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Buona Beef is a popular restaurant known for its delicious Italian beef sandwiches. Located in the heart of Chicago, this restaurant has been serving up mouthwatering sandwiches since 1981. The secret to their success lies in their slow-roasted beef, which is thinly sliced and piled high on a fresh Italian roll. Customers can choose to have their sandwich dipped in flavorful au jus for an extra burst of flavor. With a casual and friendly atmosphere, Buona Beef is the perfect spot to grab a quick and satisfying meal.

104 items $1.00 to $96.00 Other Add photos
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other great stuff - drinks

4 items

Reduced Fat Milk 2 %

$0.89
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Bottled Water

$1.39
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Lavazza Italian Drip Coffee

regular or decaf

$1.5
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Pepsi Fountain Drinks

$1.59
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other great stuff - desserts

3 items

Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

$0.99
0

Hand Filled Cannoli

$1.95
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Ghirardelli Fudge Brownie

$1.95
0

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thin crust pizzas

21 items

Extra Cheese

$1
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Extra Sausage

$1
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Extra Pepperoni

$1
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Extra Mushroom

$1
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Extra Green Pepper

$1
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Extra Black Olive

$1
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Extra Spinach

$1
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Extra Artichoke

$1
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Extra Roasted Red Pepper

$1
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Extra Capers

$1
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Extra Chicken

$1
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Extra Prosciutto

$1
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Quatro Formaggi

our cheese pizza made with a blend of four Italian cheeses

$4.75
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Sausage

$4.95
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Pepperoni

$4.95
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Margherita

with plum tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil

$4.95
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Rustica Mediterranean

with plum tomato, olives, capers and goat cheese

$5.25
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Chicken Pinolo

roasted chicken, roasted peppers, alfredo pesto and pine nuts

$5.25
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Verdura Misto

with a mixture of roasted vegetables, black olives and cheeses

$5.25
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Bianco

with alfredo sauce, spinach, prosciutto and cheeses

$5.25
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Supremo

sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms and onions

$5.25
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other great stuff - sides

6 items

Fries

$1.5
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Parmesan Chips

$1.5
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Cheese Fries

$2
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Cup of Soup

$2.25
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Side Caesar

$2.25
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Side House Salad

$2.25
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salad and soups - soups and chili

5 items

Minestrone

pasta and vegetable

$2.25
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Tortellini and Fresh Spinach

in a light tomato broth

$2.25
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Chicken Penne

Italian chicken noodle

$2.25
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Cheddar Broccoli

in a creamy broth

$2.25
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Chili

with ditalini pasta

$2.25
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american classics - hot dogs

4 items

Vienna Hot Dog

served with mustard, relish, onion, peppers, pickle, tomato and celery salt

$2.25
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Vienna Chili Dog

served with mustard, relish, onion, peppers, pickle, tomato and celery salt

$2.9
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Vienna Double Dog

served with mustard, relish, onion, peppers, pickle, tomato and celery salt

$3.25
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Maxwell Street Polish Sausage

served with mustard and grilled onions

$3.25
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american classics - barbeque

3 items

Rib Dinner

includes fries, house salad and roll

$2.5
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BBQ Beef

finely shredded buona beef baked with our sweet and tangy BBQ sauce on a gourmet bun

$3.75
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BBQ Baby Back Ribs

$9.45
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buona at home - by-the-pound and family packs

12 items

1 Loaf Fresh Italian Bread

makes seven 5” sandwiches

$2.95
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1 Pt Sweet Bell Peppers

$2.99
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Disposable Tableware 10 Settings

plates, forks, knives and napkins

$3
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1 Pt Hot Giardiniera

$3.99
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1 Lb Italian Sausage

four pieces

$5.95
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Warming Kits

including pan rack, canned heat and pads

$6
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1 Lb Meatballs Marinara

eight pieces

$6.95
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1 Lb Buona Beef and 1 Qt Gravy

makes approx. five 5” sandwiches

$9.5
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Basket of 5 Inch Fresh Baked French Rolls

$9.95
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Original Beef Family Pack

1 lb buona beef with gravy, 1 loaf of Italian bread, 1/2 pt. of sweet peppers or hot giardiniera

$13.95
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Beef and Sausage Family Pack

1 lb beef with gravy, 1 lb. sausage, 2 loaves of Italian bread, 1/2 pt. of sweet peppers or hot giardiniera

$21.95
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5 Lbs Buona Beef and 1 Gal Gravy

makes approx. twenty-five 5” sandwiches

$46.5
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salad and soups - hand tossed salads

9 items

Fresh Fruit Salad

a mixture of melons, grapes, pineapple, apple or seasonal fruit and yogurt dipping cup

$3.25
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Classic Caesar

romaine lettuce, parmesan garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and our creamy caesar dressing

$4.95
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Old Neighborhood House

mixed greens, roma tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, tossed with our Italian vinaigrette dressing and topped with fresh made croutons

$4.95
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Bouna Chopped Salad

lettuces, cucumber, carrot, black olives, roma tomato, red peppers, gorgonzola, penne pasta and garbanzos in a sweet red vinaigrette

$5.75
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Blueberry Verde Salad

greens, fresh blueberries, goat cheese, candied walnuts and a blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette

$6.25
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Tuscan Harvest

hearty mixed greens, granny smith apple, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and gorgonzola cheese, tossed in our fat free raspberry dressing

$6.25
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Crispy Chicken Salad

crispy chicken, hard boiled egg, roma tomato, black olives and warm honey mustard dressing

$6.5
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Classic Caesar with Side

romaine lettuce, parmesan garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and our creamy caesar dressing

$7.25
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Old Neighborhood House with Side

mixed greens, roma tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, tossed with our Italian vinaigrette dressing and topped with fresh made croutons

$7.25
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american classics - burgers and chicken

5 items

Hamburger

served with ketchup, mayonnaise, pickle, onion, tomato and lettuce. 1/3 lb

$3.25
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Cheeseburger

served with ketchup, mayonnaise, pickle, onion, tomato and lettuce. 1/3 lb

$3.65
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Double Hamburger

served with ketchup, mayonnaise, pickle, onion, tomato and lettuce. 2/3 lb

$4.25
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Double Cheeseburger

served with ketchup, mayonnaise, pickle, onion, tomato and lettuce. 2/3 lb

$4.65
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Grilled Chicken

with dijon mustard, mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce, served on a multi grain ciabatta

$5.25
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italian sandwiches - buona classics

7 items

Buona Charbroiled Sausage

$3.35
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Bouna Beef

the original family recipe - we roast our own beef so it's tender, lean, low in fat, and spiced just right with special seasonings, and serve it in its own natural gravy on just baked bread

$3.5
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Meatballs Marinara

homemade meatballs with marinara sauce served on just baked Italian bread

$3.95
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Pepper and Egg Friday Only

lightly seasoned scrambled eggs and roasted peppers, on just baked Italian bread

$3.95
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Pepper and Egg and Sausage Friday Only

delicate, lightly seasoned, soft scrambled eggs, tender roasted peppers and buona sausage, on just baked Italian bread. Extra mozzarella $0.50, sweet peppers or hot giardiniera $0.30

$4.5
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Buona Beef and Sausage Combo

the best of both worlds

$4.75
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Naked Combo

our low carb plate, with buona beef, sausage, peppers and cheese, but no bread

$5.75
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american classics - kids' selections

4 items

Buona Beef with Fries

$3.95
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Hot Dog with Fries

fresh fruit salad instead of fries $0.50 extra

$3.95
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Chicken Strips with Fries

$3.95
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Pizza

cheese, sausage or pepperoni

$3.95
0

italian sandwiches - grilled panini sandwiches

4 items

Turkey Festiva

roasted turkey, spinach, havarti cheese and cranberry relish

$4.95
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Prosciutto Caprese

prosciutto, plum tomato, marinated fresh mozzarella and basil

$4.95
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Vegetable Arrosto

roasted eggplant, roasted artichoke, spinach, marinated tomato and goat cheese

$4.95
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Chicken Artichoke

sliced, roasted chicken breast, artichoke hearts, provolone, roasted red peppers and pesto

$5.25
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italian sandwiches - cafe sandwiches

5 items

Pollo Pomodoro

sliced marinated, roasted chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, leaf lettuce, marinated roma tomato, balsamic dressing served on just baked rustic Italian bread

$4.95
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Turkey Delizioso

thin sliced roasted turkey, havarti cheese, mayonnaise, light dijon mustard, cucumber and leaf lettuce, served on multi grain wheat ciabatta

$4.95
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Italiano

our version of the Italian sub with thin slices of genoa salami, provolone, capicola, mortadella and sliced cherry peppers served on rustic Italian bread

$4.95
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Tuna Genovese

premium tuna in olive oil, roasted artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, balsamic vinegar, leaf lettuce and basil served on multi grain wheat ciabatta

$4.95
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Cold Roast Beef and Provolone

premium angus roast beef, provolone, leaf lettuce, roma tomato, red onion, dijon mustard and horseradish sauce served on rustic Italian bread

$5.5
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lite lunch special

2 items

Half Panini, Half Cafe Sandwich

choose one of our side dishes - parmesan chips, fries, cup of soup, fresh fruit - $0.50 extra, side house salad, side caesar salad side premium, salad $0.69 extra. Get a fountain drink

$6.19
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Half Panini, 4 Inch Buona Beef

choose one of our side dishes - parmesan chips, fries, cup of soup, fresh fruit - $0.50 extra, side house salad, side caesar salad side premium, salad $0.69 extra. Get a fountain drink

$6.19
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buona at home - salad bowls

3 items

Nonna’s Potato Salad, Classic Caesar, Pasta Salad and Old Neighborhood House

$18
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Blueberry Verde, Buona Chopped Salad and Tuscan Harvest

$22
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Blueberry Verde, Buona Chopped Salad and Tuscan Harvest with Chicken to Any Salad

$28
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buona at home - party packs

7 items

Beef and Sausage for 10

buona beef with gravy, Italian Sausage and peppers, Italian bread, hot giardiniera

$50
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Beef and Mostaccioli for 10

buona beef with gravy, mostaccioli marinara, Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera

$50
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Beef and Chicken for 10

buona beef with gravy, chicken - lemon or parmesan, Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera

$59
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Buona Beef For 25

5 lbs. beef with gravy, 4 loaves of Italian bread, sweet peppers and hot giardiniera

$63
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Beef and Mostaccioli for 20

buona beef with gravy, mostaccioli marinara, Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera

$83
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Beef and Sausage for 20

buona beef with gravy, Italian Sausage and peppers, Italian bread, hot giardiniera

$90
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Beef and Chicken for 20

buona beef with gravy, chicken - lemon or parmesan, Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera

$96
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About Buona Beef

Buona Beef is a popular restaurant known for its delicious Italian beef sandwiches. Located in the heart of Chicago, this restaurant has been serving up mouthwatering sandwiches since 1981. The secret to their success lies in their slow-roasted beef, which is thinly sliced and piled high on a fresh Italian roll. Customers can choose to have their sandwich dipped in flavorful au jus for an extra burst of flavor. With a casual and friendly atmosphere, Buona Beef is the perfect spot to grab a quick and satisfying meal.

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What is on the Buona Beef menu?
Buona Beef offers 104 menu items across Other and other categories. Browse the full menu above to see everything available, including portion sizes and category breakdowns.

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Menu prices at Buona Beef range from $1.00 for the most affordable options up to $96.00 for premium items. The full price breakdown is shown in the menu table above. Looking for the cheapest options? Visit the Buona Beef cheapest items guide.

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