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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)
CaféPastriesTeaDesserts & Sweets

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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5.0

Très bien

Sep 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Aug 31, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Aug 24, 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

Très très bonne boulangerie. Prix très raisonnable pour la qualité!

Je recommande fortement.

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Amazing cafe!

Aug 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Je vais dans ce café presque quotidiennement, le staff & les produits sont exceptionnels. Pour moi, de loin les meilleurs croissants en ville. De plus, le fait qu'on voit le staff préparer le tout en cuisine derrière justifie de loin le prix de certains produits. Il y a plusieurs cafés dans le coin & les prix restent très compétitifs. Les gens qui se plaignent des prix sont probablement habitués à prendre leur café au McDo ou Tim Hortons, j'ai du mal à comprendre.
Bravo à l'équipe!

Jul 28, 2025
on Google

Been going here since they've opened. top quality pastries.Thank you for every delish bites.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

The Suisse & the chausson aux pommes were such a delight.
Also, really good iced latte!. 🥐☕?

Jul 23, 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

Excellents produits,
Excellent service,
Très joli cadre!
Bravo!

Jul 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

Pâtisserie toujours excellente.
Un reproche lors des commandes pour tartes ou gâteaux: la forme 10/12 personnes n'existe pas

Jul 6, 2025

J'ai découvert la boulangerie grâce à un Too good to go en 2024. Le pain & les viennoiseries étaient vraiment bons. Dernièrement, j'ai acheté des pâtisseries, toutes délicieuses. Mention spéciale pour la fleur d'agrumes ! Je reviendrai !

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

🫶

Jun 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Excellente pâtisserie & environnement incroyable pour les connaisseurs ;-)
vaut vraiment le déplacement pour un bon latté & un bon gâteau!
nous reviendrons comptez sur nous :-)

Jun 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing food & coffee & wonderful service!! I recommend to anyone looking for a cute little coffee spot

Jun 21, 2025
on Google

Loved it! Decent coffee & great patisserie. Also we lived thé vibe

Jun 10, 2025
on Google
5.0

Beautiful. Cozey great coffee & ambiance.
Highly recommend

Jun 7, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great place for some tasty pastries. I will back & try their desserts.

Jun 5, 2025
on Google