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Un Instant en Provence
Bakery/Pastry Shop

Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 7 amValentine's Day: hours might differ
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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

Un Instant en Provence is described in reviews as a cozy, Provençal inspired bakery cafe with a welcoming vibe and attentive service. Pastries and breads are consistently praised for freshness and flavor, with croissants, pains au chocolat, tarte tropézienne, choux pastries, and lavender themed treats earning frequent accolades, and the overall quality often seen as worth the price. Coffee and tea are well liked, though a few diners report drinks arriving lukewarm or cold, and a handful note an undercooked brioche in a winter setting. The atmosphere and decor are repeatedly highlighted as beautiful and inviting, ideal for a coffee, a bite, or a relaxed visit with friends. Most reviews commend the friendly staff and the sense of a genuine French bakery, while some suggestions focus on consistency and value, but the consensus is that Un Instant en Provence offers a memorable Provençal touch in a neighborhood bakery with strong pastries and solid coffee.
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cozy place
the chai pear pastry was unfortunately super duper sweet, on the other hand i tasted the chai & the pear.
la mille feuille was good

Feb 7, 2026
on Google

A little cozy place for having a delicious coffe with a pastry. We love it! Highly recommend.

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

A transitional French pastry place! Delicious & good coffee.

Oct 20, 2025
on Google

The best pastry shop in MTL! Everything is tasty from the éclaire, to the meringue au citron, the crème brûlée & the coffee! They also have fresh squeezed orange juice! The place is aesthetically nice & the staff is friendly! :)

Sep 20, 2025
on Google
5.0

A neighborhood pastry shop serving good coffee drinks too. Dine in available also.

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

We were recomended this place as'the best bakery in Montreal' & while im not sure it deserves that title, it was pretty good. The atmosphere was really nice with lots of natural lighting, real plants, & well palced decor that worked with their theme. The staff was super friendly & since we didnt know what to get they gave a few recomendations. The chocolate pastry was flaky & light & decently fresh. I usually like the pastries that are a bit chewy or carmelized so maybe I should have gotten something else but it was still pretty good overall.

Aug 22, 2025
on Google

Delicious pastry shop. Strong, quality coffee, excellent service. Strong wifi & ambiance. Truly a great pastry shop/cafe. I came on a Tuesday & it was perfect pace, but too busy but still some others working around me I felt inspired. I got a decaf americano & a suisse pastry. The pastry so so good. It was like a sweetened savory one but in a good way with good balance in flavor...a bit pricey around 8 dollars for one, but was good. The decaf americano was also good. They also make a homemade chai. It's subtly sweet & spicy, good drink as well. Highly recommend!

Jul 9, 2025
on Google

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Ce petit bijou est un délice. C'est à environ 35 minutes de chez moi & ça vaut toujours le détour. Les pâtisseries & les plats sont toujours frais & délicieux. De plus, le service est vraiment sympathique ! J'y suis allé 5 à 7 fois ces deux derniers mois & presque tous les clients que j'ai croisés repartent avec le sourire, ce qui est très bon signe.

This little gem is a delight. The pastry & food are always fresh & delicious. Plus, the service is super friendly! I've been here 5-7 times in the last couple of months almost every person I've seen come in leaves smiling, so that's a very good sign. It is about 35 mins away from my home & always worth the trip.

May 22, 2025
on Google

Lovely place for a coffee & a pastry or a quick lunch. Their baguette is amazing, the tuna sandwich is delicious & the vegan pastries are unbelievable. Highly recommend!

Mar 11, 2025
on Google

This pastry is my favorite in Montreal. I really recommend it 🥐.

Mar 10, 2025
on Google

Very cozy pastry shop in Saint Henri. I got a pain au chocolat with almonds & my partner got a passionfruit mango cake, both were very tasty. Nice atmosphere inside, would definitely come back here again!

Nov 11, 2024
on Google
5.0

Fantastic spot for some delicious coffee, fresh handmade pastry & a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Oct 3, 2024
on Google

Wonderful Pâtisserie! Definitely stop by here if you love a good pastry

Aug 22, 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

New found favorite local pastry store. Pain au chocolat, pain au raisin... The best. The chocolate used in the pastries taste phenomenal. Sweet & tasty, with a great crunchy exterior & soft buttery interior. Pain au raisin is also amazing. Give it a try. Thanks for the great pastries!

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Great vibe, delicious pastry, & amazing coffee.

Jun 30, 2024
on Google