San Carlos Street · San Jose, CA

Roll up your sleeves,
shake it up and taste the difference.

Fresh bread pulled from the oven, handcrafted pastries, celebration cakes, and the groceries you need — all under one warm roof.

Freshly baked bread on a wooden counter
 Assorted pastries displayed in a glass case

A neighborhood spot where baking is a habit — not a hobby.

Shake It Up started with a simple idea: bring real, honest baking back to the block. No shortcuts, no mystery ingredients — just flour, water, salt, time, and a lot of love.

Today we're your neighborhood bakery and grocery stop. Sourdough loaves sit beside everyday staples. Custom cakes share shelf space with coffee beans and spices. Everything is chosen with the same care: does it taste good? Is it good for you?

  • Baked fresh every morning
  • Order cakes for any occasion
  • Grocery essentials nearby
  • Family-owned and community-focused

From our oven to your table

Everything you crave, made the old-fashioned way — and a few everyday things you didn't know you needed until now.

Golden sourdough loaves cooling on a rack

Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, whole wheat, brioche — and rotating seasonal loaves. Always baked the same morning.

Flaky croissants and danishes on a display tray

Pastries

Croissants, danishes, empanadas, and sweet rolls — layered, buttery, and pulled from the oven throughout the day.

A beautifully decorated celebration cake

Cakes & Celebrations

Birthdays, weddings, quinceañeras — tell us the occasion and we'll bake something you'll remember.

Shelves stocked with pantry staples and groceries

Groceries

Coffee, spices, pantry basics, snacks, and household staples — the things you need, sorted and ready.

Things worth stopping for

Our bakers rotate the menu with the seasons and what's fresh. Here's what's shining right now.

  • Weekend Special: Churro Bites Cinnamon-sugar, warm, and dipped in house-made chocolate. Available Sat & Sun only.
  • Order Your Celebration Cake Early Give us 48 hours and we'll make it yours — any flavor, any size, any design you can imagine.
  • Fresh-Roasted Coffee Pairing Ask about our local coffee blends — each one hand-selected to complement our pastries.
Churro bites dusted with cinnamon sugar on a plate

We're right here on San Carlos

Drop in for a loaf, stay for the conversation. We'd rather you felt at home than just another customer.

Address
1585 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95126-3485
Hours
Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Cake orders, catering questions, or just want to say hi — we'll get back to you soon.

We'll respond within one business day.

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