French bakery · West Cape May, NJ
Baked in Paris.Perfected in Cape May.
Maison fondée en 1984Croissants, baguettes, sticky buns, fruit tarts and the cakes Cape May gets married with. Michel Gras has been baking for over 45 years. He makes what he wants. As he likes to say, “It’s Chez Michel…”
The doors may be closed, but orders can be emailed anytime. Write to Michel or build a cake order.
What’s in the case
The case changes with the day and the season. He makes what he wants, so pick a tray to see what Michel usually has.
Our bakers are at work while the rest of us are asleep.That’s why the doors close at 2 · Tomorrow’s orders are already waiting
The holiday menu
Bûches de Noël, pies, cookies and quiches for the table. Tap + to build your list, then send it to Michel in one email.
Birthday & celebration cakes
8” to 14” rounds, half and full sheets. Prices start at $40 and depend on size, flavor, filling and decoration. Pick everything Michel needs to know and we’ll write the email for you.
An order isn’t placed until you get a confirmation email. Emails are answered Thursday–Monday, 10 am–2 pm. Please give us 1–2 weeks for cakes: we’re a small bakery in a very busy resort.
It’s your day; it will be your cake.
Every wedding cake is designed with you and quoted on the complexity of the design. Browse 30+ years of Cape May weddings below.
Save any cake you admire. Your selection is attached to your inquiry, so Michel sees exactly what you have in mind.
Write to Michel
Email info@michelgras.com with your date, guest count and ideas. He’s often booked months ahead, so write early.
Taste at home
Once booked, Michel bakes small samples of your flavors to take home. Want to taste first? Sample cakes are $20 each, credited when you book.
Reserve your date
A 50% deposit books your wedding. Checks by mail; Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Balance & the big day
The balance is due two weeks before the wedding. Setup is available for an extra fee.
Good to know: Chez Michel doesn’t provide trays, cake stands or plates; your venue or you will. Flavors and fillings are the same as our celebration cakes, and fondant is an additional charge.
It was absolutely glorious… both beautiful and delicious.From Michel’s couples
Michel Gras, chef pâtissier
600 Park BlvdMichel Gras
A classically trained French pastry chef, Michel baked first in Paris and, since 1984, in Cape May. Many still remember La Patisserie on the Cape May Mall. Today it’s Chez Michel on Park Boulevard: Michel’s house, in French, and he bakes the way he likes.
- ParisClassical French pastry training
- 1984Arrives in Cape May
- La PatisserieA local favorite on the Cape May Mall
- 2006–2010Best Tasting Cake, Best of the Shore, The Knot Best of Weddings
- Chez Michel600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May
A baker’s day chez Michel
Our bakers don’t head to the beach at closing time. They start preparing for tomorrow and tomorrow’s orders. Here’s where the day is right now in Cape May.
Visit the bakery
Free parking on-site. Email is the best way to reach us.
Hours …
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Closed right now. Orders can still be emailed anytime; emails are answered Thursday–Monday, 10 am–2 pm. Write to Michel
Summer season: the bakery opens Thursdays–Mondays from May 28, and the donut shop opens 7 days a week from May 26.
West Cape May, NJ 08204 · free parking on-site
The best way to reach us. We don’t take orders by phone.