Buona

5 ratings
$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
2 ratings

As rated by the community

2352 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Not gluten friendly. Dangerous to order. They have gluten free bread that looks like pita bread. However I ordered it and got regular bread on two separate occasions. They did replace they it but if one didn’t know it was, you wouldn’t know. Please avoid.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Please be aware that if you have Celiac then you might want to avoid the beef all together. I visited one of these chains recently and was told by the servers that even when ordering a gluten free beef it is still dipped into the beef juice which is crossed with the regular beefs as they dip them all in the same au'jus sauce. However a burger on the pita or salad are an option.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This is the only fast food place you can get a burger on something! Too bad can't have the chips or fries :( Great burgers and salads.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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More Reviews


Overall Rating

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Excellent beef sandwich on GF Pita with side of fresh fruit. I'll be back very soon.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the piccolo italian beef with a crouton-less house salad. Bread is pita-like but soft and very good. Great beef!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac

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Not safe, double dipping bread in beef with juice

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


My boyfriend and I shared the bio a beef sandwich and the Chicago style hotdog on gluten free pita… soooo good

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


I’ve always craved the food at Buona. Within the past few months, I noticed that they now offer a GF pita bread. I get it with the grilled chicken breast. It does need a bit of sauce like Mayo or Ranch, etc. So good.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered a hot Italian beef sandwich and a hot dog. They were both served on a pita not on bread. I didn't ask if they dip in the same sauce as they do the glutinous bread. It was good but the pita doesn't absorb the au jous like bread would. If I got it again I would order the "gravy" on the side so I could dip it.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
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