• Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Hamburger

      All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $8.24
    • Fries

      304/506 cal.
      $4.11+
    • Cheese Fries

      439/506 cal.
      $5.36
    • Buona Beef (Regular)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $10.61
    • Fountain Drink

      0-182 cal.
      $3.36+
    • #1: Buona Beef Meal

      Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.38+
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy golden onion rings, hand-crafted from fresh onions and coated in seasoned breading. perfectly fried for a crunchy exterior and a tender, sweet onion center
      $6.11
    • Chopped Chicken Salad

      Chopped chicken, chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, Gorgonzola crumble + our house sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing. All the fresh goodness, all in one bowl.
      $14.36
    • Buona Beef (Large)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $13.36
    • Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog

      All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato + celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun. It’s Chicago, there’s only one way to eat a hot dog.
      $5.99
    • Classic Shake

      $4.99+
    • Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad

      Crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn + black beans, with tortilla strips + house made ranch dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. Fire up your taste buds, bud.
      $13.74
  • Pepper & Egg

    • Pepper & Egg Combo (Regular)

      This delectable sandwich features fluffy eggs, sweet peppers sautéed to perfection, charbroiled Italian sausage, and is served on freshly baked Italian bread that will leave you craving for more.
      $10.61
    • Pepper & Egg Combo (Large)

      This delectable sandwich features fluffy eggs, sweet peppers sautéed to perfection, charbroiled Italian sausage, and is served on freshly baked Italian bread that will leave you craving for more.
      $13.11
    • Pepper & Egg (Regular)

      This delectable sandwich features fluffy eggs, sweet peppers sautéed to perfection, and is served on freshly baked Italian bread that will leave you craving for more.
      $9.36
    • Pepper & Egg (Large)

      This delectable sandwich features fluffy eggs, sweet peppers sautéed to perfection, and is served on freshly baked Italian bread that will leave you craving for more.
      $11.86
  • Buona Meals

    • #1: Buona Beef Meal

      Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.38+
    • #5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal

      Includes Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $14.49+
    • #4: Hamburger Meal

      Includes Single Hamburger, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.38+
    • #2: Beef & Sausage Combo Meal

      Includes Regular Beef & Sausage Combo, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.38+
    • #3: Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal

      Includes Jumbo Hot Dog, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.25+
  • Buona Classics

    • Buona Beef (Regular)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $10.61
    • Buona Beef (Large)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $13.36
    • Cheesy Beef

      Loaded with your choice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, our signature Italian beef, and another layer of shredded cheddar. This sandwich guarantees a cheesy bite every time.
      $11.86+
    • Big Joey's Beef

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Topped with Hot Giardiniera, sweet bell peppers, and melted mozzarella. Taste the tradition!
      $13.11+
    • Meatball Marinara

      The family meatball recipe + house-made marinara nestled in fresh Italian bread. Fair warning, you’re going to need a napkin.
      $10.61+
    • Grilled Italian Sausage (Large)

      Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
      $10.86
    • Gravy Bread

      Fresh-baked Italian bread soaked in beef gravy.
      $3.24
    • Grilled Italian Sausage (Regular)

      Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
      $8.11
    • Beef & Sausage Combo

      Slow-roasted beef + charbroiled sausage layered together on fresh Italian bread. “What a combo” says everyone, always.
      $11.86+
    • Arancini Beef Bites

      3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
      $8.74
  • Burgers & Dogs

    • Cheeseburger

      All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $9.49
    • Hamburger

      All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $8.24
    • Double Cheeseburger

      Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $12.74
    • Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog

      All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato + celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun. It’s Chicago, there’s only one way to eat a hot dog.
      $5.99
    • Avocado Pepper Jack Burger

      All-natural burger, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce + red onion, mayo + crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.
      $10.74+
    • Jumbo Chicago-Style Double Dog

      $7.49
    • Double Burger

      Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $11.49
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      All-natural burger, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $10.74
    • Double Bacon Cheeseburger

      Two all-natural burger patties, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $13.99
    • Jumbo Chili Dog

      Jumbo dog, cheddar cheese and onion.
      $7.11+
    • Jumbo Spicy Dog

      All-beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera
      $6.74+
  • Chicken

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato + mayo on a buttery brioche bun. Simple yet satisfying.
      $9.11
    • Southwest Chicken Sandwich

      Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce + red onion, mayo + crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.
      $11.61
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, Italian cheeses,on fresh Italian bread.
      $10.36
    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy all-white meat chicken with our Buona sauce + crunchy pickles on a buttery brioche bun. Simple, crispy + a whole lot of awesome.
      $9.11
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy all-white meat chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion + tomato, blue cheese crumbles + ranch dressing on a buttery brioche bun. Flavor packed + ready to set your mouth ablaze.
      $10.36
    • Buona Hot Chicken Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast, Nashville and Buona Sauce, pickles
      $9.74
    • 4 Piece Chicken Tenders

      Four crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em + dunk ’em.
      $8.11
    • 6 Piece Chicken Tenders

      Six crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em + dunk ’em.
      $11.49
  • Salads

    • Chopped Chicken Salad

      Chopped chicken, chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, Gorgonzola crumble + our house sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing. All the fresh goodness, all in one bowl.
      $14.36
    • Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

      Char-grilled 6oz chicken breast, chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing.Sometimes a classic with chicken is just what the doctor ordered.
      $14.36
    • Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad

      Crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn + black beans, with tortilla strips + house made ranch dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. Fire up your taste buds, bud.
      $13.74
    • Tuscan Harvest Salad

      Spring mix, apple, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, blue cheese, raspberry dressing.
      $14.36
    • Side House Salad

      Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
      $6.24
    • Mediterranean Chicken Salad

      Warm grilled 6 oz chicken breast, cucumber, Kalamataolives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion,house dressing
      $14.36
    • Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

      Crispy chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato + black olive, with shredded cheddar + honey mustard dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. So that’s what crispy sounds like.
      $13.74
    • Classic Caesar Salad

      Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic is just what the doctor ordered.
      $9.36
  • Fresh Pasta

    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      House-made fettuccine noodles + rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper + imported parmesan + romano cheese. In case you forgot, we might be Italian. (served with classic Italian bread)
      $13.11
    • Rigatoni Marinara

      House-made rigatoni + marinara, topped with fresh basil + imported parmesan + romano cheese. Add ons: meatballs (2) or Italian sausage. (served with classic Italian bread) Holy rigatoni, that’s some mighty fine pasta.
      $12.49
    • Ravioli Marinara

      House-made ricotta stuffed pasta pillows + marinara, topped with fresh basil + imported parmesan + romano cheese. That’s a lot of cheese. (served with classic Italian bread)
      $12.49
  • Pizza

    • Cheese / Build Your Own Pizza

      Select up to four toppings.
      $9.06
    • Sausage Pizza

      Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. A sausage pizza unlike any other.
      $10.63
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza

      Tender, all-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes + a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Yes, chicken can go on pizza – trust us.
      $11.88
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Pepperoni doesn’t just have to be for the kids.
      $10.63
    • Supremo Pizza

      Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers + mushrooms, diced onions + a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Holy wow – that’s a whole lot of goodness, fellas.
      $11.88
    • Margherita Pizza

      Vine-ripened plum tomato, fresh mozzarella + basil, handmade on the spot when you order. So good, it’s like it came from Italy or something.
      $10.63
    • Beef & Giardiniera Pizza

      Slow-roasted Italian beef, sweet peppers + house hot giardiniera, handmade on the spot when you order. If you could put Chicago on a pizza, this might be it.
      $11.88
    • Roasted Vegetable Pizza

      Roasted vegetables, crisp spinach, mushrooms, black olives + a blend of Italian cheese, handmade on the spot when you order. All the goods, none of the meat.
      $11.88
  • Protein Bowls

    • Beef & Sausage Bowl

      Our famous slow-roasted Italian beef, charbroiled Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers.For when you want the goods, but not the carbs.
      $12.11
    • Italian Beefless Bowl

      Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.
      $12.24
    • Meatball & Sausage Bowl

      The family meatball recipe, house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers. Cut the carbs, not the deliciousness.
      $12.11
    • Chicken & Avocado Bowl

      Grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella + house balsamic vinaigrette.
      $12.11
  • Plant-Based

    • Italian Beefless Sandwich

      Just like our Buona beef but plant-based! This vegan sandwich is made from Seitan and is exclusive to Buona. It’s a must try! Chicago taste but plant-based!
      $10.86
    • Italian Beefless Bowl

      Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.
      $12.24
  • Kid's Meals

    • Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders

      Kid’s size crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.74+
    • Kids Buona Beef Meal

      Kid’s size of our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Turano Italian bread includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $9.36+
    • Kids Cheese Pizza Meal

      Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
      $9.36+
    • Kids Hot Dog Meal

      Kid’s size all-natural beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.74+
    • Kids Grilled Chicken Strips

      Kid’s size grilled all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.74+
  • Soup & Chili

    • Chili

      Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
      $7.74+
    • Minestrone Soup

      Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
      $6.61+
  • Sides & Extras

    • Fries

      304/506 cal.
      $4.11+
    • Cheese Fries

      439/506 cal.
      $5.36
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy golden onion rings, hand-crafted from fresh onions and coated in seasoned breading. perfectly fried for a crunchy exterior and a tender, sweet onion center
      $6.11
    • Side Potato Salad

      Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
      $3.36
    • Cheese Cup

      $1.25
    • Side Hot Giardiniera

      $0.94
    • Side Buona Sauce

      $0.61
    • Side Chopped Dressing

      $0.61
    • Side Ranch Dressing

      $0.61
    • Side Honey Mustard Dressing

      $0.61
    • Side Sweet Peppers

      $0.94
    • Side Gravy

    • Side Marinara

    • Side Caesar Dressing

      $0.61
    • Side House Dressing

      $0.61
    • Arancini Beef Bites

      3 traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
      $8.74
    • Side House Salad

      Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
      $6.24
  • Drinks

    • Kids Apple Juice

      $1.74
    • Fountain Drink

      0-182 cal.
      $3.36+
    • Bottled Water

      $2.86
  • Milkshakes & Desserts

    • Classic Shake

      $4.99+
    • Cannoli

      Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
      $4.69
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

      Freshly baked, rich, buttery cookie packed with premium roasted macadamia nuts and smooth white chocolate chunks. Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden.
      $2.24
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
      $2.24
    • Sweet Treat Shake

      $6.24+
    • Fudge Brownie

      Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
      $4.36
  • Family Packs

    • Buona Beef & Rigatoni Marinara Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $59.94+
    • Buona Beef & Chicken Parmesan Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $62.44+
    • Buona Beef & Sausage Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $59.94+
    • Buona Beef Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $44.94+
  • Sandwich Trays

    • Pre-Made Sandwich Trays

      Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side
      $98.75
  • Buona Deli

    • 2lb Buona Beef

      $49.94
    • 1lb Meatballs Marinara

      $21.19
    • 1lb Italian Sausage w/ Natural Gravy

      $14.94
    • 1lb Italian Sausage w/ Marinara

      $14.94
    • Bread Loaf

      $6.86
    • Potato Salad (Pint)

      Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
      $7.44

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