Creative, photo-worthy brunch and pastries with occasional service/wait-time hiccups; great for adventurous eaters near the Shipyards.
Catch 122 Cafe Bistro delivers exceptional food quality with creative fusion brunch and standout pastries in a stylish Shipyards location that draws repeat visitors. However, inconsistent execution—occasional overcooked dishes and service lapses—prevents it from reaching grade A territory, while peak-time waits and sporadic issue handling temper the overall experience for what remains a solid neighborhood favorite.
Set just off the Shipyards, Catch 122 feels warm and stylish, with a cozy bar and a lively brunch hum. Servers are often friendly and attentive, and plates arrive looking like pastry-case art. One diner summed it up: "The room felt inviting and the food matched the mood." Wait times can stretch on busy weekends, so patience pays off. The cooking leans contemporary and globally influenced, with creative fusion brunch like bulgogi steak on a crisp sushi-rice cake, gochujang fried chicken, and polished entremet desserts. This is not a bacon-and-eggs-only spot; it is a chef-y brunch that rewards curiosity. Pastries and plated sweets are standouts, with balanced sweetness and meticulous textures. For families, there are accessible anchors like chicken and waffles, burgers, fries, and chocolate waffles, but some dishes skew adventurous. No explicit kids menu was seen in the provided menu. If you have picky eaters or strict allergies, clarify details upfront, and consider simpler items like the The Classic breakfast or fries.
Area vibe: Waterside Shipyards hub with mixed locals and visitors; lively on weekends with markets and events.
Safety: Well-lit, high foot traffic, generally safe even evenings.
What's nearby: Steps from Lonsdale Quay, Shipyards Plaza, breweries, patios, and seawall promenade.