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Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris is a Hmong-French patisserie redefining French pastry through artistry, cultural storytelling, and community impact. Our worhas been recognized by local and national publications for both culinary excellence and social leadership.
Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris blends classical French technique with a distinctly Hmong worldview. Founded by husband-and-wife team Chef Marc Heu and COO Gaosong Heu, the patisserie is known for its artisanal pastries, cultural storytelling, community impact, and mentorship-driven workforce. The patisserie employs 27 team members, 85% women, representing 5 languages and 12 nationalities.
For interviews, features and media inquires:
Contact Gaosong Heu, Co-Owner and C.O.O
gaosongvh@marcheuparis.com
OWNER AWARDS
- Gaosong Heu | 40 Under 40- Most Influential Leaders in Business
- Minneapolis Business Journal, 2026
- Gaosong Heu | 35 Most Influential Hmong Leaders in 35 Years
- Hmong American Partnership, 2025
- Chef Marc Heu | James beard award-Semi-finalist
- Outstanding Pastry Chef/Baker, 2024
- Chef Marc Heu | Charlie Awards
- Nominated Best Pastry Chef, 2020
BUSINESS AWARDS
- Mpls/St. Paul Magazine (2025)
- Gold, Best Bakery Cafe (readers’ choice)
- 24/7 Tempo (2023)
- Best Bakery in MN
- MPLS/ST. PAUL MAGAZINE (2022)
- Best Restaurant
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AFFILIATIONS
- Alliance Française
- Que-It
- Minneapolis Community Education
- Porsche, St. Paul
- Target Corp.
- Lenôtre, Plaisir, France
- Stoher, Paris, France
- Pre Catalan, Paris, France
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KARE 11 News
“Behind the Business: Pastry Chef brings a taste of France to Saint Paul”
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Twin Cities
Kitchen Q&A: French pastries on the rise at new St. Paul patisserie
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Yahoo News
New patisserie/cake shop Marc Heu Patisserie Paris now open in Midway
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Hoodline
Check out the 3 newest businesses to open in Saint Paul
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KARE 11 News
“St. Paul has a new bakery in Town”
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Eater Twin Cities
Paris-Trained Pastry Chef Opens University Avenue Pâtisserie
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Minnevangelist
Reasons to Love Minnesota No. 93: Little Mekong Night Market
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Eater Twin Cities
15 Must-Try Bakeries in the Twin Cities
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Bring Me The News
St. Paul is home to the best bakery in Minnesota, ranking site claims
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Bring Me The News
Five St. Paul restaurant openings to watch



