Briella’s, a Chicago-style hot dog cart run by Steve and Cassie Setzer, is getting a permanent home at 86 N Main Street in downtown Cedarville and is aiming for a summer opening. The owners say they are targeting a July or August debut while staff works to secure extra funding to finish the build-out. If all goes according to plan, the cart’s sandwiches and Chicago-style dogs will soon be served from a fixed spot on the town’s main strip near Cedarville University and the small cluster of cafés and bakeries downtown.
From Cart To Corner Deli
According to WhatNow, the Setzers already have access to the building at 86 N Main Street, but are still lining up funding and permits before opening the doors. The report notes that the team plans to stick with the cart’s Chicago-style favorites and build out a fuller sandwich menu. Co-owner Steve Setzer told reporters that customers can look for items like a Maxwell Street Polish and corned beef on rye once the deli is up and running. On Facebook, the business thanked supporters, writing, “We wouldn’t be here without all your support over the years, and we’re excited to take this next step with all of you!!”
Menu And Community Roots
Steve and Cassie have been operating Briella’s as a mobile pop-up since 2022, according to their business listing on Giftly. The truck is also listed among vendors for Cedarville’s monthly Sidewalk Saturday events, which bring makers and food trucks into the downtown core for an evening of extra foot traffic and sales. Nearby attractions such as Carleton Davidson Stadium - home to the Champion City Kings - help explain why a daytime deli and late-afternoon pop-up could find a steady audience during the summer months.
Timeline, Funding And What’s Next
The owners told WhatNow that they are exploring funding options and will post opening updates on their Facebook page as plans firm up. In the meantime, the cart will keep appearing at local events while the team wraps up interior work and schedules inspections. A formal grand opening date will be announced once permits and funding are in place. If things stay on track, Briella’s will add a walk-up deli option to a compact downtown that already includes Orion Coffee & Tea, Church Street Cookies, and Beans-n-Cream.
