Even though I've walked past Cafe Parmenar many times, recently I went in looking for a spot to park it during a wait for the dentist next door early one Saturday morning.
As most Torontonians know, the city is mostly deadsville anytime before lunch so seeing a light on and a friendly face at 8 am on a Saturday was like seeing a mirage on the desert. Bonus!
The patio out front has a sign warning, 'No Laptops on the Patio' which we later asked about. Apparently there is a problem with space out there in the summer so laptops are banned which makes more room for people watchers I suppose. No need to look at your screen in Kensington. Inside, there is a front space for sitting just before the bar area.
The bar is great! I love when surprises happen, and the fact that Cafe Parmenar is licensed and sells cocktails is a fantastic bonus.
There was some funky instrumental 70's music from Japan playing on the speakers which the barista talked about as she poured my latte. Very inspiring.
In the back there is a space for the laptop crowd with a nice view onto the rear patio.
What a sweet spot in the market to park it!