09/02/2026
Chicago’s Italian beef story has always started at the window.
Now, Buona is getting back to those roots with the opening of thebeefstand in Wicker Park — a new walk-up Italian beef window at 1750 W. Division St., right next to John Fox.
Inspired by the neighborhood beef stands that helped make the sandwich a Chicago icon, THE BEEF STAND brings Buona’s Original Italian Beef to Division Street in its most classic form: walk up, order a beef and enjoy.
The focused menu centers on regular and large Italian beef sandwiches with mozzarella, giardiniera and a few modern twists, including Italian Beef protein bowls and vegan beef sandwiches. Guests can also grab classic shakes from Rainbow Cone, because obviously.
Old-school format. Family history. Big Wicker Park energy.
THE BEEF STAND is now open.
📍 1750 W. Division St.
⏰ Sunday–Wednesday: 11AM–10PM
⏰ Thursday–Saturday: 11AM–11PM