Our Story
The Story Behind Be Free Ice Cream
How a Navy SEAL turned a Virginia Beach café into a veteran-founded craft ice cream brand that gives back with every pint.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Craft Ice Cream
A Craft Ice Cream Alternative to the Big Brands
Searching for a craft alternative to Ben & Jerry's, Häagen-Dazs, Jeni's, or Talenti? Here's what sets Be Free's veteran-founded pints apart.
June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Virginia Beach
Craft Ice Cream in Virginia Beach: Inside the Be Free Café
Small-batch craft ice cream in Virginia Beach: what's in the case at the Be Free Café, vegan and gluten-free options, hours, and free parking at Red Mill Commons.
June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Virginia Beach
Dessert in Virginia Beach: What to Order at the Be Free Café
Looking for dessert in Virginia Beach? Small-batch ice cream, sundaes, affogatos, ice cream sandwiches, and fresh-baked goods at the Be Free Café in Red Mill Commons.
August 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Craft & Process
Craving Gelato in Virginia Beach? Try Dense Craft Ice Cream
Searching for gelato in Virginia Beach? Here's how gelato and dense, Philadelphia-style craft ice cream compare — and where to get a low-overrun scoop nearby.
August 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Virginia Beach
The Coffee Bar at Be Free Café
A full craft coffee bar in Virginia Beach: lattes, cold brew, barista craft lattes, and 1883 cane sugar syrups — all alongside small-batch ice cream.
June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Virginia Beach
Fresh-Baked Goods at the Be Free Café
Croissants, cinnamon buns, weekend donuts, and daily specials — all baked fresh in-house at the Be Free Café in Virginia Beach.
June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Virginia Beach
Vegan, Non-Dairy & Gluten-Free Ice Cream at Be Free
Looking for vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free ice cream in Virginia Beach? Here's how to order at the Be Free Café, including rotating sorbet and GF scoops.
June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Our Story
The Mission Behind Every Scoop: The Kyle Milliken Foundation
Be Free is veteran-founded and gives back with every sale. Meet the Kyle Milliken Memorial Foundation and the Gold Star families it supports.
June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Craft Ice Cream
A Guide to Be Free's Seven Launch Flavors
From Chocolate Dark Matter to Sea Salt Assault, here's a guide to all seven of Be Free's café-developed, veteran-founded craft ice cream flavors.
June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Our Story
How to Find and Support Veteran-Owned Food Brands
What makes a food brand truly veteran-owned? What SDVOSB certification means, how to spot it, and how Be Free Ice Cream fits in.
July 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Craft Ice Cream
What Is Philadelphia-Style Ice Cream?
Philadelphia-style vs. French-style ice cream, explained — what “no egg” and “low overrun” mean for flavor and texture, with a real example.
July 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Craft Ice Cream
What “Small-Batch” Ice Cream Actually Means
“Small-batch” is on a lot of pints. Here's what it should mean — recipe control, real ingredients, and a kitchen behind the brand.
July 18, 2026 · 3 min read