Buona — Restaurant in Berwyn

Every time that I visit Buona, I get this mysterious nostalgic feeling. Maybe that is because, when perceived in a certain way, their atmosphere and employees remind me of that eighties sitcom Cheers. Sure they aren’t a bar, but they do serve beer as well as wine and if alcohol isn’t your thing, then perhaps you would enjoy one of their hand-spun milkshakes. I know with a certainty, that Buona’s Cookies & Cream Shake is unparalleled. Better yet, they also have a DELICIOUS array of items on their menu. I don’t remember Cheers having that. Buona is primarily know for their beef; but they also serve burgers, chicken sandwiches, fresh pastas, hot dogs and Italian Sausage. It is of my humble opinion, that a better Chili Cheese Dog or Cheese Ravioli Marinara you will never find - "Chef's Kiss." Buona even offers a plant-based option and serve a variety of salads as well… if that’s what you’re into. The other aspect of Buona that reminds me of Cheers, is their employees. Sure they don’t have a Sam and Diane, but they do have a Raymond and Elaine. They may not have a Carla, but they do have a Gen. She seems like a lovely person, but it is not inconceivable that she could be a spicy firecracker - if so desired. I just haven’t witnessed her display any attitude other than lovely. Anyway, the employees of Buona make the dining experience comfortable and keep the place spotless - damn near immaculate. Not only that, but everyone that I have interacted with is extremely helpful and surprisingly eager to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible. If you don’t believe me, their local Cliff Clavin, then stop by and experience it for yourself. They could use...

I had the worst experience trying to do a good deed at Buona Beef on Roosevelt. On Sunday, October 1st at about 7:30 pm, we stopped off to pick up our order and, while my husband went inside to pick up our order, I saw a young woman hanging out in the parking lot. She was carrying some things in a plastic bag. I asked her if she was hungry and if she wanted something to eat. She said yes. I told her to come inside with me so she could order some food. As we were walking inside, another customer gave her his empty drink cup so she could serve herself a drink. At that point, the manager or owner came out literally screaming and making a commotion for her to leave. There were other customers there who were totally stunned (including my husband who was waiting to pickup our order). I told him I was going to pay for her food. He said no way he was going to let her inside his restaurant. He wouldn’t even let me buy her something after I told her to wait outside. 😥 He said she was trouble for him because she kept stealing his toilet paper and wasn’t worth the paid order. He even wanted to take her cup away. She gave it to me as she walked out so I went to get her the drink after not being allowed to place an order for her. The manager actually was going to try to grab the cup from me as I was filling it and I had to tell him not to dare take my drink. How can people be so inhumane? She was hungry! Just because of the toilet paper? And I’m giving a lower rating to the manager for trying to tell people what they can and can’t do with their money. They just lost a loyal customer who lives in the area and used to eat...

Buona is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Italian beef sandwiches. The restaurant has been in business for over 40 years and has locations all over the Chicagoland area.

I recently visited the Buona location in Berwyn and had the vegan Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers and a lemonade. The sandwich was delicious! The bread was soft and the meat was flavorful. The hot peppers added a nice kick to the sandwich. The lemonade was also refreshing.

The staff at the Buona in Berwyn was very friendly and helpful. They were happy to answer any questions I had about the menu. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. They played basketball and soccer on the big screen for entertainment.

Overall, I had a great experience at Buona. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. I would definitely recommend Buona to anyone looking for a good Italian beef sandwich.

Here are some pros and cons of Buona:

Pros:

Delicious food Friendly staff Clean restaurant Fun entertainment Cons:

Parking can be tight Prices are a little higher than some other fast food restaurants Overall, I would give Buona a 4 out of 5 stars. It is a great place to go for a delicious Italian...