Pelham sits just south of Hoover on US-31, which makes Near Me - Smoothies & Ice Cream an easy trip. The shop is in Hoover at 5882 Elsie Rd, in the Knox Square development across from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, about 20 minutes from central Pelham. Everything is made to order from real fruit, and you choose whether your flavor becomes a smoothie or ice cream.
The drive up US-31
Most Pelham drivers will take US-31 North through Pelham and into Hoover. Turn left onto John Hawkins Parkway (AL-150), stay on it past the I-459 interchange, and turn right onto Stadium Trace Parkway. Knox Square, on Elsie Road, faces the Hoover Met. The full trip is about 11 miles.
If you are coming from the east side of Pelham near I-65, you can also take I-65 North to I-459 South and use Exit 10. Pick whichever is moving better that day.
After a day at Oak Mountain
Pelham is home to Oak Mountain State Park, and a long hike, bike ride or afternoon at the lake leaves most people ready for something cold. The Energize flavors are a good fit after time outside: Tropical Buzz, Island Energizer and Citrus Cleanse. Each one comes as a 20 oz smoothie, a 32 oz smoothie, or ice cream. The fruit and ingredients are the same either way. Only the method changes.
Skaters and hockey players coming from the Pelham Civic Complex might lean toward the Performance line, which adds protein to Performance Fuel, Power Up and Muscle Berry.
Want something smaller? Try a scoop of vanilla or chocolate with 2 toppings, or one of the Fruit Refreshers on our menu.
Birthday parties from Pelham
Planning a birthday for kids from around Pelham City Park, a Pelham High School team party, or a school group outing? You can book Near Me for a private event and bring everyone up US-31 to Knox Square. Guests choose a flavor and watch it get made, the same as on any other visit, and the Hoover Met across the street makes the shop easy to find.
To request a date, use the Events page, or call (205) 378-7731 or email fruitnearme@gmail.com.
Before you head out
Check the hours before you leave Pelham, since weekday openings are in the evening:
- Monday through Thursday: 5–9 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 12–10 PM
- Sunday: 12–9 PM
The shop is rated 5.0 on Google from 915 reviews as of October 2026. Online ordering is available, and there is outdoor seating at Knox Square if the weather is nice.
