Artisan fruit bars displayed on a rustic wooden counter
San Jose, California

Fruit,
transformed
into
something
special.

Handcrafted fruit bars and confections made with seasonal produce and time-honored recipes — a San Jose tradition you can taste in every bite.

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Kitchen preparation area with fresh fruit ingredients Colorful fruit bars arranged on a display counter
San Jose since day one
Our Story

A neighborhood staple built on simple, honest ingredients.

San Jose Fruit Bars began with a straightforward idea: real fruit, real recipes, and the kind of care that shows in every bar. Located on East San Antonio Street, we've become a familiar stop for neighbors who want something better than the ordinary.

Our fruit bars are hand-cut, naturally sweetened, and made in small batches. No artificial flavors, no shortcuts — just seasonal fruit prepared the way it should be, between two layers of tender, buttery crust.

Whether you're stopping by for a single bar to brighten your afternoon or planning a bulk order for an event, we treat every visit the same: with attention, respect for the ingredients, and a genuine desire to make something worth coming back for.

What We Make

Fruit bars crafted with intention

Every flavor starts with real fruit, a buttery shortbread-style crust, and a recipe that's been refined over years of making the same thing — only better.

Golden blueberry fruit bars with visible blueberry filling

Blueberry

Wild blueberries folded into a luscious, jewel-toned filling between layers of vanilla shortbread. Our most requested bar, and for good reason.

Vibrant mango fruit bars with tropical coloring

Mango Lime

Ripe mango purée brightened with fresh lime zest, creating a sun-warmed filling that's both tangy and deeply sweet. A summer favorite year-round.

Ruby red strawberry fruit bars with glossy filling

Strawberry

Fresh strawberries reduced to a concentrated, glossy filling — the classic fruit bar, done right. Sweet, tangy, and impossibly satisfying.

Golden pineapple fruit bars with tropical filling

Pineapple

Sweet-tart pineapple reduced to a bright, golden filling. Light, refreshing, and perfect for those who prefer their fruit bars on the tangier side.

Deep red cherry fruit bars with rich filling

Cherry

Tart cherries slow-cooked into a deep, ruby filling with a hint of almond. Rich, complex, and the kind of bar you'll think about all day.

Seasonal assortment of fruit bars with rotating flavors
Seasonal

Seasonal Special

Our rotating seasonal flavor changes with what's fresh and at its peak. Stop in to discover what's current — it's always something worth trying.

Availability varies by season. Call ahead to check current flavors and quantities.

The Craft

Small batches,
considerable care.

We don't make hundreds of trays at once. Every batch is mixed, poured, baked, and cooled by hand — because speed is the enemy of texture, and texture is everything in a fruit bar.

Our crust is a simple shortbread: butter, flour, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt. The filling is fruit — real fruit, often from regional orchards — cooked down with just enough sweetener to let the fruit speak for itself.

Once baked, each pan is allowed to cool completely before cutting. That patience produces the clean edges and satisfying chew that define our bars.

Real Fruit

No artificial flavors or preservatives

Small Batches

Made fresh daily in limited quantities

Local Source

Regional orchards when in season

Made with Care

Every bar hand-cut and inspected

Artisan fruit bars being prepared and cut in small batches
Visit Us

Come say hello

We're located in the heart of San Jose, easy to find and always happy to see you. Walk-ins are welcome — or give us a call to place an order ahead.

Address

1148 E San Antonio St
San Jose, CA 95116

Phone

(408) 283-0535

Call ahead for orders & availability

Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Get in Touch

Have a question or want to place an order?

Whether it's a special event, a bulk order, or just a flavor you're curious about — we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form below or give us a call at (408) 283-0535.

Quick Info

  • Walk-ins welcome during business hours
  • Call ahead for large orders & events
  • Custom orders available for special occasions
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