Benji Woodfire Pizza Celebrates Grand Opening in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova is getting a new reason to gather.
Benji Woodfire Pizza — one of the Sacramento area’s fastest-growing and most talked-about pizza brands — is officially opening its doors at Rivergate Shopping Center with the launch of its second Sacramento-area location.
The grand opening takes place on:
- Thursday, February 27th
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- 2350 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
For the Rancho Cordova community, this opening represents more than just another restaurant. It’s the arrival of a local business built on perseverance, purpose, and an inspiring story of faith-driven entrepreneurship.
From a Garage During COVID to One of Sacramento’s Most Talked-About Pizzas
Benji Woodfire Pizza began in 2021 — at a time when many businesses were struggling to survive.
Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, owner Andray Mikayelyan took a leap and launched Benji’s from his garage in the middle of COVID. With a mobile pizza trailer and a vision for something bigger, he began doing pop-up events throughout the region.
And in true Sacramento fashion, the community responded.
It only took one bite for Benji’s to gain momentum — quickly becoming the kind of local favorite people talk about, recommend, and drive across town to experience.
A Mission Bigger Than Business
Andray’s story is powerful because it’s not just about success — it’s about purpose.
Two years ago, Andray shared that after a life-changing spiritual moment, he received what he describes as an assignment: to defend the cause of the fatherless generation. That calling became the foundation for The Father’s Lighthouse Ministries, a mission rooted in restoring families, encouraging men, and building up the next generation.
That same sense of purpose is what makes Benji’s different.
For Andray, pizza is more than food — it’s a platform. It’s a way to bring people together, create community, and build something that serves others.
Now Open in Rivergate Shopping Center
With this new Rancho Cordova location, Benji Woodfire Pizza continues expanding in a way that feels aligned with its story — rooted in community, built with passion, and supported by the people who helped it grow.
Located in Rivergate Shopping Center, this new space makes Benji’s even more accessible to families, residents, and local businesses throughout Rancho Cordova and the greater Sacramento region.
Watch Andray Mikayelyan’s Full Story
For those who want to hear the full story directly from Andray — including how Benji’s grew so quickly and how he’s becoming one of the most respected pizza makers in the Sacramento area — you can watch the full video here:
🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/SKmGZ-jCI-Y
Grand Opening Details
📍 Benji Woodfire Pizza – Rancho Cordova
2350 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
📅 Thursday, February 27th
🕚 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Follow along for updates, photos, and more:
📲 Instagram: @_benjis_woodfire_pizza
A New Local Favorite for Rancho Cordova
Grand openings are exciting — but stories like this are what make them memorable.
Benji Woodfire Pizza is proof that purpose, consistency, and community support can turn a small beginning into something truly special. Rancho Cordova is now part of that story, and Rivergate Shopping Center is gaining a new tenant that’s already earned a reputation for being one of the best pizza experiences in the Sacramento area.
