Students from nearby Tufts University and M.I.T. favor the diner's late-night weekend hours, while families line up on weekends to enjoy generous breakfasts. Although it's not unheard of to be served by a waitress experiencing her first night on the job, it is rare indeed to have it handled with the friendliness and professionalism found at the Rosebud. As members of my group straggled in one at a time over the course of nearly an hour, our waitress was nonplused. Amid our chaos, she managed to confidently take orders from newcomers, refresh drinks and appetizers, and all while keeping us laughing and making us feel at home. The menu at the Rosebud is also very much like home.
Selections range from traditional diner staples to trendy veggie burgers.
We started with an order of fried calamari and found it to be perfectly tender yet crispy. Even those who were wary of receiving a plateful of rubber bands were pleasantly surprised. Our dinner picks ran the gamut from the comfort food of meat loaf and gravy to the more upscale choice of fresh grilled salmon with herb butter. A hit of the night was the roast turkey dinner, accompanied by mashed potatoes with just the right amount of lumps and a heaping side serving of green peas. The Rosebud still retains its liquor license and offers a wide selection of seasonal microbrews to accompany your meal.