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652 Transfer Road St. Paul MN 55114

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  • Bakery
    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
  • $ $
    Takeout
  • No Parking
Description

What elevates a simple candy maker into an artisanal chocolatier? Hand-craftsmanship, extra TLC, and an instinct for balancing scent and flavor. These are the same characteristics that mark Mary Leonard’s velvety truffles and bon bons, the artistry of which creates a treat for all the senses. Tucked into a brick business complex at Interstate 280 and University, Chocolate Celeste is a little hard to find, but worth the effort. Leonard uses the finest of ingredients--locally sourced whenever possible--and carefully monitors the cooking temperature when creating perfect chocolate crystals for the snap you get with only the finest chocolates. She is also expert at adding the unexpected, like craft beer, florals, or a hit of chili pepper for added spark.








  • 2012 | Best Chocolate

    What elevates a simple candy maker into the loftier role of an artisanal chocolatier? At Chocolat Céleste, part of the answer is in the creation of perfect chocolate crystals that carry the snappy-bite characteristic of fine chocolate. It also comes from using expertly sourced ingredients: local butter and cream, and cacao from the world's finest purveyors. But what makes Chocolat Céleste really stand out is owner Mary Leonard's heavenly blending of flavors, such as bold chile... More »

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    OPEN Whisky Park, 15 S. Fifth St., Minneapolis Malone's Bar & Grill, 12635 Elm Creek Blvd N., Maple Grove Chocolate Celeste, 652 Transfer Ave., St. Paul Hibachi Buffet, 111 E. Lake St., Minneapolis Am... More »

  • Chocolate Celeste now open

    Chocolate Celeste now open

    Chocophiles were disappointed when Chocolate Celeste's University Avenue/280 shop closed last spring--but just last week, owner Mary Leonard reopened at 652 Transfer Ave. in St. Paul, a block off Univ... More »

  • Days of Wine and Chocolate

    Days of Wine and Chocolate

    Chocolat Celeste 2506 University Ave. W., St. Paul 651.644.3823 www.chocolatceleste.com Is chocolate on the verge of revolution, poised to rise up and seize its rightful place alongside wine and cigars as a scrutinized, collected,... More »

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