Rosebud revamps the classic diner vibe into a trendy American eatery, now serving flavorful dishes with a creative Indian twist and craft cocktails.
"Many Somerville residents were relieved to hear that Rosebud, at least in name, remained after its change in ownership and subsequent revamp last year. In its original form, it was a kitschy American diner in a dining car. The rebranded version keeps some of its diner classics but with an Indian twist. For instance, you may find tandoori masala steak frites and Kerala fried chicken with green chili waffles on the menu." - Valerie Li Stack
"The Rosebud in Davis Square used to be one of those old-fashioned railcar diners which, according to every period piece set in the ’30s, were havens for solo travelers who may or may not have been hitchhiking across Kansas after robbing three banks outside St. Louis. The space has been built out and the bar isn’t even located in the railcar part of the restaurant anymore, but it’s still a great place to grab a drink, thanks to a dark interior and crowds that are usually big enough to make the place not feel completely empty, but small enough that you don’t feel like you’re alone at a party." - dan secatore
"Rosebud is an adorably cute name for a restaurant, so it’s fitting that it’s partially housed in one of those adorable old train cars that have been turned into diners all across America. It’s great for brunch, especially if your group grabs one of the tables on the trellised patio off to the side. We recommend the veggie hash with brussels sprout and butternut squash. " - dan secatore
"Closed doors 'for the time being' after dinner service on New Year’s Eve." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Joe Cassinelli’s Alpine Restaurant Group (Posto, Rosebud, Painted Burro, and more) has launched an online bakery, Elm Street Sweets, with pickup currently available at Rosebud in Somerville’s Davis Square and local delivery and nationwide shipping in the works. Executive pastry chef Tali Pinnolis is baking up pies — for which Rosebud already has a following — as well as cookies and cakes in various flavors. Cassinelli had already been working on a wholesale plan for Rosebud’s pies pre-COVID, he told Boston.com, but when the pandemic began, launching Elm Street Sweets became a good way to keep more pastry department employees in jobs. The current menu includes peanut butter fudge pie, gluten-free chocolate mousse pie, confetti cake, lemon pistachio white chocolate cookies, and more." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
