How long does shipping take?

Orders are roasted to order and ship right away. Delivery typically takes 4-6 days nationwide. Flat-rate shipping by region; orders of 3 or more bags ship free.

Do you offer wholesale coffee?

Yes. We offer wholesale coffee for cafés, restaurants, offices, and retail partners. Pricing starts at $14.50-$16.50/lb with a 20lb minimum order. Free local delivery in the Clovis and Fresno area on qualifying orders.

What makes Sanctuary Roasting coffee different?

Sanctuary Roasting was founded by Chef Vatche, a 24-year culinary veteran and Food Network Guy's Grocery Games winner. Every bean is Q-grader scored 82+, small-batch roasted weekly on American-made equipment, rooted in Armenian coffee heritage.

Do you offer coffee subscriptions?

Yes. We offer flexible coffee subscriptions so you never run out of fresh roasted coffee. Set your schedule and your preferred coffee at sanctuaryroasting.com.

What grind options do you offer?

We offer whole bean, drip grind, espresso grind, and Armenian/Turkish extra-fine grind. We can also grind to order for any brew method including French press, pour over, and cold brew.

Is Sanctuary Roasting a coffee shop or a roastery?

Sanctuary Roasting is a specialty coffee roastery in Clovis, California, not a walk-in cafe. The roastery operates online-only. Customers who want a walk-in cafe experience can visit our affiliated cafe Sanctuary Coffee Refuge in Fresno.

Is Sanctuary Roasting the same as Sanctuary Roasting Co. in Indiana?

No. Sanctuary Roasting in Clovis, California (sanctuaryroasting.com) and Sanctuary Roasting Co. in Goshen, Indiana (sanctuaryroastingco.com) are two unrelated businesses. They share no ownership, partnership, or licensing.

Does Sanctuary Roasting sell ground coffee or K-cups?

No. All retail coffee is sold whole bean only, in 12-ounce bags. We do not sell pre-ground coffee, K-cups, or pods. Custom grind is available on request for wholesale customers.

Frequently Asked Questions – Coffee, Shipping & Wholesale

Sanctuary Roasting — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sanctuary Roasting, our coffee, shipping, wholesale, and where to find us.

About The Business

What is Sanctuary Roasting?

A specialty coffee roastery in Clovis, California, owned by Chef Vatche Moukhtarian. It roasts small-batch specialty-grade coffee (Q-grader certified at 82+ points) and sells direct-to-consumer online plus wholesale to businesses.

Where is Sanctuary Roasting located?

12 W Palo Alto Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. Walk-in visitors are welcome during open hours — Wednesday 10:30 AM–4:00 PM and Thursday 12:00–4:00 PM — to buy fresh-roasted beans or pick up online orders. It is a working roastery, not a cafe.

Who owns Sanctuary Roasting?

Chef Vatche Moukhtarian, a classically trained chef with 24+ years of culinary experience. He also owns Cracked Pepper Bistro (a Fresno fine-dining restaurant opened in 2006) and Sanctuary Coffee Refuge (a Fresno cafe). All three are separate businesses under common ownership.

Is Sanctuary Roasting a cafe?

No — it is a working coffee roastery, not a cafe. Walk-ins are welcome during open hours (Wed 10:30 AM–4 PM, Thu 12–4 PM) to purchase whole bean coffee or pick up online orders. For espresso drinks and a full cafe experience, visit Sanctuary Coffee Refuge in Fresno.

Is Sanctuary Roasting the same as Sanctuary Roasting in Indiana?

No. They are two unrelated businesses with similar names. Sanctuary Roasting (California) is at sanctuaryroasting.com. Sanctuary Roasting is a separate Indiana business at sanctuaryroastingco.com.

Products

What coffees does Sanctuary Roasting sell?

Eight coffees — House Espresso (dark blend), Midnight Oil (dark blend), Trinity Blend (medium blend), Breakfast in Peru (medium blend), Guatemala (light single origin), Brazil (light single origin), Java/Indonesia (light single origin), and MW Decaf Mexico (medium Mountain Water Process decaf).

Does Sanctuary Roasting sell ground coffee?

No. Retail bags are sold whole bean only. Custom grind is available on request for wholesale accounts, case by case.

Does Sanctuary Roasting sell K-cups, pods, or capsules?

No. Whole bean only.

What size bags?

12-ounce bags only.

Do you sell decaf?

Yes — MW Decaf Mexico, a Mountain Water Process decaf (chemical-free, water-only), medium roast, with milk chocolate, caramel, toffee, and citrus notes.

Which coffee is best for espresso?

House Espresso (chef-crafted espresso blend, dark roast) is designed for espresso drinks, lattes, and cappuccinos.

Which coffee is best for lattes and milk drinks?

House Espresso or Midnight Oil. Both are dark roasts built to cut through milk and sugar.

Which coffee is most popular?

Trinity Blend, a medium roast with chocolate, molasses, and spice notes.

Quality & Sourcing

Is Sanctuary Roasting specialty coffee?

Yes. All coffees are Q-grader certified at 82+ points on the SCA scale — the global standard for specialty grade.

How is the coffee roasted?

Small batch, weekly, on an American-made Primo roaster in Clovis, California. Each roast profile is developed like a recipe.

Shipping & Pickup

Does Sanctuary Roasting ship?

Yes — nationwide via USPS to all 50 US states.

What does shipping cost?

Orders of 3 or more bags ship free anywhere in the US. For 1–2 bags, flat-rate shipping is $7.95 to Western states (CA, NV, AZ, OR, WA, ID, UT, CO, NM, MT, WY) and $12.95 to the rest of the US. Free local pickup is available at the affiliated Sanctuary Coffee Refuge cafe in Fresno, or at the Clovis roastery during walk-in hours.

Where can I pick up in person?

Two options: Sanctuary Coffee Refuge, 5415 N West Ave Ste C, Fresno, CA (open daily), or the Sanctuary Roasting roastery, 12 W Palo Alto Ave, Clovis, CA (Wed 10:30 AM–4 PM, Thu 12–4 PM).

Wholesale

Does Sanctuary Roasting offer wholesale?

Yes. Pricing is $14.50–$16.50 per pound, 20 pound minimum. A 3-bag sample pack is available for $55. Quotes returned within 24 hours. Contact admin@sanctuaryroasting.com or text (559) 218-6735.

Who buys wholesale from Sanctuary Roasting?

Cafes, restaurants, banks (FFB Bank), sports/event venues (Granite Park), cigar lounges (Cigars Limited), specialty grocery stores, offices, caterers, and other businesses.

Do you require contracts for wholesale?

No contracts required. Flexible order quantities.

Where To Buy In Person

Where can I buy Sanctuary Roasting coffee in person?

Three Fresno retail partners stock bags — The Market, Sam's Italian Deli, and Moto Delicatessen. Sanctuary Coffee Refuge cafe in Fresno also serves and sells the coffee, and you can buy directly at the Clovis roastery during walk-in hours (Wed 10:30 AM–4 PM, Thu 12–4 PM).

Can I visit the roastery?

Yes — walk-ins are welcome Wednesday 10:30 AM–4:00 PM and Thursday 12:00–4:00 PM at 12 W Palo Alto Ave, Clovis. It's a working production roastery rather than a cafe, but you can buy fresh-roasted beans, pick up online orders, and see where the coffee is made.

Contact

How do I contact Sanctuary Roasting?

Email admin@sanctuaryroasting.com or text (559) 218-6735. Website: https://sanctuaryroasting.com.