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4-PC Chicken Tender with Fries
$12.00+
Four lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of dipping sauce: our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce. Served with a Side of Fries. $12.00
Burger with Fries
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with crisp lettuce. fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Served with a side of Fries. $12.00
Italian Sausage with Fries
Fresh, charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on lightly toasted Chicago French bread. Served with a side of Fries. $12.00
Buona Chopped Chicken Salad
$15.61
Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings – no artificial colors or flavors.
Cheese Fries
$5.49
Perfectly crispy crinkle-cut fries with a side of cheddary decadence.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$9.36
Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.
Buona Italian Beef
$11.24+
Buona Beef is made old-school – which means it’s slow cooked, and all-natural with gravy made from beef drippings. No additives. Ever.
Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
$12.49+
The Original – with freshly grilled Italian sausage made from our family’s secret recipe.
#3: Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal
$5.62+
Chicago-style hot dog topped with everything: yellow mustard, neon relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, fresh tomato, crunchy kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppyseed bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
#4: Burger Meal
Juicy 1/3lb burger served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crunchy kosher pickles, ketchup and mayo on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
#5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
$14.98+
Fresh char-grilled marinated chicken breast served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
#1: Buona Italian Beef Meal
Chicago's Original is the Best! Regular-size beef, fries, and a fountain drink. Best Served with Sweet Peppers or Hot Giardiniera for an extra charge.
#2: Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo Meal
Featuring the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: an Italian beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
Meatball & Sausage Bowl
$12.49
Our family's meatball and marinara recipes, fresh mozzarella, roasted sweet bell peppers.
Vegan Italian Beef 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.
NEW! Chicken & Avocado Bowl
Freshly grilled chicken breast, ripe avocado, cauliflower rice, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and diced green onion, served with our all-natural balsamic vinaigrette.
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.
Vegan Italian Beef
$11.24
Just like our famous Italian beef sandwich, but plant-based! Our vegan beef is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served on Chicago French bread.
Our signature Italian beef sandwich is made "old school" – slow roasted, thinly sliced, and served in its own all-natural juices. *Toppings available at additional cost
Saucy Beef
Our signature Italian beef served with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Meatball Marinara
Our mother’s meatball recipe simmered in her delightfully seasoned marinara sauce and served on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
Gravy Bread
$3.74+
An early 1900s street food tradition, Gravy Bread is Fresh-baked Chicago French bread soaked in our all-natural beef gravy.
Combo Beef & Sausage
Featuring the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: Italian Beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy.
Italian Sausage
$8.74+
Fresh, charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
Avocado Pepper Jack Burger
$12.09+
All-natural broiled sirloin patty, fiery pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos, served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Bacon Cheeseburger
$11.84+
Fresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped American cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Cheeseburger
$9.98+
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Classic Burger
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
$5.36+
All beef hot dog(s) on a steamed poppyseed bun, piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, kosher pickle spear, fresh tomato slices, and finished with celery salt. Available as a Single or Double.
Chili Cheese Dog
$7.36+
All beef hot dog(s) on a steamed poppyseed bun, and topped with chili, cheddar cheese and onion. Available as a Single or Double.
Avocado Jack Chicken Sandwich
$11.86
Fresh marinated chicken breast – marinated for 24 hours and grilled on the spot served with fiery pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Fresh marinated chicken breast, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast topped with spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
4 Piece Chicken Tenders
$8.11
Four lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of dipping sauce: our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
6 Piece Chicken Tenders
Six lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of TWO dipping sauces: Our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
A lighted breaded and fried chicken breast topped with sweet & savory Buona sauce and crunchy pickles. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
NEW! Vodka Chicken Parmesan Cutlet Sandwich
Thin breaded cutlets topped with our house made vodka sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan and served on toasted buttered Italian bread.
NEW! Chicken Caesar Cutlet Sandwich
Thinly breaded cutlets topped with our crisp Caesar salad, shaved parmesan and served on toasted buttered Italian bread.
Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
A Classic! Topped with a freshly grilled marinated chicken breast and chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad
Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn, black beans and tortilla strips atop a bed of crisp chopped lettuce. Served with our all-natural ranch dressing.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato, black olives and shredded cheddar. Served with our all-natural honey mustard dressing on a bed of crisp chopped lettuce.
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
A protein-packed salad with freshly grilled marinated chicken atop a lettuce blend with sliced cucumbers, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese and red onions. Served with Buona’s all-natural signature house dressing.
Classic Caesar Salad
$10.61
Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
Side House Salad
$6.86
Fresh spring mix lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural balsamic dressing.
Chopped Chicken Salad
Our Signature Salad: Chopped fresh-grilled chicken breast atop chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, blue cheese crumble. Served with our all-natural sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing.
Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
A Seasonal Favorite! Served with warm lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken on a lettuce blend with fresh strawberries, avocado, green onion, and candied walnuts. Served with Buona's all-natural poppyseed dressing.
Buona Italian Beef & Giardiniera
Our signature all-natural Italian beef, sweet peppers and house hot giardiniera, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
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.
Sausage Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Supreme Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, diced onions and tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
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.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
All-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Cheese Pizza
$9.99
Served with mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses
Pepperoni Pizza
Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses
Fettuccine Alfredo
$13.74
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)
Cheese Ravioli Marinara
$13.11
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)
NEW! Rigatoni Vodka
Fresh (never dried) rigatoni with our house made vodka sauce, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add-ons: Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Rigatoni Marinara
Fresh (never dried) rigatoni marinara, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add-ons: Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Vegan Italian Beef 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!
Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders
$9.99+
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 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.
Kids Cheese Pizza Meal
Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
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 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.
Chili
$7.74+
Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
Minestrone Soup
$6.61+
Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
Kids Apple Juice
$1.99
Fountain Drink
$3.49+
0-182 cal.
Bottled Water
$2.86
Premium (Sweet Treat) Shake
Fudge Brownie
$4.69
Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
Cannoli
$4.99
Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$2.81
Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
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.
Classic Shake
Cannoli Shake
Onion Rings
$6.24
Arancini Beef Bites
$8.74
Side Potato Salad
$4.11
Cheese Cup
$1.25
Side Hot Giardiniera
$1.24
Side Sweet Peppers
Side Buona Sauce
$0.61
Side BBQ Sauce
Side Caesar Dressing
Side Ranch Dressing
Side Gravy
Side Marinara
Side Chopped Dressing
Side Balsamic Dressing
Side Honey Mustard Dressing
Regular Fries
$4.24
Large Fries
$5.24
Italian Sausage Sandwich Pack
$86.25
Includes 10 wrapped Italian Sausage sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
Buona Beef & Sausage Sandwich Pack
$111.25
Includes 10 wrapped Buona Beef & Italian Sausage Combo sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
Meatball Marinara Sandwich Pack
$98.75
Includes 10 wrapped Meatball sandwiches with chips, giardiniera and sweet peppers on the side.
Vegan Beefless Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Vegan Beefless sandwiches with chips, giardiniera and sweet peppers.
Caprese Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Caprese sandwiches with chips.
Cheeseburger Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Cheeseburgers with chips, all the toppings on the side.
Hamburger Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Hamburgers with chips, all the toppings on the side.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Grilled Chicken sandwiches with chips.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Fried Chicken sandwiches with chips.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Chicken Parmesan sandwiches with chips.
Chicago-Style Hot Dog Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Hot Dogs with all the Chicago-style fixings on the side. Served with chips.
Pick Two Sandwich Pack
Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side. Quantity-10 sandwiches per tray.
Buona Beef Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Buona Beef sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
1lb Italian Sausage w/ Natural Gravy
$14.94
Bread Loaf
1lb Meatballs Marinara
$21.19
1lb Italian Sausage w/ Marinara
Potato Salad (Pint)
$7.44
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
Original Beef Pack
$66.19
Includes 2 lbs of Buona beef, bread,½ pint of sweet and hot peppers. Makes 8 Buona beef sandwiches. Heat and eat.
2lb Buona Beef
$53.69
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