Former Sunset Restaurant Site Becomes Culinary Square
A historic property in Glen Burnie is set to transition into a new commercial kitchen hub for local food entrepreneurs.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Dining Out
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The property at 625 Greenway Road, which previously hosted the Sunset Restaurant and Mike's Inland at Sunset, has been purchased for $2.125 million. The site will be transformed into Culinary Square, a commercial kitchen facility serving up to 50 local operators.
Why it matters
This redevelopment repurposes a long-standing local venue into a specialized hub for food trucks, caterers, and startups. By providing centralized production space, the facility aims to help small businesses scale operations before transitioning to independent brick-and-mortar locations.
The 6,000-square-foot facility is designed to support 50 operators with planned residencies lasting 18 to 36 months. The site's purchase price was finalized at $2.125 million.
The players
Culinary Square
This is a new commercial kitchen hub designed to provide infrastructure for up to 50 local food operators and startups.
Sunset Restaurant
This establishment served the local community at 625 Greenway Road for 60 years before closing in 2020.
Mike's Inland at Sunset
This was the most recent restaurant to occupy the historic Greenway Road property until it ceased operations in 2026.
The details
Culinary Square will function as an incubator, offering shared space for food production, cooking classes, and networking events. The property, situated in Anne Arundel County, will accommodate various food brands and specialty startup ventures.
Timeline
1960-2020: Sunset Restaurant operated at the location.
2020: Sunset Restaurant closed its doors.
August 2026: Mike's Inland at Sunset closed.
Spring 2027: Culinary Square is expected to open.
Culture Shift
This project reflects the broader shift toward ghost kitchens and shared-use culinary incubators that capitalize on the growing demand for flexible production space. It signals a departure from traditional independent restaurant models toward collaborative, high-turnover food business environments.
Local food entrepreneurs and startup ventures will soon have access to professional-grade equipment and storage space to scale their businesses. The site will also offer community members opportunities to attend cooking classes and special culinary events.
The takeaway
This transition highlights the evolving utility of legacy commercial spaces within the local food sector. Entrepreneurs looking for growth should evaluate how shared-use facilities can lower the barrier to entry for scaling food and beverage brands.
What happens next
Culinary Square is scheduled to begin operations in the spring of 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WBAL.
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