New Sandwich Shop Opening in Westbrook, Maine

2026 is going to wind up being a big year for change in the Westbrook, Maine, food scene. Several longtime restaurants and recognizable names have departed which has opened the door for new restaurants to plant their flag.

Within the next couple of months, those that live, work and pass through Westbrook, Maine, will see a couple of new places open their doors to customers.

One will be a familiar name and the other will be brand new.

Chum's Sandwich Shop Plans Grand Opening in Westbrook, Maine

Located on Bridge Street just over the bridge from Main Street, a brand new sandwich shop is hoping to make their mark in Westbrook, Maine.

Joe Dionne

That would be Chum's, which has posted a handful of times on social media as they progress towards a grand opening.

Chum's has previewed some of their menu which will include a pastrami and swiss as well as stacked pastrami and cheddar sandwich. Chum's will also feature a signature burger affectionately called The Chum Burger.

As of this writing, Chum's has not announced a grand opening date but it is expected in the not-too-distant future.

Sumo Sushi and Grill is Moving to Main Street in Westbrook, Maine

Chum's Sandwiches is taking over the space that is home to Sumo Sushi and Grill. That business has not closed permanently but instead is moving.

Sumo Sushi and Grill will take over the former Portland Pie Company location along Main Street. Portland Pie officially closed their Westbrook, Maine, location in September. Signage for Portland Pie has been removed and paper has placed over the windows as Sumo Sushi & Grill renovates the space to fit their business.

Similar to Chum's, there is no official grand opening date set for Sumo Sushi and Grill as of this writing.