Flint, Mi –
A cornerstone of Flint’s food scene is returning home.
Halo Burger has officially purchased its longtime flagship building at 800 S. Saginaw Street in downtown Flint, with plans to reopen the location next month following renovations.
The move marks a significant moment for the more than 100-year-old brand, which says the location holds deep historical and emotional ties to both the company and the community it has served for generations.
“This location is especially meaningful and serves as our flagship,” the company said. “Flint is the foundation of Halo Burger. We would not be what we are today without the support of the Flint community for over 100 years.”
The Saginaw Street property has long been tied to the city’s culture. According to the company, the building was constructed in 1929 as a Vernors Ginger Ale soda shop and sandwich counter, serving one of Michigan’s most iconic beverages.
By 1951, it became home to Kewpee Hotel Hamburgs, officially becoming Halo Burger in 1967. Since then, it has served generations of residents, cementing its place as a downtown Flint staple.
“Reopening it is about continuing that legacy,” the company said.
Halo Burger confirmed it did not own the building for many years after it was previously sold. The company officially reacquired the property last month, giving it full control over the future of the historic space.
“This allows us to fully invest in preserving and improving a historically significant property,” the company said.
The location has seen several changes in recent years. It closed in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopened in August 2021 with a new open-kitchen concept, and closed again in 2023 as part of the Bricks Restoration Project.
It is now expected to reopen next month following careful renovations.
Company Marketing Director Domenique Lopez said the space is being updated in a way that honors its history while bringing new life to the building. The front portion will reopen as Halo Burger, while the back half is expected to later house Cops & Doughnuts.
For many in Flint, this marks the return of a hometown favorite tied to decades of memories and reflects continued investment in the city’s downtown.
For me, it does hold years of memories — the in-between moments during my time at Mott, meeting up with friends, sitting around longer than we needed to, and not once considering the fact that it might not always be there.
A downtown Flint, without Halo Burger makes one weak.
Welcome home Halo Burger!
