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Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
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Un Instant en Provence Saint-Henri, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (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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Lovely cafe! Super tasty pastries & coffee, always greeted with a smile & excellent vibes to start the day. Have been there multiple times & will be back!

Oct 22, 2024
on Google

Franchement déçus :( Pas tellement de choix sur place VS ce qu'on avait vu de la publication Instagram & ce n'est pas extraordinaire niveau goût... Pour couronner le tout c'est quand même cher (31$ pour 2 cafés, 2 pâtisseries & 1 baguette...). Un latte citrouille qui n'a pas le goût de citrouille... Peut-être que les viennoiseries valent le détour mais pour le reste bof bof.

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

The best lemon tarts I have ever had, & I have had a lot, across N America, France, UK... Super bright & lemony without being cloying. The texture is perfect, smooth & redolent. The cookie bases were all nicely baked a deep golden brown & not soggy. My own preference is a bit less sugar as the sweetness competes with the filling. But... this kicks the lemon tarts at the Mtl chain bakeries to shame. Prices are marginally more here, but well worth the extra buck for something that you can tell was made with love. I'll pace myself with the other items as I'd be broke & fat after a few weeks. Everything there looks lovely. The cafe itself is adorable with whimsical touches of Provence, very clean & bright & delicious smelling.

Sep 12, 2024
on Google

Très belle découverte à Saint-Henrie. Service impeccable, très bon café & les viennoiseries étaient délicieuses. Je le recommande fortement.

Aug 17, 2024
on Google

Un café crème & un millefeuille.

Aug 6, 2024
on Google

Un superbe café chaleureux! Beau décor, ambiance feutrée, bon service. Vous devez essayer la Tropézienne, un pur délice réinventé a saveur québécoise 🍓👌

Jul 31, 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

Very cute cafe, lovely pastry ! Fresh & tasty Went on a Saturday morning where we enjoyed some pastries & cappuccino!!

Jul 22, 2024
on Google

good croissant & very cute inside. i went on a tuesday morning & it was a lovely spot to have in petit chocolatine & cafe before the day started. chocolatine was pretty good but not buttery enough & a bit overcooked. i would go back to see if it was just an off batch. staff are super friendly & great vibe inside. $5 coffee & croissant is hard to beat.

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

Cute cafe, with lovely decor is a new addition to Notre Dame street. Service is super amicable. Enjoyable cold latte & a flan cake was satisfying. Recommended.

Jul 14, 2024
on Google

Enorme coup de coeur, 5 etoiles pour tout! Les croissants & chocolatines sont délicieux, généreux & aussi beaux que bons. Le café filtre est excellent aussi (bien corsé). La formule baguette petit déjeuner, c'est frais, croustillant, excellent choix de confiture, un sans faute. Le service est souriant, sympathique, ca fait du bien de se sentir accueilli. & que dire du decor, un baume sur le coeur, pas juste pour les expat nostalgiques de la Provence :), c'est propre & lumineux. Bref, une boulangerie/patisserie/café où l'on s'y sent bien, c'est délicieux & les prix sont raisonnables. Je conseille sans hésiter & on reviendra c'est certain. Merci 🫶🏻

Jun 22, 2024
on Google

C'est un beau petit café de quartier ça ! Jetait plutôt indécis sur le breuvage que j'avais envie & j'ai très bien été conseillé par la personne. J'ai beaucoup aimé mon café.

Jun 4, 2024
on Google