Buona
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Buona Classics
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.
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.
Meatball Marinara
The family meatball recipe + house-made marinara nestled in fresh Italian bread. Fair warning, you’re going to need a napkin.
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!
Buona 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.
Grilled Italian Sausage
Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
Gravy Bread
Fresh-baked Italian bread soaked in beef gravy.
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.
Beef & Sausage Combo
Slow-roasted beef + charbroiled sausage layered together on fresh Italian bread. “What a combo” says everyone, always.
Buona Meals
#1: Buona Beef Meal
Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
#4: Hamburger Meal
Includes Single Hamburger, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
#5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
Includes Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
#2: Beef & Sausage Combo Meal
Includes Regular Beef & Sausage Combo, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
#3: Jumbo Chicago-style Hot Dog Meal
Includes Jumbo Hot Dog, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
Salads
Chopped Chicken Salad
Chopped chicken, iceberg lettuce, Roma 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.
Crispy 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.
Buffalo Ranch Chicken 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 Romaine lettuce. Fire up your taste buds, bud.
Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic is just what the doctor ordered.
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.
Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
Crispy all-white meat chicken, fresh lettuce + strawberry, ripe avocado, diced green onion, candied walnuts + house-made poppy seed dressing on a bed of baby spinach. A taste of summer, all year long.
Sides & Extras
Fries
304/506 cal.
Cheese Fries
439/506 cal.
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
Buona 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.
Side Potato Salad
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
Cheese Cup
Side Buona Sauce
Side Ranch Dressing
Side Hot Giardiniera
Side Sweet Peppers
Side Chopped Dressing
Side House Dressing
Side Caesar Dressing
Side Gravy
Side Marinara
Side House Salad
Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
Side Honey Mustard Dressing
Burgers & Dogs
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.
Jumbo Chili Dog
Jumbo dog, cheddar cheese and onion.
Jumbo Spicy Dog
All-beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera
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.
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.
Chicken
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.
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.
Chicken Parmesan
Fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, Italian cheeses,on fresh Italian bread.
Avocado Pepper Jack 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.
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.
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.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato + mayo on a buttery brioche bun. Simple yet satisfying.
Kid's Meals
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresh Pasta
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)
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)
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.
Milkshakes & Desserts
Classic Shake
Fudge Brownie
Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
Mini Cannoli Trio
3 mini cannoli shells hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
Sweet Treat Shake
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
Protein Bowls
Meatball & Sausage Bowl
The family meatball recipe, house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers. Cut the carbs, not the deliciousness.
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.
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.
Chicken & Avocado Bowl
Grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella + house balsamic vinaigrette.
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!
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.
Drinks
Fountain Drink
0-182 cal.
Bottled Water
Rainbow Cone
Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (4-pack)
Our legendary winning combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio, and Orange Sherbet stuffed between two sugar cookies.
Feature Flavor Ice Cream
Quart of our feature flavors.
Rainbow Cone Ice Cream
Quart of the Rainbow Cone flavors Chocolate / Strawberry / Palmer House / Pistachio / Orange Sherbet *Palmer House and Pistachio Contain Nuts*
Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (individual)
Our legendary winning combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio, and Orange Sherbet stuffed between two sugar cookies.
Soup & Chili
Chili
Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
Minestrone Soup
Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
Family Packs
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 & sweet peppers.4 Pack Choose 1 Side. Serves 4. Served Hot!
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 & sweet peppers.4 Pack Choose 1 Side. Serves 4. Served Hot!
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 & sweet peppers.4 Pack Choose 1 Side. Serves 4. Served Hot!
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 & sweet peppers.4 Pack Choose 1 Side. Serves 4. Served Hot!
Buona Deli
Bread Loaf
1lb Italian Sausage
1lb Italian Sausage W/ Marinara
Potato Salad (quart)
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
2lb Buona Beef
1lb Meatballs Marinara
Rainbow Cakes
Chocolate Obsession Cake Slice
Indulge in an ice cream lover's paradise with a dreamy combination of Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie flavors layered on top of a delicious cake.
Rainbow Cone Half Cake
Our legendary winning combination of Rainbow Cone flavors, layered on top of a delicious cake. (Contains Nuts)
Chocolate Obsession Whole Cake
Indulge in an ice cream lover's paradise with a dreamy combination of Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie flavors layered on top of a delicious cake.
Chocolate Obsession Half Cake
Indulge in an ice cream lover's paradise with a dreamy combination of Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie flavors layered on top of a delicious cake.
Rainbow Cone Cake Slice
Our legendary winning combination of Rainbow Cone flavors, layered on top of a delicious cake. (Contains Nuts)
Rainbow Cone Whole Cake
Our legendary winning combination of Rainbow Cone flavors, layered on top of a delicious cake. (Contains Nuts)