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    Buona

    3.5 (35 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Brian K.

    Staff was polite, plenty of them and quick. Large dining room was very clean. Regular burger was average, fries and onion rings were aces! The 'Joey' was stuffed full and nice and hot. The peppers seemed like an afterthought, just tossed on top and most fell off. Light on cheese but good flavored beef on a soft bun. They get one ding for being $30 'fast food'

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    Megan K.

    So I have good feedback and constructive feedback. The good: whoever took my order was super knowledgeable and helpful when I ordered. The constructive: $22 for a mediocre Italian beef sandwich that was soggy with the juice is a little ridiculous. I got the meal plus some of the beef bites. It was ok. If I'm spending that much, I expect my mind to be blown with how delicious something is. The cheese was hidden on the bottom and I had to toss the sandwich in the oven to dry it out a little because it was soaked with beef juice.

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    Shay B.

    This was a visit to use my free complimentary beef coupon because there was hair in my Italian beef last time. Yes. Hair. They also refuse to give customers hot oil for their Italian beef. Told me I could only pay for Giardinera peppers. Although I have gotten it as a side condiment in the past. Customer service was indifferent. The Italian beef was also lukewarm and bland today. Won't be back here for a long while.

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    Jason W.

    We are so excited to have Buona in Valparaiso! Personally I love their vegan Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich. The kids love the Italian food. Their fettuccini Alfredo is always a big hit. And of course the standard Italian beef! Heads up that this location has a slightly different menu. Onion rings are a side option here and they don't carry pizza.

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    Gage M.

    I've tried this place a few times just because I wanted to give them the best chance. Idk if it's all buonas or just this one specifically, but the food isn't good by any means. The Italian beef's are always wet, but somehow still manages to taste super dry and unflavored. The fries are ok, but it's just your standard crinkle cut fries. The onion rings here are prolly the best fast food onion rings however. Place is also crazy expensive. One sandwich, small fry and small drink was over 19 dollars. You're better off going to some bar or sit down place and ordering an Italian beef. Would taste a lot better and would be the same price, if not cheaper.

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    7 days ago

    A true Italian beef! Not too soggy, not too dry and not rubbery. The pizzas are very good as well and the staff is always friendly

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    Ordered in the lane. Staff was very nice. Order was correct. Spicy chicken was really good and good size. Try it!!!

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    3 years ago

    Well, I ordered a roast beef sandwich in a hamburger. Both were excellent. The fries were just a little under done

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    3 years ago

    Not as good as Portillo's . Not as much beef on the bun. Service was slow going through the drive thru.

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    3 years ago

    The combination beef and sausage was delicious! We will come again for a family dinner night.

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    I love buona anyway, so I decided to get a beef sandwich along with a Pepsi.

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