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    Buona

    3.4 (183 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BUONA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Naiima D.

    First time at this location. Washroom was very clean. Everything was good. Except they were very stingy with the meat!

    Long drive thru
    Ayana H.

    I waited in this line for a long time; over 20 minutes, this place is busy!!!!! I would've pulled away, but I was stuck in the inside lane. The strawberry avocado salad is great! I wish they offered it with a different nut because I don't care for walnuts, but it was still good. They have well kept grounds. I like how they have a screen for you to review the menu before you get to the actual ordering screen.

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    Bob K.

    Hard to say if I would refer people to this specific spot! bueno beef is always good especially the locations with a rainbow cone attached. This location is great if you live in Mount Greenwood or Beverly but nothing over the edge to drive a long distance. I recommend getting the beef wet because for some reason it absorbs into the bread and can taste dry if you don't like dry taste then get it dipped

    Cheese Cup
    Shirley P.

    I came to this Buona location for the first time today. I decided to come to this location since I needed to head to the Original Rainbow Cone in the area. I'm so glad I came. Special shout out to Kaylah (I hope that's her name. I found it on my receipt) who went out of her way to make my experience great today. She informed me that Buona does offer a beef bowl, which is a huge game changer for someone like me who can't have bread. I was also trying to redeem my birthday beef, and she made it happen by ringing me up as a regular beef but she added instructions to say make it like a beef bowl. After I paid for my fries and cheese cup, I saw and heard her tell the kitchen staff again to make it like a beef bowl, and the instructions were also translated in Spanish by another team member. I am truly thankful and appreciative of such great service. Everything was accurate and exactly how I expected it to be. The fries are some of the best I've had, outside crispy and inside soft. The cheese is melted to perfection, and the beef bowl was packaged nicely. The portion can be better, but I do love how there's a good amount of gravy to pepper ratio. I added giardiniara to my beef bowl. Kaylah was also very knowledgeable about what the regular beef already comes with. There's also free parking on premise and plenty of seats indoors and out on their patio. I don't mind a short drive, and I am looking forward to making this my new Buona location for when I have a craving. I'd recommend this location to anyone in the area looking for Buona and fast food.

    Italian beef dipped with mozzarella cheese and hot peppers!
    Paula W.

    Chicago born and raised. I was in the area and craving a "beef" walked right in no line, no wait. Hi, can I get a Italian beef dipped with mozzarella cheese and hot peppers please" . A few moments later, the order was bagged up and ready to go. The beef was flavorful with lots of peppers just the way I like it. Good service here as well.I will be back!

    Joey's Beef

    I ordered Buona as treat for my family yesterday, and we were sick ALL night. We ordered two large Joey's Beef sandwiches. We had diarrhea until this morning after eating only half of the sandwiches. I've contacted Buona headquarters and UberEats. The beef was spoiled!!!

    This is one of the best shakes around if you didn't see my fist review go read it.

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    I love Buona Beef and I am glad that this location was open in South Side so I don't have to drive to Oak Park to get combo or cheeseburger

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    Solid neighborhood spot. Good beefs & other sandwiches and a decent selection of salads.

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    Food was decent, but they forgot 2 items from my order. I don't think I'll order a large order from here again. Really disappointed.

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    The services is always great, the food comes fast and is always hot! There are simply no flaws at this location. They do everything right!

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    My first time eating here and I was satisfied! I especially Loved the Salted Caramel Bacon Shake! I will eat here again.

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    Love Buona beef sadwiches. Great addition to the already wonderful Beverly neighborhood

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