Buona - Hoffman Estates

2352 West Higgins Road Barrington Square Mall Shopping Center, Hoffman Estates
(847) 490-4449

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Pepperoni Pizza with Premium Imported Sliced Pepperoni
Italian Beef Sandwich Dry with Hot Peppers
Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
Arancini Beef Bites
Bacon Cheeseburger
Buona Italian Beef
Grilled Chicken
Bottled Water
Sweet Peppers

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Buona Beef
Served in its own natural gravy with an extra spoonful to top it off.
Fries
Cheese Fries
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
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
All-beef hot dog, mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato, and celery salt.
Milkshake
Double Cheeseburger
Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich
Our plant-based beef is an all-natural Seitan. Paired with a vegan gravy featuring vegetable broth, olive oil, and authentic Italian spices. Comes with your choice of hot or mild giardiniera.
Classic Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, parmesan garlic croutons with house caesar dressing topped with our fresh marinated chicken breast
Pepperoni Pizza
With premium imported sliced pepperoni.

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Buona Beef
Served in its own natural gravy with an extra spoonful to top it off.
Supremo Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
Signature Rigatoni Marinara Pasta
Fresh rigatoni, house made marinara, topped with fresh basil and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.
Buona's Original Chopped Salad with Chopped Chicken
Cucumber, olives, tomato, Gorgonzola, pasta, bacon, green onion, tortilla strips and sweet red wine vinaigrette
Char Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, tomato and lettuce on a brioche bun

Featured Item
Beef Bites

Buona Italian Beef and Classics
Buona Beef
Served in its own natural gravy with an extra spoonful to top it off.
ComboBeef and Sausage
The best of both worlds with beef and sausage.
Cheesy Cheddar Beef
Italian bread loaded with President sharp cheddar cheese spread, our signature Italian beef, topped with another layer of shredded cheddar. You're guaranteed a cheesy bite every time.
Meatballs Marinara Sandwich
Homemade meatballs with red gravy on just-baked Italian bread.
Gravy Bread
Go 'old school' with Italian bread baptized in beef gravy without the beef.
Charbroiled Italian Sausage Sandwich
Italian sausage in gravy.
Saucy Beef
We start with melted provolone, layers of mozzarella and marinara cheeses in-between our signature Italian beef, then topped with extra marinara and grated parmesan. It's time to get lost in the sauce.

Burgers and Dogs
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
All-beef hot dog, mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato, and celery salt.
Cheeseburger
Spicy Dog
All-beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera
Double Cheeseburger
Hamburger
1/3 lb All-Natural beef, ketchup, mayo, pickle, red onion, tomato, and lettuce on a brioche bun.
Double Burger
2/3 lb All-Natural beef, ketchup, mayo, pickle, red onion, tomato, and lettuce on a brioche bun.
Chicago-Style Double Hot Dog
All-beef hot dog, mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato, and celery salt.

Chicken Sandwiches
Char-Grilled Chicken Avocado Jack Sandwich
Avocado, lettuce, red onion, crispy jalapenos, mayo, and pepperjack cheese on a brioche bun.
Breaded All-Natural Chicken Tenders
4 pieces. Premium all white meat crispy chicken tenders served with BBQ sauce, ranch, buffalo, or warm honey mustard.
Char Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, tomato and lettuce on a brioche bun
Crispy Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Perfectly fried chicken breast topped with our signature Buona sauce and pickles.
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
"Buona's take on the Nashville Chicken Sandwich. Fried chicken breast, perfectly coated in spicy Nashville sauce. To balance the heat, we add a touch of signature Buona sauce. Topped with tangy pickles, all nestled between a toasted brioche bun"
6 Pc Breaded Chicken Tenders
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, red onion, lettuce, tomato, blue cheese, and ranch on a brioche bun.
Nashville Chicken Tenders 6 Pieces
"Buona's take on Nashville Tenders. Crispy chicken tenders tossed in spicy Nashville sauce, served with pickles and our signature Buona sauce on the side. Spicy, tangy, and irresistibly delicious."
Nashville Chicken Tenders 4 Pieces
"Buona's take on Nashville Tenders. Crispy chicken tenders tossed in spicy Nashville sauce, served with pickles and our signature Buona sauce on the side. Spicy, tangy, and irresistibly delicious."

Salads
Buona's Original Chopped Salad with Chopped Chicken
Cucumber, olives, tomato, Gorgonzola, pasta, bacon, green onion, tortilla strips and sweet red wine vinaigrette
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
Buffalo sauce, blue cheese, green onion, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, and ranch dressing.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
Classic Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, parmesan garlic croutons with house caesar dressing topped with our fresh marinated chicken breast
Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken, hard boiled egg, tomato, black olives, cheddar, and warm honey mustard dressing.
Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
crispy all-white meat chicken, strawberry, ripe avocado, diced green onion, candied walnuts + house-made poppyseed dressing on a bed of baby spinach

Protein Bowls
Chicken & Avocado Bowl
grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella + house balsamic vinaigrette
Buona Beef & Sausage Bowl
Buona beef, sausage, sweet peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
Meatball & Sausage Bowl
Meatballs and red gravy, sausage, sweet peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
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.

Hand Rolled Pizza
Sausage Pizza
With fresh mild Italian sausage.
Pepperoni Pizza
With premium imported sliced pepperoni.
Margherita Pizza
Vine-ripe tomato, fresh Mozzarella and basil
Cheese Pizza
Beef & Giardianara Pizza
Buona's famous Italian beef, sweet peppers, and hot giardiniera.
Supremo Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Tender sliced chicken, sweet barbecue sauce, chopped onions, chopped tomato, and cheeses.
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
roasted vegetables, crisp spinach, fresh portobello mushrooms, black olives + a blend of italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order

Pasta
Signature Rigatoni Marinara Pasta
Fresh rigatoni, house made marinara, topped with fresh basil and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.
Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
Fettucine noodles, rich cream sauce, with imported Parmesan cheese, butter and cream. Topped with cracked black pepper.
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli Marinara
Large double-stuffed Ricotta cheese filled pasta pillows, house made marinara, topped with fresh basil and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.

Kid's Meal
Kid's All-Natural Chicken Tenders
Kid's All-Natural Buona Beef
Kid's All Beef Hot Dog
Kid's All-Natural Grilled Chicken Tenders

Plant-Based
Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich
Our plant-based beef is an all-natural Seitan. Paired with a vegan gravy featuring vegetable broth, olive oil, and authentic Italian spices. Comes with your choice of hot or mild giardiniera.
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.

Sides
Fries
Cheese Fries
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
Side Potato Salad
Side Ranch Dressing
Side House Salad
Mixed greens, arugula, tomato, cucumber, Parmesan, croutons, red onion, oil and vinegar dressing.
Side Honey Mustard Dressing
Side Chopped Dressing
Side Caesar Dressing
Side House Dressing
Side Poppy Seed Dressing

Soups
Cheddar Broccoli Soup (Bowl)
Minestrone Soup (Bowl)

Beverages
Milkshake
Bottled Pepsi
Sweet Treat Shake
Bottled Diet Pepsi
Bottled Lemonade
Bottled Water
Bottled Tea Pure Leaf
Bottled Starry

Desserts
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Ghirardelli Fudge Brownie
Mini Cannoli Trio
Sweet, creamy Ricotta & chocolate chip filling, topped with nuts, in cannoli shell.

Family Meals
Buona Beef (5 Pack)
Hot and ready to eat! Comes with bread, choice of a family side, and giardiniera and sweet peppers.
Italian Sausage (5 Pack)
Hot and ready to eat! Comes with bread, choice of a family side, and giardiniera and sweet peppers.
Beef & Rigatoni (5 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! 5 Pack Choose 1 Side. Serves 5. Served Hot!
Meatballs Marinara (5 Pack)
Hot and ready to eat! Comes with bread, choice of a family side, and giardiniera and sweet peppers.

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Recent Reviews

Better customer service than even most sit down restaurants! The staff was super friendly and helpful with helping us order, asking if we needed anything else, and getting us “to go” boxes when we didn’t finish our meal. Their specialty shakes alone are worth the trip!
September 2025
We went through the drive-thru. The person taking our order was TRULY nice and patient [and helpful with my points! :-)]. Then we saw him at the window and was super nice. Buona's food is outstanding and at a reasonable cost. :0)
September 2025
Absolutely phenomenal experience with Mo and his team at Bona Beef! From the moment we walked in, we were treated with top-notch hospitality. Mo went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and you can tell he truly cares about his customers and the quality of his food.

The food was incredible—each bite was packed with flavor, and the portions were generous. Whether you’re a fan of classic Italian beef or looking for something a bit different,...
October 2024

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Buona - Hoffman Estates

2352 West Higgins Road Barrington Square Mall Shopping Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 490-4449