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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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on Google4.7 (400+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Un Instant en Provence is described as a cozy, Provence-inspired bakery cafe where pastries and viennoiseries are consistently praised, with almond croissant, croissant, Tropezienne, tarte au citron meringuée, and Paris Brest repeatedly highlighted; the space is seen as welcoming and well suited for coffee and a pastry with friends, studying, or a relaxed visit, and the staff are often noted as friendly and attentive; the pastries are largely described as made on site and of high quality, especially the almond croissant, with many noting great consistency and value, while some reviews mention occasional service inconsistencies, cold or lukewarm drinks, small portion sizes for the price, or pastry imperfections such as undercooked brioche or overly sweet items; overall the place is viewed as a top pastry destination in the city, delivering a pleasing atmosphere, quality baked goods, and a strong Provence vibe, with a few caveats about seating on weekends.
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Jan 3, 2026
on Google

Je suis venue pour la première fois dans la jolie boutique chaleureuse car j'avais commandé une couronne des rois provençale. Malheureusement la brioche , belle extérieurement était pâteuse à l'intérieur pas cuite & peu levée. Je ne sais pas si c'était dû au froid mais idem pour le pain au chocolat dont le feuilletage extérieur faisait envie mais qui avait des morceaux crus à l'intérieur. Les croissants un peu.moins.
J'habite la rive sud & j'avais fait des kilomètres pour venir chercher la brioche & j'ai été déçue... j'ai tout jeté car mon estomac ne me permet pas de digérer une brioche peu cuite...plus de 50$ de produits
Vraiment désolée de dire ça car j'aime encourager les artisans..mais ceci est dans un but d'amélioration.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

it was incredible, I bought a croissant, a cookie & a baguette & they were all given to me warm & delicious. the food was fresh & some of the best pastries I've had in Montreal. It was a bit pricy but definitely worth it for what I got.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

Gâteaux & viennoiseries excellentes !
Salon de thé très joli

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Great viennoiseries in a beautiful place

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

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

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

Merci beaucoup pour votre service

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
5.0

Croissant excellent, chausson aux pommes divins avec une vrai compote de pommes, un feuilleté excellent !!! A retourner sans faute !!!

Dec 4, 2025
on Google

Coffee is great, the patisserie is delicious & same for their sandwiches. Prices are more then reasonable!! I definitely recommend this place to everyone :)

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

Les pâtisseries & vienoiseries sont excellentes ! Tout est fait maison!

Nov 23, 2025
on Google

La boutique est chaleureuse & donne immédiatement envie de goûter à tout . J'ai particulièrement adoré l'éclair au chocolat ainsi que le Paris Brest : goût, texture, tout était parfait. C'est une adresse que je recommande vivement .

Nov 21, 2025
on Google

Happy to have this cafe near by apartment. The almond croissant is incredible & I look forward to trying their other pastries! The staff are always super kind.

Nov 12, 2025
on Google

loved their almond croissant & their atmosphere
definitely recommend it

Nov 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

I really like this place & I have been here a few times. They make a nice vegan croissant & coffee :)

Nov 9, 2025
on Google

Un agréable endroit si vous cherchez à siroter un bon café & déguster de bon gâteaux frais, est variés!!

Nov 5, 2025
on Google

Lovely place with good pastries & coffee!

Oct 30, 2025
on Google

Very cozy place to have your delicious coffee + croissant! I tried the cookie & the cheddar croissant! Delicious! Anxious for my next visit! Love it!

Oct 27, 2025
on Google

Je reviens tout juste d'Aix-en-Provence, donc j'estime que l'univers m'a fait un petit clin d'oeil en me faisant tomber sur cette pépite.
Dès le premier regard, j'ai su que j'étais au bon endroit.
Les croissants sont aussi bons qu'ils sont beaux, idem pour les pains au chocolat & les chouquettes - qui ressemblent enfin à de vraies chouquettes !
C'est un peu cher, certes, mais je comprends qu'il faut bien vivre de son activité.

Oct 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great coffee & fantastic ambience. The owner was ever present & very hospitable. The food looked like it should have been on the he cover of a magazine. Can't wait to return.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google

Best coffee place in Saint Henri
Super friendly people & amazing food
My favourite is the cheddar croissant

Oct 21, 2025
on Google