Kuppa Joy Voted Best Coffee Shop in Clovis
The local coffee chain earned 35% of reader votes in a recent poll and plans to open two new locations in the city.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Coffee
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Kuppa Joy Coffee House secured the top spot in a reader poll for the best coffee shop in Clovis after receiving 35% of the total votes. The brand outperformed competitors Monkey Dog Coffee and il Caffé to earn the distinction.
Why it matters
The recognition reflects the growing popularity of the chain in the Clovis area as it prepares to expand its physical footprint. These upcoming projects will increase the brand's local presence and provide additional access to its coffee products for area residents.
Kuppa Joy currently operates eight locations throughout the region, including five full coffee shops and three drive-thru sites. The chain was founded by Zack Follett.
The players
Kuppa Joy Coffee House
A coffee shop chain founded by Zack Follett that operates eight locations between Madera and Visalia.
Zack Follett
The founder of Kuppa Joy Coffee House who established the brand's regional presence.
The details
The expansion includes a new drive-thru site located at the corner of Belmont and Fowler avenues and a cafe at a development near Highway 168 and Temperance Avenue. These additions are designed to serve the rising demand for the chain's offerings throughout Clovis.
Timeline
January 2027 is the expected opening date for the new Joy Thru location.
April 2027 is the expected completion timeframe for the new cafe location.
Culture Shift
Kuppa Joy's expansion follows the industry trend of regional coffee brands scaling their operations to meet suburban demand. This strategy aligns with the broader move toward convenience-focused retail models, such as the rise of regional drive-thru coffee chains.
Residents in Clovis can expect new access points for the chain's coffee with the addition of a drive-thru at Belmont and Fowler avenues. The expansion also introduces a new cafe near Highway 168 and Temperance Avenue to accommodate regional demand.
The takeaway
The success of Kuppa Joy highlights how local engagement can propel regional business growth through reader-driven recognition. Residents can anticipate improved local accessibility to the chain's offerings as the two new construction projects move toward their upcoming launch dates.
What happens next
The new Joy Thru drive-thru location is slated to open in January 2027, followed by the opening of a new cafe location near Highway 168 and Temperance Avenue in April 2027.
Further reading
For more information on local beverage trends, visit our Coffee section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Fresno Bee.
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