# Buona — Order & Earn Rewards

> Loyalty program for Italian beef restaurant with mobile ordering and rewards. (iPhone/iPad app by The Buona Companies, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buona/id505713984 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Buona Companies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/505713987)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 11,789 App Store ratings · 209 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buona/id505713984/reviews.md

## What is Buona?

Buona Rewards


Join Chicago’s authentic family-owned Italian beef fanbase. Membership gives you access to great deals on some of Chicago’s most legendary foods, made using our family's recipes and old-school cooking methods.

Loyalty Pays Off

- Earn points with every purchase

- Redeem rewards for free food

- Unlock exclusive members-only offers and bonus point opportunities


Mobile Order & Pay

- Order and pay directly through the app

- Apple Pay and Google Pay for fast, secure checkout

- Get direct delivery through the app and save

- Faster pick-ups with mobile order shelves


Members-Only Exclusives

- Special offers designed around you

- Free delivery specials

- Flash deals for SMS subscribers

- Sneak peeks and specials on new menu items

- Access to special events and foodie experiences


Even More to Love

- Redeem in-store with a quick scan and your reward applies automatically

- Earn points and redeem in a single scan

- Store, manage, and use gift cards directly in the app

- Celebrate your birthday with a special reward

- Find your nearest Buona location

- Save your favorite orders for quick reordering

- Track your points and rewards in one place

- Missed points? Scan your receipt to claim them


Download and registration required. Data rates may apply. Terms and conditions apply. See buona.com/rewards for details. Nutritional and allergen information available at buona.com/nutrition-allergens.

## Key features

- Earn points on purchases
- Redeem rewards for free food
- Exclusive member offers
- Mobile order and pay
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Direct delivery
- Store and use gift cards

## What do users think of Buona?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🍔 Delicious food quality
- 🙌 Consistent and reliable
- 💨 Fast and efficient service

**Cons**

- 🐛 Order customization issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate app
- 🤔 Inconsistent rewards program
- 🕰️ Delivery time and accuracy problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and account migration issues
- Persistent notification bugs
- Unreliable app performance
- Incorrect order fulfillment

**Most requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve app UI and UX
- Streamline rewards program
- Enhance order tracking and status

## Recent user reviews (10 of 209)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buona/id505713984/reviews.md

### 1/5 — review 08/15/2026

*2026-08-15, version 28*

stood at the counter to long. one employee walked past me twice.  didn’t even acknowledge my presence. Almost walked out before the manager apologized for the holdup.

### 4/5 — Offensive Big Screen Show

*2026-08-14, version 28*

Underwear and scantily clad adults on big screen during Dinner Hour, Thursday opening week in OC WI😳 
We think you will show good, better, Buona!🫣

### 5/5 — Rainbow

*2026-08-01, version 28*

Best Ice cream ever

### 5/5 — Buona

*2026-07-23, version 28*

Love, love, love
Buona!!!

### 1/5 — Poorly Designed

*2026-07-14, version 28*

This app is one of the worst. It’s difficult to use for ordering through the app because of the crossover use with other restaurant chains and passwords setup with those restaurants then interfere with each other. This causes further problems with from using any of their restaurant apps utterly making them useless.

### 4/5 — Misleading promotion

*2026-07-09, version 28*

I received a notification from the app that pizzas were $7.99.  I came into the store and my pizza rang up $9.99 before any add ons.

### 3/5 — Fries and more

*2026-07-04, version 28*

Wanted well done fries . Had to redo. Fries are small pieces. Had to stop eating my   Beef So the fries could come back from fryer. Wanted beef baptised. Not close but I ate it that way . 

Cashier and manager very nice . Table person cleaning very nice and attentive.

### 5/5 — Baptize Me!

*2026-06-30, version 28*

This sandwich was delicious! My husband got the hot peppers and I got sweet. Both were delicious. Baptize the sandwich… be blessed

### 1/5 — Membership

*2026-06-26, version 28*

Don’t let me sign up new account because of the used phone number. My old email is no longer active.

### 1/5 — No log in page

*2026-06-24, version 28*

I’d probably visit Buona more if the app worked. When I try to log in, a page that requires my phone and DOB pops up. If I fill in the info it tells me the phone number has already been used. Yes it has, it’s mine. I cannot get around the page. Delete the app and reload it.  Get a log in Page. Put in my info and it goes back to that same page that requires my phone and DOB. This has happened for ages. Maybe it doesn’t like iPhones?  Annoying.

## Frequently asked questions about Buona

### What does the Buona app do?

The Buona app allows you to join their loyalty program, earn points with every purchase, and redeem those points for free food. It also enables mobile ordering and payment for convenient pickup or delivery.

### How do I earn rewards with the app?

You earn points with every purchase made through the app or in-store. These points can then be redeemed for free food and unlock exclusive members-only offers and bonus point opportunities.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and register. There are no upfront costs to join the loyalty program or use the ordering features. Any costs incurred are for the food you purchase.

### Can I order food for delivery through the app?

Yes, you can order and pay directly through the app for delivery. This feature aims to save you money and provides a convenient way to get your favorite Italian beef dishes.

### What payment methods are accepted?

The app supports fast and secure checkout using Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can also store and manage your gift cards directly within the app for easy redemption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 28 — 2026-03-05

Hey Beef Lovers,

Redeeming rewards just got an upgrade! Now you can redeem rewards and earn points in a single scan. We're always trying to make it easier to enjoy your Buona faves.

### 27 — 2025-11-03

The updated Buona Rewards App features streamlined ordering, Apple and Google Pay, inbox messages on the home page and more

### 26 — 2025-05-01

The updated Buona Rewards App features new incentives, deals, and experiences for SMS subscribers.

### 25 — 2025-03-07

The Updated Buona Rewards App features Members-Only pricing and specials, “Flash  Deals" for SMS subscribers, enhanced functionality for resetting gift card PINs and more!

### 24.0 — 2024-07-16

Introducing the new Buona app and enhanced Buona Rewards experience!

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