If you're heading to the Swan Quarter ferry, do yourself a favor and stop at Vera's Diner. This hidden gem is just a 1/2 mile off the route to the ferry from New Bern and was one of the highlights of our trip. The sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits were absolutely outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and everything a Southern breakfast should be. The cheese omelette was equally delicious, cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. What really sets this place apart is the friendly, attentive service. Everyone made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The combination of great food, generous portions, and genuine hospitality makes this a must-stop destination. Whether you're a local or traveling to catch the ferry, Vera's Diner is well worth the visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! I'd give it 5 stars without hesitation. read more

Vera's has been around for a hot minute, and we had heard how awesome it was. So we went. "Was" being the key part of that sentence. The fellow who waited on us was friendly. Our 1/2&1/2 tea was served with plenty of ice, but perhaps was brewed too strong? And I say that as someone who likes strong brew...a little of a bitter aftertaste, perhaps. We ordered the hamburger steak, no gravy or onions. While it seemed to be a genuine patted by hand rendition, and was pretty well cooked to order, it lacked flavor. A bit of light seasoning before cooking would have done the trick. It took a hot minute to get our food. Many orders came out for folks who had arrived after us, and while not a huge aspect of this review, it matters even more given the rest of our meal. The green beans tasted canned, as did the potatoes. The cornbread was neither hot nor flavorful, and the butter was hard as a brick, and this, un-spreadable. We didn't stay for dessert. The locals filed in and I saw a mix of burgers, sandwiches and lunch specials being served. I think it is a convenient gathering place, especially for the aging. I wish a focus on fast, friendly service with excellent food had been evident so I could have given a delightful review. Sadly, I think this little mom and pop eatery has seen its best days. You don't go to Vera's for the ambiance, as it isn't fancy and hasn't been updated in...well...forever. You go there for the hospitality and good food...something akin to home cooking. And based on our experience, even that is questionable. Highly unlikely we will be back. It was a rather expensive experiment for a little diner in a small town that's coasting on past glory. It's like Vera's had given up, but no one has acknowledged it yet. I've read they're under newish ownership, and I really hope they can set their sights on audacious improvement...and that they get serious, stop going through the motions, and make it better than ever. read more

Friendly staff good seafood meals generous portions. Clean including bathrooms. Would eat here again.

Food was great and service is all ways excellent but wait for food was long but worth it

We waited about 45 minutes for our food. On a Friday night several weeks ago. They had so many take out orders we were put on the back burner so to speak. They gave out of baked potatoes. Substituted fries. Took a while to get maybe about time we were finished eating, lol . Food was good when I got it. Would never go back on a Friday night. But I probably ho back maybe during the week. Had a bad night I guess. First time eating here. Not a good experience. I traveled 25 minutes to get there cuz I heard seafood was so good! read more

The fry cook in the back cooks the best seafood in town & all around for that matter!!His name is Kenny & it shows he puts lots of love in what he does & cooking is his passion.Good job hooking this employee "Vera's diner"...This one is definitely a keeper!! read more

The food does have any seasoning in it very bland from the buffet, since new owner took over.

I have come to love Vera's. I try to get there once a week to meet with friends. Food is good-whether chosen from the hot bar or from the menu. Portions are large (even the small dinners) and that makes for awesome leftovers. There's plenty of space to sit and you don't feel crowded (being hearing impaired that's a plus) and the service is outstanding. Every waitress takes care of their own tables but also keep an eye on other tables as well. read more

Vera's Diner is an old time diner that could use some refurbishment. We had breakfast and as others have said it can take a while to get food. The sausage gravy biscuit came out promptly but everything else came out over the next 30 minutes and a not full house. The food was good with the highlights being the sausage gravy biscuit and the hash browns. Black coffee was so weak I thought it could be decaf. From the other reviews, dinner is Vera's claim to fame rather than breakfast service. read more

The food is AMAZING!! Totally recommend!! Go on Thursday, the chicken and pastry is phenomenal!!

Little homestyle dinner in a very small town. We had fried oyster burgers and desserts. We thought the oysters were very good, lightly breaded and not overcooked. The pumpkin sheet cake was delicious. They do take debit but charge a fee. read more

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Waited an hour for our food, only 3 plates of 6 showed up, one wasn't even correct, 2 orders didn't get cooked or written down on the ticket, waitresss service was non existent. of the 3 Waitrer/waitresses that did serve us all had the most massive rotten attitudes because we were upset. Get better service and actually remember your customers exist. read more

Best chicken and pastry I've ever had, but I could live the rest of my life eating their black-eyed peas with cornbread and butter and remain forever happy. I wish I lived around the corner from Vera's. Prompt, cheerful courteous service from a waitress who knows she's serving good food. read more

I Googled restaurants in Vanceboro, NC, this past Saturday night. Vera's Diner came up. I looked over the online menu. Decided to go check it out. So glad I did. I ordered the SMALL oysters, scallops, and shrimp platter. Substituted a garden salad for the baked potato (it was still $2-but that's okay). Cole slaw and hush puppies were included. Oh My Goodness! My first bite of that platter was an oyster. It was like biting into a cloud of estuary heaven. The breading was very light. The oysters were cooked to perfection. The scallops were nearly the size of quarters. Lightly breaded and cooked to perfection... Nice & sweet, melting in your mouth. The shrimp, larger than popcorn/Calabash. But, oh so delicious with a touch of sweetness. These were also lightly dusted with their breading recipe. There was so much remaining, (I didn't finish the salad, slaw, or hush puppies), I had leftovers for dinner the next night. $18.95 is VERY AFFORDABLE for the amount of food you're served. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Next meal I want to try is their breakfast. They're on your way to and from New Bern, NC on Hwy 43, in Vanceboro, NC. I highly recommend it. read more

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It is a small little home diner and they really seem to appreciate your business. We were traveling through and arrived late but they were still nice enough to serve us and close around us. I highly recommend the fried shrimp. It was very good. read more

This is an authentic small town diner straight out of the 1960's. Great service and friendly people. If you are ever in town you have to stop by for breakfast. read more

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Employee: Thanks for calling Vera's Me: Hello! Just makin' sure y'all are open today.. Employee: Why wouldn't we be?! Hangs up. Well that makes it easy to decide on another place to eat. read more

Ambiance & service are oki. Food is better than average. Prices are excellent. Almost fast food .. fried fish was average at best.

Great home-style meals with a family environment. The ladies working here are always doing their best to be on top of what you need.

Veras is your typical southern diner. The fried pork chops are out of this world and my kids love the food. I pass on the devil eggs, they have a weird flavor, but every other side dish I've had has been flavorful. Their sweet tea is excellent. Do not expect them to bring your parties food out together though, we've waited 10 min in between dishes before, but the taste and price have been worth it. read more

Awesome food. Comfort Fried Seafood, comfort country cooking. Service was good, parking and building area are dated, but doesn't take away from the food or service. Homemade cocktail sauce awesome too. read more

Just good ole country cooking and warm hospitality. I try to get there for breakfast everyday.

I loved this home grown diner. They had a faster service counter w food hot and ready. It all looked delicious. I decided to order from the menu. We got the fried fish and shrimp. Amazing! We will go again read more

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I've eaten there a few times and there is no disappointment!! Everyone that works there are just as friendly as can be! The food is good and plentiful helpings! I have a feeling we'll be going there a lot!! read more

I just got to town and this was the first restaurant I went to. The staff are very friendly, and the food is especially good. This is what local cooking should be all about. read more

Basic no frills diner food. None appeared homemade. Wait staff not overly friendly. Keep on driving to New Bern would be my advice. We won't stop in again. I will say the woman behind the counter wished me a nice day and a happy Easter. The best part of the meal. read more

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We usually stop in otw to New Bern or the beach, like today. This was our first lackluster visit though. The order for 6 trickled out, all of us eating at different times. Nothing special ordered, nothing unusual. Food was okay, the grits had no seasoning at all. My gravy biscuit was great though, although I was finished before anyone else got their food. Something seemed wrong there. Bad day or staffing problems perhaps. read more

Might as well hit the Bojangles, I'd usually support small businesses but this place leaves much to be desired. The Chinese place down the road has good beef lo mein, anywhere but here. read more

So, based on other reviews, we thought we'd try this place. Sad to say that Hardy's is better than this diner. The waitresses were very pleasant, but the food was pretty bad. We had biscuits with egg and sausage; they were huge and had almost no flavor. Biscuits typically flake. These biscuits were a little "tougher". The restroom... well, let's just say that I looked, washed my hands and left. read more

Great little place. Me and my family were traveling through and luckily found this hidden gem. The menus is large and the food is well priced. Portions are served in a good amount but not to much. read more

I was expecting amazing when I went here. I mean it's in the middle of Vanceboro but I at least expected that my food to taste like what I ordered. I went with my parents and one of them got the seafood and the other got the hot hamburger plate. I imagine that these two items are their most popular because they were great. I personally ordered grilled chicken and corn. My grilled chicken tasted my hamburger and my corn had so much pepper in it that I wanted to barf. I also ordered some chili cheese tots just to see how they were and they were also disgusting. They just opened a can of chili and plopped it on top of some tater tots and added some shredded cheese. Honestly if I wanted that I could have made it at home and at least my chicken would have actually tasted like chicken. Won't be going back again. Oh also don't expect your food to come out at the same time. The seafood plate came out first and then the hamburger plate and mine came out last. There was at least 5-10 minute span between each plate coming out and the waitresses didn't give us any warning of when our food was coming out and I honestly felt ignored. They also brought us someone else's food twice. read more

Well I am 56 years old and have eaten here most of my life until recently when my wife was accused of complaining everything we come here by the owner. When my wife spoke up and said I have never complained u must have me mistaken she said well that's what the waitstaff told me. Well we've never complained but since the waitstaff wants to lie on my wife and walk around looking like they have their buys on their shoulders after 56 years I will never go back. The wait staff is nothing to look at and their attitudes are poor. They always look like they have crawled out of bed and have dirty stained shirts on so since they want a complaint so bad to falsely accuse someone there you go...with that being said we paid for our dinner and politely told them that we would never be back..... read more

We love Vera's Diner, we've never had any complaints with their food, and their cheese biscuits are the best!

I give this one star. I have given them two chances. I went in with some friends expecting a good home cooked meal with southern hospitality. I got the meal, it was... OK to say the least. The hospitality was at the far end of the spectrum; the bad end. I stopped in for lunch to go another time. I went up to the counter and waited patiently to be helped... Nothing, I had to ask for help and when I did, I felt as if I was being an inconvenience as well as rushed by the staff. My chicken salad sandwich left a lot to be desired; Arby's makes a much better one...or even the ones you buy at the gas station. I felt that the staff knows most of the regular customers quite well and don't really care to take care of a new face. read more

I took my 79 year old mother and two of her friends there for lunch 10/21/14.Basic southern home cooking with ampleservings. The food was delicious and the service was exceptionally good.Mom had the delicious homemade hamburger steak served with creamy delicious gravy, well seasoned garden peas, lusicious mashed potatoes and a buttery flaky biscuit. I had a huge fresh and delicious chef salad.prepared with fresh veggies, hard boiled egg slice, and creamy thousand island dressing on the side(per my request.) one of her friends had the shrimp basket complete with fries. her other friend had one of the specials ( 2 hotdogs all the way with onion rings or fries, She choose the onion rings and raved about how delicious they were. We topped off our meal with slices of their delicious lemon pie. Our waitress was attentive and gave us great service. We will be returning when we are in Vanceboro again. read more

This place brings back fond memories of my childhood, since I grew up about 5 miles outside of Vanceboro and have eaten here quite a few times. I've never really delved into their "dinners" or "plates", though. I've always stuck to just a handful of things: cheeseburgers (all-the-way, of course), shrimp burgers, sausage dogs, french fries, and onion rings. These items have always been delicious and, as a matter of fact, I think I'll be paying Vera a visit when I'm back down in NC in December... read more

Don't waste your time or money here. Food was over cooked and service was so so. Waitstaff not very friendly and they charge you an additional $1.29 to use a debit/credit card, claiming it's like a 'mini ATM'. Keep driving to New Bern..... read more