Be Free is two cafés in one — a small-batch ice cream shop and a full craft coffee bar at the same counter in Virginia Beach. The affogato is where the two sides meet.
What's an affogato?
A scoop of small-batch ice cream drowned in a shot of espresso. Hot meets cold, bitter meets sweet — it's dessert and a coffee in one cup.
Build your own
Any flavor in the case can be made into an affogato — just pick your scoop and the baristas handle the rest. The case rotates, so ask the team what's scooping today.
More from the coffee bar
If espresso over ice cream isn't your speed, the bar also pours drip, lattes, americanos, mochas, cappuccino, shaken espresso, and Voyager cold brew — plus rotating barista craft lattes like Maple Sea Salt, Pistachio Butter, and Cookie Commandough, sweetened with 1883 cane sugar syrups with no artificial ingredients.
Try one at 2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 — open seven days a week, with free on-site parking. Be Free is veteran-founded, and a portion of every sale funds the Kyle Milliken Memorial Foundation in support of Gold Star families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an affogato?
A scoop of small-batch ice cream drowned in a shot of espresso — dessert and a coffee in one cup.
Where can I get an affogato in Virginia Beach?
At the Be Free Café, 2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 — open seven days a week.
Can I pick any flavor for my affogato?
Yes — any flavor in the case can be made into an affogato. The case rotates, so ask the team what's scooping today.
What else does the coffee bar serve?
Drip, lattes, americanos, mochas, cappuccino, shaken espresso, and Voyager cold brew, plus rotating barista craft lattes like Maple Sea Salt and Pistachio Butter.
