Welcome to Cheery Gluten-Free Cafe

Hello travelers! I’m Aromanahito, a writer for Sarukuma.

Today I’m taking you to a wonderful little spot in Suizenji, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City — a 100% rice flour, fully gluten-free cafe called

【Cheery】

The cafe sits just a short walk from the Kumamoto Prefectural Office. Turn right onto Kenchomae-dori and you’ll spot it on your right almost immediately!

Here’s the location! Just keep walking and you’ll see it on your right (*^-^*)

There are 2 parking spaces available.

There’s also a bicycle parking area right next door — perfect if you’re staying nearby and want to cycle over!

This is the entrance.
Takeout is also available, and I noticed several customers stopping by just to grab something to go.

So many tempting choices — you’ll be spoiled for options!

Step inside Cheery and you’re greeted by a calm, spotlessly clean space decorated in soothing whites and warm browns.

The cafe is run by just two people, giving it a lovely intimate atmosphere (*^-^*)

Seating includes 2 tables and 5 counter seats.

There’s also a comfortable sofa where you can sit together with little ones — great for families.

Cheery Gluten-Free Cafe Menu

Here’s the menu. (※All prices below include tax.)

Cheery is a gluten-free cafe that uses soy milk, soy milk butter, and soy milk cream in place of dairy.
※Some sauces may contain dairy products, so please ask the staff if you have allergies.

Here’s the curry menu!

・Butter Chicken Curry — 1,280 yen

・Soy Meat Keema Curry — 1,280 yen

As a curry lover, the soy meat keema curry definitely caught my eye ♪

Lunch A: Herb-Roasted Chicken — 1,300 yen

Lunch B: Shrimp Américaine Pasta — 1,300 yen

Sprouted Brown Rice Cream Risotto — 1,180 yen

Pho (Rice Noodles) — 880 yen

Don’t miss the daily specials and lunch side dishes displayed at the counter — they change frequently!

Today’s small dishes include:

・Soy Meat Gratin
・Boiled Garland Chrysanthemum (ohitashi)
・Salad with shio-koji dressing
・Clear Soup
・Homemade Pickles

That’s quite a generous lunch spread — plenty of variety to satisfy any appetite!

Today’s dessert: rich baked cheesecake! ( *´艸｀)

I’m already saving room before I’ve even ordered the main course.
They also offer seasonal fermented drinks and seasonal juices, so be sure to check those out too.

Mango Yogurt Shake — 650 yen

There are also seasonal shakes — definitely worth asking about!

From 1:00 PM, soufflé pancakes become available — perfect for transitioning from lunch into a relaxed cafe afternoon!

Plain Soufflé Pancakes — 800 yen

Choco Banana Soufflé Pancakes — 1,130 yen

Caramel Banana Soufflé Pancakes — 1,130 yen

The drink menu is enormous!

【Coffee】
Cheery Coffee (HOT) — 460 yen
Iced Coffee (ICE) — 410 yen

【Tea & Herbal Tea】
Iced Tea (ICE) — 410 yen
Rosehip & Hibiscus (HOT) — 490 yen
Green Tea Mint (ICE) — 490 yen

【Espresso】
Americano (HOT & ICE) — 490 yen
Cafe Latte (HOT & ICE) — 550 yen
Cream Latte (HOT & ICE) — 600 yen
Cafe Mocha (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen
Caramel Latte (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen
Kuromitsu Kinako Latte (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen
Black Sesame Latte (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen
Dalgona Latte (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen

【Soy】
Cocoa (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen
Matcha (HOT & ICE) — 630 yen
Strawberry Milk (ICE) — 630 yen

【Smoothies】
Strawberry Banana Amazake — 680 yen
Green — 680 yen
Acai Berry — 680 yen

【Fermented Drinks】
Craft Cola — 490 yen
Apple Vinegar — 490 yen
Fruit Drink (2 varieties) — 490 yen
※Varies by season

【Drinks】
100% Apple Juice (tall) — 330 yen
100% Apple Juice (kids) — 160 yen
Oolong Tea (tall) — 240 yen

I went with Lunch A.

The Herb-Roasted Chicken!

The chicken is marinated in a blend of rosemary, basil, and several other herbs.

Since it’s roasted (not fried), it stays light and low-calorie — a real win for health-conscious diners.

And the side dishes? Absolutely loaded with vegetables!

The plate is generously filled with vegetables — a satisfying, well-balanced meal!

You can choose between white rice or multigrain rice. I went for the multigrain rice.

I’m starving — let’s dig in!

“Mmm! So good!” Unlike fried chicken, this dish is marinated and roasted with herbs, so it isn’t greasy at all. The umami of the chicken is locked in tight, giving it a wonderfully juicy texture.

Eating it together with the herbs leaves your palate refreshed — you’ll keep wanting another bite.

This is Lunch B, the Shrimp Américaine Pasta.
Sakura shrimp is dry-roasted, ground into a paste, and mixed into a homemade tomato sauce finished with soy milk cream — pasta lovers, this is calling your name.

One bite reveals chewy, springy noodles wrapping themselves in a rich tomato-soy-cream sauce that bursts with deep, satisfying flavor ( *´艸｀)

My friend’s little one ordered the pho.
It arrived as an adorable kids’ lunch set, served in child-sized dishware!

Pho, of course, is a Vietnamese noodle dish made with rice noodles.

Cheery’s version is loaded with vegetables, shrimp, and chicken. The noodles have a wonderfully smooth, springy texture, and the broth is light, mild, and refreshingly healthy — the kind of dish that’s especially popular with women ( *´艸｀)

And of course — no meal is complete without dessert!
Today’s cake: rich baked cheesecake ♪

Even though it’s gluten-free, this cheesecake is incredibly rich — silky smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I cleared the plate without hesitation!

And here’s the crème brûlée and hot coffee set.

Made with a soy milk base, it’s wonderfully smooth and refreshingly light — easy to enjoy after a full meal.

Beside the register you’ll find a tempting array of takeout items.
If there’s a specific item you have your heart set on, I’d recommend arriving early — popular items sell out quickly.

I took home a Cranberry Scone (200 yen) and a Walnut Bread (180 yen).

Even after eating my fill, I left feeling light and guilt-free — that’s the magic of this body-friendly cafe.

If you’re health-conscious, love rice flour baking, or are curious about gluten-free options, this place is an absolute must-visit.

Even if you’ve never tried gluten-free food before, you’ll find yourself wanting to come back.

Do drop in and see for yourself!

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※Information correct at time of visit. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before visiting.