Homewood is a quick trip down I-65 from Near Me - Smoothies & Ice Cream. The shop is not in Homewood. It is in Hoover, at 5882 Elsie Rd inside the Knox Square development, right across from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. From most of Homewood, that is about 22 minutes.
Each order is made to order from real fruit while you watch, and any signature flavor can be a smoothie or ice cream.
From Homewood to Knox Square
Get on I-65 South and stay on it until the I-459 interchange. Take I-459 South to Exit 10, follow AL-150 for a short distance, and turn right onto Stadium Trace Parkway. Knox Square is on Elsie Road across from the stadium. Total distance is about 12 miles.
From Samford University or the Lakeshore Drive area, the same route works well. Expect a little more time during evening rush hour on I-65.
Dairy-free and lighter choices
If you are avoiding dairy or just prefer a plant-based milk, here is the short version.
- Dairy-free: Ask for vegan vanilla or coconut sorbet in place of dairy.
- Build Your Own bases: oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk or apple juice. Ice cream bases include vanilla, chocolate and a low fat and sugar vanilla.
- Build Your Own fruit: Choose up to 3 frozen items and up to 3 mix-ins.
If you would rather start from a set recipe, the Energize group (Tropical Buzz, Island Energizer and Citrus Cleanse) is a good place to begin. Smoothies come in 20 oz or 32 oz, and any signature flavor can also be made as ice cream.
There are also smaller items: Fruit Refreshers in 8 flavors, including Energy versions, plus Frozen Fresca and Matcha. Check our menu for current prices.
Samford groups and Homewood parties
Homewood groups can book the shop for a private event at Knox Square. That could be a birthday party for a family near Homewood Central Park, a Samford club outing, a Homewood High School team party or a school group trip. Everyone orders at the counter, and each cup is made to order on the spot.
Request a date on the Events page, or call (205) 378-7731 or email fruitnearme@gmail.com.
Visit details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 5882 Elsie Rd, Hoover, AL 35244 |
| Monday to Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday and Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Phone | (205) 378-7731 |
Near Me is rated 5.0 on Google from 915 reviews as of October 2026. There is outdoor seating, and you can order online ahead of time. After a walk on the Shades Creek Greenway, it is an easy stop on the way south.
