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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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Nice little coffee shop to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon with a good cup of coffee & a nice pastries on the side.

Dec 10, 2024
on Google

EXELLENT sous tous rapports Just wow

Dec 9, 2024
on Google

Sympa

Dec 7, 2024
on Google

Un vrai café à l'âme provençale ! On y trouve de tout (navettes, calissons, & j'en passe...). Le lieu est cosy & c'est tenu avec amour. Si vous cherchez un café à découvrir & à soutenir, n'hésitez pas !

Nov 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellents sandwichs. Café extra. Tropezienne a tester.

Nov 22, 2024
on Google

Les viennoiseries Véganes sont délicieuses!

Nov 21, 2024
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

Beautiful place, not to many pastries, just a few pretty looking ones. I try the baba, not what I was expecting but good anyway. My pumpkin latte was a bit cold . I saw a woman grabbing a book , the have a small library whit some cooking books . Only a few tables, & some high chairs on the side.

Nov 11, 2024
on Google
5.0

Omg finally great/ real/ tasty French pastries & bread! Just go & try this gem it's soooooooo good! & very affordable for what you get! Just amazing!!

Nov 9, 2024
on Google

Meilleure pâtisserie à Montréal !! Cadre magnifique & personnel adorable. Un belle invitation au voyage !

Nov 1, 2024
on Google

Une de mes pâtisserie préférée à Montréal ! Après plusieurs visites, je ne suis jamais déçue. Les viennoiseries sont excellentes & les pâtisseries sont un délice !

Oct 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Très bon & un service impeccable les croissants sont délicieux

Oct 26, 2024
on Google

Wonderful pain Suisse & delightful cake

Oct 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

Lovely cafe! Super tasty pastries & coffee, always greeted with a smile & excellent vibes to start the day. Have been there multiple times & will be back!

Oct 22, 2024
on Google

Franchement déçus :( Pas tellement de choix sur place VS ce qu'on avait vu de la publication Instagram & ce n'est pas extraordinaire niveau goût... Pour couronner le tout c'est quand même cher (31$ pour 2 cafés, 2 pâtisseries & 1 baguette...). Un latte citrouille qui n'a pas le goût de citrouille... Peut-être que les viennoiseries valent le détour mais pour le reste bof bof.

Oct 20, 2024
on Google
4.0

Don't have the lavender cappuccino anymore

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

Beautiful interior & amazing croissant! Best croissant so flakey.

Oct 18, 2024
on Google
5.0

Les tartelettes au citron sont tout simplement délicieuses & le service est tout sourire! 🤩

Oct 16, 2024
on Google

Rien de provence. J y ai grandi. Mais bon cadre. Latte lavande a eviter . Gateaux un peu chers

Oct 11, 2024
on Google

Très belle pâtisserie aux saveurs raffinées de la France, avec une signature venue tout droit de la Provence, avec un excellent service ! J'ai beaucoup aimé la tarte au citron, la religieuse lavande citron, le flan vanille (dont la part pourrait être un peu plus grande 🙏), & le Saint-Honoré. Le chocolat chaud était particulièrement à mon goût & de manière générale, le sucre pas surdosé, ce qui m'a permis de manger plus & d'apprécier les différents goûts & saveurs :)

Oct 10, 2024
on Google