Visiting the Café
Where is Be Free Café located?
2336 Elson Green Ave #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, in the Red Mill Commons area.
What are your hours?
We're open seven days a week: Monday through Thursday 7am–8pm, Friday 7am–9pm, Saturday 8am–9pm, and Sunday 8am–8pm.
Is there parking?
Yes — free on-site parking right at the door.
Do I need a reservation?
No — walk-ins are always welcome.
Is the café family- and dog-friendly?
Yes. Walk-ins are always welcome, and we have a family- and dog-friendly patio in season.
How do I contact the café?
Call us at (757) 301-2578, or stop by — we're at Red Mill Commons in Virginia Beach.
Ice Cream
Is the ice cream made in-house?
Yes — every flavor is small-batch craft ice cream and gelato made in-house, with new small-batch specials weekly.
How many flavors are in the case?
Thirteen signature scoops, plus rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options every week.
Do you have vegan or non-dairy ice cream?
Yes. Alongside our signature small-batch flavors we always carry rotating vegan, non-dairy, and sorbet options. Recent scoops include Coconut Crème, Mango Tajín Sorbet, and vegan versions of Vanilla Gorilla and Dark Matter.
How can I order my ice cream?
Order a single, double, or triple in a cup or cone, try a 3-scoop mini sampler flight, or go all-in on an affogato with a double espresso pour-over.
Coffee Bar
How early are you open for coffee?
We open at 7am Monday through Friday, and 8am on Saturday and Sunday.
What coffee drinks do you make?
Hand-crafted lattes, americanos, cortados, shaken espresso, and draft cold brew — plus signature lattes like Maple Sea Salt, Pistachio Butter, and Cookie Commandough.
Do you have non-dairy milk options?
Yes — oat, almond, and more, plus sugar-free vanilla and hazelnut syrups.
Bakery
Are the pastries baked in-house?
Yes — everything in the pastry case is laminated, baked, or fried in-house, with new daily specials every day.
Do you have donuts?
Yes — weekend brioche donuts: honey dipped, baker's choice, and donut holes.
Can I order pastries to go?
Yes. Boxes of 6 or 12 pastries are on the menu, and special orders are available by order form.