After a quick downtown meeting, stopped by to enjoy a clean breakfast at Rose's. I read about the place and was curious, and naturally, hungry. I pulled in, and nearly pulled out as the two front doors are locked with steel gates. The door is on Jefferson and they are open at 7:30am M-F. Menu looks great and there's a variety for the health conscious and the carb enthusiast. It's summer, so I go clean with egg whites and chicken fresh made chicken sausage. Do yourself a favor and try the green hot sauce, made in house, your tastebuds will thank you. Place is unique, clean, quick, and a place I will definitely revisit. Enjoy! read more

I have wanted to try Rose's for a while because of all of the good things that I had heard. Greeted and seated right away. Sat for a while waiting for water and drinks. No welcome or explanation of menu or items they were out of. Of course we ordered soup of day they didn't have and menu item with rice which they were out of. Waited again for waitress to return after making some new choices. We were seated at the bar so I watched the cook at the grill. Our food was cooked quickly and tasted good. But, I was a little shocked to pay close to $30 for an egg sandwich and a grilled cheese with a side of bacon and a small can of Vernors. At least we can say we tried it... read more

It's a nice little diner with slightly above average chow. The cheese grits were exceptional, very close to southern quality grits. The food is just really quite average for the hefty price tag of $65 that I spent on breakfast for 2 adults, 2 kids. read more

Don't be thrown off by the exterior. The phrase "don't judge a book by its cover" has never been more true. It may look rough around the edges but this is truly a Detroit treasure. If you are coming for breakfast make sure to get here early because there's not much seating. I ordered the Green Noods and they were delicious! I was hesitant because I wasn't sure about noodles for breakfast, but it was definitely the way to go. The tomatoes were delicious and it wasn't super heavy. My dad got the pancakes with bacon in them and positively loved them. He has had bacon pancakes many other places and these are definitely in his top 3. My mom got Mom's Boots which is a breakfast salad. The whipped feta was to die for and she loved having the lighter option and still having an egg. This breakfast was definitely worth the drive read more

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I absolutely love love love Rose's fine food! Went there on a saturday morning during its opening (sorry for the late review!) As expected, there was a crowd, (not surprising since its so awesome!) but the lovely gentleman working at the front door hustled to clean our table. For myself, I ordered the Molly's everyday. It consisted of 2 eggs, garlic beans, and avocado toast. very simple, very fresh, and very delicious. What really makes me happy about Rose's Fine Food is their gratuity system. They pay all of their workers a living wage, and when you do tip for good service, they give that money to a "charity of the month"- to a charity in detroit. Super cool! If i lived closer to RFF, I would be there on the daily! read more

The Summer Broth Bowl looked so good when it came that I forgot to take a picture! It was de-lish! read more

Rose’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I had the buckwheat pancakes. They were fluffy, the coffee was great, our waitress was so nice, and I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. read more

Rose’s - Buckwheat pancakes were great! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Ordered a 1/2 order of Pancakes two scrambled eggs 2 pieces of bacon and a coffee total $21.40 not including tip. Way over price for a hole in the wall in the ghetto. Food was okay but definitely not worth $25 with tip for one person to eat breakfast read more

Had Silverman's special with coffee and bacon and side salad. Felt balanced and good and fresh and simple and very tasty. Just wish I had some jam but no worries I'm sure that requires some time/patience. I loaded up on ketchup instead which is my favorite anyway. Thanks! read more

Rose’s - Liquids first! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

There's been no shortage of press for Rose's Fine Food, so I was very excited for lunch there. It did not disappoint, but I'd need to see some changes before frequenting this spot. Food: Very good and very reasonably priced. The Great Lakes Catch was very good - crispy with a very flavorful aioli. My dining companion enjoyed the lamb meatball sandwich, but mentioned that there could have been a bit more meatball on it. Prices are very reasonable, although the sodas seem a bit high at $3.75 for around a 10oz glass. Service/Atmosphere: Simple decor, but not plain. It's rather small, and guests are made aware that staff may ask for a table back after 90 min but there really wasn't a wait. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu - maybe a function of fair wages/no tipping? My biggest gripes? The dish sink faces the dining counter, so there's an occasional splash (servers were understandably apologetic about this); also, there's no screen door and no coverings for pastry/cake stands - when I visited, flies had gotten in and were lighting around the baked goods! read more

Waaayyyyy over priced, and the the staff is not warm or very friendly. Often times, warm and inviting customer service makes the extra cost worth it - not the case here. The food is fresh for sure, hence the two stars. But I would not argue that the food is so good that the pricing is justified. It's not. The restaurant itself is humble and small, which is nice for a breakfast spot. But if you have a party of two or more, good luck getting a seat in a timely fashion. There are not a lot of tables, and the kitchen is not quick to get food out. Glad I tried it out, but can't say it is on my list of go-to restaurants. read more

Everything was top notch! The food, service, friendly greeting upon arrival, the gentleman singing while working, the aromas, the atmosphere, the EVERYTHING! I read the "living wage" part in the menu, and as i got it.... I still left $25 bucks to the awesome friendly young woman that waited on us, because she, simply, made my entire day! I salute you ROSE! read more

UPDATE: Went twice more and the food has been better again. Coffee is still brewed like oily water. But the desserts are delicious. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Second visit. First time was AMAZING, and I mean yum. I ordered the same exact meal this time and yuck. How can a place be so inconsistent? It was the Southwest and today the quesadilla was hard and difficult to eat, the fried eggs were burnt on the bottom and still completely runny white on top, and the worst part was that the beans tasted sour like they had gone bad. :( terrible meal and I loved it so much just 3 weeks ago. Disappointing. Luckily the raspberry date yogurt cake was astounding (we had the other raspberry last time and also delicious) so recommend the pastries. Saved a star rating with that. Oh! And cut my lip on the coffee cup!! Both of our cups were chipped on the lip. The chipped cups aren't 'cute' The coffee wasn't even drinkable either occasion. Avoid it. I love "diner" coffee as much as good coffee usually. I'm a fan of dive coffee, but Rose's is bitter water. Never again getting my $ for the coffee. My entire table agreed on that. NO ONE had a second cup. I will return with fingers crossed that it was just an off day, but it was a really bad experience this time. read more

Rose’s - Chipped cup cut my lip. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Really great food! Well priced. The staff was a little...dry? But atleast the food wasn't!

I love Rose's! Their breakfast is wonderful, even if you just get a regular eggs-and-protein dish. But I really love the more creative ones, and I especially like the taste (and name) of the Breakfast Noods. They have really good coffee as well. Everything about going here makes me feel calm and like I'm visiting my grandma's house, in the best way. It's really hard to get a seat here because of how popular and tiny it is, unfortunately. This last time we sat outside and I got swarmed by yellowjackets. Someone put up some traps, please. read more

Straight up best breakfast i've ever had. Service is quite slow, however friendly. Anyways, the food makes up for it. I always get the egg sandwich with the pork sausage. The sausage here is from another planet it's so good. Also love the coffee and pancakes with this super sweet, fresh syrup. Love this place. read more

Cute setting. Owners are obviously trying very hard to present unique and imaginative dishes. The descriptions sounded great on the menu, but unfortunately were a little bland when served. Also, it's hard to describe the service as anything other than poor. Maybe it was just an off day, but with so many great places to chose from it will probably be a while before I give them another chance. read more

Roses is a cute little diner in Detroit. Great staff, seems very efficient. Homemade sodas (enjoyed the tartness of the lavender/lemon soda) and egg-creams are a charming touch. Homemade biscuits were the highlight of our breakfast. The sausage with apple-compote was pretty tasty as well. The read more

Rose’s - Lavender lemon soda. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I learned of Rose's Find Food through Bon Appetit Magazine and was so proud to find one of the 50 Top New Restaurants to be in the mitten - especially in Detroit. We had to check it out - like now. The ambience itself makes you think you are in Brooklyn, but better yet - you are in Detroit. The place had its own charm. This by far is the best breakfast/brunch experience (atmosphere, food, service) thus far in Michigan. I had the poodle platter and it was amazing. The eggs were poached to perfection and the runny yolk paired beautifully with garlicky sautéed kale. The kale itself I could have had a huge plate of - crunchy, not overcooked, and fresh. I am not a toast and jam kind of a person, but this buttery yet light toast was delicious with house ricotta and berry jam. The amount of ricotta and jam on the toast was thoughtful - not too much as to overpower the toast. Lastly, these were not just any potatoes, but they were sautéed in what I think was paprika. Spicy and the potatoes still had a nice bite to them. My husband had the Quesadilla and again, the greens were amazing! Our server told us that it came from one of the worker's garden -- can't get any more local than that. The greens were baby kale and has a very complimentary lemony olive oil dressing. The wait was about 45 minutes long and another 30 minutes before our food came out. We didn't mind the wait. The service was professional and attentive and we had a pleasant experience! There was a lot of passion for food in the room. It was worth the drive from Ann Arbor. read more

Have been back on 2 more occasions since initial review and found the food to be poorly prepared, scorched eggs and burnt potatoes, with no portion control. I messaged the business with pics of the food to let them get an understanding of what was being served, zero response..I've been a chef for 25 years and am always looking for a good spot to eat. Cleanliness has become a second thought as well. It's unfortunate that a place that began with such promise has disappeared into forgettable mediocrity. We won't be returning. read more

Me and my boys were starving from the night before's activity and needed to soak up some leftover alcohol. We cabbed it on over to this place as it came highly recommended. Sat at the counter first as it was not a lot of seating available and got a much needed cup of coffee and had small talk with one of the girls behind the counter. She told me that some of the dishes were created and named by some of the people that work there...i think that is kinda cool actually. We were able to order from where we were sitting as they knew chairs would become available soon. I ordered the Big Gordy's Brisket Hash which included pulled brisket, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, poached eggs and herbs along with a side of toast. It looked great and smelled great...only problem was that the flavor was lacking and pretty bland. I am a lover of hash and brisket so I expected more from the dish. I had to add hot sauce and pepper for flavor enhancement. My buddy ordered the Shanay's Big Girl French Toast and it was awesome. We passed it around so everyone in our group so everyone could taste this awesomeness. Good place and good people that work here. I would probably try the egg sandwich next time around. read more

Maybe 28 seats in total so expect a short wait for a table. Grab some coffee and donuts and hang out though. It's going to take a minute for North-siders to drive down but I'd recommend dropping in for the coffee and donuts at the very least. I'm not sure whose they use but their coffee is some of the best I've had at a diner. Strong, dark and robust....coupled with their homemade donuts, chocolate or strawberry, and you can't really go wrong. The chocolate donuts had an almost buttercream frosting and little spots of crunchy fried goodness on the outside while the inside was soft and chewy. The strawberry donuts....equally as superb. For the main I had the brisket hash with boiled redskins, carrots and kale with two poached eggs on top. The eggs were done right, the meat was tender and tasty and the veggies made this a pretty hearty breakfast. Was it worth $12 and change, probably not but I enjoyed it. It wasn't a typical hash and had a decent amount of liquid in the bottom of the skillet from braising FYI. The potato bread toast was AOK. My girl had the French toast. If I'm being fair it was dry and lackluster and at $9 for two slices you should pass on it, candied oranges or not. I liked the service in this place. It was...different, but pleasant with plenty of good recommendations on what to order with advice like "start with sweets and move onto something heartier and take the leftovers home with you". I also like the throwback type sodas. I had the vanilla bean soda, you should too. It had real vanilla beans floating in it and a fun paper straw to suck it up through. The coffee and donuts were again, wonderful too. I'm not sure I'd make the trip down for breakfast again but the rabbit sandwich on their lunch menu definitely has my interest piqued. It was a nice departure from the Ferndale norm. read more

YHomestyle cooking at its finest. Awesome food and even better service. Lowkey brunch spot that wont disappoint. Must visit if your in the Detroit area read more

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I'm here now with my Partners eating. The food is good. The pancakes has a different taste kinda light I have the breakfast sandwich and it's ok?? read more

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We tried the That porridge dude and Bunny Lebowski. The porridge was amazing with nice flavor and smell. It was served some amazing pancakes. Simple but unique dish. The bunny (rabbit) Lebowski is served as sandwich but the toast was soft and disintegrated. The taste of rabbit meat was amazing. The dish was amazing overall. I also tried vanilla soda. It was surprised with the paper straw and then realized there was no plastic anywhere. The whole ambience is unique. read more

Rose’s - That porridge dude and Bunny lebowksi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Overall the meal was delicious and the atmosphere was vibrant! Lots of different choices on the menu for people seeking sweeter foods vs savory. The only thing keeping roses from receiving 5 stars was the service. Pretty neat fact but they are big on paying sustainable wages and utilizing sustainable foods. read more

Really wanted to give 4 stars. Could not justify it though.signed in at 12:15 pm. Text to come back in and eat at 1pm.order not taken until about 1:20. Food arrived about 20 minutes later.both breakfasts ordered were very tasty. However $3.50 for 3 of the smallest pieces of bacon I have seen seemed high.great concept and they are packed, but I just cannot justify $30 for what I got. Water only , not even coffee. The owner seems very nice and I wish her luck. read more

Delicious and beautiful, will definitely go back on my next trip to Detroit! Their menu changes a lot due to what's in season I believe but definitely some very good things on the menu. Service is very friendly and the deserts are a must try! Sweet but not overstuffing. Do not forget to order desert!! read more

I heard about the diner from a sales girl in midtown. I was so happy that I took her advice. First of all: hand made sodas. If the lemon-lavender soda is on the menu, get it! Sooo good! I had the springy toad in the hole breakfast sandwich and it was superb. You can't go wrong with a perfectly cooked eggs nestled in between rich crispy buttery toast. My only regret is not making it back to sample their lunch time offerings. read more

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Fantastic breakfast! Eggs, greens, and pancakes were so tasty! I'd you care for hot sauce, you MUST try Rose's, but be warned, it's HOT!

The good : good food, big portions, nice people and decor , nice scratch desserts. What they need to work on: disorganized, slow service, staff does not seem to know prices of baked goods, inconsistent on food prep ( I ordered same thing two days in a row). Friend ordered eggs over medium came out cooked well. My older sister yelled at me so it five stars read more

Rose’s - Border Buster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Tried to eat there but the hostess was a complete idiot made us wait 20 min outside which was 37 degrees didn't take my name assumed I was with another party and when I approached her said I'm sorry but you have 4 people ahead of you and I was not seated when I was there before 2 parties that she had already seated ahead of me...needless to say we left!! read more

Tried this place and enjoyed it very much. Staff was friendly and the food tasted fresh and crafted with love! Enjoyed my hibiscus tea and loved the inside of this cute little resturant! Alittle pricey but very good quality! read more

I went in for lunch with my wife and son today and sat at the counter. My wife and I both had breakfast and our son had the Cluck sandwich (Pulled chicken BBQ). Everything was excellent. Then they brought out fresh cinnamon rolls so we had to try those as well. Everything was exactly how we hoped it would be. The eggs were fresh The breads were really all excellent. I wanted to try the chicken from the sandwich but our son enjoyed that so much it was gone before I could ask. So will have to go back and try for that again. I would recommend sitting at the counter because a big part of the charm is watching the how the staff makes so Much happen in their limited space. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone. read more

This place is what would happen of Pinterest was real. A new establishment on the corridor that is always packed. Unique flavor combinations, friendly staff, good music. #JEIlocal read more

Rose’s - Vernors - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We heard so many good places about Rose's and had to stop by while visiting Detroit. We wanted to love it but left so disappointed. The staff was super slow and the table was sticky. After ordering our pancakes with fruit, it took them 15 minutes to tell us they were out of fruit. We asked for the crumpled bacon option instead but never got it and by the time our food came, it wasn't even worth asking for it. The pancakes were dry, the syrup watery and the eggs with greens and beans was bland. The couple next to us was so frustrated with their lack of service they got up and left before even ordering. It sounds like it used to be a great place, but today, not so much. read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. My wife and I came last summer on a day we were finally both off. The sun pouring in the windows, fresh flowers, eclectic tea cups, and fresh food were just what we needed. Some food is hit or miss, but the bakes and coffee are always good. Their dill pickle slices are amazing too. I miss the lamb meatballs but the rabbit last time was excellent. The fact that employees are all paid a living wage feels great too. read more

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When you have unusual dietary restrictions, trying new restaurants and new dishes can feel like a little bit of a risk. My waiter Isaiah was exceptionally accommodating of my needs, from letting me know that if what I ordered didn't work they would bring me something else, to checking up on me to make sure it was OK. My food, a bean dish with peppers, eggs, and capers that was one of the daily specials, was absolutely delicious. I am still wired from the tasty cold brew coffee. I will definitely be back. read more

Run don't walk to Rose's Fine Foods! Three us there for breakfast on a Sunday morning. One order - one of the day's specials "The Stu" - stewed chicken on top of house-made biscuits topped with poached eggs - was the winner - but the other two dishes, both menu staples - "Breakfast Noods" - House-made semolina noodles stir-fried in garlic butter with [house-made?] chorizo and scallions, topped with 2 fried eggs and the "Root Down Hash" - Roasted local root vegetables tossed in a zesty mustard dressing, 2 poached eggs, and local mixed greens - were both delicious too! We also split a lil' somethin' sweet for breakfast-dessert - the Tart Tartine - topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. It just hit the spot! My only minor quibble - was the coffee - I very much prefer a strong brewed cup. While the beans are a bespoke blend for Rose's from Bay City Michigan's Populace Coffee - on this day my cup was weaker than I like. This is no reason to deduct a star - perhaps more a reason to try one of the other drinks on the menu. Nice setting, nice people, serving great food! read more

Amazing! Everything about this place is fantastic. The service is the best I've ever experienced. They don't work for individual tips so every server helped out, addressed us, offered suggestions, and definitely kept us entertained. There may be a wait bc it is such a small place, but it is worth the wait! Highly recommended for both the food and the ambiance. read more

Rose’s - Mm mm good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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