Fresh-Roasted Specialty Coffee Beans Serving Fresno & Clovis
Sanctuary Roasting is a chef-led, online specialty coffee roaster in Clovis, CA, serving the greater Fresno area and shipping fresh-roasted beans nationwide. We are not a walk-in café — we roast and ship. Our green coffee is specialty grade, roasted in small batches within days of your order.
Why Choose Sanctuary Roasting
Sanctuary Roasting is owned and operated by Chef Vatche Moukhtarian, a classically trained chef with over 24 years of culinary experience. His background includes:
- Winner of Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games
- 2026 Chef of the Year nominee, California Restaurant Association — Fresno Chapter
- 24+ years of professional culinary experience
- Owner of Cracked Pepper Bistro, a Fresno fine-dining restaurant since 2006
- Armenian heritage, with family branding (Anna, Ava, Vicken) on every bag
Every coffee is roasted in Clovis, CA on American-made equipment in small batches, using only specialty-grade green coffee.
What makes Sanctuary different
- Chef-crafted roasting by a 24-year culinary professional
- Armenian coffee heritage meets modern specialty roasting
- Single origins from Guatemala, Brazil, Java, and Mountain Water Process Mexico decaf
- Small-batch roasted weekly, shipped fresh
- Specialty-grade green coffee on every lot
- Nationwide shipping plus in-person pickup in Fresno and Clovis
Tasted Fresh at Our Fresno Café
Most online coffee roasters ask you to trust their freshness claims. We invite you to taste them. Every bag we roast in Clovis is served days later at Sanctuary Coffee Refuge, our affiliate café in Fresno — 5415 N West Ave Ste C, open 7am–5pm daily. Walk in, order a cup pulled from a fresh batch, then take a bag home if you like what's in your cup.
Most roasters can't show you their roastery. Most roasters don't have a café where you can taste their coffee within a week of roasting. We do both.
Shop our coffees
Light Roasts — Single Origin
- Guatemala Single Origin – cocoa, fig, brown sugar – $22
- Brazil Single Origin – peanut butter, sweet cream, vanilla – $22
- Java Single Origin – cinnamon, dark honey, herbal finish – $22
Medium Roasts
- Trinity Blend – chocolate, toffee, spice – $21.50
- Breakfast in Peru – roasted almond, brown sugar, milk chocolate – $22
- MW D'Caff Mexico (Decaf) – milk chocolate, caramel, toffee – $24
Dark Roasts
- House Espresso Blend – caramel, dark chocolate, walnut – $20
- Midnight Oil – bittersweet chocolate, roasted grain, brown sugar – $20
- Surj — Armenian Coffee – toasty, low acidity, full body; made for the jazzve – $21
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Featured In
Sanctuary Roasting and Chef Vatche Moukhtarian have been featured in leading Central Valley media:
- ABC30 Fresno — Small Business Spotlight
- The Business Journal — "Driven by Flavor: Chef Vatche Blends Heritage and Craft in Fresno"
- The Business Journal — Cracked Pepper Bistro Brunch Launch coverage
- Fresno Bee / Yahoo News — Restaurant feature with national syndication
Visit our Press & Media page for the full list of features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanctuary Roasting located?
Sanctuary Roasting is located at 12 West Palo Alto Avenue in Clovis, CA. We are an online specialty coffee roaster — we roast and ship beans, not a walk-in café. We serve the greater Fresno area and ship nationwide.
Do you ship coffee nationwide?
Yes. We ship fresh-roasted whole-bean coffee across the United States via USPS, usually within days of roasting. Flat rate shipping is $7.95, and orders with 3 or more bags ship free.
What roast levels do you offer?
We offer light, medium, and dark roasts across single origins and signature blends. Light: Guatemala, Brazil, and Java single origins. Medium: Trinity Blend, Breakfast in Peru, and MW D'Caff Mexico (decaf). Dark: House Espresso Blend, Midnight Oil, and Surj.
Is Sanctuary Roasting specialty-grade coffee?
Yes. Every green coffee lot we buy is specialty grade.
Can I pick up coffee locally in the Fresno area?
Yes. Choose “Pickup” at checkout and select one of two locations: Sanctuary Coffee Refuge at Northwest Church (our affiliate café, a separate business in Fresno — 5415 N West Ave Ste C), or the Sanctuary Roasting roastery in Clovis (12 W Palo Alto Ave; pickup Wednesdays and Thursdays only, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM). Wait for your ready-for-pickup email before coming in.
Who roasts Sanctuary Roasting coffee?
Chef Vatche Moukhtarian, a 24-year culinary professional, hand-roasts every batch in Clovis, CA. He is a Food Network Guy's Grocery Games winner and a 2026 Chef of the Year nominee from the California Restaurant Association, Fresno Chapter, combining Armenian coffee heritage with modern specialty roasting technique.
How is Sanctuary Roasting different from chain coffee shops?
Sanctuary Roasting is a small-batch, chef-led specialty roaster — not a chain, and not a café. Every bag is roasted weekly in Clovis, CA on American-made equipment, using only specialty-grade green coffee. Our coffee ships within days of roasting and is intended to be consumed at peak freshness.
What is the best coffee for espresso machines, drip brewers, and French press?
For espresso machines, we recommend our House Espresso Blend or Trinity Blend. For drip brewers, Trinity Blend and Breakfast in Peru are smooth, balanced choices. For pour-over, our Guatemala and Brazil single origins shine. For French press, Midnight Oil delivers bold body with low acidity. For decaf, MW D'Caff Mexico works across every brewing method. For Armenian coffee in a jazzve, choose Surj.
Which Central Valley cities do you serve?
We ship to and serve the greater Central Valley including Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Hanford, Sanger, Selma, Reedley, and Tulare. In-person pickup is available at Sanctuary Coffee Refuge at Northwest Church in Fresno and at our Clovis roastery. We ship nationwide via USPS to all 50 U.S. states.
Do you offer wholesale coffee?
Yes. Sanctuary Roasting supplies wholesale specialty coffee to cafés, restaurants, offices, and retail shops in the Fresno/Clovis area and nationwide. Wholesale pricing ranges from $14.50 to $16.50 per pound with a 20-pound minimum order. Visit our wholesale page or email admin@sanctuaryroasting.com to discuss your account.