Catch 122

I love their open dining area and the breakfast/brunch here is pretty amazing. I'm always debating if it's worth the price, but the food is always tasty. You can also pick up the free WiFi from the Hive co-op space which is a nice added bonus.

Excellent brunch spot! And they take reservations!

Table reserved online for a Friday in December with one day's notice.

We took transit and the ferry from Vancouver. Super easy.

Total cost of $85.88 CAD for 2 brunch entrees, 1 milk, 1 kid's entree, 1 coffee, 1 cocktail, 1 side of bacon.

* Yuzu Fog ($12) - 5 stars
Excellent, great texture, refreshing.

* Duck Confit Toast ($25) - 4 stars
Well made, tasty meat, fresh salad.

* Tres Leches Dutch Baby Baked Pancake ($19) - 4.5 stars
Excellent. And for a sweet dish, not overwhelmingly heavy.

I came here for a work lunch today. Prompt service and good brunch menu! We got truffle fries to share and I got a hot chocolate and gravlax bagel. Pleasantly surprised with both. Hot chocolate came with marshmallows and the bagel came with beautifully poached eggs!

We were in a rush and really appreciated the attentive service.

Brunch goals unlocked at Catch 122 Cafe bistro in North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay!

They've got brunch from 9am - 3pm every day, so you can indulge whenever you roll out of bed. Or if you're just in for a quick bite, their pastry and coffee selection is top-notch any time of day! With a mix of savoury and sweet dishes, there's something for everyone!

We ordered:
Iced Latte $5.5
Fresh Organic Cold-Pressed Orange Juice (8 oz $6 / 12 oz $8)
Churros $8 (Deep fried house-made churro dough, cinnamon sugar, espresso cremeux, and dulce de leche)
Chicken 'n Waffles $20 (Liege waffles, crispy chicken thighs, rosemary maple, and honey chipotle butter)
KFC Dutch Baby Baked Pancake $23 (House-made gochujang sauce, buttermilk fried chicken, sunny side up egg, kimchi, sesame & nut dukkah, pickled cabbage, smoked tomato aioli, bok choy, and organic greens)

All the dishes were delicious but the Churros stole the show. Their churros were simply divine, perfectly crispy outside and fluffy inside, paired with two delightful dipping sauces! If you like Korean cuisine then the KFC Dutch Baby Pancakes is a must try.

Food 4.5/5
Service 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Parking

We were in Canada for the weekend and decided to stop by Catch 122 again! Did not disappoint at all. The steak and eggs was sooo good. The steak was cooked perfectly. The rice cake underneath was a really good touch too. It has a bit of a Parmesan crust to it, which really added to the overall flavor.

It was our second time here for lunch and we weren't disappointed. We shared the Burger with Truffle fries and Pulled Pork Benny. Here's our rating based on dine-in lunch:

Food: 5/5 - great value. Fresh food and good-sized portions. Good selection of breakfast choices, lunch, salads, and waffles.
Service: 4/5 - servers asked us a couple of times if we needed anything
Atmosphere: 5/5 - clean with a great vibe for get-togethers with family or friends, and meetings
Parking: 3/5 - a bit of a challenge as it's near Lonsdale Quay. We parked off of 3rd & Lonsdale.
Location: 4/5 - close to SeaBus, and bus. They're across the street from the Quay

Despite having been here multiple times (the only brunch place to have this honour in Van) I realised I never reviewed Catch 122. Located somewhat inconveniently in North Van, their dishes remind me of Melbourne Asian-inspired brunch menu. Place was bright and airy with nice lighting from the floor to ceiling windows. Service was just the right amount of friendly, not overbearing yet attentive enough to make sure water is never empty. Drinks were unfortunately very average across the board.

KFC Dutch Baby Baked Pancake ($23) 9/10
Despite not being recommended by the staffs (apparently their bestsellers are eggs benedict, steak&bulgogi, and chicken&waffle), I found this dish to be the best in terms of uniqueness and flavour profile. Fusion style brunch can be tricky to pull off, yet Catch 122 managed to do so by combining Korean spicy gochujang sauce with Western style pancake and fried chicken offerings. All the other sides (kimchi, aioli, etc.) also work together to elevate the dish even more.

Cauliflower Benny ($19) 8.5/10
A vegetarian take on traditional benny, this one used croquette instead of english muffin. I typically avoid eggs benedict as I often found it to be and overwhelmingly eggy dish, but this one was quite light due to the veggies and pickles. Probably not for everyone, but it is one of the few egg benedict dishes I could enjoy.

Cornflakes Hazelnut Babka French Toast ($22) 8/10
A twist of traditional brioche french toast by using babka and deep frying it ala HK french toast. This was right up my alley, perfectly crunchy, sweet, yet also balanced by espresso cream and berries. I also liked how they separated the maple syrup so you can adjust based on preference. Please make this available during weekday as well.

Tres Leches Dutch Baby Pancake ($19) 6/10
Surprisingly, even as a sweet brunch lover, I found this dish to be underwhelming. As somebody who like tres leches cake, I found that this dish didn't really resemble the actual cake in terms of flavour. The semifreddo and whip also really make this dish heavy.

Chorizo Breakfast Sandwich ($21) 5/10
I only tried a bit from my friend's other but I remember it being very mediocre. Portion was very big so she couldn't finish. Best part was the crispy chips.

Wow I came because this place was recommended by the NYT, and it really met those high expectations.

I ordered the bulgogi steak and egg. First impressions were amazing, the plate was so nicely plated with such an eclectic and colourful collection of veggies and sauces.

I ordered the steak medium rare but it came out a bit overcooked (~medium ish) which was a little unfortunate, but thankfully it was still very delicious. It was a very tender and flavourful cut, well-cooked and just generally good quality meat. The pecorino rice cake that the steak sat atop was really surprisingly; it was a nice, lighter complement to the steak and egg at first. But, it did quickly get heavier and too soggy to properly enjoy.

The greens were amazing, fresh leafy veggies with its light dressing and the Korean peanut spice was definitely a new combo for me - worked really well imo. The diced kimchi was really delicious, flavour was really authentic, and sometimes I don't like crunching on the hard cabbage stems, so this was a win-win for me. It was a really good pairing with the egg, especially with the runny yolk.

The pureed edamame was interesting - I wasn't really a fan (bland at times, weird aftertaste otherwise), but I think it was a pretty creative/interesting concept. The broccolini was the low point - it was undercooked and really, really difficult to chew on. I didn't finish this :(

My friend ordered the duck confit, which was also really yummy. The duck was very flavourful and the sourdough underneath was surprisingly good. The side greens were great too - none of the peanut flavour of mine, but same fresh, crisp, light flavour throughout.

We also ordered the smashed fried potatoes, of which only two of those three words were really true. The potatoes were certainly fried but definitely were not smashed at all. Still, they were very very delicious - soft and fluffy in each bite, paired with a nice aioli, and I liked the mix-match of the regular (yukon gold?) potatoes and the purple potatoes. Portion size was also surprisingly large for an appetiser/side.

Very delicious meal overall, I was really pleasantly surprised at how good everything turned out. I'd love to come back - their menu had loads of other dishes I also wanted to try :)

Always a lovely experience here. Great location and beautiful ambiance indoors. Service is good. It meets expectations. Parking is a bit more difficult for this area in general if you are driving, but within walking distance of hotels and coastal activities.
Menu is brief but includes happy hour and cocktails and the right quantity of items within each category. Everything is plated well and tastes great. Pricing is fairly average for this area; with a drink, appetizer and entree and dessert for two people you will bet our around 120-150.

Grandma really spoils us. We got to enjoy this absolutely scrumptious High Tea at Catch 122 thanks to Grandma. Included in this High Tea:

Classic Scone with Clotted Cream & Berry Compote
Cheddar Cheese & Green Onion Savoury Scone
Salmon Cucumber Sandwich
Avocado & Egg Sandwich
Yuzu Mandarin Ganache Sandwich
New York Style Cheesecake
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Berry Gel
Earl Grey Tart
Citrus Cream Puff
Matcha & Hojicha Macarons

Ingredients were all very fresh and I loved all the different flavor combinations. Portions were also very generous. They didn't skimp on anything. My one critique is that they were possibly a bit "too" generous. I'm really thinking of the sandwiches when I say this. When I think of High Tea, I envision a variety of small and dainty sandwiches. These sandwiches at Catch 122 were definitely not small. The sweet one on the top tier of our tray was especially large. I was getting quite full from the sandwiches, and still had all the sweets to finish. That last sandwich on the top tier could have been 1/4 of the size it was, and that would have been good for us.

We definitely got a lot of bang for our buck though! They filled our tummies and then some. Half our group ended up with leftovers to bring home. My daughter and I managed to finish everything only because we'd had barely anything to eat earlier in the day, in anticipation of our High Tea!

They only serve High Tea on Sundays, from 3:30pm - 6:00pm. Make sure to reserve in advance!

4.5 stars since the sandwiches were bigger than I'd have liked them to be; since I can only do 4 or 5 stars here, I've chosen to round it up to a 5!

Service: Good
Parking: Paid parking
Location:128 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver

Wonderful service by Atticus! He was so kind to recommend some touristy places to go to. The food was delicious! We were seated right away. They have a variety of food options and they're all so special and unique! We're happy about the phenomenal experience we had. Highly recommend!!