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The Affogato: Coffee Meets Ice Cream

July 14, 2026 · 3 min read

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?

The Be Free menu builds an affogato with an ice cream scoop and a double espresso pour-over. It brings the scoop case and coffee bar into one order.

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 brewed coffee, lattes, americanos, mochas, cappuccino, cortado, shaken espresso, and draft cold brew — plus rotating signature lattes like Maple Sea Salt, Pistachio Butter, and Cookie Commandough.

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?

At Be Free Café, an affogato is an ice cream scoop with a double espresso pour-over.

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?

Brewed coffee, lattes, americanos, mochas, cappuccino, cortado, shaken espresso, and draft cold brew, plus rotating signature lattes.

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