I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again. read more

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Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an amazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing! read more

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All-around disappointing experience. The masala chai French toast was dry, lacked any toppings or sauce (just corn syrup-based topping) - so I paid extra for some berries, but it was till sad. Our poached egg wasn't cooked properly, avocado toast was bland. Also, the service was slow and inattentive. We were really looking forward to a diner x Indian crossover restaurant, but unfortunately, the Indian flavors were lackluster (we had to add salt and pepper, which shouldn't happen with Indian flavors) and the diner food was mediocre. The one redeeming quality is the space: it's cute, has a classic diner feel that's refined but cozy. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Inside - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Back here after few years and still like the food. But service was very slow this time. read more

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We came here for brunch on a Saturday and were seated without a reservation with no wait. There were several different seating areas (outdoors, indoors in the train car, and fully indoors at the bar or tables) and we got seated in the cutely decorated diner-themed train car. We got the butter chicken eggs benedict and the make-your-own omelette. Both were prepared well and the home fried were a fun fusion of Indian flavors with brunch foods. I would come back again to try more menu items! read more

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I miss the old Rosebud, terribly! This food and service was NOT good. Especially for the price. I am devastated one of my favorite restaurants has changed for the worst. read more

What happened to Rosebud!? New owners apparently. The WORST service and terrible food. I mean who F's up a pancake this bad? It was more of a tasteless rubbery crepe. Deep fried frozen potatoes, come on-do better. There was a mandatory 20% grat to make it even worse. Our server apparently knew there was zero risk. With SO many other quality restaurants in Somerville, choose better and give some other hardworking restaurant your money. read more

Love the food here! Such an interesting fusion! Diner vibes but indian flavors. It's great!

Food was really good! It was a fun American Indian breakfast fusion and the actual restaurant was super cute inside and out. We got the avocado toast that had this delicious chili crisp and the chicken and waffles. So so good. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Keraka Fried Chicken & Waffle - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Came in for drinks and snacks on a rainy night when nearly no one else was at the joint. The diner turned gastropub type environment was very cool and decor inside is nice. Had lovely conversations with the owner Ronak and his service was impeccable. Drinks were phenomenal ranging from lychee, mango and cucumber. Freshly topped and well balanced flavors. Concepts of dishes were all very fun and while we didn't dive very deep into the menu what we tried was decent, more on the average sphere. read more

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Rosebud is kind of weird - the menu is a mashup of Indian-American fusion and the setting is a classic diner with old style decor and boardgames available for weekday use. It's an odd form of eclectic, but it's amazing. I've been for brunch and dinner since the new management took over and I think they've made great upgrades! I really like the Indian flavor profiles overlaid onto American classics. I recommend the Kerala Fried Chicken and Waffles for brunch. I also liked the Chana Kati Roll with chicken I got for dinner. A standout for me was the Dirty Chai Martini - a delicious, creamy coffee martini with Chai flavors. The Showstopper was also tasty, though a tad too sweet for my personal liking. But overall, the cocktails were a pleasant surprise. The only con would be the slightly slow service. But they were very friendly and definitely not something that would stop me from going back. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Dirty chai martini and showstopper - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Popped in for lunch and got some very tasty tacos with unique flavors! Service was fast. The only bummer was that I originally wanted to order their French toast but they didn't have real maple syrup. Would check them out again. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Tacos - very good - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

4.5 stars! Yum! This place had cool ambience. They had games on the wall you could borrow as well! In terms of food-- delicious! We got a smorgasbord of things, and didn't have a bad dish! The standout favorite was the Bhel Puri Chat. Holy moly! This dish, recommended by our waiter, blew us away!!! Crunchy, sweet, salty, and fresh!!! The burger was also one of our top dishes as well. In terms of drinks, the Bombay to Boston was delightful! A cool take on an old fashioned! Overall, we really liked this place! Recommend!! read more

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Super fun menu combining Indian staples with traditional American diner foods in an awesome, throwback diner with booths and all the chrome and pleather appeal that comes along with that. Loved the vegetarian options I had, including the garlic hummus and Chana Kati roll. My wife's kerala fried chicken with waffles was amazing. read more

After trying and failing to come by a previous weekend, I came on a random weekday! Such a fun diner vibe with delicious fusion food. The menu is extensive- many options. We shared the onion pakora, which was crispy and not too greasy, with a good amount of seasoning. I got the hot dog duet- and it satisfied my craving. It came with fries (I got spicy) which were delicious, and everyone loved them! The butter chicken pot pie had tender chicken and was pretty tasty, though could've used a bit more flavor. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious as well. Our server was friendly, and everything came out quickly. Plus the ambiance in the restaurant is very fun and also cozy! We all agreed that we must come back!! read more

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Diner / Indian fusion cuisine. My daughter really likes it but it was a bit spicy for me. I will go again to try another dish. The pie looks really good! Service was good, but it was too hot inside. The air conditioner was struggling! Maybe don't go during a heat wave. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Grilled Chicken Cafreal Sandwich - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Haven't been here in 15years, and the new Rosebud extension behind the diner was AMAZING! What a great addition and the menu is wonderful and I love the indian flair to the food. Food, wonderful and tasty and filling! Service, pleasant and I never felt rushed which was great. Location, I mean it's Davis Square so it's perfect. Ambiance, perfect. I love the music and it wasn't too loud, and they made space for my stroller without giving me a hard time like lots of places in Boston do, I appreciate them so much here for that. 100% recommend. read more

Dining method: Sat at the bar Item(s) ordered: Friends in Hi-biscus Places, Summer Street, slaw salad Value: Drink prices can't be beat! The Review: If you're looking for a cozy-yet-intriguing spot to have a drink or a bite, Rosebud is the one! This place is Indian-diner fusion and frankly...it's awesome. In an area of Somerville where "funky" isn't a descriptor, Rosebud fills the gap. The front half is a converted trailer, which connects into a more standard building behind it, with tons of space and seating. The staff were incredibly cool and the owner was sure to chat with his customers. He even gave me some salad to made sure I had something to eat, since the small plates weren't gluten-free (they are for brunch). I can attest--all good vibes in the Rosebud. Will absolutely go there again when I'm in Davis. This time, hopefully will catch brunch and the tikka masala tots. Gluten-free note: They didn't have gluten-free snack options at the time, but there were sandwich entrées available! Tots and other fried foods are gluten-free by ingredients. Fryer seems to be clean for brunch but after that, there is cross-contamination. The owner/staff are super knowledgeable and protected me at all costs. read more

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The food came out quickly and everything tasted delicious. I can tell that the chef put a lot of thought into the menu and its food items. The ambiance is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience - it's retro, chic, funky, fun. Service was very good, all the staff were attentive and accommodating. Check this place out! read more

Such a unique restaurant located in Somerville, just outside Boston. The restaurant is set up in a box-car of sorts and offers traditional American cooking. Brunch was very well done here and had an expansive food and drink menu. If you're in the Somerville area, I highly recommend read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Salsa scrambled eggs - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Loved all the cocktails here!! Vibes are so cute and diner-esque in the windowed seating area. Didn't get any food but the menu looked fire. My favorite drink was the ginger cocktail and it had a candied ginger as the garnish! read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Cucumber cocktail - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Amazing dirty chai martini! This was my first time here since new ownership. The menu has a lot of diner items like before but with an Indian flair. My friend and I both ordered breakfast for dinner. I had the French toast with berries & and she had the waffle with 2 eggs. The French toast was delicious, I loved the extra spice (cardamom/cinnamon). Service was great and we were both very happy with our meals & cocktails. I will definitely come back and try their dinner items. The fried chicken we saw other people eating looked so good!! read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - French Toast with Berries ($15 + $3 berries) - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

$10 for a mango lassi that isn't even an 8oz pour?? I don't mean to start my review this way, but that's overpriced. Don't get me wrong, it was a great lassi, but I'll end up going for a cocktail instead, next time. Looks like ownership has changed since the last time I've been here. I used to come all the time -- we'd get pie & a bottle of wine. The pie is still there, which is great to see. Definitely recommend that. There are a lot of seating options, you've got booths, bar, and seating in the cart. I got to give a warning, this place is cold. I'm not sure what the insulation situation is, and I get cold pretty easily, so I'd suggest bringing a jacket if you're like me. If you're warm-blooded, you'll be fine lol. The menu now is a fusion between diner & Indian. I got the Goan omelette which was really great. Loved the spices in the gravy. 4 of my friends got the chicken and waffles, they all raved about how good it was. The portion was hefty. There's also a chai martini that I'd recommend - If you like espresso martini's black, you'll probably like the chai martini. Overall, the changes at Rosebud were a nice surprise. Side notes, it is conveniently located in Davis square and accessible by the red line. read more

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Were in Somerville area n found this hidden gem. American/ Indian fusion for brunch. Since we r very adventurous when it comes to food thought we'd give it a try. And sure enough it gets 5 stars. In the heart of Somerville. There was street parking n parking area right in front of restaurant. It's a diner. Friendly welcoming staff n clean restaurant , We ordered the mango lassi,, Kashmiri deviled eggs, pumpkin bisque n wings for appetizers. The bisque was delicious n generous portions n shared by all. The devilled eggs were spicy n good. And so we're the wings. We also ordered the Kerala chicken waffle, butter chicken pot pie , steak frites w fries n makhani sauce n cottage/ shepherds pie w lamb n peas. Words fail to express how delicious each of them were. Steak frites came with fries n makhani sauce which was so good to dip the fries in. Thank you for a great brunch. Will be back next time we are in the area. read more

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Came here for brunch with some friends. Everyone absolutely loved their food and it wasn't particularly expensive for what it was. One of the better Bloody Marys I've had in my life. Really enjoyed the decor but they probably could've used some music or something as it was very quiet in there. The server was nice but somewhat elusive but it wasn't really an issue as we didn't have anywhere to be. read more

Food had almost zero seasoning, which surprised us because normally with Indian cuisine , you have plenty of fresh ingredients and spices. The lamb shepherds pie was a small portion which had almost no flavor. I'm not a huge salt person, but this could have used some. It was horribly bland. The chicken club sandwich was downright bizarre. First, it came on thick Texas toast, not the bread that was described in the menu. Second, it was shredded up pieces of chicken, with no flavor and some cheese thrown in. Our guest said it was the worst chicken club she'd ever had. There were two other bad dishes that our table ordered, so nondescript that it's not even worth continuing to write. As for service, they were not egregiously bad or rude, but just a bit strange in their timing of both taking g the orders and bringing the food out, with 3 of our four meals out and the fourth coming out about 7-8 minutes later. No apology, no explanation, just dropped off f the food. No one checked back in to see if we had any problems or if we were enjoying the food, etc. Just basic service stuff. There are so many other choices in Union Square that you should only use this as a last resort. read more

I recently tried Rosebud for the first time since its rebirth as an Indian-American diner. The menu items all look very interesting, but I of course had to go for the chicken and waffles again for a fair comparison. The kerala fried chicken and waffle ($20) was pretty disappointing. The chicken was pretty flavorless -- you could just taste a coconut fragrance and some chili powder, but it was severely lacking salt. The texture of the chicken was otherwise fine. The waffle though! It was basically inedible. Not only was it soggy, but it also tasted undercooked and floury. The green chili part is just a couple of slices of green chili mixed into the batter. I cannot anti-recommend this dish enough. I'm sad because I used to love the chicken and waffles at Rosebud! The tikka tater tots ($11) were tasty, though! The gravy was flavorful. This was fusion done right, in my opinion. It seems like the menu can be a bit hit or miss, so I'm mildly apprehensive about trying Rosebud again. read more

After decades of walking by I was so excited to finally try Rosebud. Underwhelming is probably the best word to describe the experience here. Bland food tossed on plates. Service was okay. Ambiance is fun. read more

We came here in a large group today for dinner and ordered quite a few dishes. I had the bhel puri chaat which was very delicious. Service was quick, responsive and attentive. They had some interesting cocktail combinations as well ($10 each) and the drinks menu was quite extensive. Menu had a lot of Indian fusion food options - street noodles, gulab jamun waffles and ice cream. From the outside it looks like a trailer but from the inside, it's a fancyish decor. Definitely a great spot to come in groups as it can get noisy after a while and if you want to try some unique Indian food with a bit of a twist! read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Indoor seating area - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Fun and inventive establishment, especially for brunch with friends. The classic railcar diner area has a nice ambience. The food is mostly tasty but just a little uneven. My favorite dish lately is the club sandwich. Very fun to get the mimosa/bellini tower if you have 5+ friends. You get a "tower" of prosecco and several glasses of fruit juice to mix with it. All tasted great, especially the passionfruit. read more

I went to Rosebud for brunch a few months ago with my husband and two friends. I know that they've switched ownership recently and now the food is Indian fusion. (I love Indian food). I ordered the butter chicken Benny with a side of the broccolini. Both were delicious, but the portion sizes were beyond small. I did ask for no brioche since I was trying to stay lower in carbs, so I thought maybe they'd ensure my plate was full of something. Nope... just about 1 cup of the chicken and a side of about 4 pieces of broccolini. My husband's deviled eggs he added to his meal as a side- same thing. I think he got 4 of them? For $12. The flavors were good, but the prices and portions were not. We were both starving when we left. So, sadly, I think I'd skip this next time. read more

Came into Rosebud on our last day in the Boston area before heading to the airport. We thought they might be closed at first since their Yelp page was telling us that but we went in and found out they were open. They had just opened back up under new ownership and we were sure glad they did. We walked in and the first thing we noticed was how friendly the staff was. There was not a lot of people there so we had our pick of where we wanted to sit. We of course had to sit in the diner car of course. Our waiter quickly came to see if we wanted anything to drink and they had a lot of options for $10. I went with The Spicy 'Lil Rita with Tequila. I really enjoyed it and I'm not a big Spicy Margarita fan most times either. The bartender even came over to check and see we we liked our drinks which of course we did. We started looking at food options and loved how they had diner classics but a lot of things had an Indian spin on them. Everything sounded so good. We of course had to get some apps and we went with the Kashmiri Deviled Eggs and added Tikka Chicken and the Dal Hummus which is served with Roti. The deviled Eggs were great. I loved the spices they mixed in with the yolk and the Tikka Chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The Hummus might have been the best I have ever had. I was so fresh, flavorful and the Roti was a great change from regular pita plus we of course love Roti. We originally left after drinks and appetizers to walk around and check out some other places in the area but after an hour we decided we really wanted to come back and try more of there food and drinks. To drink I got the Bombay to Boston which was their take on an Old Fashioned. I was very good and loved the Curry Bitters. I also tried the Famous Last words which is normally not something I go for being Rum based but also really enjoyed it too. I will say I had a very hard time trying to pick what to get for my entrée since so much sounded great so I had to ask our waiter what he suggested. He told me the Kerala Fried Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Fries. The Chicken Sandwich was cooked perfectly and I loved the Green Chutney Mayo on it. Again love the Indian twisted they did to things. For sure made everything better in my opinion. I also really like the Spicy Fries which were thin and had great spices on them but didn't make them too spicy by any means. We had a great time at Rosebud and would for sure come back. Great food and drinks but the staff was a huge part that had use come twice in one day. read more

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Service was quick, but the waiters were not attentive (had an empty water vase for most of the time we ate). Food was good, but not exciting. Wish there was a little more of the "fusion" aspect. The butter chicken pot pie was just butter chicken in a bowl with a puff pastry top. The street fried rice was just fried rice. The pork belly tacos (2 count) were pretty small, and it was just pork belly and slaw. I wish the tacos came with some kind of sauce/dip to help with the dryness (the side of fries came with regular ketchup). The tacos were just tacos. I struggled to figure out what the Indian spin on it was. The menu was just American food and Indian food, not some fusion spin on anything. It could've just been what we ordered, though none of the names on the menu seemed particularly "fusion"-esque either. I can't see myself coming back here for the same food, but if they changed their menu, I would consider it. read more

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Rudest hostess I've ever met and I've been to France before. The attitude I received from the woman with glasses was unjust. The food? Interesting. Indian notes with American diner classics can be a hit or miss. Mostly misses. The ambiance is dimly lit but freezing in every corner of the restaurant. Expect to wear your coat the whole time. This place has really gone down since the change in management. I do sincerely hope it improves. read more

Went here for lunch and it was amazing! We sat in the dining car which was super cool and cute. The food was amazing and very flavorful. We ordered the tikka tots, ros omelette, chicken and waffles, and masala French toast. We all cleared our plates. The service was also great and staff were constantly checking in with us. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - Veg Loaded Tikka Tots, French Toast, chicken and waffles, ros omelette - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I was here a year or two ago and the experience wasn't very memorable. I was here last week shortly after they changed management and had a wonderful time. My friend and I sat at the bar and received impeccable service. Rosebud now has an Indian influence and provides Indian American Fusion done right. The craft cocktails are so good and ONLY $10!! I truly can't think of any establishment I can get an Espresso Martini at for $10 nevermind one so delicious. Our bartender Salman was friendly, knowledgeable and cute! The food was SO good. We split the Dal Hummus and Chicken & Waffles. Both executed really well. The Indian flair on each dish was unlike anything I've had. The space is gorgeous with several different sitting areas. We were there for lunch but I plan on being back again soon for dinner or even brunch looked great. read more

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A mediocre fusion of Indian and Southern food Food: Came here for brunch, and it felt like every "tikka masala" dish was made from a bitter premade paste Kerala fried chicken and waffle was pretty good Other: Friendly staff, fast service Classic diner ambiance with diner booths and stools TLDR; Come for the diner vibes, maybe stick to the regular brunch food read more

I'm a Chef. It's a beautiful space with a friendly staff. The menu is very interesting considering the American/Indian fusion. Debated between 4 stars and 3 stars, but went with 3 as I would not reorder the same dishes, however I would love to go back and hopefully change my review as I am very interested in the chai french toast served on weekends. The chicken was very generous and well seasoned with a nice crisp, however both the waffles and the French toast were very bland. The chai Martini was also a little underspiced. read more

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Drinks are delicious! I came a day early for my friend's birthday brunch and decided to eat here twice. After looking for my party, the staff informed me the reservation was the following day and they were so sweet and funny helping me make a joke of it. The next day they remembered me and said welcome back! I ordered the Kerala green chile waffle & chicken and the next day I got the butter chicken eggs Benny. Personally, I liked the Eggs Benny better. HOWEVER, it should be noted that it's like two tiny pieces of diced chicken and more of the butter chicken sauce. A few of us ordered this and we were all wondering where the chicken was until we asked. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We had an amazing experience at Rosebud. The drinks were amazing and the service was so excellent. The rasam risotto was an experience on it self. It's the most distilled South Indian comfort food experience. It brought back my whole childhood. It's the best thing to have in Davis square. read more

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts