On the hunt for craft ice cream in Virginia Beach? The Be Free Café in Red Mill Commons serves small-batch craft ice cream, a full coffee bar, and fresh-baked goods seven days a week.
Where to find us
We're at 2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. There's free on-site parking, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Hours
- →Monday – Thursday: 7am – 8pm
- →Friday: 7am – 9pm
- →Saturday: 8am – 9pm
- →Sunday: 8am – 8pm
What to order
Eleven signature scoops are in the case, plus rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options, with gluten-free choices marked on the menu. Make any flavor a sundae, an affogato, or an ice cream sandwich. From the coffee bar: lattes, cold brew, and barista craft lattes alongside fresh-baked goods.
Made here, scooped here
Every flavor is developed right here in the café kitchen. Be Free was founded by former Navy SEAL Chris Fettes.
What makes the ice cream different
Be Free scoops are made Philadelphia style, with no egg base, so the flavor of the ingredients comes through clean. Sea Salt Assault, for example, is churned at 12% milkfat with a low overrun, meaning less whipped-in air and a denser, creamier scoop.
The seven signature pint flavors
- →Chocolate Dark Matter
- →Sea Salt Assault
- →Milli Mint Cookie Chip
- →Banana Breacher
- →Espresso Escape
- →Cookie Commandough
- →Blackout Cherry Chip
These same café-developed flavors are headed to grocery shelves in pints, with retailer announcements to come.
Plan your visit
We've got a family- and dog-friendly patio in season. Stop by, grab a scoop, and stay a while.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Be Free Café in Virginia Beach?
At 2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, in Red Mill Commons, with free on-site parking.
What are the café's hours?
Monday–Thursday 7am–8pm, Friday 7am–9pm, Saturday 8am–9pm, and Sunday 8am–8pm, open seven days a week.
What does the Be Free Café serve?
Small-batch craft ice cream, a full coffee bar, and fresh-baked goods. Eleven signature scoops are in the case, plus rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options.
Are there vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes. Rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options, with gluten-free scoops marked right on the menu.
Is the café family- and dog-friendly?
Yes, there's a family- and dog-friendly patio in season, and walk-ins are always welcome.
