Located in one of the oldest buildings in Vancouver, Catch 122 Café & Bistro takes its name partly from its address and partly from co-owner Tammy Siu's play on the well-known expression and satirical novel by Joseph Heller, Catch 22. "We opened the doors here in 2012," explains Tammy's husband and business partner, Brent Kyle. "We were searching for a name and Tammy thought of Catch 122. It's been a hit with our customers because they find it easy to remember!"
Tammy and Brent aim for a casual, relaxed atmosphere in the bistro. "It's not fine dining," says Brent, "but the food is excellent and great value."
With that in mind, everything at Catch 122 made from scratch, on the premises, with high-quality ingredients from local suppliers. "We make everything ourselves—the sausages, the bacon, the cold meats,” Brent explains. The quality really comes across." By using local suppliers, the team is able to keep a keen eye on quality: the dairy and meat at Catch 122 are all sourced locally, as are the eggs, which are personally delivered to the bistro by the farmer who raised them. "We're his biggest customer!" laughs Brent.
Brunch is served until 4 p.m. and is very popular with Catch 122’s regular clientele. "When you read the brunch menu, it sounds good, but when you try it, it exceeds your expectations!" Brent says.
For customers arriving later in the day, happy hour snacks and beverages are available between 4 p.m. and dinner, which starts at 6 p.m.. "The dinner menu is changed on a regular basis," explains Brent, "so that there's always something a little different for our regular customers."
Brent describes the cuisine at Catch 122 as quintessentially Canadian: "The food is influenced by many different places, just like Canada."
the gastown classic
two eggs any style, choice of house-made maple pork sausage, house-cured smoked bacon, or ham, house-made maple beans, toast, yukon nugget potato hash
truffle-scented mushroom omelette
green as grass farm 3-egg omelette, seasonal wild and cultivated mushrooms, goat cheese, yukon nugget potato hash
croque madame “open-face”
poached egg, house-smoked ham, gruyère cheese, cherry tomatoes, béchamel sauce, yukon nugget potato hash
the dirty breakfast
duck fat toast, duck confit, sunny-side up eggs, house-made maple beans, yukon nugget potato hash
the scrambled eggs chorizo double decker
scrambled eggs, house-made chorizo sausage, house-smoked bacon, wild mushrooms, gruyère cheese, arugula, english muffin, yukon nugget potato hash
the catch 122
poached eggs, house-smoked and cured wild salmon, dill creme fraîche, arugula, croissant, yukon nugget potato hash
duck prosciutto eggs benedict
house-cured yarrow meadows duck breast prosciutto, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, yukon nugget potato hash
braised short ribs eggs benedict
braised short ribs, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, yukon nugget potato hash
brioche french toast
house-made brioche, brûlée banana, dulce de leche mousse, burnt honey, walnut
alex’s cheeze pleeze
grilled cheese sandwich, pommes frites
natalie’s little big breakfast
over easy egg, house-made pork sausage, yukon nugget potato hash, toast
toasted house-made granola, nuts, yogurt, poached fruit
basket of baked goods
yukon nugget potato hash
green as grass farm free run egg
house-made bacon, sausage, or ham
butter croissant
(served with salad, pomme frites, or soup)
pulled pork grilled cheese
slow roasted pulled pork shoulder, gruyère cheese, brie cheese
duck leg confit
confit duck leg, dijonnaise, caramelized onion, brie cheese, baguette
ploughman’s grilled cheese
applewood smoked cheddar, apricot chutney, tomato, basil
pastrami
house-made pastrami smoked beef, beet-radish-mustard relish, havarti cheese
fried chicken (available monday to friday)
buttermilk fried chicken, fennel, arugula, radish, sriracha mayo, kaiser roll
chorizo salad
house-made chorizo sausage, slow roasted cherry tomato, fennel, arugula, frisée
dungeness crab cakes
dungeness crab, salmon, saffron aioli, seasonal salad
moules frites (available monday to friday)
vancouver island mussels, apple cider, bacon, shallot, pommes frites, paprika salt
poutine 10
pulled pork – slow roasted pulled pork, applewood smoked cheddar
duckcetta – confit duck, caramelized pearl onion, duck crackling, brie
feature poutine – featuring our house-made specialty meat
CHICHARRONS
malt vinegar | spice
BRIOCHE
cultured butter
HUMMUS
lemon pepper | smoked paprika | whole wheat crackers
SMOKED OLIVES
pickled vegetables | apricots | fennel seeds
CRISPY OCTOPUS
wakame spices | smoked mayonnaise
PEA SHOOT SALAD
watercress | radishes | cucumber | buttermilk dressing
CURED TROUT
cucumber | lemon vinaigrette | dill
FRIED CHICKEN
ranch | pickled carrot | celery leaves | hot sauce
ROASTED CARROTS
ricotta cheese | lovage puree | toasted oats | maple vinegar
BEEF CARPACCIO
chimichurri | smoked olives | sardo | pangrattato
MUSSELS AND FRIES
fennel | lovage | white wine | garlic
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
smoked ham hock | green peas | cured egg yolks | pea shoots
FARRO RISOTTO
nettle puree | pickled mushrooms | crispy nettle leaves
CHARCUTERIE
house pickles | maple mustard | grilled baguette | whole wheat crackers
CORNISH HEN
asparagus | potato puree | english peas | chicken jus
FLAT IRON STEAK
broccoli puree | charred shallots | roasted mushrooms | red wine jus
B.C. HALIBUT
crispy pig head | grilled spring onions | salsa verde
CHICHARRONS
malt vinegar | spice
BRIOCHE
cultured butter
HUMMUS
lemon pepper | smoked paprika | whole wheat crackers
SMOKED OLIVES
pickled vegetables | apricots | fennel seeds
CRISPY OCTOPUS
wakame spices | smoked mayonnaise
CURED TROUT
cucumber | lemon vinaigrette | dill
FRIED CHICKEN
ranch | pickled carrot | celery leaves | hot sauce
DRINK
dessert & coffee bar,
coffee bar,specialty drinks,beer,craft beer flight paddle,local craft bottled beer
,imported bottled beer
wine,white wine
,bubbles
seasonal cocktails
,craft beer cocktails
,classic cocktails
,mocktails
.
DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
buttermilk ice cream | caramelized whey | pickled raspberries | sorrel
LEMON CURD
lavender meringues | graham cracker crumble | whipped cream | lemon balm
RHUBARB COMPOTE
streusel topping | toasted almonds | brown butter ice cream
SORBET
seasonal assortment of house-made sorbet
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View this Smart ListThis spacious, contemporary café is near enough to Gastown’s office district to make it a perfect locale for your next tête-à-tête. And whether you’re in the mood for a quiet coffee or celebratory cocktail, Catch 122’s got you covered: their robust menu offers an impressive range of non-alcoholic drinks, craft beer, local and imported wines, handmade cocktails, and desserts. Happy Hour specials are tough to beat with $4 hummus, smoked olives or other snacks, and cocktails for $7.
View this Smart ListLocated in historic Gastown, Catch 122 serves up rustic French-inspired comfort food in a casual setting. The menu is focused on simple food that you can relate to; think comfort cuisine, daily fresh-baked pastries, house-made charcuterie, and great local craft beer.
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