When the dessert craving hits in Virginia Beach, the Be Free Café in Red Mill Commons covers a lot of ground under one roof: small-batch craft ice cream, sundaes, affogatos, ice cream sandwiches, fresh-baked goods, and a full coffee bar — seven days a week.
Start with the scoops
Eleven signature scoops are in the case, every one developed in the café kitchen. The ice cream is made Philadelphia style — no egg base — for a clean, ingredient-forward flavor, and churned dense with less whipped-in air.
Turn any flavor into a dessert
- →Sundae — any scoop, built to order
- →Affogato — a scoop drowned in fresh espresso
- →Ice cream sandwich — scoops pressed between fresh-baked cookies
Fresh-baked goods, too
The bakery case runs alongside the ice cream: fresh-baked cookies and pastries, made to pair with a latte, cold brew, or one of the rotating barista craft lattes from the coffee bar.
Vegan, non-dairy, and gluten-free options
Rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options are always in the case, with gluten-free choices marked right on the menu — so everyone at the table gets dessert.
Where to find us
2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, in Red Mill Commons, with free on-site parking and a family- and dog-friendly patio in season. Be Free is veteran-founded, and a portion of every sale funds the Kyle Milliken Memorial Foundation supporting Gold Star families.
Hours
- →Monday – Thursday: 7am – 8pm
- →Friday: 7am – 9pm
- →Saturday: 8am – 9pm
- →Sunday: 8am – 8pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get dessert in Virginia Beach?
The Be Free Café at 2336 Elson Green Ave #107 in Red Mill Commons serves small-batch ice cream, sundaes, affogatos, ice cream sandwiches, and fresh-baked goods seven days a week.
What desserts does the Be Free Café serve?
Eleven signature ice cream scoops, sundaes, affogatos, ice cream sandwiches, and fresh-baked cookies and pastries, plus a full coffee bar.
Are there vegan or gluten-free dessert options?
Yes — rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options are always in the case, with gluten-free choices marked on the menu.
How late is dessert available?
The café is open Monday–Thursday 7am–8pm, Friday 7am–9pm, Saturday 8am–9pm, and Sunday 8am–8pm.
