Eat

The Rosebud

A Somerville institution, the Rosebud has expanded well beyond the footprint of the quaint original dining car.

Address: 381 Summer St
Getting there: T: Davis
Hours: Mon-Thu 5-11PM, Fri 11:30AM-midnight, Sat 10AM-midnight, Sun 10AM-11PM
Price: $14-24
Website: rosebudkitchen.com (opens in a new tab)

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