Vera’s Kitchen

Amazing real home style cooking food!
The inside is a cute place run by an older couple (Vera being one of them) which is usually not busy at all, so service does not take a long time.
I know some people are saying the prices are on the high side but really 10 – 15 $ for real and good quality home made food is nothing at all. Everything tastes as if your own grandma made it and there is really nothing else like it in the area

Came around 7pm, not so many guests but only one guy dining at the front facing the TV.
Pretty welcoming atmosphere and the male owner was very friendly too. I just loved the food — comfort food, nothing fancy but absolutely delicious. I only tried the buckwheat, it’s a must and I believe it’s called Grechka or something in Russian, also the potatoes and roasted chicken, reminds me of my grandparents. Also I noticed that they use microwave to warm up food and honestly I have no issues with that, everything was fresh, food were pre-​prepared so it is definitely fine.
In the end I finished the meal, paid and the female owner came out, passed a slice of fresh watermelon to me.
I would definitely bring some more friends, come and visit again.

came in for take-​out, asked for chicken wrap. opened the box in a lunch room to find barely cooked meat, absolutely raw. Disgusting. Will not visit again.

Food: 3 stars
Strolling along Eglinton when I stopped to check out a large poster of their menu on the outside. A friendly elderly lady came out to greet me and invited me inside to check out their whole menu. The restaurant seems to be run by an elderly couple. They were really trying to sell me on… basically everything, but I only wanted a Greek salad. It was $ 7.99 so about $ 9 with tax. Portion size was ok. Box was big but it wasn’t very filled. Salad was pretty fresh. A little too much dressing but good overall.
Ambiance: 2.5 stars
Very simple interior. A little rundown. I wouldn’t really want to sit down and eat there. More of a grab and go sort of place.
Service: 3 stars
I don’t really like to be sold on anything. I prefer to just look and I’ll ask if I want clarification on a dish but they were very friendly and welcoming.

I’ve been here twice. It is right across the street from my workplace. The first time I went there, I got their chicken breast wrap which I thought was small and overpriced, however, extremely delicious!
The only reason I am giving this place a ³⁄₅ is because of the price. Most prices are blocked on the food menu that they have hung up outside and inside the restaurant which makes me think they need a major make-​over.
What threw me off is that the price for the special was supposed to be 10.95 according to the big poster near the door but when I asked the lady, she said the price is FROM 10.95 and charged me 13.50 with tax for my meal. I got their meatballs, spaghetti, basmati rice and a chilli pepper. It was no where on the menu but the lady said that was the special for the day.
The portion was big but definitely not worth that price. To be nice, the lady gave me an extra bottle of water. The fact that the restaurant was empty made me think that maybe they are going out of business and are desperate for money.
Overall though, I would say the food is quite homely and delicious and the couple that runs the restaurant is hospitable but the price aspect made the experience a little negative for me. I am not sure if I would go back there again if they continue to be fishy with the price.

I enjoyed Vera’s Kitchen, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind. It’s more of a takeout place with tables (and a huge TV on the 24 hour news channel), than a proper sit down restaurant. But that’s fine. As others have mentioned, the couple running the place are super friendly and the food is good. There are only four or five choices of the most popular dishes (cabbage rolls, borsht, chicken legs, etc.), but they’re well prepared. The prices are on the high end, but in the end I’d still give four out of five stars because the couple were so friendly and welcoming.

We’ve been passing by this place a lot and I’ve always thought we should give it a go someday. Apparently today was that day.
After being recommended by a friend last night and almost passing by it again, we found ourselves outside its door browsing through the pictures and prices of the foods outside the window.
The old lady invited us inside with a friendly smile to show us some real food instead of starting at the window.
Hubby and I shared a single cabbage roll, a bowl of borscht and as sides some potato salad, basmati rice and buckwheat. We were both full eventually and had no room for the Russian cake they offered us.
It’s not a fancy restaurant but the food, the interior and how the old couple treated us was just like my grandma does. Even the food tasted just like my grandma!
Vera and her husband are a cute old couple who are doing a great job! We’ll be back for more!

Homey place… had chicken cachetory and like the tangy taste. Very friendly old couple, feels like eating at home.

The place has a nice home atmosphere. Very pleasant hosts. I had borshch and cabbage roll. I’m Ukrainian so these two dishes are home food for me and I can make good judgments on their quality. Borshch was very good, tasty. Cabbage rolls were so so, too greasy with overcooked cabbage.

Experiencing homesick brought me to Vera’s place. .So I just finished my beef cabbage roll and it is soooo amazing, homemade with a lot of well seasoned beef. Delicious ! Can’t wait to introduce Russian kitchen to my international friends!
The owners are very nice as well. Make you feel comfortable and relaxed

A sweet family run kitchen by a European couple. Most dishes taste like home style cooking, pricing is decent, some of the options however get to oily. The good is quite filling and of good quality. This place has somehow and miraculously survived the harsh business environment of Eglinton East area, and that’s mainly due to repeat customers and home style food options :-) There Borsch, chicken pesto, stew and rice are tasty options.

Absolute great find in Toronto! Healthy, flavorful and home-​made food on Eglinton! Generous portions at terrific price. Will eat here again when back in Toronto!

This is an awesome place with delicious Russian food. We tried Golubsti (stuffed cabbage), stuffed peppers, Pierogi (with potatoes and sour cream), Grechka (buckwheat), salad, and Medovik (cake) — in one lunch. Every single item tastes like home made, and Medovik is fresh, and has nuts in it which adds to the great texture. They also have Ochakovski Kvas, to go with lunch food.
The owners are super nice, accommodating, and kind. They tuned down air conditioning when we decided to sit inside.

I’m scared to eat there. I’m not sure what it looks like in the back of the kitchen. In the front counter, there were dirty bowls everywhere. The microwave door was open and it looks disgusting inside. The guy was really eager and I almost got scammed into buying food until he told me he was going to microwave the rice or I could microwave it at home. …

Just got take out from this restaurant. I’m Russian Ukrainian so I really enjoyed eating food that’s from my culture. The service is great and the prices are fair considering the neighbourhood. Strongly recommend this place! Thank you for the lovely dinner.

Food… delicious, tastes like home made.
Attitude… mixed. The lady’s great… the old man is odd… but they are Russians :)
Value for money… Thumbs down!
What the hell? We went totally by what they suggested.
A chicken leg, and as suggested, rice + perogies (on side) — $ 11.95
Cabbage rolls, with Perogies (on side) — $ 11.95
Total = $ 27 + tips
SERIOUSLY!!?

This was a wonderful adventure.
The owners were so kind and welcoming, real Russian hospitality. I went there with a small group of friends, we each tried something different and shared… it was all delicious and we ate it all with absolute joy.
The fish was great, so we’re the meatballs and the cabbage roll was super.
For a beverage we had Kvass. It was divine. My friends had never had it and were instantly hooked.
I am so happy to have found this place. Will for sure go back and bring other folks to try this home made style food.

I am so surprised by the great reviews here. This place was so disappointing. I’m Russian and all the food I’ve ever had in my family is so much better. They serve spaghetti and meatballs — that is not Russian food. There are so many delicious dishes that they are choosing not to serve. Sure the owners are friendly — the gentleman was so friendly, it was borderline unprofessional. We paid $ 30 for one plate with rice, meatballs and some grilled pepper. As well as one blinz. Everything was bland, and the portions were tiny. Needless to say, I won’t be introducing my friends to Russian food here.

I went there cuz I really missed Russian food and wasn’t disappointed. On the contrary, decent prices, nice and calm atmosphere, friendly owners eager to help you made my lunch very pleasant. The food is really tasty. for some people who haven’t ever tried Russian kind of style food maybe it could seem a bit salty, but that’s the way how we like it :)
Wish the owners to have more grateful and regular customers!

Tasty homestyle cooking. Owners are very kind and eager to show your every facet of their menu. Great change of pace compared to the usual Eglinton eateries. Try the cabbage rolls !

I give this place a 5star for an amazing service, yummy food, cozy interior… and the Russian owner who speaks my language. This place definitely a place to try. Food are sooo good, home made and with love. I am definitely a fan and a new frequent customer.

Found this place along Eglinton while Jannies L. and I were looking for a place because I was HUNGGGGG-​reeeeee! It’s a small, diner-​type place on the inside.
As soon as we came in, we were greeted by a couple (husband and wife, I’m assuming) who were super friendly and welcoming! We were taking a look at the menu to see what was available, and all the while they were making suggestions here and there. It got kind of distracting, but I appreciate the gesture.
I settled on cabbage rolls with a side of rice/​pasta and she went for perogies. A bottle of Grolsch rounded out our order. My dish was quite good, definitely hit the spot. The perogies were alright, they definitely weren’t made in house, which was a bit of a let down. It honestly felt like I came over for dinner at someone’s house, much less like I was dining out somewhere. Nice!
Prices were on the average to high end of things, and I wasn’t looking to spend too much when I first walked in. But the combination of my empty tummy and the charm on the part of the folks serving us did me in 100%. Overall quite good, though I don’t know if it’s a place I would frequent.

Cozy little place in a busy street run by a sweet elderly Russian couple. Upon entering I didn’t have the chance to browse through the menu posted on the wall because the hosts were so eager to introduce every item on the counter. You’ll get the sense that if they say it’s good, you won’t be disappointed. Loved the organic meatballs! Simply amazing!

These people warmed up my day and the borscht was delicious.

It’s amazing. It’s just amazing. They are extremely nice to all customers and they are really friendly. Not restaurant friendly but friend’s parents friendly.
Yes it was around 17 + dollars per dish and it was a bit salty. But it was a very unique experience and I’m glade I tried it. :)

I’d heard good things about Vera’s and finally popped in today at lunch for a sandwich to go. The husband owner immediately greeted me and shared all the specials – stirring the pots of meatballs and such to entice me:) I settled on a chicken wrap… and OMG… let me tell you… I have NEVER, EVER had a better chicken wrap in my life. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, freshly diced seasoned chicken breast, Parmesan cheese and some kind of heavenly sauce wrapped in a wheat pita. My expectations were blown away. Not sure how they made something so simple taste so incredible, but I will be back… soon.

For a quick lunch spot, this place is as good as it gets for me. I cook 90% of my meals at home and I always use fresh, mostly organic ingredients. Vera’s is as close as I can get to my own food and I LOVE that! Everything I have had there… delicious. The fish is tasty, the chicken is always flavorful, and the salad bar has the best roasted eggplant. Being able to put together your own plate of salad (or veggies, whatever you pick) is the best. Healthy and home cooked. They DO microwave the food to heat it up for you, but I feel that is a small price to pay for the quality of food that is prepared. The owners are sweet and appreciative. I will always support a local business like Vera’s over a chain fast food restaurant.