A small local bar with nice atmosphere. Bartender is friendly and we tried the Sakanjebin Gin and other mix drinks on the menu. They are all good and would recommend. Giving a 3 stars because there were few drunk men hanging around the outside. Otherwise, a nice local bar to hang out with friends.

One of the places that makes Kensington Market such popular destination. great vibes, good food and coffee and an impressive collection of cocktail ingredients. the place doubles as coffee and bar, so during the day you'll see lots of laptops, however they are strictly banned from 6pm weekdays and from 1pm on weekends (an excellent idea!). Staff if friendly and swift. the place is accessible (there is a wooden ramp at the entrance) but the washroom is in the basement (stairs). there is a sizeable front patio and much larger patio space in the back. Lots of daylight, and many tables (including a long "communal" one near the front). Very charming and unique decor, with an antique scale and old signage (maybe inherited from the previous owners?).

Pamenar is a relaxing space ambiance to gather with friends, read a book, or do light computer work while enjoying a caffeinated beverage or juice. It has two patios (front & back) and drink and baked goods options. The front patio is a social zone with no laptops allowed. The space is long and narrow and there are plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors.

4.6. Love this cafe. Great space and amazing back patio to read/catch up with a friend/have coffee. The chai concentrate is made in house, also highly recommend the ice tea or breakfast cookie. Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. They have lots of milk alternatives if needed

Such a great space. They have seating in-front, indoors (narrow hallway bar/cafe) and outside in the back probably has the most amount seating. I had their vegan beat root soup. Absolutely yummy! My friend has a coffee and coffee croissant which was super flaky. Overall pleasant stuff, lovely environment. Might be a little hard to find as the signage is minimal.

This is the spot. Fantastic location to work with decent WiFi (before 7PM and only in the back patio though). The iced latte and baked goods were great and the whole atmosphere was just lovely. A peaceful mixture of people doing work, reading and just casually chatting. This place is a must-try cafe in the heart of Kensington Market.

The bar is really lovely, great drinks, the bartender is very knowledgeable and approachable. My friends and i have been coming here for a long time, however, the manager (or supervisor?) made my friend group move twice. The first one with the excuse of clearing space around the bar to create a clear walkway towards the bathroom. This is a valid concern, so we moved to a table. He then came and said that as a group of three we could not take up a table four and made one of us take a patio chair. The problem lies in the fact he then allowed another group of men to sit in the exact place where we were. I politely asked him why they could sit there and we couldn’t. He could not answer me and was dismissive, asking if i was offended, and basically shrugged me off. Very disappointing! I am not one to make assumptions but in my gut i feel like he has something against women especially since he does not ask the same of men in the same situation. I will definitely not be coming back here

Café Pamenar is a really cute date spot. The patio feels like a cute little backyard with lots of greenery and lights. The drinks are decent (~$13 for a glass of wine) and they also serve coffee/warm drinks. The only thing I’d say is the coffee/warm drinks aren’t super consistent. My friend and I both got matcha lattes and although mine was good, hers barely had any matcha in it. Other than that, solid spot!

Will come back to try the cappuccino, had only the hojicha which was excellent but the house blend tea could’ve steeped much less as it got v bitter. Nanaimo bar delish. Academic scholarly tenured vibe.

First, kudos to this place for being a cafe and being open late (LATE!) everyday. It’s so hard to find a good spot to hang out in at night unless it’s just drinks! So very happy Pamenar offers that. It’s got a great vibe and the service is very friendly. The coffee here is decent and the gin was quite interesting! I had the chai-infused gin cocktail. Will be back for the vibes, and for the patio! Hoping next time it’s not as loud.

One of my favourite places for cocktails, i love how gin is their base alcohol. They cocktails have special spices and they are just amazing. Friendly staff and two great outdoors patios. 🍸

Coffee might not be so great but I loved the ambience. If you want to have drinks though, it is a lovely place to hang out. Very romantic setup with nice vibing music. They also have an amazing patio. Hanging out in the summers with definitely be fun

I loved this cozy coffeeshop! I ordered a latte and ham-and-cheese croissant, and both were delicious. The latte had an especially rich taste that I really enjoyed. I loved the space and decor - It’s a great coffeeshop to meet and chat with a friend. However, the space is narrow and it can become quite loud once the coffeeshop is full.

We had the Sekanjebin && Gin. Its a nice, tasty, and nostalgic drink for me. A bit pricey, but not enough to complain about.

The barista at the counter was the most unhappy person I’ve ever met. When my boyfriend was about to tell her the sugar and milk for his coffee, she interrupted and told him it was on the side. When I had asked about pastries, she didn’t follow up to see if I wanted one and tried to cash us out with just our drinks. Didn’t ask if I wanted my matcha sweetened. (Though the latter two points are purely customer service expectations and not mandatory). No “thank you”’s, smiles or any welcoming gestures the entire time we were here. The americano was very watered down. Since it was iced, the sugar didn’t melt so I feel like when getting a drink iced, they should help us put the sweeteners in. They basically pour a hot americano over ice but doing so melts almost all the ice, making it a very watered down americano. Though I usually like my matcha sweetened, their matcha is pleasantly not that bitter. However, my entire cup was filled with ice. The chocolate chip cookie was good but who can mess that up?

Love it! Can't say enough about this place. Mesmerizing live music, great service, and a charming patio.

My friend called me and asked me to meet her at Pamenar bar, me being distracted was looking for a Pomeranian bar all over the Kensington, I seriously though I was ditched on, I decided to ask someone for direction and I walked in the very same bar and saw my friend. Form the start to finish it was a unique experience. Service was awesome friendly and lovely staff, made me feel so comfortable. Great snacks and drinks. Very good vibe. I love that they don’t allow laptops/tablet use. Just enjoy the moment for once. And the best part is this place run by Persians!! Woohoo.

An amazing place. Very good tasting espresso, fair prices, and a tasteful curation of alcohol choices. Polite people working here. Keep in mind they will ask you to not use laptops after 6PM weekdays, 2PM weekends.

We didn’t have a very good experience with different types of tea, they all tasted like warm water. But the atmosphere is good and maybe we should try them for their drinks or something else.

Great steeped tea here. Though I didn't like chai latte. It was too cold! They had a great ambiance, but it seems that there are constructions going on in their patio.

Delightful ambience, lovely back patio and great staff behind the bar. They also have a chess board that we always end up using. Their beer selection is pretty decent and they do stock a good bottle of armagnac st a decent price per dram.

A must try in the neighbourhood! Lots of cocktail options, very creative and diverse. The patio has a special vibe, whether you join the crowd for a drink or attending their live music events, its full of life.

Pamenar was an absolute gem to wonder into during an impromptu stop in Toronto. It’s got a welcoming atmosphere with a really cozy aesthetic. The two bartenders were very kind and there was a cool interactive musical performance in the backyard. Highly recommend trying their special gin drink!

Cozy cafe with live music in summer in their back patio They have a back and front patio Went there many times and really like the vibe

Must try the Sekanjebin drink with Rum! It's fantastic and refreshing! The backyard is very beautiful.

Went there with a friend for the first time and we were lucky that they had a fire at their backyard. Great group of people and the server was super nice. Love the environment and would definitely go back.

Great ambiance. Delicious coffee and baked goods. Love the patio/space they have, perfect to work or for an intimate drink.

Two lovely patios! While coffee is good and lemonade is fantastic balance of sweet & sour. Good and fast service. Individual stall washrooms downstairs for patrons.

Cute bar in Kensington market. Cozy vibe & great drinks. Ahmed is a fantastic bartender too!

IMMACULATE VIBES! I went to Pamenar last night to celebrate my friend's birthday and I must say that the atmosphere was amazing. Everyone was having a good time and the music was irresistible and it almost compelled all of us to dance. I loved it!!

I love this place - summer to winter & on to patio weather again. Each seating space has its own mood whether you’re inside or outside. The walls of windows at the front & back bring natural light in grey winters, soothing breezes in summer. Lots of variety held in this narrow storefront. Oh yes! Great cappuccinos & (gigantic) ginger cookies!