy bunnies so as not to offend your sensitive ears. Or maybe you’d prefer it if we don’t talk at all. Sorry we interrupted your vegan dickhead reveries.

   
   
3. 
   s.
   June 9th, 2009
   at 2:22 pm

   It seems to me that if you’re making blanket statements about not just the coffee shops, but also the neighborhood and its residents in general, you simply have some sort of unfounded grudge against anything north of the Parkway. You’re perfectly entitled to your opinion, of course, however rather than just complain about how much the Flying Saucer sucks, just go somewhere else. Because I get the impression that you’re not FROM the neighborhood, so you don’t have to come and patronize our local businesses. Find one elsewhere that caters exactly to you and to your quirks, and leave those of us who DO like the Flying Saucer to continue supporting it.

   One more thing… It seems like a silly, mean, and spiteful thing to say that the shop should go out of business just because you got your feelings hurt. Since your delicate sensibilities were offended, you think that the appropriate solution should be that someone should lose their business, people should lose their jobs, and an entire neighborhood should lose one of the few business establishments that it has? Yup. Makes a lot of sense. If you really were offended, perhaps next time you say “could I please speak to your manager?” or something? I’m sure they’d try to resolve your issue. A little civility goes a long way.

   
   
4. 
   thos. more
   June 14th, 2009
   at 10:28 pm

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5. 
   Steinberg
   July 21st, 2009
   at 4:06 pm

   As a long-time Fairmounter, I am perplexed. Isn’t a neighborhood coffeeshop supposed to be a place where people from the neighborhood come, get great coffee, hang out, write on their computers and surf the internet, and discuss current events?

   The Flying Saucer is ground zero for all of us who live here. It is a place where all of us have befriended other locals who we would never gotten to know otherwise. These friendships are genuine. We all care about one another, have gotten to know each other on a first name basis, and are open to meeting as many people from the neighborhood as possible.

   As a central business in our neighborhood, The Flying Saucer goes beyond the function of the standard coffeehouse by receiving and holding packages for all of us, providing free wifi (for as long as we wish to stay), and acting as a gallery for local artist. Many times, the owner has seen me waiting for the bus, and ran out with my coffee, knowing that I didn’t have time to come inside. Where else would you get this type of service?

   The coffee comes from La Colombe. There are soy mild drinks for the vegans and even handmade, locally produces vegan cookies for people. Some of the pastries come from Miele (the best bakery in town). What more could one want?

   As for the conversations at the coffeeshop, they are never the same from day to day. My suggestion would be, if someone says something that you disagree with, pipe up. Don’t like eating wild game? Afraid of pirates? Whatever your point of view, say something then and there, not annonymously.

   
   
6. 
   David Reichenbacher
   August 8th, 2009
   at 3:20 pm

   Hey, Buddy, don’t lay your expectations on us or our neighborhood. You complain that the Saucer is one of those cafes where everyone knows each other. What an amazing concept. To create a cafe where people can network and connect, where people are brought together by conversation, music and art. Welcome to Philadelphia, a city of neighborhoods. Our neighborhood was not connected until the Flying Saucer opened it’s doors and gave us a place to get together. If you’re more worried about free internet, Fair Trade and Soy products, we don’t need your business. They make a damned good cup of coffee. That’s all that matters.
   David, a loyal customer

   
   
7. 
   saul brimms
   May 7th, 2010
   at 10:33 am

   scups is mature enough to admit when he has erred. really, i spoke too soon. i’ve visited flying saucer cafe several more times in the last 6 months. it’s really a swell place. also, they offer discounts to people who work in the neighborhood ($1 off coffee — not bad!). this reviewer wishes flying saucer lots of luck and hopes they stick around for a long time.

   
   

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