From Mountain Brook, Near Me - Smoothies & Ice Cream is about 27 minutes away on US-280 and I-459. The shop is in Hoover, at 5882 Elsie Rd in Knox Square, across the street from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Nothing is premade. Each order is made from real fruit while you wait, as a smoothie or as ice cream.
Getting to Hoover from Mountain Brook
From Mountain Brook Village or Crestline Village, make your way to US-280 East and follow it to I-459. Take I-459 South to Exit 10, follow AL-150 briefly, and turn right on Stadium Trace Parkway. Knox Square is on Elsie Road facing the Hoover Met. The drive is roughly 17 miles.
US-280 is busiest on weekday evenings. On weekends, when the shop opens at noon, the drive is usually easier.
The Indulgence line and beyond
If you are after dessert, the Indulgence group is where to look: Nutella Dream, Tropical Dream and Dark Chocolate Berry. Whether you order one as ice cream or as a 20 oz or 32 oz smoothie, the fruit and ingredients are the same. The shop simply blends them or runs them through its ice cream machine.
Other groups on the menu:
- Energize: Tropical Buzz, Island Energizer, Citrus Cleanse
- Performance, with protein: Performance Fuel, Power Up, Muscle Berry
- Kid’s Favorite: Sprinkle Blast, Choco Monkey, Cookie Galaxy
For a custom cup, Build Your Own allows up to 3 frozen items, up to 3 mix-ins and your choice of base. Plant-based milks include oat, almond and coconut. Dairy-free orders use vegan vanilla or coconut sorbet.
Private events at the shop
Mountain Brook hosts plenty of birthday parties, school gatherings and team celebrations. Near Me can be the place for one of them.
What you can book: birthday parties, team parties, school groups and other private events.
How it works: Your guests come to Knox Square in Hoover, about 27 minutes from Mountain Brook Village, and order at the counter. A spring birthday for friends from around Jemison Park or a Mountain Brook High School team party are the kinds of occasions it suits.
To plan one, request a date on the Events page, or call (205) 378-7731 or email fruitnearme@gmail.com.
Good to know
Hours are Monday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 12–10 PM, and Sunday 12–9 PM. The shop is rated 5.0 on Google from 915 reviews as of October 2026. There is outdoor seating at Knox Square, and online ordering is available.
Smaller options include a scoop of vanilla or chocolate with 2 toppings, Fruit Refreshers, Frozen Fresca and Matcha. Prices are on our menu.
