Buck's Pit Stop

Buck's Pit Stop One of the "best kept secrets in Hodgkins"! Enjoy our home style cooking, carefully prepared cockta Take a look, see anyone you recognize? Most of all enjoy !
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Welcome to Buck's Pit Stop, one of the "best kept secrets in Hodgkins"! Hopefully, before sitting down to enjoy our delicious home style cooking and carefully prepared cocktails, you've had the opportunity to take a look around our racing theme establishment. All sections of The Pit Stop have been personally decorated by two of the friendliest and caring people you may ever meet, the owners themse

lves, Buck and Diane Roderick. Buck and Diane opened Buck's Pit Stop in September of 1998 with one goal in mind; to provide their patrons with the best food, cocktails, and most of all service. Born and raised in Tennessee, Buck believes and takes pride in good old fashioned "Southern Hospitality", and expects nothing less when it comes to the treatment of our patrons. Most nights, you can find both Buck and Diane in The Pit Stop traveling from table to table offering a warm greeting and cheerful hello. All they ask is to please be open and honest with them when they ask, "How is everything?"

Also avid NASCAR fans, Buck and Diane have filled every room in The Pit Stop with pictures, posters, memorabilia, and car parts, including stools and tables with actual tire rims as bases! (Go ahead...try to lift one!) In our downstairs dining room you can find pictures dating as far back as the 1950's, donated by friends and patrons from former and current race tracks such as Mance Park, which was located right here on East Avenue in Hodgkins, Santa-Fe Speedway, and Kankakee Motor Speedway. In the upstairs dining room you will find two pictures of Buck himself standing next to an Indian motorcycle, one in his 20's and one as we all know and love him today. Around the bar is a collection of everything and anything NASCAR! So please feel free to take a look around; it would hurt our feelings if you didn't! And thank you for joining us! We hope your experience here at The Pit Stop was wonderful. Please do visit us again, and tell everyone you know about the "best kept secret in Hodgkins!"

Sadly we lost Buck in 2018. His spirit lives on at the Pit Stop.

-The Pit Crew

Wednesday Special - 1/2 Slab of Ribs with Choice of 1 Side: Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Cup of Soup, Dinner Salad, Regular ...
06/03/2026

Wednesday Special - 1/2 Slab of Ribs with Choice of 1 Side: Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Cup of Soup, Dinner Salad, Regular French Fries or Veggie of the Day. No Substitutions and Dine In Only.

🌺Tomorrow night is Hawaiian Night with James Libera at 6pm. See you tomorrow night at Buck’s Pit Stop. 🌺
06/02/2026

🌺Tomorrow night is Hawaiian Night with James Libera at 6pm. See you tomorrow night at Buck’s Pit Stop. 🌺

Check out this week's menu and all the specials. Don’t forget, this Wednesday, June 3rd at 6p.m. James Libera!! If you h...
06/02/2026

Check out this week's menu and all the specials.

Don’t forget, this Wednesday, June 3rd at 6p.m. James Libera!!

If you haven't already check out our summer lineup of events happening.

Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.

☀️🏁 SUMMER IS HERE AT BUCK’S PIT STOP! 🏁☀️We’re kicking off an exciting summer packed with great food, cold drinks, live...
06/01/2026

☀️🏁 SUMMER IS HERE AT BUCK’S PIT STOP! 🏁☀️

We’re kicking off an exciting summer packed with great food, cold drinks, live entertainment, and fun for everyone!

📅 Here’s what’s coming up:

JUNE:
🎶 James Libera -June 3rd, @6:00pm
🎸Bob Hartwell - June 17th, @6:00pm
💫 Psychic Night - June 18th, @6:00pm
🏆 Trivia Night - June 24th, @6:00pm

JULY:
🎶 James Libera -July 1st, @6:00pm
💫 Psychic Night - July 16th, @6:00pm
🏆 Trivia Night - July 22nd, @6:00pm
🪗Polka Night with Eddie Korosa - July 23rd, @6:00pm

AUGUST:
🎶 James Libera -August 5th, @6:00pm
🎤Elvis / Rick Anthony Cada - August 19th, @6:00pm
💫 Psychic Night - August 20th, @6:00pm
🏆 Trivia Night - August 26th, @6:00pm

Whether you're stopping in for your favorite meal, enjoying live music with friends, or checking out one of our special events, there’s something happening all summer long at Buck’s Pit Stop!

Grab your friends and mark your calendars. We can’t wait to spend the season with you!

📍 Buck’s Pit Stop - 6501 South Kane Ave, Hodgkins

🍻 Great Food • Cold Drinks • Good Times

Bob Hartwell will be performing Wednesday, June 17th at 6pm. Come on out for a great evening of good music, delicious fo...
05/30/2026

Bob Hartwell will be performing Wednesday, June 17th at 6pm. Come on out for a great evening of good music, delicious food and cold drinks.

Don't have dinner plans for Friday or Saturday... Don't worry we have you covered. It's Filet Weekend at Buck's Pit Stop...
05/28/2026

Don't have dinner plans for Friday or Saturday... Don't worry we have you covered. It's Filet Weekend at Buck's Pit Stop Friday and Saturday after 5p.m.

Come join us tonight for Trivia!! Starts at 6p.m. Hope to see you tonight.
05/27/2026

Come join us tonight for Trivia!! Starts at 6p.m. Hope to see you tonight.

Check out this week's menu and all the specials. Don’t forget, this Wednesday, May 27th a 6p.m. Trivia Night!! Filet wee...
05/26/2026

Check out this week's menu and all the specials.

Don’t forget, this Wednesday, May 27th a 6p.m. Trivia Night!!

Filet weekend is this Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th.

Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.

TRIVIA NIGHT Tomorrow Wednesday, May 27th at 6p.m. Hope to see you at Buck's Pit Stop!
05/26/2026

TRIVIA NIGHT

Tomorrow Wednesday, May 27th at 6p.m. Hope to see you at Buck's Pit Stop!

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. From all of us at B...
05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. From all of us at Buck’s Pit Stop, thank you to our heroes and their families for their courage and service. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

✨Psychic Night✨Tonight starting @6:00p.m. Make your psychic reservations with Maribeth @ (708) 826-2320www.maribethmccaw...
05/21/2026

✨Psychic Night✨

Tonight starting @6:00p.m.

Make your psychic reservations with
Maribeth @ (708) 826-2320
www.maribethmccaw.com
Reservations Required

Gifted Intuitive will feature one of the specialties including Numerology, Tarot Cards, Regular Playing Cards, Oracle Cards, Angel Card Readings and More.

(For Entertainment Purposes Only)

Did you hear about our Wednesday Special - 1/2 Slab of Ribs with Choice of 1 Side: Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Cup of Soup,...
05/20/2026

Did you hear about our Wednesday Special - 1/2 Slab of Ribs with Choice of 1 Side: Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Cup of Soup, Dinner Salad, Regular French Fries or Veggie of the Day. No Substitutions and Dine In Only.

Elvis is back in the building tonight at 6p.m. We hope to see you there.
05/20/2026

Elvis is back in the building tonight at 6p.m. We hope to see you there.

Check out this week's menu and all the specials.Don’t forget, Wednesday, May 20th at 6p.m. We are having an Elvis Tribut...
05/19/2026

Check out this week's menu and all the specials.

Don’t forget, Wednesday, May 20th at 6p.m. We are having an Elvis Tribute with Rick Anthony Cada. And Thursday, May 21st Psychic Night with Maribeth starting at 6p.m.

Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.

Book your spot Thursday, May 21st starting at 6p.m. ✨Psychic Night✨Thursday, May 21st @6:00p.m. Make your psychic reserv...
05/17/2026

Book your spot Thursday, May 21st starting at 6p.m.

✨Psychic Night✨
Thursday, May 21st @6:00p.m.

Make your psychic reservations with
Maribeth @ (708) 826-2320
www.maribethmccaw.com
Reservations Required

Gifted Intuitive will feature one of the specialties including Numerology, Tarot Cards, Regular Playing Cards, Oracle Cards, Angel Card Readings and More.

(For Entertainment Purposes Only)

Did you hear Elvis is back next week Wednesday, May 20th at 6p.m. It's a good time when Elvis is in the house. We hope t...
05/14/2026

Did you hear Elvis is back next week Wednesday, May 20th at 6p.m. It's a good time when Elvis is in the house. We hope to see you there.

Check out this week's menu and all the specials. Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.
05/12/2026

Check out this week's menu and all the specials.

Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.

Happy Mother’s Day!!! Hope everyone has a beautiful day. 💐~Diane, Russ and The Pit Crew
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!!! Hope everyone has a beautiful day. 💐

~Diane, Russ and The Pit Crew

We love celebrating all the amazing moms out there-but on Mother's Day, we'll be taking a short break to spend time with...
05/06/2026

We love celebrating all the amazing moms out there-but on Mother's Day, we'll be taking a short break to spend time with our own families. 💐

Our restaurant will be closed on Sunday May 10th for Mother's Day, and we'll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday May 12th.

Thank you for understanding, and we wish you a beautiful day filled with love and special moments. 💛

~Diane, Russ and The Pit Crew

Tonight James Libera at 6pm. We hope to see you at Buck’s tonight. 🎶🎤
05/06/2026

Tonight James Libera at 6pm. We hope to see you at Buck’s tonight. 🎶🎤

Check out this week's menu and all the specials. Don’t forget, this Wednesday, May 6th at 6p.m. James Libera. Hope to se...
05/05/2026

Check out this week's menu and all the specials.

Don’t forget, this Wednesday, May 6th at 6p.m. James Libera.

Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.

This Wednesday May 6th from 6-9pm come on out to see James Libera perform. Always a fun time. Hope to see you at Buck’s ...
05/04/2026

This Wednesday May 6th from 6-9pm come on out to see James Libera perform. Always a fun time. Hope to see you at Buck’s Pit Stop. 🎤🎶

Now Hiring Busser Part Time. Must have night and weekend availability. Please come in and fill out an application.
04/28/2026

Now Hiring Busser Part Time. Must have night and weekend availability. Please come in and fill out an application.

Check out this week's menu. Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.
04/28/2026

Check out this week's menu.

Hope to see you all at Buck's Pit Stop this week.

Don't forget it's Filet Weekend starting tomorrow Friday after 5pm and Saturday after 5pm. We hope to see you this weeke...
04/23/2026

Don't forget it's Filet Weekend starting tomorrow Friday after 5pm and Saturday after 5pm. We hope to see you this weekend at Buck's Pit Stop!

Address

6501 Kane Avenue
Hodgkins, IL
60525

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 10:30pm
Thursday 11am - 10:30pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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