Chili Cheese dog with a grab of fries or tots for only $3.00

We now have a BYOB license! As long as you are of age and purchase a meal, you’re welcome to bring your own beer/wine to our establishment. Since we are also offering live music on the weekends, stop in for a beer and check out the local talent! Hope to see you here!

Riccardi’s is now proud to present our open mic nights! Every Friday and Saturday night from 6pm until 3am we are offering local live talent for all genres. If you or someone you know is interested in playing, please contact our main line and we will set you up with a time slot! We are always looking for local talent!

We did it!! We are officially open in our new location. 418 W. State St, on the east side of the State Street Theater. Come check us out. More seating. We still have some work to do but it is getting there. Thanks for your patience.

Have you heard that you will soon be able to enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Friday and Saturday nights at Riccardi’s Red Hots?  Stay tuned for more details.

In September of 2007, Frank Riccardi decided to start up a delicious (not to mention convenient) hot dog cart on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, IL, across the street from Otto’s Nightclub and just down the road from the other clubs and bars in town. Its hours of operation were on Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm to 3am. Most of the time, Frank ran the cart by himself, though, when he needed it, his son Tony was always there to help. With its delicious food and great location—plus Frank’s winning charm and friendly personality—the cart quickly became a hit!

About a year later, on July 20th, 2008, Frank and his lovely wife Sue opened Riccardi’s Red Hots & Soda Fountain in Sycamore, IL. Their goal was to create a 50’s style diner with friendly service, an “at home” feel and the best darn food in town. With their hard work and their commitment to find the best tasting ingredients, they succeeded!

At Riccardi’s Red Hots & Soda Fountain, we mix our own secret seasoning for our hamburgers, so you won’t be able to find another burger that tastes as good as ours. Our chili is handmade by Sue and it’s some of the best chili you’ll ever have. Did we mention the ice cream? We have scrumptious soft-serve vanilla ice cream and tons of boss toppings!

We’re located in Sycamore on State Street, right next to the Sycamore Movie Theater and just a minute’s walk away from most of the bars downtown. Drop by for lunch, dinner, or a late night snack! Or call us on the horn and we’ll bring something to you.

True to the memory of the cart, we’re open Friday and Saturday nights until 3am!