Chicago’s Classic Chain: Italian Beef Sandwiches! 🥪🇮🇹

A friend said this spot appears in American TV shows — so we rushed to try it! Though it’s fast‑casual/chain, the store is clean. Most people order online or grab‑and‑go. Today’s Menu 🍽️ 🥪 Buona Beef The classic! This sandwich is huge — half will fill you up. The beef is incredibly tender, melts in your mouth, sweet‑savory balance is perfect. Add peppers for extra texture and kick. 🧀 Cheddar Cheesy Beef Same as above but loaded with melted cheddar — rich, gooey cheese blends perfectly with the beef. Warning: it’s messy! 🍘 Buona Beef Bites Crispy fried rice exterior with onion‑beef filling inside — almost like a savory bao/包子 texture. 🍝 Fettuccine Alfredo Basic pasta — fine if you’re starving, but the sandwich is the star. 🥤 Smoothie Forgot to snap a photo, but it’s delicious — very sweet (sugar‑lovers’ dream) with a creamy, milky flavor. Key Details 📍 🍴 Restaurant: Buona – Streeterville 📍 Address: 613 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611 💰 Price: $10‑30 per person. Buona is a chain — just search for the nearest location! One giant sandwich will stuff you, and the beef is seriously tender. Highly recommended for a hearty work lunch. What other great chain spots do you recommend? #ChicagoEats #ItalianBeef #FastCasual #ChainEats #BuonaBeef #MustTryChicago #ComfortFood