La Boulangerie Marguerite has served the St. Paul community for generations. Long before its current name, the bakery on this corner was already part of daily life in the neighborhood. Today, it continues that role as a place people return to for familiar bread, pastries, and routine.
That history is explored in a recent article titled “Building Hope: Preserving a Century-Old Legacy”. The piece highlights the bakery’s past and the journey of our owner, François Kiemde, whose path to baking began outside the United States and eventually led him to steward one of St. Paul’s long-standing bakeries.
The article shares how François learned his craft through years of kitchen work and formal training, then brought those skills to the Midwest. When he and his partner took over the bakery in St. Paul, they took on the responsibility of preserving something many customers had known since childhood.
It also touches on the challenges of keeping a historic bakery open during difficult periods, including the pandemic. During that time, François connected with African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS), a Minnesota nonprofit that supports small business owners through advising and training. That support helped stabilize the bakery and allowed it to continue serving the neighborhood.
Today, La Boulangerie Marguerite remains an important part of St. Paul’s local food landscape, with a growing team and plans for the future. The full article offers a deeper look at what it takes to carry a legacy forward while building something sustainable.
👉 Read the full article: Building Hope: Preserving a Century-Old Legacy
