Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

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!!

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.

Dining method: Sat at the barItem(s) ordered: Friends in Hi-biscus Places, Summer Street, slaw saladValue: 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.

A cute Indian diner with convenient parking and great interiors! Went on a weekday afternoon for lunch. Onion pakora is definitely a highly recommended item- very crispy and tasty. The pav bhaji was good; tikka tots were not in menu but they made it for us on request. Overall- good food/drinks.

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.

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!

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.

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!!

$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.

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.