Avondale is a neighborhood on Birmingham’s east side, not a separate city, and it has its own following thanks to Avondale Park and the shops and restaurants along 41st Street South. Near Me - Smoothies & Ice Cream is not in Avondale. The shop is in Hoover at 5882 Elsie Rd, in the Knox Square development across from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, about 28 minutes away. Every order there is made in front of you from real fruit.
Avondale to Hoover
The quickest route from Avondale usually runs over Red Mountain. Take the Red Mountain Expressway south, continue on US-280 East, and follow it to I-459. Get on I-459 South, take Exit 10, follow AL-150 a short distance, and turn right onto Stadium Trace Parkway. The shop is on Elsie Road in Knox Square, with the stadium across the street. Plan on about 19 miles.
Another option is I-65 South to I-459 South. Check traffic before you go, since US-280 can back up on weekday evenings.
Small treats and full cups
Not every visit has to be a 32 oz smoothie. Near Me has options from small to full size:
- Scoop of vanilla or chocolate with 2 toppings
- Fruit Refresher in 8 flavors, plus an Energy version
- Matcha
- Frozen Fresca
- Any signature flavor as ice cream
- Signature smoothie in 20 oz or 32 oz
Current prices are on our menu.
The 12 signature flavors fall into four groups. Indulgence includes Nutella Dream, Tropical Dream and Dark Chocolate Berry. Energize includes Tropical Buzz, Island Energizer and Citrus Cleanse. Performance flavors add protein. Kid’s Favorite covers Sprinkle Blast, Choco Monkey and Cookie Galaxy. Any of them can be made as a smoothie or as ice cream from the same fruit and ingredients.
Prefer plant-based? Build Your Own bases include oat, almond and coconut milk, and the dairy-free option uses vegan vanilla or coconut sorbet.
Private parties at Knox Square
You can book the shop itself for birthday parties, team parties, school groups and other private events. For an Avondale birthday or a group of friends from around Avondale Park, that means a 28-minute drive over Red Mountain and a visit where each guest orders a flavor and watches it get made.
Request a date on the Events page. Phone: (205) 378-7731. Email: fruitnearme@gmail.com.
Need-to-know
Near Me is open Monday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 12–10 PM, and Sunday 12–9 PM. It is rated 5.0 on Google from 915 reviews as of October 2026. There is outdoor seating, and online ordering is available.
