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Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
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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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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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KettyGir-4434
1 Review
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
Melanie
5.0

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
Cyril
5.0

🫶

Jun 24, 2025
on Google
True
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
Bri
5.0

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

Jun 21, 2025
on Google
Khaled
5.0

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

Jun 10, 2025
on Google
Ray
5.0

Beautiful. Cozey great coffee & ambiance.
Highly recommend

Jun 7, 2025
on Google
Do
5.0

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

Jun 5, 2025
on Google
Estelle
5.0

Délicieuses pâtisseries & accueil très chaleureux. J'ai passé un merveilleux instant en Provence!

May 24, 2025
on Google
Tania
5.0

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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
Saida
5.0

Accueil ,sévices excellents le monsieur & super gentil je recommande

May 21, 2025
on Google
Zen
5.0

Very nice pastries! Can be hard to find parking nearby

May 20, 2025
on Google
Tony
5.0

A sanctuary of coffee 🌞

May 11, 2025
on Google
Bohdan
5.0

Favorite bakery in the hood, like their baguettes as well as desserts

Apr 30, 2025
on Google
Joanie
5.0

Les sandwichs, les croissants & les viennoiseries sont à tomber par terre. Le service est toujours parfait!

Apr 29, 2025
on Google
Mira
5.0

Un pur délice !!

Apr 29, 2025
on Google
Agnes
5.0

Un incontournable dans le quartier! L'accueil est sympathique, le service est amical & attentionné. Je me sens toujours bien accueillie & l'on ressent bien le souci du détail de la part du proprio. L'ambiance est chaleureuse avec ses touches déco qui rappelle la Provence. & que dire des pâtisseries, elle sont toutes délicieuses, particulièrement les financiers, tartelettes au citron, le noisettier & les éclairs à la lavande. Aussi, quelques sandwichs typiquement français.
Le rapport qualité-prix est excellent, pour des ingrédients & produits d'une telle qualité, faits sur place. Je fréquente cet endroit régulièrement autant pour l'accueil que pour les produits!

Apr 27, 2025
on Google
Stephane
5.0

Très bonne pâtisserie à déguster sur place avec un bon café.

Apr 24, 2025
on Google
Fatma
5.0

Beau & bon

Apr 22, 2025
on Google
Dan
5.0

Been wanting to try this place for a while. I ordered a refreshing glass of fig lemonade & a pain au chocolat & aux amandes, which may have been one of the most decadent & delectable pastries I've EVER consumed. I ordered an assortment of patisserie to-go that I got a chance to sample which were very tasty & fresh.

I had also ordered a chocolate brioche in house which was a bit dry if I'm being honest, but the other pastries I ordered, along with the friendly service & comfortable atmosphere more than made up for it! I will no doubt be returning.

Apr 22, 2025
on Google