Great place for brunch.. we went on a weekday and it was a perfect place to go, even with kids. The service was great and the food used alot of local ingredients and really well done. The pulled pork Benedict were delicious. read more

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Read that as a 1.5. I really disliked this place. I chose Catch 122 rather last minute--basically needed to eat in Gastown during the Dine Out Vancouver festival, and they had a table available at the time I needed. We were seated right away and given the Dine Out menus. My husband didn't like the choices and after 2-3 minutes went to the maître 'd and asked for a standard menu, but was told only Dine Out was avail. I guess some places do that while others offer their full menu alongside the Dine Out choices. Another 5 minutes went by before we saw a server--not even a basic glass of water on the table. First thing I remember the server saying was about wine pairings. We don't drink alcohol, so asked for a bottle of sparkling water and placed our orders. Another many minutes passed with no water. Finally it showed up. I noticed that people who ordered booze seemed to get their drinks more quickly. For appy we both had the smoked brisket. For mains I ordered the cassoulet with duck sausage and pork belly. The pork was tasty, but the rest of it was completely unmemorable. The desserts were fine. Pacing at our table remained on the slow side, although the dishes did come correctly, including my special request for no brownie on the ice cream (gluten-free here). Meanwhile, I overheard the diners at the next table request their service be slowed-down because their food arrived so fast--opposite of our problem. Too inconsistent for my liking. Other oddity on service quality: when clearing the appetizer plates, the server left my silverware (I'd placed it on the table) and took my husband's silverware which was still on the plate. When they brought the fresh set of silverware they sort of plunked it next to me rather than the person who needed it. Weird...they were just not paying attention. After dessert was cleared we waited a very long time--no one enquired if we wanted anything else. We eventually had to flag someone down for the bill. When the bill came, the guy who brought it announced himself as the owner. I told him I'd found the meal quite average and the service bad. He seemed surprised, and then said, as if it should be a valid excuse, "it IS Dine Out." He seemed genuinely flummoxed, as if no one had ever disliked something about the restaurant, and said he hoped we'd come back sometime and give them another chance. He didn't really apologize. And I have no idea if he told the waiter why the tip was only 10%, or if he noticed. We won't go back. There are plenty of other great choices in town. Dine Out is when every restaurant should be on top of the game--especially when they're running a limited menu, much of which can be prepped well in advance. This place absolutely dropped the ball, and then dropped it again and again. read more

Went for brunch. Amazing menu with a lot of creative options, and the food was perfect. The staff is also very friendly and atentive. read more

Catch 122 - The Dirty Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Went for Sunday brunch at Catch 122 and was super impressed. $12 brunch menu (+tax+tip). Had the Gastown Classic and it was deeeeeeeelicious. Eggs are free run organic fed chicken eggs from local town Chilliwack - most orange yolks I've seen in a long time!, meats are all cured/smoked in house, great tasting coffee, good service, Busy place, expect a wait on weekends as they don't take reservations on Sat/Sun. Completely worth the wait, amazing ambiance and decor. Will be making a habit of it!! read more

We waited about 30 minutes in the snow but it was all worth it. I really enjoy eating breakfast and this place was great. Food was excellent and our waiter was very nice also. read more

Catch 122 - Eggs Benedict and Classic Catch 122. Thumbs up for both! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm definitely not a brunch person, but I came here with coworkers on a weekday and my taste buds were blown out of this world. The mushroom toast was absolutely fantastic... I'm craving it now just thinking about it! My coworkers ordered one of the eggs benny, the hot cakes (to die for), avocado toast, and a few other items. The service was a bit slow but the food made up for it. Would definitely go back! read more

I saw this place was well reviewed before I went but oh my goodness I was even happier with the experience. Everyone working seemed happy to be there and was super friendly and courteous. The food was excellent and exquisitely prepared and presented. Probably the best poached eggs I have had in a while and the bagel was something else. My boyfriend had the benny and it was remarkable too. Absolutely would return and recommend to anyone. read more

This is a super kool spot in Vancouver! It came-up when I Googled for the best breakfast in Vancouver, and I agree! It's not fancy but it is quaint and warm. The menu is very interesting, and although I'm not a big meat eater, their sausages, bacon, pastrami, gravlax, and roast are hand-made in house, as are their pastries. They also focus on locally sourced ingredients.The service is great, and the food also! The truffle scented omelette and grapefruit juice mimosa, both genius! Looking forward to returning! read more

I got the Chicken and Waffles. The chicken was sooo juicy! I usually like IHOP chicken and waffles the most but this one is my new favourite. My friends got the dirty breakfast and it was unique from typical breakfast/brunch foods. The store was very nice to look at and the seating arrangements were a little bit odd. I would recommend and would probably go back. read more

Catch 122 knows how to turn comfort brunch food into something extraordinary. My favourite is the wild mushroom goat cheese omlette. The mushrooms are perfectly cooked with still a bit of bite and I love the saltiness you get from the goats cheese really adds to the flavour. The other menu items do not intrigue me as much as I am not a big meat eater. read more

Catch 122 - Brunch - mushroom and goat cheese omelette was perfectly done. Creamy and earthy notes from the mushrooms - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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I've been to Catch 122 thrice, and I've held off review writing because I had trouble making up my mind in regards to the amount of stars it deserved. I love the restaurant itself because the interior décor is very rustic and vintage that takes you back a few decades. The old signs, posters and displays are a beautiful touch, especially the giant black and white photo of Hastings Street. Kudos to the designer! The staff members, particularly the owner (Brent) and his wife, are extremely welcoming, extremely friendly and are always open to chat. It's always nice to see a friendly owner-customer interaction/dialogue. Food here, however, was a disappointment to me. I admire the concept of affordable comfort food, but as much as they are well presented, they lack in both flavour and texture. The wild porcini risotto, for example, was very dry and under-seasoned. The only times I was able to taste any flavour was when I had a piece of mushroom on my fork. Cooking the risotto in red wine is a fabulous notion, but don't be shy on the seasoning. Also, the same dish comes as an appetizer or an entree. The latter will cost you an extra $7 for seasonal vegetables (which I don't think is worth it). Duck confit with red wine risotto - Again, the risotto was much like the aforementioned. Lovely idea, but otherwise tastless. In this particular dish, the only flavours I was able to distinguish was from the orange sauce and the dry, overcooked duck. I like their charcuterie option on their dinner menu, but I wish it had more kick to it. The meats, for example, are prosciutto, salami, chorizo, and roasted beef. Gastown already has a handful of places that specialize in charcuterie. The meats offered at Catch 122 I find to be of the very basic and minimalistic sort (dare I say cheap?). My suggestion is to explore the world of meats and cheeses and find something that customers can't buy in the deli section of a grocery store. Overall, Catch 122 is still a very young restaurant with a lot of potential to grow. I haven't eaten from their breakfast or brunch menus yet, but I've heard a lot of good things about it. As far as dinner options go, I feel that Catch 122 is trying to be over-ambitious and attempt to accomplish too much. Rather than tackling everything they currently have on the menu, I think they should narrow it down, focus on the more popular items and perfect them. read more

I will preface this by saying I have been to Catch 122 two times prior and had an excellent experience those times. But recently I brought my family out to brunch on October 4. They were visiting from out of town and the experience I had was very disappointing. When we arrived the hostess quickly warned us that because they just switched to a new fall brunch menu, food would take more time than usual. "More time than usual" was an understatement. There were 5 of us. It took 45mins to 1 hour for our food to come out. We were never pushy, but I was shocked at the lengthy wait. It seemed like the food was coming out in waves. People who sat after us got their food around the same time as us. Multiple tables got their food around the same time as us when we were seated all at different times. It didn't really make sense. Perhaps the kitchen/company should reconsider how they roll out a new menu. Too many new items at once hinders their service. I saw a couple of people walk out because of the wait. I was hoping to impress my family with this restaurant, unfortunately the new menu really threw the experience off. read more

I came here for DOV 2013 with a group of friends. I ordered the duck confit ravioli, beef side ribs with bone marrow mashed potato, and chocolate terrine for dessert. The ravioli was tasty but quite salty. I tried the prawn bisque and thought it was much too watery. Those who tried it in my group agreed it wasn't the best. My ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender but the entire dish was drowning in the house made barbeque sauce so that's all you could taste. The vegetables (carrots and broccolini) were nice and tender. I sampled some rabbit, which was quite good and tasted like chicken. No gamey taste at all. The asparagus risotto that accompanied the steelhead trout was also one of the better parts of the meal. My friend thought the pb&j ice cream sandwich was a good concept but wasn't as amazing as she thought it'd be. The chocolate terrine was nothing special, but my friend thought it was the best of the three dessert options. The food's not bad, but it's not amazing. Service was great for us, and we liked the casual ambiance of the restaurant. I'd like to try their regular menu or maybe brunch. read more

Yum! I've been here for brunch 2 times now. So good. Food: So, I haven't had much variety from the menu, because each time I go I always get The Dirty Breakfast. AHHH. IT IS SO GOOD! Eggs, Duck, Duck Fat Toast, and their flipping delicious Maple Beans. So good. Seriously. You need to try their beans! Service: Service is great. (I had a pretty bad experience during Dine Out Vancouver though.) This place is just across the street from where I live, so I think I'll be here quite often! read more

Looking for a late lunch spot, my boyfriend and I ended up here. We love the exposed brick walls and open airy space with a great bar and view of the kitchen. I got crab cake salad, and he got pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and beef soup. I love how the crab cake was crunchy and crusty on the outside and delicious with the accompanying aioli sauce. The sandwich was oozing with melted cheese and perfectly cooked and seasoned pork. The soup was quite flavourful and tasted like beef stew simmered for hours. The staff were friendly and smiley, which is also a plus! I would have liked to try their brunch, but we got there a bit too late. :-( Perhaps next time!! read more

We went here for brunch this past weekend. We got there around 10 just as it was starting to fill up. My friend arrived a few minutes before us and got the table. Service was fairly slow--we were sitting there a good 10 minutes after greetings and deciding what to order, when I finally flagged someone down to ask who our waiter was. When the waitress arrived, she was pleasant. She didn't seem to do a whole lot that would explain the slowness (she only took our initial order and dropped off the bill); it was more of a curiosity than anything. The food was okay. I really wanted the Bread Pudding French Toast, but it has raisins, so I got the salmon bennies. Strangely, mine was a bit less impressive than others I saw being delivered: My portion of potatoes was about half the amount and my side salad was just arugula with some olive oil. My boyfriend got the Dirty Breakfast 2.0 (duck confit), which he said was also "okay". That's fairly disappointing because it's such an indulgence. The space was interesting, in a typical Gastown fashion. All in all, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There are better places nearby. I might try one or two other dishes if I was there. read more

Super good I had the eggs Benedict with salmon and it was so flavourful. The hashbrowns were really crispy. Very hipster restaurant service was disappointing however the food was 6/5 most likely come back read more

Not many places offer brunch, on a week day, all day, with minimal waiting but Catch 122 is one of them! We didn't feel like going super early to get a seat somewhere like Medina or Jam Cafe, so Catch 122 was a great solution! Nice selection of menu items and the price worked too. $13 for the savoury and $12 for the sweet selections. Easy. We had a super friendly server who had moved here a year ago from Ireland. Attentive but not intrusive service. Food was good, wait wasn't long and although they were busy, we never felt rushed. read more

I read the reviews and had to try this place. The staff is amazing & very helpful. The food was creative and delicious . Can't wait to stop in to try something new tomorrow. They offer brunch every day. read more

Catch 122 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Not the greatest place out there. The service was incredibly slow. The process of getting the bill and paying took half an hour which, when one of our party was on their lunch break, was quite annoying. The food was tasty but it wasn't spectacular. The presentation was lacking and servings weren't overly generous. I did really dig the atmosphere though. Vintage advertising signs on the wall and orange style lighting led to a trendy laid back vibe. read more

The lines up are too long and the hang overs are too strong! Waited twice in the line up and decided to go somewhere else! when we finally got in, it was good. Ambiance-was fast paced food with and pretty casual. Food- was okay, nothing great, eggs benny w/ beef was nothing amazing. Service- eventhough our waiter was charming, the service sucked. Had to wait 10 minutes before we even got water or coffee! read more

Great food, a little spends, but high class! Yum!! I had the smoked sturgeon Benny... very tasty! Also really good was the hot cakes with banana cream... all very filling and would come back again! Great atmosphere, would probably like dinner here as well, especially for a special occasion! Very nice! read more

Catch 122 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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I had heard mixed reviews prior to trying Catch 122 for the first time. Some friends said it was great, others said so-so. I was really glad I gave it a try. All of their brunch items are $12 and there is a good selection. My mom tried the duck prosciutto eggs benedict and I got the croque madame. I must say that her eggs benedict was probably the best one I've ever had (but I am new to them so it might not be saying much!). The hollandaise sauce was spot-on for flavour and texture, and the English muffins were nicely toasted. I wasn't a huge fan of the croque madame, but will definitely get the eggs benny next time. Our meals came with a small arugula salad and some fried potatoes. I had tried to make brunch reservations on a Sunday but was told that they only do walk-ins and that the wait is minimal. They were right--we got there around 1pm and only waited a few minutes. The service was friendly and I also liked the brick walls and decor. Definitely worth a try if you choose your dish wisely! read more

So I had a wonderful V-day brunch date at Catch 122 with Totoro and I knew it was going to be good because our catch ups are always non-stop laughter and giggles. I suggested Catch 122 after the sister recommended it. She said I would love it. I don't say it often, but the sister was right. I got there at about 11:30 and a small crowd had gathered outside. I went in and put my name down. The lovely woman who greeted me estimated about a 40 minute wait. Totoro and I took that time to check out some of the nearby shops and start our catch up - a little bit about work, a little bit about boys and a lot about how awesome we are. Smirk. My photos did not do the food justice. But even the poor quality shots will urge you to visit for brunch. It was as good as the anticipation leading up to it -- the reviews I read a month ago were great, the word of mouth advice I got over the past few weeks were positive, and then the moment I arrived there was a line. Totoro and I were seated around the time they said a table would open up. I'll say service dwindled during our visit, but it was fine otherwise so nothing to get fussed about. The unexpected treat that accompanied our drinks was a nice surprise: banana bread - delish! All of Catch 122's brunch items are $12. There are also sandwiches, salads and add-ons. But I bleed brunch so I went for the most brunch-esque dish: a benny and it was yummy. So delicious I would say it was one of my favourite bennys. Rich and tender short rib meat sandwiched by a perfectly poached egg and english muffin. And the hollandaise sauce was nicely balanced. The yukon nugget potato hash also deserves it's own mention because they were far from ordinary - crispy, crunchy, crazy good. Totoro ordered the Catch 122. She enjoyed it but I agree with her in that it would have been bettered deconstructed. Catch 122 demonstrated it's worth the wait. The best brunch are complete plates - 360 degrees of happy eating. Catch 122 offers thoughtful dishes where every element is done well and delicious. This is my kind of brunch. Brunch in love. read more

BE AWARE! I recently ate at this restaurant for dinner (not brunch) and the food was mostly good, however we ordered the fried chicken and it was entirely raw on the inside. Our server was so nonchalant about it and didn't even apologize. We also didn't even get the meal for free, which I think would be the least they could do considering we could have been seriously ill (someone at my table at a significant amount of the chicken!) they gave us one dessert for free (at a table of 6 people). I liked the restaurant besides this so I don't want to give it only 1 star, but I find it hard to overlook something as big as potential salmonella poisoning. read more

Catch 122 was my first meal in Vancouver, which was a nice start to my vacation. I ordered the famous Catch 122 breakfast which comes with salmon on a croissant with poached eggs, cream cheese and a side of some arugula and potatoes. It was a pretty hearty breakfast, although the potatoes were a bit salty for my taste. However, the only problem we found at catch 122 was that the hot chocolate that we ordered had bad milk in it and had a funky almost bitter taste to it. The server brought us a replacement which tasted better and claimed it was the chocolate sauce that was the culprit, but to me it tasted like a bit of soured milk in the mix. The latte didn't taste appetizing at all, even with the fresh replacement, but the breakfast in general was decent. read more

Came as a group of 6 at 10:30am on a sunny fall Sunday and the line up wasn't too long at all. While waiting for our breakfast we were treated to bite size pieces of their chocolate walnut banana bread. It was tasty soft and very moist with a slightly cripsy sweet top side. You could taste all the love (as in butter) they used to make it. I ordered the braised short rib benny with a salad instead of pan fries. I expected the short ribs to be more saucy but they were dry, but not in a bad way, they still had lots of flavour and didn't have a dry texture. The eggs were cooked to runny perfection. Their hollandaise sauce is also quite tasty, it's a bit different than others as they use an herb vinegar as their acid (as the waiter informed us). I also ordered a side of their house made maple sausage which was DELISH and had a nice sweet and peppery flavour. My only complaint is that my sausage was pretty small; I first saw the sausage on a plate at the next table which made me decide to order it, but mine was only about 2/3 the size of his. Service was great. Looking forward to going back and trying other dishes. read more

Enjoyed a Ceasar and a smoked surgeon benedict. Service great, ambiance nice, definitely a return spot to explore the menu.

After seeing the line at Jam Tree we tried this place and it was such a great choice. Friendly servers, amazing food and chilled vibe. Bacon porridge was really unusual but delicious, waffles were delicious and the coffee and mimosas spot on. Would definitely recommend this place. Just hope it doesn't start getting ridiculously busy! read more

Catch 122 - Bacon Porridge and waffles... amazing brunch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

We were craving a delicious hearty flavorful brunch and Catch 122 delivered just that! I had the veggie eggs benni and the eggs were cooked perfectly! The plate was rich in flavor and also offered a nice balance of earthy notes due to the seasoning and root vegetables. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

I went in today with a friend and got seated right away. The restaurant was more full than I expected seeing as it was a Tuesday but our server came right over to get our drink order and didn't mind when we said we'd have to wait for a third guest. I had the Dirty Breakfast. It was incredible. Very filling - I barely finished it off. I loved every part of it - the beans and potatoes especially. My sister had the Duck Confit Poutine and loved it and my friend had the Chorizo Hash which we were told was the staff favourite and she enjoyed every bite. I wish this wasn't my last day in Vancouver otherwise I would have been back right away. I'm keeping it bookmarked and will certainly come back when I return to Vancouver. read more

We checked your hours before we come to your restaurant. You really should reflect the hours correctly as we came from northshore and paid parking and discovered your restaurant was closed. Yelp and your website should be updated correctly. This is not the way to treat your customers. read more

Had the Corned Beef Hash here and it was great. Lots of veg (Brussel sprouts, cabbage, potato, Dutch carrots) with chunks of corned beef, delicious free range eggs and just enough hollandaise, but not too much. Also fantastic coffee. North America is very hit and miss with barista coffee but these guys know what they are doing. 5 stars! read more

If you want phenomenal duck fat laden toast, go with the dirty breakfast. Duck confit, sitting atop a crunchy duck fat fried piece of thick bread, all capped with a nice sunny side up egg. It's like a warm hug from your mom on a rainy day, but from the inside. Add a Caesar, a cup of black coffee on the side, and you're set for brunch that will leave you happy, comatosed, and amped all at the same time--ultimate brunch ambivalence. Be sure to get in early or you'll be waiting, which is bad news if its raining. Good news is there's a furniture store you can lounge at and a fat ass piece of duck fat fried toast waiting for you when you get back. So smile. read more

Failed to the T of my high expectations. Tapas of the most ordinarie! Very disappointing. Personally, I do not recommend this joint. read more

My friend and I were recommended to come here for breakfast. Best part: literally across the street from our condo building! Came here for breakfast. I'm not usually a breakfast person, but since I was on vacation, decided hell why not. Was greeted by a nice waiter, who got us seated. Looked thru their menu, and decided that I wanted something hearty since we were expecting to have a long day ahead of us. I ordered the Gastown Classic which consisted of sausage, beans, side of greens, and scrambled eggs, topped with sourdough toast. Everything was delicious off of this plate. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the sausage tasted amazing, and the potatoes were just right, not too soggy and soft. I also had the Italiano coffee which was really good. The food just tasted amazing, and one of the best breakfast meals I've had in ages. Service was awesome--waiter was efficient and gave us hints on what to order. If I ever return to Vancouver, I'll definitely be coming back without a doubt. Overall grade: A+ read more

Catch 122 - The Gastown Classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came for some appies and dessert before the theatre. Ok, my boyfriend had the appetizers and I had 2 desserts. Staff were friendly and attentive. The 'frites' are only available at dinner time and my BF LOVED them. The LEMON CURD with lavender meringues was light and sweet. Prices are reasonable. read more

Catch 122 - LEMON CURD with lavender meringues. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

I had a great time here with friends. Great place to get a bunch of share plates as they offer a number of delicious options. The risotto was truly amazing! read more

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ok again this was a dine out choice so take my review with a grain of salt. I had heard not great things but was anxious to try Catch 122 anyway. The drinks were bad. I guess a diner can get spoiled by the really great cocktail bars and the superb local casks you can get in any number of restaurants a stone's throw away from their front door. But seriously - why would the waiter recommend a moscow mule if the bar staff can't make one well? Does he know what a moscow mule is supposed to taste like? Luckily, one of my friend's main dish was delayed by about 10 minutes so the drinks were comp'ed. The food was mediocre - the appetizer was fine, the main course was tasty though really over seasoned and I decided to be daring and try the pb&j ice cream sandwich which was a neat concept but really not very good in reality. My dining mates had the sticky toffee pudding which was quite good. The service was mediocre. Overall nothing offensive (except for that recommendation for the moscow mule) but nothing really good either. Next time I will definitely keep walking to any one of the better restaurants in the nearby vicinity. read more

1. This place had really slow service, not so much the food making as it was the server. Buddy ordered a drink and never got it.. had to reorder it. We all asked for water and it took quite sometime for it to come. 2. Food was just ok. Nobody was saying how it was so awesome. The food was well presented and looked really good but the taste didn't match the look to me. read more