Welcome to Buona, a trusted Fast food restaurant in Hoffman Estates, IL, where fast service and fresh flavors come together. With a 4.40-star rating from 1454 reviews, we’re known for convenient meals, friendly service, and Fast service, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining, Restroom.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Buona Beef is made old-school – which means it’s slow cooked, and all-natural with gravy made from beef drippings. No additives. Ever.
The Original – with freshly grilled Italian sausage made from our family’s secret recipe.
Freshly grilled all-natural sirloin on freshly buttered brioche buns.
Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled, or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.
Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings – no artificial colors or flavors.
Perfectly crispy crinkle-cut fries with a side of cheddary decadence.
Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
Includes Regular Beef & Sausage Combo, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
Includes Jumbo Hot Dog, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
Includes Single Hamburger, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
Includes Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Topped with Hot Giardiniera, sweet bell peppers, and melted mozzarella. Taste the tradition!
Slow-roasted beef + charbroiled sausage layered together on fresh Italian bread. “What a combo” says everyone, always.
Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
Loaded with your choice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, our signature Italian beef, and another layer of shredded cheddar. This sandwich guarantees a cheesy bite every time.
The family meatball recipe + house-made marinara nestled in fresh Italian bread. Fair warning, you’re going to need a napkin.
3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
All-natural burger, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
Two all-natural burger patties, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
All-natural burger, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce + red onion, mayo + crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.
All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato + celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun. It’s Chicago, there’s only one way to eat a hot dog.
All-beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera
Jumbo dog, cheddar cheese and onion.
Breaded chicken breast, Nashville and Buona Sauce, pickles
Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato + mayo on a buttery brioche bun. Simple yet satisfying.
Crispy all-white meat chicken with our Buona sauce + crunchy pickles on a buttery brioche bun. Simple, crispy + a whole lot of awesome.
Crispy all-white meat chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion + tomato, blue cheese crumbles + ranch dressing on a buttery brioche bun. Flavor packed + ready to set your mouth ablaze.
Fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, Italian cheeses, on fresh Italian bread.
Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce + red onion, mayo + crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.
Four crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em + dunk ’em.
Six crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em + dunk ’em.
Warm grilled 6 oz chicken breast, cucumber, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, balsamic dressing
Crispy all-white meat chicken, spring mix + strawberry, ripe avocado, diced green onion, candied walnuts + house-made poppy seed dressing on a bed of spring mix lettuce greens. A taste of summer, all year long.
Chopped chicken, chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, Gorgonzola crumble + our house sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing. All the fresh goodness, all in one bowl.
Char-grilled 6oz chicken breast, chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic with chicken is just what the doctor ordered.
Crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn + black beans, with tortilla strips + house made ranch dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. Fire up your taste buds, bud.
Crispy chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato + black olive, with shredded cheddar + honey mustard dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. So that’s what crispy sounds like.
Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic is just what the doctor ordered.
Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
House-made rigatoni + marinara, topped with fresh basil + imported parmesan + romano cheese. Add ons: meatballs (2) or Italian sausage. (served with classic Italian bread) Holy rigatoni, that’s some mighty fine pasta.
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)
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)
Select up to four toppings.
Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Pepperoni doesn’t just have to be for the kids.
Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. A sausage pizza unlike any other.
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.
Slow-roasted Italian beef, sweet peppers + house hot giardiniera, handmade on the spot when you order. If you could put Chicago on a pizza, this might be it.
Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers + mushrooms, diced onions + a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Holy wow – that’s a whole lot of goodness, fellas.
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.
Tender, all-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes + a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Yes, chicken can go on pizza – trust us.
Grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella + house balsamic vinaigrette.
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.
The family meatball recipe, house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers. Cut the carbs, not the deliciousness.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
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.
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.
Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
Fresh spring mix, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
Freshly baked, rich, buttery cookie packed with premium roasted macadamia nuts and smooth white chocolate chunks. Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden.
Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
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 or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
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 or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
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 or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
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 or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
Hear from our valued guests
We visited the Hoffman Estates location many times and it’s always clean and truly a pleasure. The staff are always friendly, helpful and efficient. I’m sure that’s a true reflection of the manager (Ariel) as everyone must enjoy working for him. If your in the area it’s a must visit!
Definitely one of the top tier fast food restaurants in Chicago land burbs one of our favorites to order food from! Always a great experience great food and great staff! My favorite items to get are just a regular Chicago dog, the Italian beef combo is absolutely phenomenal, cheesy fries chicken fingers and their new Italian beef bites oh wow so yummy lol 😋🤤🍔🍟🍗🍖
Every time we come to Buona we receive excellent service. Your employees are very nice and considerate. Food is delicious.
Drive thru order came out relatively fast. Food was hot and fresh. Italian beef was juicy and very tasty.
Service and food both stellar. Easily the best roast beef spot in the area.
Came here for family to see while we were in Chicago and this place is very nice and good.
I absolutely love Chicago style Italian Beef sandwiches and anytime I visit the Chicagoland area I try to visit a Portillo’s. But on this trip I wanted to try other brands, so I came here based on the reviews. I went on a weeknight and simply ordered a kid’s size Italian Beef. I simply wanted to try how they do their sandwich. Service at the register was helpful (as I had a couple questions) and friendly. The restaurant was really busy, both inside and the drive-thru and the staff was friendly. The place was clean and I have to say it was quite accommodating, like a full-service restaurant. My kid’s size Italina beef came to my table about 10 mins after I sat down, which is reasonable, especially with their level of business. This kid’s meal came with their crinkle cut fries and I have to say, they were amazing! Crispy and tasty and piping hot too! The Italian Beef sandwich itself was perfect! The beef was tender and moist and nicely sliced. The bread was perfect. The seasoning on the meat was excellent and the au jus was equaly as great! The combo of all these items together were what I dream of from the East Coast (where we don’t have anything similar). Overall… Everything was great! And their kid’s meal is a nice deal for those not seeking tons of food!! Their restroom was nice and clean too. Highly recommend this place!
My wife and I decided to stop in on a whim since we had a free hour. We found out it was BOGO Friday for Italian Beef sandwiches, and I hadn’t had one before there. I got the hot peppers, cheese, and Baptized, and I have truly been BORN AGAIN! Amazing food, quick service, very nice location in Hoffman Estates on Higgins Rd. Highly recommend, as we will probably be coming more often - see you there!
Great food, we had the beef sandwiches as well as the two new chicken cutlet offerings on the menu. We even went back a couple of days later to celebrate national beef month where they offered a beef and fries for $7.99. I can't say enough ghost things about the staff, they've been very friendly and provide quick and accurate service. Managers often come by the tables to ask how everything is. It can get a little loud in the dining room, but that's cause it's busy and people are generally having a good time. Oh and yes, while the fries are good, the onion rings are great.
During Covid, this place was my go to chicken, avocado salad, and a chicken sandwich, I switched it up a bit. I'm Into the burger now I'm a rewards points member and you actually do get stuff from the app discounts the senior discount 2 PM to 5 PM save two or three bucks. They got an after eight menu. You also save two or three bucks. But I find that the food is fresh. I've never had a stale bun, Or bad luck and vegetables never it's just a good solid place to eat. I'm glad I live so close, I've seen the staff change. I've seen a slight up and down today. I see a solid staff. I'd say I go there twice a week so I have a good opinion they have a McDonald's next-door and I laugh because I know those people are eating garbage For the same price and less of a variety, I just wish they had chicken wings.
Common questions about Buona
Buona is located at 2352 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, United States, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States.
You can reach Buona by calling +1 847-490-4449.
Buona has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1454 customer reviews.
Buona features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Buona features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Buona features the following highlights: Fast service.
Buona features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Buona features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Vegan options, Wine.
Buona features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Buona features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Buona features the following atmosphere: Casual.
Buona features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
Buona features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Buona features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Buona features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Buona features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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