Pull up to the Be Free Café in Virginia Beach in the morning and you'll smell it before you see it: pastry, baked fresh in-house, with new daily specials every day.
Laminated and flaky
The laminated case rotates through a flaky croissant, a chocolate croissant, a ham and cheddar croissant, a gooey cream cheese danish, and sweet or savory croissant specials that change with what the bakers are feeling.
From pastryland
- →Warm cinnamon bun
- →Fudgy brownie / pastry chef's special
- →Sea salt brown sugar chocolate chip cookie
- →Seasonal pound cake or coffee cake
Weekend donuts
On weekends we fry up honey-dipped donuts, a baker's choice special, and cups of donut holes — first come, first served.
Feeding a crowd
Need to bring something to the office or a get-together? Grab a box of 6 or a box of 12 pastries to go.
Everything is laminated, baked, and fried right here at 2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach. Pair a croissant with a craft latte and a scoop and you've got the full Be Free morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Be Free bake fresh in-house?
Yes, everything is baked fresh in-house daily at the Virginia Beach café, with new daily specials.
What pastries does Be Free have?
A rotating laminated case — flaky croissant, chocolate croissant, ham and cheddar croissant, cream cheese danish, and sweet or savory croissant specials.
Does Be Free have donuts?
Yes, on weekends — honey-dipped donuts, a baker's choice special, and cups of donut holes, first come, first served.
Can I order pastries for a group?
Yes, grab a box of 6 or a box of 12 pastries to go.
What else is in the bakery case?
Warm cinnamon buns, fudgy brownies and the pastry chef's special, sea salt brown sugar chocolate chip cookies, and seasonal pound or coffee cake.


