Trussville sits at the northeast end of I-459, and Near Me - Smoothies & Ice Cream sits near the other end in Hoover. That makes the trip simple even though it is not short: about 34 minutes, almost all of it on one interstate. The shop is at 5882 Elsie Rd in Knox Square, across from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Every order is made to order from real fruit.
Nearly the whole way on I-459
From downtown Trussville, take US-11 to I-459 and head south. Stay on I-459 past the I-20, US-280 and I-65 interchanges until you reach Exit 10. Exit onto AL-150, then make a right onto Stadium Trace Parkway. The shop is on Elsie Road in Knox Square, opposite the Hoover Met. It is about 27 miles in total.
Traffic around the US-280 interchange can slow things down on weekday evenings. Weekend trips, when the shop opens at noon, tend to go more smoothly.
Sports families, this one is for you
Between Hewitt-Trussville High School and the fields at the Trussville Sports Complex, plenty of Trussville families live on a sports schedule. If your team ever plays at the Hoover Met Complex, the shop is right across the street.
Here is what to order based on who is in the car:
- The athlete: a Performance flavor with protein, such as Performance Fuel, Power Up or Muscle Berry.
- The younger sibling: a Kid’s Favorite flavor like Sprinkle Blast, Choco Monkey or Cookie Galaxy, as a smoothie or as ice cream.
- The parent: something from Energize (Tropical Buzz, Island Energizer, Citrus Cleanse) or Indulgence (Nutella Dream, Tropical Dream, Dark Chocolate Berry).
Signature smoothies come in 20 oz and 32 oz, and any flavor can also be made as ice cream. Both are made from the same fruit and ingredients. The shop blends one and runs the other through its ice cream machine. Prices are on our menu.
Team parties at Knox Square
The shop can be booked for private events, which makes it an option for an end-of-season team party, a Hewitt-Trussville booster club night or a birthday with friends from around Civitan Park along the Cahaba River. It is a longer drive, so a group could pair the party with a game at the Hoover Met Complex across the street.
Request a date on the Events page, or reach Near Me at (205) 378-7731 or fruitnearme@gmail.com.
Plan your stop
Hours are Monday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 12–10 PM, and Sunday 12–9 PM. As of October 2026, the shop holds a 5.0 Google rating across 915 reviews. Outdoor seating is available, and online ordering lets you skip some of the wait. For a dairy-free version, the shop uses vegan vanilla or coconut sorbet.
