We’re taking a tasty tour of Vancouver’s many brunches to create The Ultimate Vancouver Brunch Guide. This week we’re tucking into a one-of-a-kind brunch at Mission.
Best known for its dinnertime tasting menus, Kitsilano’s Mission restaurant has recently jumped into the brunch game with their own unique weekend service.
Harvest-style brunch at Mission (Jess Fleming / Daily Hive)
While brunch is served between the regular dining hours of 10:30 am to 2 pm, brunch itself follows its own path. Indeed, the meal is served harvest-style to the group, a serving manner not seen elsewhere in the city.
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No matter whether the group is formed of two or eight people, diners will find themselves delving into a delicious communal feast. Vegetarian options available.
Freshly squeezed juice (Jess Fleming / Daily Hive)
In line with the restaurant’s tasting menu concept, brunches at Mission involve a set menu and encourage patrons to sit down, unwind, and be fed by the restaurant’s talented chefs.
Keeping it fresh a new brunch menu is created each and every week, from local and seasonal products as they become available.
Homemade breakfast bread (Jess Fleming / Daily Hive)
Fluctuating between $24 and $29 per person, brunch at Mission includes homemade breakfast bread or a baked starter, an egg based main, a lunch based main, usually a side, and a breakfast-style dessert.
Diners who are curious to find out what will be dished up on the coming weekend can check the restaurant’s website from mid-week onwards, as it tends to lists the late-morning offerings featuring that week.
Pork Terrine (Jess Fleming / Daily Hive)
If the menu ticks all the right boxes, brunch enthusiasts can call ahead to reserve a table in advance.
Examples of Misson’s ever-changing menu include a moreish slice of raisin and cranberry toast to start, which is served with a summery strawberry rhubarb preserve.
Wilted Kale Salad (Jess Fleming / Daily Hive)
In regards to mains, diners can expect to find dishes like rösti with cured salmon, a hearty slab of pork terrine topped with a gorgeously runny fried egg and a slightly sweet tomato relish, and a wilted kale salad, sprinkled with radish slices and tossed in a luxurious brie dressing.
When it comes to sweets, Mission offers up tasty treats like their very own strawberry shortcake rendition, which rounds the meal out nicely.
Strawberry Shortcake (Jess Fleming / Daily Hive)
Also on the brunch roster, a variety of beverages. In addition to eye opening brunch cocktails (all hail to the Bloody Caesar), Mission also offers a range of freshly squeezed juices, which are all made on-site. Brunch goers who want a daily dose of vitamins can request a freshly squeezed concoction like the Mean Green Juice, a vibrant blend of kale, celery, apple, lemon, and cucumber.
Patrons who enjoy swigging a little bit of vino will be happy to note that all bottles of wine and bubbles are half price at brunch.
Mission
Address: 2042 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-739-2042
Hours: Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 2 pm
Twitter: @missionkits