McCalla sits at the west end of I-459, which makes Near Me - Smoothies & Ice Cream an easy interstate trip. The shop is in Hoover at 5882 Elsie Rd, in the Knox Square development across from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. From McCalla, the drive is about 20 minutes. Every smoothie and every cup of ice cream is made to order from real fruit.
Straight up I-459 from McCalla
This is a simple route. From the Eastern Valley Road shopping area, get on I-459 North. Stay on it for about 8 miles and take Exit 10. Follow AL-150 a short distance and turn right onto Stadium Trace Parkway. Knox Square is on Elsie Road, directly across from the stadium. The whole trip is roughly 13 miles.
On weekends when the Hoover Met Complex is hosting a tournament, Stadium Trace Parkway gets busier. Allow a few extra minutes.
Cool drinks for a hot afternoon
A summer afternoon at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, with its trails and creekside spots, can leave you thirsty. Near Me has lighter drinks for that:
- Fruit Refreshers: 8 flavors, plus an Energy version
- Frozen Fresca
- Matcha
If you want a full smoothie, try the Energize group: Tropical Buzz, Island Energizer and Citrus Cleanse, in 20 oz or 32 oz. You can also order any signature flavor as ice cream. The shop uses the same fruit and ingredients either way and just changes the method, blending for a smoothie or running it through its machine for ice cream.
Building your own is also an option. Pick up to 3 frozen items, up to 3 mix-ins, and a base like apple juice or oat, almond or coconut milk. Prices for everything are on our menu.
McCalla parties at Knox Square
The shop can be booked for private events, and it is an easy 20 minutes up I-459 from McCalla. A birthday party, a team party for McAdory High School athletes, or a school group trip all fit. Guests choose a flavor at the counter and it gets made on the spot.
To start planning, request a date on the Events page, call (205) 378-7731 or send a note to fruitnearme@gmail.com.
When to come
Weekday hours are in the evening, and weekends open at noon:
- Monday through Thursday: 5–9 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 12–10 PM
- Sunday: 12–9 PM
Near Me is rated 5.0 on Google from 915 reviews as of October 2026. There is outdoor seating, and online ordering lets you have your order ready when you pull in. Need it dairy-free? Swap in vegan vanilla or coconut sorbet.
