We were in the mood for BBQ on Juneteenth and we just so happened to come across this local black owned gem. We gave them a ring to confirm hours (a must do!) and was delighted to hear that they were open. The menu has plenty of solid options; we didn't see cornbread listed and would have loved to have that with our meal. We took home the chicken bbq platter and ribs platter with a side of mac and cheese, greens, potato salad, and burger beans. I was expecting the chicken bbq to have more of a vinegar base but it was on the sweet side instead and a sandwich. It was tasty either way. The ribs were pretty good too, we had two sauces and we were a big fan of the hot sauce (it was less tangy than the medium sauce). All of the sides were a hit, seasoned well. I wish I could pick a favorite but am unable to lol. We will certainly be back to try more, the service was also exceptional and it was great chatting with patrons about the history of the place. read more

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Good smoke meats the sides were good the customer services Great atmosphere is great everything was hot and fresh

The barbecue was so dry , I didn't think it was fresh, it could be left over from the previous day or so nothing left for me to go back again Really disappointed read more

A few co-workers and I stopped here for lunch today. Ordered several orders...fish and greens, thumbs down, smoked ham and greens, thumbs down and a chicken wings and string beans, thumbs down. We won't be back! So, disappointed!!! read more

I am always looking for a side of the road rib shack or chicken joint. Emphasis on Side of the Road. Although Rosebuds has a brick & motor, catering, and delivery service the food says otherwise. I ordered the fries wings and there is no picture to show because they food wasn't on that plate long. The menu has everything so I will be back plenty to let yal know the other vibes. read more

Rosebud's BBQ - the entrance to the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Capitol Heights, Maryland

This spot does awesome catering so I stopped by to pick up lunch. Upon entering I was a little hesitant on ordering because the place is Dingy looking. It's very small you see them prepare everything. I ordered a rib sandwich and I watched as he took the ribs from a silver foil pan on the stove and put them in the microwave. I was not expecting my food to be microwaved that made them dry. I Usually eat my ribs with no sauce but These ribs definitely needed it. The potato salad was pretty good. I would try the ribs again if o could have them fresh read more

Rosebud's BBQ - Rib sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Capitol Heights, Maryland

I have been coming here since they've opened and the service and quality of food has done nothing but get better. They make meals that will keep you coming back again and again. Black owned business that definitely needs our support to continue to grow. read more

Rosebud's BBQ - the entrance to the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Capitol Heights, Maryland

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I've been wanting to try this place forever and I'm glad it finally happened. It sits right at across the DC/MD state line on Central Ave next to a liquor store. You can tell it's been here a while and has lots of loyal customers since so many came in during the, relatively, short wait for the order I experienced. I had challenges finding good ribs in D.C. so that's exactly what I wanted. I got them with the baked beans and potato salad. The ribs were really good and had a nice smoky flavor. The potato salad was decent too. The burger baked beans were delicious. The only thing I wish is that the sides weren't microwaved before being placed in the containers. I understand that it might not be cost effective to cook sides that might not sell daily but I bet everything tastes better fresh. read more

Rosebud's BBQ - Ribs, burger baked beans and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Capitol Heights, Maryland

This spot is "Legit", I decided to go to Rose Buds BBQ Today around 1:30 pm and ordered a slab of ribs (with mild bbq sauce on the side) large burger beans, large potato salad and a small M&C and everything was yummy and the ribs were very tender. I will never go to Johnny Boys again as long as this spot is open. Although the hours can be tricky just call ahead of time to make sure they are open. GO ASAP!! and support our people. PS. The owner was very pleasant. read more

Rosebud's BBQ - This is my order of a slab of ribs $22.99 with a few missing because I was hungry!!! lol - Barbeque Near Me - Capitol Heights, Maryland

The BBQ sauce was really good. BBQ on the other hand was old and dried out. Not a fan of the greens. Sorry. Won't be back. read more

Rosebud's BBQ - a tray of food - Barbeque Near Me - Capitol Heights, Maryland

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Omg this food is amazinggg!! If you're looking for a caterer and want bbq food i highly recommend this place! I had an event catered by them and people are still raving about the food. The owner and staff were very friendly and the food was done on time. We ordered meatballs, chicken, Mac and cheese, and string beans. The meat was was juicy and had a great smoked taste. My fave was the Mac and cheese! Omg so cheesy and amazing. Overall if you like bbq food I'd def give this place a try. It's a hidden gem , carry out only but the food is amaziiiiiiing! read more

The food is decent here especially if the owners are serving. I cannot figure out what their hours are here so some times I don't even think to go there anymore. I have a taste for their food, travel there and then find that they're not open. read more

Was jonesing for some ribs. Very greasy and reheated in a microwave oven. Potato salad soupy, and coleslaw, store bought. Won't go back!

The manager asked how I found Rosebud's. "Your Yelp page looked great." He said, "the yelp brought you in, but it's my job to make sure you come back." After a plate of the best ribs I've ever had, I'll be coming back soon. read more

The Short - fantastic carryout-only BBQ ribs and beef. Not exactly the best part of town and probably not worth a long drive, but excellent BBQ if you're anywhere near NE DC. The Long - In the beginning, God created animals, and He saw that they were good. Much later on, He told Peter, "Arise. Kill and eat." On the Eleventh Day of December in the Year of our Lord two thousand and eight, our hero heeded his Lord's call and sought out excellent BBQ once more*. Having done his recon work earlier in the week, our hero had his sights set on Rosebud's in Capitol Heights, for it and Fat Face are both close enough for a lunch break. The website noted they were closed Mon-Wed, which our hero later found to be a lie and they are open Tue-Sun, so he had to wait until Thursday. It was worth the wait. Food - immediately upon entering the tiny carryout, our hero's Piggy Senses were tingling. The smell of smoke and BBQ pervaded his senses - he knew he was home. The walls were adorned with Redskins posters and our hero's two favorite posters of all time (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ym00fTOiIkmu_NElhj_o7A?select=4Xn9yENkqyLWzLL04U8ssQ & http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ym00fTOiIkmu_NElhj_o7A?select=OOaHcPtjvOIa6Q9TKO3-3g ). And like Snow White, this beauty was encased in glass, only this glass was bulletproof. And rather than being poisoned by an apple, this beauty was smoked to death. Oh, but there was a beast in his path - the dreaded Creditcardicus Minimus! Thankfully, this beast was a pitiful LVL $10 and the hero easily disposed of it by ordering a beef sandwich ($5.75) and a rib platter ($11.59) with mac and cheese and burger beans (baked beans w/ ground beef). To make matters even more awesome, our hero was now in the land of Mary, and despite only being a stone's throw away from The Land of Taxation without Representation, where the overlord charges his peasants a lofty 10% tax, our hero only had to pay 6%! He considered a resounding, HUZZAH! but considering the surrounding area, a HOLLA would have been more appropriate. Since it's carryout only, he loaded his substantial bounty into his noble steed, The Mighty Sienna, and headed back to his office. Driving through rain, wind, and speed cameras, our hero carefully returned his bounty to the office. He sat down, prepared his camera to take pictures, and opened the Styrofoam treasure chest. *chorus of angels* The smell? Intoxicating. Smoke rings? Stunning (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ym00fTOiIkmu_NElhj_o7A?select=egsVaUdci1BqdWlhJFpjYw). He gave thanks to His God for creating animals and for commanding His subjects to arise, kill and eat. The ribs were of very high quality. The fat melts in your mouth, the smoke flavor is clearly evident and the ribs can stand on their own without any sauce. These were probably the best home style ribs our hero has enjoyed in Maryland thus far. The platter was slightly smaller than a slab (5 bones) but was quite substantial for $12. The beef was also very good and reminded our hero of a Sloppy Joe made with chunks of smoked beef. The beef was a tad dry but the smoked flavor was excellent. Mama Rosebud likes to put little chunks of green peppers and onions into the chopped beef, which our hero really enjoyed. It almost made him think about how his own mother would try to sneak vegetables into his food in the days of his youth. The sides were just ok, but I thought the baked beans with beef were novel. Beef + beans? Who knew?! Sauces - the sauces reminded our hero of the BBQ sauces served at Cluck U. Though he doesn't really know how they get that kind of texture/consistency/flavor, he doesn't care b/c he likes it. A lot. The spicy was not very spicy however, and along with the dryness of the beef, were the only disappointing things about the meal. After the meal, our hero had to say grace again and thank the Lord for creating animals. He looked at the bones and other remains of the animals he had just laid waste to, and behold, he saw that it was very good. * Yes, I realize that passage in Acts is symbolic, but this is Yelp, not Bible study, so chill. -------- Location - if you're near NE DC, it's a short drive, and it's 0.7 miles from the Capital Heights Metro stop. It's certainly not the best area, and I probably wouldn't recommend heading out there late in the evenings. Owned by a DC police investigator and his wife, Google this place and you'll find several articles of how this business tries to make a difference in their neighborhood. Two parking spots are available on the side of the restaurant, and there's a small lot just before it - though I'm not entirely positive if you're allowed to park there. Service - very friendly. The food took about 10 minutes. Catering is available. Final note: There's a Redskins special on Gameday: 1/2 rack,1/2 chicken, 2 large sides = $20.08. So even though our team sucks, you can at least enjoy smoked meat to make the sadness go away. read more

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Run down, and perfect. I've been exploring Capitol Heights, which has no shortage of dive restaurants that are good. Rosebud is worth a stop. Know that this is a cary out: There is no place to eat inside or out. Rosebud is within site of the Welcome to Maryland sign on (old) Central Avenue. I had the pork sandwich, and it was huge with a good bun. The sauce was very tangy, and really worthwhile. The only negative thing I can say is that the meat might have been a bit on the mushy side. But it held together well and I was really happy with my lunch. The fries were crinkle style, which is not my personal favorite, but they were fried very crispy and that helped them immeasurably. I will go back and try the ribs soon. I'm partial to BBQ joints that stick to one way of doing things: I have yet to see the divided menu work. Meaning the best places have one sauce, one kind of ribs, and at most two sauces. Eat it my way or go home works best. That is easy for me to say, as I like both vinegar and standard sauces, and like all kinds of cuts of ribs. I really appreciate when a BBQ chef does his thing and demands that you like it. read more

Everything I ordered was microwaved. If I'm ordering bbq the last thing I want is day old ribs or worse packaged food. Do better, until then I'm sticking with Johnny Boy Carryout. read more

Su I blame u for food coma today. TGIF. :) I wonder if I came out on a bad day because the ribs definitely have great potential. I agree with everything that Su mentioned about the ribs except that it was dry. It didn't look too promising when I noticed my ribs being heated in a microwave prior to going inside the Styrofoam takeout container. Even more drier was the chicken (dark meat). There were areas of the chicken that I had real hard time chewing and ended up spitting out. I would not recommend the chicken. I got potato salad and burger beans w/ my platter. I liked the burger beans. Potato salad was ok. The spicy bbq sauce had the right amount of kick for me. This sauce gets thumbs up. read more

I called just to check and see if they were open and Wayne answered the phone himself. Talk about great customer service! The moment I walked in he was super friendly and we had a great conversation about life, sports, and food. Now about this delicious meal I ordered..... Smoked Wings, ribs, and whiting... LAWD!!!!! Along with the jumbo sides of collard greens, Mac & Cheese, and potato salad. The M&C with the potato salad was on point. I'm in the neighborhood so I will for sure be back. You can't beat great food and conversation. read more

Their chicken BBQ was fantastic!!! We stopped by for dinner last night. The BF was hoping that they would carry beef ribs..but no..no beef ribs for him. We both ended up ordering the dark BBQ chicken platter. The platter came with two (large) sides and a drink. we tried their mac & cheese, Cole slaw, potato salad and greens. All the sides were fantastic! sooo i was a bit disappointed when i opened my box and saw that there was only a small piece of chicken (leg) waiting for me! I promise you that i don't really eat much :) Would i go back again if i happen to be in the area?? YES! read more

Rosebud's BBQ is a small great casual carry out! Good tasting food with several items on the menu. Reasonably priced. Owner Wayne is genuinely friendly and personable. Wayne cooks and prepares your food in front of you while you wait. At the same time, he talks and listens to you. He makes you feel like a friend or family member in his kitchen. Located just over the DC border in PG county. With few black-owned businesses thriving, I suggest regularly supporting this great carry-out! They also do catering! read more

Rose and Wayne catered my 50th b-day party this weekend. They were fabulous, and so was the food! They served ribs, pork BBQ, chicken, veggie burgers, green beans and potato salad, with ice tea and lemonade. The food was so amazing the guests kept sidling up to me and asking "where did you FIND them?" I haven't tried the chicken yet (stashed some in my fridge) but the ribs were succulent and melting, with just the right amount of hot sauce dashed on as they served. The pork was moist and perfectly cooked, served on white buns. And the green beans are driving me nuts--I can't figure out how they are spiced, and it is delicious. Rose also snuck me a small container of coleslaw to try later, and it was just right--crunchy and fresh, not overwhelmed by the dressing. And they were a joy to do business with. Responded by phone AND email (much appreciated), and patiently put up with me bumping the guest count up and down. We had planned to serve outside, but on the evening of the party it was raining miserably. Wayne and Rose kept their cool as we whisked them up the back stairs of a sports arena, and set up their food in the back corner of a fencing club, gracefully serving with the swordplay as a backdrop. I will use them again for my next big party. read more

This spot is local & their hospitality is on the top level, man. They greeted us as if we were someone very close to them. Now, that's what's up - that's how it should be. We felt right at home entering the place and their food prices are really good. Half smokes are good!! Come on over and visit them! read more

FOOD POISONING! Based on the reviews I thought this would be my go to rib spot. Unfortunately this weekend was my first and last experience at this spot. I hate to give this review as the owner Wayne I believe is his name, was such a pleasure to meet. Customer service was excellent. However, I have been home sick for 3 days now with what the call a severe case of food poisoning. The only thing I had different from everyone else was the ribs. At 2:36am I was awakened by severe stomach and abdominal cramps. The sides were bland, dry and microwaved just as a previous review stated. The smoked wings were so hard my son starting crying trying to eat them. My daughter did enjoy her pulled pork sandwich, although she said the meat was dry, thick and chewy. The greens seemed canned, heated and that's it. The burger beans will were not impressive at all. Just some beans, hamburger and that's it. I do not recall EVER having food poisoning but I must say it's the absolute worse. Ribs are one of my favorite foods to eat but from this experience I think I will pass from now on. The mere thought of ribs now make me have the urge to vomit. Very dissatisfied and disappointed, as this is a black owned business. I never would have expected this. In all fairness I came about an hour towards closing time. However, it is what it is and that should not have mattered. The quality of food should always be on point. I had to give a star and it's for the friendly customer service. read more

This was the weakest food spot I ever got in my life if you go here you will regret it times 5 and ima chef

Freaking delicious and insanely cheap. Wife picked some up one night and we both ate our way into slumber for under $20. Pork ribs & BBQ beef, best collard greens I've ever had (tangy and soft, but not mushy), and great mac & cheese. Unbelievable. However, she did note the bulletproof glass and that there was a sign that asked patrons to please remove their hoods and masks before entering.... read more

Rosebuds BBQ is the quintessential go-to place in Capitol Heights or if you drive thru on your way home. The pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw are guaranteed GOLD. Wayne, the owner, is right there talking and cooking! Cannot get more authentic than this! read more

Located in an off the beaten path location, Rosebud's is worth the trek to get to. Close to NE DC, but address is actually in Capitol Heights MD. I ordered the pound of ribs platter and BBQ chicken Sandwich. $17 for a butt load of food. It kind of scared me, when I got home and saw all that meat, but one taste...and all I could say is nothing as I was licking my lips. The ribs are very meaty and seasoned very well. I got the hot sauce on the side and these ribs without the sauce can stand on its own. You can see a smoke ring on the ribs and it was the right amount of crunch, char and tenderness. There is also an element of chewiness to the ribs that I love as well. The ribs were on point and receive an A. My daughter is 3 and also loved the ribs! For the sides and I got the burger beans and green beans, both very good and flavorful. Of the 2, the burger beans are my favorite. Huge chunks of tasty beef in the beans..so heavenly that I will have to get a huge platter of this for next summer's cookouts! I can't speak about the chicken sandwich, but my fiance devoured it, so I guess that speaks for itself. Worth the trip to the hood for good BBQ. They did heat up my food in the microwave, but the food is still good. I don't have a problem with a little nuking and waving. read more

ROSEBUDS.....I'm sorry I have passed this location way too many times to count and never thought of trying them out. In recent times I've read about the owner online then I went to Yelp and then I figured I better stop by one day as this place is super close to my quarters. I make some of the best RIBS DC has not really known because I usually just cook for my FAM/Friends and associates. But I tell you I'am GOOD as most folks think I should sell them. So there I've repped myself...LOL But really it means I know what a Real Good Ribs taste like. I stopped in this Saturday as I was looking to get my leaking tire fixed but the thought came as I was on the same street as Rosebuds and also hungry..YO...DUDE...LETS TRY ROSEBUDS right NOW!.....I entered and was the only one in at the time. I was greeted by the Lady and I think she was Rose and she told me to take my time after I informed her this was my first rodeo. No problem hun you take your time...and by the way she said...you smell good....Thank you Mrs Rosebuds....LOL...I'm used to the older ladies hittin on me Im a cougars dream...LOL...JK these are just jokes...now to the food. Time to order...I wanted wings...like fried and smoked couldn't really settle so I ordered both...Then I wanted some ribs and ordered a rib sandwich which is 1 pound of meat for $7.99. I couldn't believe when I got home that it was a ribs sandwich but about 7 ribs with bread to go with it. MY KIND OF PLACE!!!! The chicken turned out I could only get the fried or wait for the smoked. So I ordered 8 piece wings (4stars) with Mac N Cheese (3stars) and Rib Sandwich (4stars) and was outta there at $16.50. The ribs were very good. Nice flavor and smoke ring Im unsure which kind of would is being used. I use Hickory/Apple mix (note to BBQ enthuse's out there Mix a nut wood with a fruit wood for a dynamic wood smoke experience) You'll thank me and then select how useful, funny and or helpful my review was. hahaha lol. The ribs had nice char, good chew and flavor right on point. I especially liked that I couldn't taste salt although the ribs were well seasoned, Thats how you do that MR. Wayne Marable.!!! The Owner that is. HE is a former DC Cop...and he is packing that sucka while he is cooking. Should be more like GUNS and ROSEBUDS....hahahah.....The fried chicken was good and a nice brownish red color to it kind of like wing dings color. Very moist and fried to perfection. The Mac N Cheese was creamy and OK nothing standout ish but good nonetheless. I will be back to try the pulled pork sandwich, I hear the chicken salad is off the chains will try that too. All in All Im a fan as they are very close. They are only open on Fridays and Saturdays although I think the owner say something about open Wednesday-Saturday. Either way check out their website and/or call them for the real deal. ROSEBUDS so sorry I took so long Ive been riding past you for over 10 years and didnt think you were a local gem. YES YOU ARE! read more

First time trying Rosebud's and I can say I'm a fan. It's a little small place (standing room, carry-out only) just off the Southern Avenue DC line. I had the sliced brisket sandwich and I can say the meat was juicy and tender and just melted in my mouth. The sauce was good but not outstanding. Four stars because the meat was so juicy it soaked my bun (which was exceptionally fresh! :)) and I hate soggy bread so I know next time to tell them toast the bread. Five stars for customer service -- the owner was exceptionally friendly and courteous. read more

I walked in on a birthday voyage. I was served with conversation, hospitality, and modest prices. I received everything and more from the care of the family behind the counter. I had walked from the metro and had to eat outside next to the corner liquor store. It was grand! The sauce mild and hot were better than some of the store bought doctored up versions you get at some places. My ribs dripped, had deep dark smoke lines, had flavor and were moist. It would be a 5 except that I have had ribs that were just at touch bit more tender, BUT none in DC. I have yet to try Johny Boys Takeout though! All in all: Go and support family run food, go and get your monies worth, go and get a good solid tasting deal. Go and get your fix, you will not be upset read more

Ordered the smoked chicken (all-white meat). White meat was very tender and juicy, but didn't have much of a smoked taste. Per previous reviews, i got the spicy sauce and it was just right. Sides of meatless Collard Greens and Macaroni and Cheese were AWESOME! Collard greens tasted smoked and VERY favorful. Dinner included: Split breast w/wing, 2 sides, soda, bread for $10.29 w/tax. Owner Wayne Marable was very personable and helpful to this first time customer. I will return....missing a star as they don't have true brisket but chopped beef. read more

I got the six wing platter with greens and mac and cheese, it also came with a soda and bread. The BBQ was thick not that cheap ketchup and vinegar some places try to pass off. The wings were tender, and the sides tasted homeade. The place was clean and the service was good. It's about 4 miles from my place so I will be back! read more

looked up this restaurant up on Yelp a week ago they have lunch specials for a 1/4lb burger a side of fries and a soda for only 5$ is really a deal to find at lunch time. especially when their burgers are cooked fresh right there in front of you on the grill with the fries fried in the fryer next to it. if your nearby the area check it out! read more

I had friend drop down and took them here, well let's just say I have house guests more often.

Delicious delicious delicious. Don't forget to try the fish basket , the Mac and cheese or of course the ribs. Everything on the menu is affordable. Praying they add hush puppies to the menu read more

I am a repeat visitor of Rosebuds. To date, I haven't had anything that wasn't well flavored. An added plus are the affordable price.

Best bbq spot in dc well its really not in dc but not far its great and price is nice

As a Tennessean, I'm used to an array of BBQ options. DC has left me pretty sad on that front. Rosebuds is great medicine for my rib attacks. Good rib plate and really delicious sides for a reasonable price. They also have friendly service that really takes care of you. They do not have many drink options at all which kind of sucks... And its carryout only. But these fast food and snooty casual dining joints cant beat the ribs and pulled pork sandwich. I mean..come on. Your decision is easy. Dont look anymore... Choose Rosebuds and start licking the sauce off your fingers already. read more

Looking for smokey, succulent ribs? Tangy pulled pork sandwiches? Slammin' potato salad? Cheesey mac and cheese? I'm a long-time fan. I don't just stop by the shop. Rosebud's catered two parties for me. People are still talking about the food. Go Wayne!! read more