Good Vibes
Smiles are exactly what is served in the unique donut shop. Before stepping two feet through the door, you are struck with the curiosity of the unique décor: flower power to the extreme. Brightly painted ceiling tiles and a Baja hoodie–draped mannequin are gifts from local artists. Hot pink, bold orange and blue colors swirl in psychedelic patterns throughout the shop, magnified expertly by the bright colors of donut glazes and toppings lining the service line.
Jennifer explains, “Everyone has a little hippie in them. We all look a little weird on the outside — a little different. We have our own ways and our own style, but it is what’s on the inside that matters. Just like these donuts, they look funky and different, but the inside is purely delicious.” True to its inspiration, Hippie Donuts is a place for everyone. “Our older customers come in and experience something new and different.
The younger guests have step stools to see all the possibilities for their yummy creations. Young and old alike, this a place to share time with family. Hippie Donuts is a place to be yourself and do your thing. We see students come in for birthdays and know they will be back for a birthday donut next year, and the feeling of home swells in my chest, knowing we are creating new traditions in Cartersville. Moving around as much as I did, I don’t have many traditions from my youth, it’s quite extraordinary to be a part of making new ones,” Butler says, her throat tight with emotion.
Banded Together
Individuals flock to Hippie Donuts to support this young business; local artists donate art and sponsor ceiling tiles and large businesses order regularly and check in with this little shop to make sure business is strong and they have the support they need to be successful.
Jennifer explains, “Cartersville is a tight-knit community. Here you see large businesses come through to support smaller businesses. This such a wonderful and unique quality of Cartersville.” The community support is cyclical: Hippie Donuts hires students from local schools; coincidentally, employees of Cartersville City and Bartow County schools are some of their most dedicated repeat customers. “We pull together in this small town. People have adopted this donut shop and say to themselves, ‘this is ours now,’” Butler beams.
Try something new and tasty and embrace family fun with sprinkles and toppings galore. Hippie Donuts serves smiles to the community seven days a week.
222 S Tennessee St, Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 719-8665
www.hippiedonuts.com