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Bakery/Pastry Shop

Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
OPEN7 am - 6 pm
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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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Excellents croissants & éclairs. Ingrédients de bonne qualité. Très bon service.

Jun 29, 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

Great addition to the neighbourhood. Straight from France.

Jun 21, 2024
on Google
5.0

Absolutely amazing food & service- the staff was super friendly & sweet!! Went twice during our trip because we loved it so much

Jun 20, 2024
on Google

The mochaccino was very good, la suisse au framboise also 👌, the personal was nice & the ambiace was agréable & peaceful, the decor was on point .

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Very nice place & they were so kind. The pastries are super fresh!! Definitely coming back with friends

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Try the almond croissant. Service was 10/10!

Jun 8, 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

Meilleur croissant que j'ai mangé depuis plusieurs années. Parfaitement équilibré.

May 30, 2024
on Google

Meilleurs croissants en ville! Service parfait! Ambiance cosy.

May 29, 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

Une des meilleures boulangeries pâtisseries que j'ai testé à Montréal. Grand choix. En tant que française je valide à 100%

May 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

This is a totally instagrammable restaurant. The pastries are great. I found the coffee a little bit too strong for my liking but overall I enjoyed my experience here.

May 24, 2024
on Google

Delicious pastries & coffee, adorable decor & atmosphere, very welcoming people! Definitely recommend.

May 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

Mention spéciale à la jeune fille au comptoir. Son dévouement & sa passion fait de notre passage une si belle expérience chez vous .

May 17, 2024
on Google

Bravo !!! On se serait cru en Provence !!! Super accueil! On a testé un pain au chocolat très bon & un éclair à la lavande très fin !!! On reviendra!!!

May 11, 2024
on Google

Quality products & a nice atmosphere. Strongly recommended.

Apr 28, 2024
on Google