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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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Very cute cafe, lovely pastry ! Fresh & tasty Went on a Saturday morning where we enjoyed some pastries & cappuccino!!

Jul 22, 2024
on Google

good croissant & very cute inside. i went on a tuesday morning & it was a lovely spot to have in petit chocolatine & cafe before the day started. chocolatine was pretty good but not buttery enough & a bit overcooked. i would go back to see if it was just an off batch. staff are super friendly & great vibe inside. $5 coffee & croissant is hard to beat.

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

Excellente pâtisserie française, l'accueil du gérant originaire du Var & de son équipe est très chaleureux, les produits sont d'excellentes qualités 👍👍👍 Une adresse à ne surtout pas manquer à Montréal dans le quartier Saint-Henri 😉 Nous y avons déjeuné en famille, tout est parfait, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés 😃 Je recommande vivement ✌️

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

Replonger au coeur du sud de la France tant par la décoration, que par l'accueil chaleureux & les produits typiques Croissant, pain au chocolat, suisse ou encore roulé à la cannelle tout était délicieux Y compris le flan que nous avons prit à emporter Bravo !

Jul 15, 2024
on Google

Cute cafe, with lovely decor is a new addition to Notre Dame street. Service is super amicable. Enjoyable cold latte & a flan cake was satisfying. Recommended.

Jul 14, 2024
on Google
4.0

Feels like France

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

New found favorite local pastry store. Pain au chocolat, pain au raisin... The best. The chocolate used in the pastries taste phenomenal. Sweet & tasty, with a great crunchy exterior & soft buttery interior. Pain au raisin is also amazing. Give it a try. Thanks for the great pastries!

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Beautiful pastrie & coffee. The decor is cheery & bright. The owner is very friendly. Great pastries & coffee.

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Les gens du quartier ont beaucoup de chance d'avoir un endroit pareil pour déguster des produits français 😍😋

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Best pastries at Montreal. & the owner is so nice & always cheerful☺️☺️😉

Jul 11, 2024
on Google

First time but definitely coming back when there are more selections but I'm so glad I got some lavender eclairs!! 😍

Jul 8, 2024
on Google

À découvrir! Excellent service & produits frais & authentiques. Pâtisseries à la lavande surprenantes dans le bon sens du terme. Endroit propre. Que de bons mots sur cette charmante place.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Bonne endroit pour se reposer pendant une marche, par contre j'aurais aimé la crème brûlée avec le caramel à cassé 🤤

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Une ambiance très agréable avec des serveurs tout aussi agréable. Les pâtisseries sont succulentes & pas trop sucré. Les prix sont abordable pour qualité très haute. 😊

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

Tout est parfait dans ce petit coin de Provence ! Des pâtisseries, aux services en passant par la déco rien n'est laisser au hasard.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

Super nice staff. Great selection. Everything I have tried is so good & fresh. One of the best croissant I have tasted in my life.

Jul 3, 2024
on Google

Great vibe, delicious pastry, & amazing coffee.

Jun 30, 2024
on Google

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