Rosie's Fine Diner (Diner's photo)
Rosie's Fine Diner, a beloved spot at 10551 Jefferson Ave. on Detroit's east side, closed in 2023 after about nine years in business.
Now the good news: Owner Molly Mitchell plans to reopen.
"Hi everyone! I know I’ve been alluding to a reopening for some time now and I’m finally ready to say more," Mitchel posted on Facebook more than a week ago. "I am targeting the end of May for you all to be here with a piping hot cup of coffee and a stack of cakes but there is so much that needs to happen before then. So wish me luck!"
"In the mean time check out this collab with @bonbonbonchocolate preorder a box of diner bons and add the pancake mix to support our reopening efforts! Also please tell me in the comments what you miss about the diner and what HAS to be on the menu!
Love you all and I’m so overjoyed to be BACK!!
Xx Molly."
Serena Maria Daniels of Eater Detroit writes:
To restore those earnest diner vibes and keep the lights on, Mitchell says she wants to use the space at night to host pop-ups with emerging talents and work with established chefs on the rise on longer-term residencies.
She’s also collaborating with Bon Bon Bon Chocolates, which recently released a collection of new flavors that includes a line of diner-themed bons inspired by Rose’s menu with flavors like rose custard paczki with rose custard, doughnut sugar, and ganache. Customers can also score a bag of pancake mix made by Mitchell. Proceeds from the pancake mix sales will go toward Rose’s reopening efforts.
