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    Sanctuary Coffee Refuge

    4.5 (79 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Gao Na Y.

    Very cute vibes inside! I really like the interior, they even have a little play spot for kids. Their menu is pretty expansive which I like! There are options to choose from. I went with a Viennese cappuccino and a salmon pesto cream bagel. Don't think I've had a cappuccino before so this was a new experience? Idk if I'd say I'm a fan, but the drink tasted better cooled down imo. I would've preferred more sweetness, it's not bad tho. Coffee flavor is present. The bagel now... I really enjoyed it!!! I'd come back for the bagel and to try more items on the menu. Cute place, also service was great! Kind worker and my order came out fairly quick

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    Bailey I.

    The 2 stars is simply for the aesthetics, location, & kids corner that my son loves. If you are coming here strictly for a good coffee or matcha do not expect to receive either. The matcha tasted like straight water that was colored green. No matcha flavor or oat milk. I tried to order something different, but the barista told me she didn't know how to make it even though it was on their menu board as soon as you walk in. Gave the place another shot & tried an iced latte with lavender & oat milk. Zero flavor of lavender & tasted like water that had been soaked in coffee beans. I was genuinely so confused how they are comfortably selling people any of this. The location is convenient, aesthetically pleasing, & very kid friendly with a kids corner inside. Everything else was a hard no. I'm hoping something drastically changes to be able to receive an even decent drink. Iced Matcha Latte + Oat Milk: 0/10 Iced Lavender Latte + Oat Milk: 0/10

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    Trinity B.

    This was my first time trying sanctuary coffee shop and I'm amazed by the service, ambiance, and quality in coffee. It is located on the side of Northwest Church with a large parking lot. The shop is spacious with a TV playing Christmas jazz emphasizing the coziness of the shop. There were family's socializing and students studying. There was enough space where both parties could enjoy the ambiance without distracting each other which is a plus for me! I noticed some delicious looking pastries that I have yet to try. I ordered a large vanilla iced latte that came out to $6.44 which is amazing for the taste in quality. The latte is on the richer yet smoother end, emphasizing on the quality of the beans. I know this coffee shop is locally owned which is a plus and I can't wait to continue coming here.

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    Victoria B.

    Helpful & friendly service. Nice ambiance. Decent AC & lots of bright sunny windows. Different spaces/seating for your preference--couches, chairs & padded pew benches. Got the iced Blue Sky Latte w/no almond & more blueberry. Soooo good! Still very coffee forward but the extra blueberry was present tho not overpowering. Bestie got Spiced Banana Freeze. Soooo good! Not too much chai, nicely smooth. Great place just wish that it didn't close by 3pm.

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    Brenda G.

    Ive been meaning to try this place since it has always come up on my search for new coffee shops to try. Admittedly what kept me away was the fact that it is a religious cafe located on church property. With fear of being judged/ approached with pamphlets, I still decided to go on in anyways. My love for coffee shops is greater than my fears lol. To my surprise, none of that sort of thing happened. I was treated kindly and didn't feel judged at all! The space was large and welcoming with serene classical music playing (not religious music). Also this place has the same owners as Cracked pepper bistro! So if you are ever craving their bread pudding and want more of a grab and go, you can do that here! They also source their other pastries from cultured bake house, YUM! Their drink menu is expansive, there is something for everyone! As for what I ordered: - Iced oat milk vanilla latte (7.5/10) - Decent sized late coming in at about $6 - Butter croissant (9/10) - Huge! Buttery! Delicious! From cultured bakehouse. (I had no idea it was $6) besides that I have no complaints. All in all, id say it's worth a try! If you are looking for a quiet place to work, tucked away in a quite low traffic neighborhood this is the place for you :)

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    Christina F.

    Met with friends on a Tuesday morning. This quiet coffee shop's parent perk is a kids' activity room. A kind, excellent barista answered my odd questions and made me a spot on drink recommendation. Excitingly requested the bread pudding from Cracked Pepper Bistro. Loved my Spiced Chai Latte with a shot of Espresso. I am eager to try a cardamom bun, and of course indulge myself with another bread pudding, in the near future.

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    Saemlinh I.

    Somethings changed in their formula. You can tell before your first sip with their change in to-go cups. But it's not as good as we remembered. The latte has a new bitterness that is almost inviting of some form of artificial flavoring. The iced mocha was... chocolate milk, somehow?! We are really saddened to post this review with where the world has gotten to with supply chain difficulties, but transparency being a necessity, we may not have a reason to return after the last abysmal experience. The only two positives is the EXTRAORDINARY customer service and the great seating space and comfort.

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    Jackie C.

    There is more technique when it comes brewing a good cup of coffee. I saw quite a lot of red flags as I brew coffee myself with a dual boiler machine. The milk was burned...as I watching the barista the leave the pitcher with the flute in and unattended. Recommendations: Milk froth is about getting a good consistency and understanding how to properly aerate your milk without burning it. Temperature can be monitored by using touch. As a barista myself, its good technique to open up the senses: see, touch and hear. If you hear the flute screaming for more than 15 seconds, its a sign that its been aerated for too long and the milk is already burned. Milk texture can be determined by swinging your pitcher and checking to see if it looks like paint. Do not leave the pitcher unattended while its being frothed! Take control of the pitcher....barista need to bless their coffee with respect. Baked Goods: They had quite a large variety of baked goods. We had the buttered croissants and chocolat. It was absolutepy delicious. Environment: Its nice and spacious with plenty of seating. Overall: As a barista and coffee roaster myself, its good to develop good habits and technique to ensure a good cup of coffee is brewed with every cup. Do not take shortcuts. Machines don't always do all the work. =] practice makes perfect!

    Vanilla iced coffee, cappuccino, coffee cake, chocolate croissant
    Mary Cruz R.

    The iced coffee is 10/10. It actually taste like coffee even tho it was a vanilla latte. My favorite part was, my iced coffee was served in a mason jar(makes me feel very welcomed and not rushed to leave). The barista was super sweet and it's very clean in there. There's so much space, great place for reading or to sit down and enjoy your coffee.

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    Denise J.

    What a beautiful and thoughtfully designed coffee house! Service was wonderful. The atmosphere perfection and the coffee and pastries delicious. My dining partner and I ordered the Cardamom & Saffron Latte: mine hot, hers iced. They were delicious! For pastries, we ordered the Cinnamon rolls. I forget their exact name, but they were a brown butter with cardamom cinnamon roll and they were heavenly! (see what I did there!?!). I visit Fresno for work and this is my new stop when I'm in town.

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    Jack S.

    Great atmosphere polite employees awesome coffee! Fresh roasted coffee available to purchase and grind.

    Iced mocha again

    Been wanting to try this place for a long time, but it's out of the way for me... but it was worth it. I always love an iced mocha, so I went with that for coffee... the iced mocha here has been very good each time I go! And the pastries are simply delicious. It's an aesthetic and peaceful place right on the campus of Northwest Church. I would love to come here to meet with friends and/or do bible studies some day. No cash payment though.

    Nate M.

    This is such a sneaky cute coffee shop! To be honest, I wasn't super excited about visiting a coffee shop that's inside of a church because I didn't want to be presented with any recruitment info while trying to work, but that wasn't the case here at all! The staff here is super inviting and beyond coffee they offer an array of sweet and savory pastries that are a perfect nosh to pair with your drink. I didn't get any food, but I went with a cold brew with a splash of almond milk. They have, Americanos, iced coffee, lattes, drip coffee; pretty much everything you expect a coffee shop to have. There are a ton of places to sit along with a semi-private area for groups, comfy couches, and an outdoor patio area. It was kind of busy when I was here around 9:30 in the morning, but nothing too crazy. I could totally see myself coming back here again!

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    The coffee was great, location great, service great! Can't wait to visit this place again!

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    4/20/26 National…read moreIced Cold Brew day! They are offering a Great deal to go with it!! Ordered a Cold Brew on the app Nd went to pick it up! Arrived! Great, calm restaurant with music playing! Safe and clean! Greeted by kind worker, let her know, she made it right up and handed it over with good day wishes! GREAT!! DELICIOUS, GREAT, Iced Cold Brew to bring on the day!! Thank you Paris Baguette & Happy Monday everyone!! Great service too!! Highly recommended!!

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