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GLEEFUL COFFEE

Japan, 〒277-0005 Chiba, Kashiwa, 3 Chome−9−9 パークノヴァ柏 1F
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gleeful coffee sits quietly on kashiwa's third block, the kind of place that makes you slow down without realizing it. the name promises happiness and delivers through cups that taste like someone actually cares about what they're doing. steam rises from the machine with that familiar hiss, but here it feels intentional rather than rushed. regulars know this isn't just another coffee stop. the beans are treated with respect, pulled with timing that comes from practice rather than programming. you can taste the difference in every sip, that clean finish that makes you understand why people drive across town for their morning ritual. with 138 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, gleeful has quietly built something real in a city full of corporate alternatives. the ceramic cup warms your hands while you watch the careful attention to each order. this is coffee culture done right, one cup at a time.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score62
buzz0
local cred52%

phone

+81 4-7192-6244

website

www.gleeful.co.jp/store/gleeful-coffee

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4.4

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