American Diner

Mon-Sun:8:00 AM-11:30 PM

Metered parking on the street. For public transit, take the Red Line to Davis and take the Holland St. exit. Turn right and walk four blocks and as the street forks, veer to the left (Summer Ave.) and the diner will be on the immediate left.

Home-style classics, particularly the juicy burgers and stellar club sandwiches. The huge and fluffy Mega Omelettes are a great deal, served with home fries and toast for just over $5. The Texas breakfast doesn't mess around at $6 for three eggs, fries, bacon, sausage, and toast; too bad breakfast ends at 3 pm.

Coffee and juice; a full bar that serves a popular Bloody Mary for brunch.

Coffee and juice; a full bar that serves a popular Bloody Mary for brunch.

A long counter with classic swivel stools that seat a dozen, which is especially suitable to solo dining; another dozen cushy booths seat four each.

The Rosebud's pride is its old-fashioned boxcar architecture - classic booths and stools, blue tile, wood paneling - bringing you back to the days when these Worcester-manufactured diners were sprinkled along the highways and byways of New England, stayed open 24 hours, and served a full turkey dinner for 50 cents. Today, the Rosebud packs them in during brunch when there is often a wait. Service is fast, friendly, and generous with words like "sweetheart" and "hon." A billion photos of the very photogenic Rosebud with its hot pink neon sign line the walls.