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Bakery/Pastry Shop

Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
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Un Instant en Provence Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Originating from the village of Saint-Maximin in the heart of Provence, Nans fell in love with pastry from a young age.

After studying pastry at the foot of the hills of Provence, Nans worked for 12 years in prestigious establishments on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Having arrived in Saint-Henri several years ago, Nans gained various experiences in Montreal's finest pastry shops. The taste for entrepreneurship and the desire to introduce Provençal pastry to his Quebec friends led him to launch his own business to give them a taste of Provence.

As a pastry chef, but also an ice cream maker, chocolatier, and confectioner, Alexis is a jack-of-all-trades who puts his full range of skills at the service of taste.

With over 10 years of experience in prestigious French establishments in the south of France, Alexis set out to discover Quebec and the Saint-Henri neighborhood in Montreal. Leading a team of about ten people within a large Quebec pastry group, Alexis used all his talents to introduce new flavors.

Enticed by entrepreneurship, he joined Nans at "Un Instant en Provence" to introduce French pastry to as many people as possible.

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Reviews for Un Instant en Provence

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Review Summary

Reviews portray Un Instant en Provence as a cozy Provençal-inspired bakery and cafe where fresh, beautifully made pastries such as croissants, éclairs, Tropezienne and Paris-Brest are highlights, paired with good coffee and a welcoming, tidy atmosphere. While the staff are largely praised for warmth and helpfulness and the space is described as pleasant for lingering or working thanks to wifi, some critics point out limited weekend seating, occasional pastry inconsistencies, and drinks that arrive lukewarm.
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The viennoiseries are correct, although a bit small especially for their high price, but twice we've been there & both times the hot beverages were served barely lukewarm, practically cold! It's very disappointing, especially when it's winter & you're looking to warn yourself up with a hot drink...you need to assess & improve your barrista skills, it's freezing out there, we can at least expect a minimum warmth when ordering a hot drink. & I didn't even wait to taste it, the minute they put it on our table, I tasted & it was almost cold, so it wasn't me who waited too long to drink my latte. On the upside, the decor is very beautiful

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

Great viennoiseries in a beautiful place

Dec 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Beautiful place, loved the decor & the food is so pretty

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Very welcoming, beautiful place & very warm service. I loved it & the coffee/ the pastries were amazing! 12/10

Aug 7, 2025
on Google
5.0

Beautiful. Cozey great coffee & ambiance.
Highly recommend

Jun 7, 2025
on Google

Owner gave us some free choquettes when ordered tea! Super nice, beautiful French cafe

Jan 31, 2025
on Google

Beautiful place, not to many pastries, just a few pretty looking ones. I try the baba, not what I was expecting but good anyway. My pumpkin latte was a bit cold . I saw a woman grabbing a book , the have a small library whit some cooking books . Only a few tables, & some high chairs on the side.

Nov 11, 2024
on Google

Beautiful interior & amazing croissant! Best croissant so flakey.

Oct 18, 2024
on Google

Super lovely café! Very relaxing & beautiful. J'ai beaucoup aimé mon expérience surtout en terme d'ambiance, service & nourriture/breuvage! À revisiter sûrement :)

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Beautiful pastrie & coffee. The decor is cheery & bright. The owner is very friendly. Great pastries & coffee.

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

For all you fans of all things French & authentic to French pastries, this is the spot! The flavours are spot on the coffee is a beautiful selection of teas as well as a very Provence atmosphere that takes you miles away. The owners are very kind & very good at service making sure of all the details. Refreshingly devoted to the presentation & quality of food not to mention how spotless clean their kitchen is this place allows me to give 100%. The Pain au chocolat & the fondant as well as anything else you'll have here is not overly sweet nor is it Nutella filled. Again, very authentic. See for yourselves & visit at 4835 Notre Dame in Saint-Henri, Montreal.

May 28, 2024
on Google