Un Instant en Provence
Bakery/Pastry Shop
Un Instant en Provence
7 am - 7 pm
| Monday | 7 am - 6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am - 6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am - 6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am - 6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am - 7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am - 7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am - 7 pm |
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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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Display Allpatisserie(43) coffee(27) cafe(27) pastrie(25) croissant(22) pain(21) chocolat(15) viennoiserie(15) lavande(13)Page 1 of 1 - 22 Reviews
Sammy
Been going here since they've opened. top quality pastries.Thank you for every delish bites.View more
Do
Great place for some tasty pastries. I will back & try their desserts.View more
Zen
Very nice pastries! Can be hard to find parking nearbyView more
Dan
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.View more
Rucsandra
Lovely place for a coffee & a pastry or a quick lunch. Their baguette is amazing, the tuna sandwich is delicious & the vegan pastries are unbelievable. Highly recommend!View more
Yehuda
Nice little coffee shop to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon with a good cup of coffee & a nice pastries on the side.View more
Bakery
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.View more
Jess
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!!View more
Maya
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!View more
Julie
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!View more
Pj
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.View more
Monika
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.View more
Ilias
Decent pastries but a bit pricey for the location & the quality of the productsView more
Randa
Very cute cafe, lovely pastry ! Fresh & tasty Went on a Saturday morning where we enjoyed some pastries & cappuccino!!View more
Dickson
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!View more
Joel
Beautiful pastrie & coffee. The decor is cheery & bright. The owner is very friendly. Great pastries & coffee.View more
Mymyt4m
Best pastries at Montreal. & the owner is so nice & always cheerful☺️☺️😉View more
Jbird
Very nice place & they were so kind. The pastries are super fresh!! Definitely coming back with friendsView more
N.Catherine
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.View more
Val
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.View more
Gabrielle
Delicious pastries & coffee, adorable decor & atmosphere, very welcoming people! Definitely recommend.View more