Vera's Coffee Shop - North Norfolk

Amazing Supper Club at Vera’s with an incredible menu. Such a great addition to this already amazing local shop. Can’t wait for the next one.

Was fantastic breakfast as usual. We are regular visitors and food is always excellent. Problem occurred when trying to book the next week for Christmas Lunch. Considering we travel 60 Miles the weather needs to be decent. Spoke to staff via Messenger day before booking who were very helpful Phoned to book and after a great deal of sighing we were allocated a table until I asked if we could have the Christmas Lunch. Chef was consulted and a manager spoke to me to say i should have allowed 48 hours (fine if it was stated in the booking info) and then I was told that It’s December, it’s Christmas and We’re very busy. Well that much I already knew. It appeared to be causing so much hassle to squeeze two more Christmas dinners that we decided to stop causing a problem and go elsewhere. To be fair the manager did says that as a concession they would squeeze us in but we must not do it again. Our second choice were also very busy but found us a time/table with good grace and to be honest I think the menu Is better. On past experience it will be excellent too. Love Vera’s but the customer can sometimes be a nuisance. Food can’t be beaten but sometimes customer Service leaves a bit to be desired Also lost a Christmas tree sale through this too.

As a coeliac, finding gluten free roast dinners can be difficult, however, Veras coffee shop at AG Meale and Sons was recommended in a private group on Facebook. I ordered the roast beef dinner, with a gluten free yorkshire pudding and gravy also provided. When the meal came out, I asked the waitress if she would please double check if both the stuffing and cauliflower cheese were gluten free, as both are commonly made using wheat flour. Upon returning, the waitress had spoken to the chef who confirmed both items were indeed, gluten free. So I tucked into my meal, at the time feeling reassured that I would experience no adverse affects. Fast forward 3 hours, and I felt very ill and eventually was sick. Unfortunately, something from my roast dinner was infact not coeliac friendly, and I am extremely disappointed especially after double checking before I started to eat!

The best flavoured cheese scone and the most most apple crumble cake, good cinnamon flavour and crunchy topping, simply delicious. What a gem of a find this place is.

We were there for a Sunday lunch, something we have done several times before. This time it was for my birthday. We were told the smaller plates were only for children and we couldn’t have them. It’s never been a problem before.Why now? They did relent but said ‘next time you have to have the big plates’. Well, sorry but there won’t be a next time! We don’t have the appetites for great big plates of food! Overall the food was pretty good but someone forgot to cook the cabbage. We should have said something at the time but felt awkward after the clash about the plates/portion sizes.