If you're thinking this spartan-looking diner might be a hidden gem I urge you to think again. The facade says 100% quality foods, cooked fresh - both these statements are a lie.
I entered for lunch and was shocked to see the cook show me all the meal options already cooked just sitting on the counter. Nothing is cooked fresh, unless you consider it freshly reheated to order. I opted for some rice and lamb only to see both piled on a plate and then placed in the microwave for several minutes.
After the wait I was handed over a lump of rice and some lamb. I had to locate the cutlery myself and brought my food to the table. What little chance of redemption existed up until this point died when I took a bite of the food. The rice was overcooked to the point of mush: if you had told me it was some sort of potato puree I would have believed you. The lamb was passable, but sinewy and bland. It was obvious that these were the cheapest cuts possible.
To add insult to injury the place is expensive. A meager meal of okay lamb, rice puree, and a bottle of water came out at close to $17.00. My advice, stay away from Vera's Place unless you're part of the filming crew for Gordon's Kitchen Nightmares.