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Un Instant en Provence

Saint-Henri
4.8$$
OUVERT7:00 (am) - 18:00
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Un Instant en Provence Restaurant Montréal: Menu, Avis & Réserver (2026)
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Originaire du village de Saint-Maximin au cœur de la Provence, Nans est tombé en amour avec la pâtisserie dès son plus jeune âge.

Après des études de pâtisserie au pied des collines de Provence, Nans a travaillé pendant 12 ans dans de prestigieuses institutions sur les rives de la Méditerranée.

Arrivé à Saint-Henri il y a plusieurs années, Nans a eu plusieurs expériences dans les plus grandes pâtisseries de Montréal. Le goût de l'entrepreneuriat et de faire découvrir la Pâtisserie Provençale à ses amis québécois, l'ont poussé à lancer son entreprise afin de leur faire vivre un instant en Provence.

Chef pâtissier, mais aussi glacier, chocolatier, confiseur, Alexis est un touche-à-tout qui met toute la palette de ses compétences au service du goût.

Avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans de prestigieux établissements français dans le sud de la France, Alexis est parti à la découverte du Québec et du quartier St-Henri à Montréal. À la tête d'une équipe d'une dizaine de personnes au sein d'un grand groupe de pâtisserie québecois, Alexis a mis tous ses talents pour faire découvrir de nouvelles saveurs.

Tenté par l'entreprenariat, il a rejoint Nans chez un Instant en Provence afin de faire découvrir la pâtisserie française au plus grand nombre.

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Avis pour Un Instant en Provence

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sur Google4.7 (400+)
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Résumé des avis

Les avis sur Un Instant en Provence soulignent des viennoiseries et pâtisseries de grande qualité, avec des croissants, un croissant à l'amande, la Tropezienne et la tarte au citron meringuée, et des textures variées qui séduisent; l'endroit est décrit comme cosy et chaleureux, idéal pour boire un café et se retrouver entre amis ou en famille, avec une décoration lumineuse et des plantes qui renforcent l'esprit provençal; le personnel est majoritairement très aimable et attentif, certains louant un service traiteur de qualité et des conseils utiles; côté points à améliorer, quelques visiteurs évoquent des places assises limitées le week-end, des prix perçus comme élevés et des boissons chaudes parfois servies tièdes ou des pâtisseries pas tout à fait cuites; malgré cela, la plupart recommandent fortement, y reviennent et considèrent cet endroit comme une référence en pâtisserie et café dans le quartier, offrant une expérience globale agréable et durable.

Heard really good things about this place so had to try it for myself. All the pastries we tried were so good. Super fresh & well made. The layers of the viennoisseries are super flaky with a lot of layers which is something I look for. The staff were super nice & welcoming. Wasn't super impressed by the coffee. Never been to Provence but it does seem like it can be a great introduction. Such a great find. Would definitely go back!

23 sept. 2024
sur Google
5.0

The combination of Chouquette & coffee is the best. Croissant is good, too.

18 sept. 2024
sur Google
3.0

Unfortunately, it didn't match the expectations built based on most of the reviews here. Pain au chocolat is quite average, not flaky, butter flavour wasn't there. The only thing I liked about it was the chocolate used. There are way better croissants & pain au chocolat in Montreal. We liked the eclaire chocolat but it's over $7, not worth the price in our opinion. We also tried the tiramisu / chou which is over $8. It didn't taste like tiramisu & the chou was nothing special for the price paid. The coffee shop itself is nicely decorated, simple but cute. There are only 3-4 tables & the rest is a long bar with stools. Staff is welcoming & quick to get your order. On-street parking was easy to find & free. Overall, I'm not french but it didn't meet my expectations, one of the things I love about Montreal is the variety of great french pastries & boulangerie so I'm always open to try new places. Also, I found it to be overpriced.

10 sept. 2024
sur Google

Super cute place, stopped in for a snack & coffee with my family of four. Lavender latte was something interesting to try, pastries were delicious & the vibe was fabulous. You can tell a lot of love went into this place. Super happy to have stumbled upon it.

2 sept. 2024
sur Google

While the croissants are exceptional (crunchy exterior, soft airy interior. & rich butter flavour), the coffee was a huge disappointment. I ordered a small almond milk cappuccino & it was so hot that it burned my mouth. When I went back in to inform the barista that it was way too hot, she became defensive & told me that's how it's done - she has to steam almond milk longer to get a froth. Other coffee shops don't seem to have this challenge so it's either an issue with the brand or the handler. Fortunately someone else stepped in & offered a replacement (which unfortunately was also too hot). There are better coffee shops in the city - it's not worth the detour.

11 août 2024
sur Google

Amazing coffee place in Saint Henri. It really deserves to go & take a coffee & bread at the place.

5 août 2024
sur 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.

16 juil. 2024
sur Google

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

13 juil. 2024
sur Google

Great vibe, delicious pastry, & amazing coffee.

30 juin 2024
sur Google

For all you fans of all things French & authentic to French pastries, this is the spot! The flavours are spot on the coffee is a beautiful selection of teas as well as a very Provence atmosphere that takes you miles away. The owners are very kind & very good at service making sure of all the details. Refreshingly devoted to the presentation & quality of food not to mention how spotless clean their kitchen is this place allows me to give 100%. The Pain au chocolat & the fondant as well as anything else you'll have here is not overly sweet nor is it Nutella filled. Again, very authentic. See for yourselves & visit at 4835 Notre Dame in Saint-Henri, Montreal.

28 mai 2024
sur Google
5.0

This is a totally instagrammable restaurant. The pastries are great. I found the coffee a little bit too strong for my liking but overall I enjoyed my experience here.

24 mai 2024
sur Google

Delicious pastries & coffee, adorable decor & atmosphere, very welcoming people! Definitely recommend.

24 mai 2024
sur Google