By: Kaleb VanAtter
Hi-Five Doughnuts temporarily closed after the owner of the building for its Butchertown location did not renew the lease in 2022. The plan was to reopen shortly after at 1940 Harvard Drive, but renovations halted the process.
Now doughnut lovers on Restaurant Row can rejoice.
The store has now reopened with an expanded menu and vision. It now serves a full coffee menu and operates a grill to serve sandwiches.
“We have added new doughnut sandwiches--the egg in the loop--our take on a toad in a hole (egg in toast), peanut butter and jelly, and gravy dippers--doughnut holes served with a side of Leslie's Grandma's gravy recipe,” co-owner Anne Harlow said.
Hi-Five is known for its vibrant atmosphere and unique flavor combinations, including the Kentucky Fried Buttermilk Chicken Doughnut, the Bourbon Caramel with Bacon, and the Sugah Doughnut. You can also build your own doughnut using their list of flavors and toppings.
“It was like a pop of color,” Bellarmine junior Bailey Haynes said. “It was a very home vibe. Everyone there was super nice.”
The great news for Bellarmine students is that Hi-Five Doughnuts is only a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute drive away from campus. Not only is it close, but it is affordable for students.
“[I expect to spend] at least $5-$10,” Bellarmine junior Mary Szalek said.
Hi-Five doughnuts are priced between $2-$4. Sandwiches are under $10.
Hi-Five Doughnuts is Louisville’s first female-owned, female-operated doughnut shop. Harlow and Leslie Wilson started Hi-Five Doughnuts in April 2013 by selling out of a tent.
“We worked out of a tent for two years, then bought our food truck, Shelby, did that for a solid two years then opened our storefront in Butchertown,” Harlow said. “It feels like a lifetime ago. It is amazing to see. We started Hi-Five Doughnuts with $300 ($150 apiece) and look at what we have accomplished.”
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