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Is Buffo's Pizza Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Highwood, IL)

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As of September 2026, Buffo's Pizza is listed open on buffos.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website carried a 2026 copyright notice and 2026-dated page text on 2026-09-08, along with a working online ordering system and current hours.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'All Wrapped Up' episode featured Buffo's Pizza, a pizzeria in Highwood, Illinois known for double-decker and thin-crust pizzas. The restaurant describes itself as a neighborhood spot for carry-out, delivery, and dine-in pizza on its own website, which also promotes retail merchandise and seasonal specials. A site check on 2026-09-08 found the website carrying a 2026 copyright notice and 2026-dated page text, current hours of 11 AM-9 PM Thursday and Sunday and 11 AM-10 PM Friday and Saturday, and a working online ordering system for carry-out and delivery. Google Places listed the business as operational during the same check, with a matching Sheridan Road address and phone number. The restaurant's site also promoted weekly specials and branded retail merchandise alongside its core pizza menu, according to Buffo's own website.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
All Wrapped Up
What was featured
double-decker and thin-crust pizza at a Highwood pizzeria
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Buffo's Pizza

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffo's Pizza still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Buffo's Pizza is listed open on buffos.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Buffo's Pizza after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'All Wrapped Up' episode featured Buffo's Pizza, a pizzeria in Highwood, Illinois known for double-decker and thin-crust pizzas. As of September 2026, Buffo's Pizza is listed open on buffos.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Buffo's Pizza located?

431 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Buffo's Pizza?

Season 19, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “All Wrapped Up”.

Is Buffo's Pizza still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The restaurant's site also promoted weekly specials and branded retail merchandise alongside its core pizza menu, according to Buffo's own website. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
431 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
Venue type
pizzeria
Official website
buffos.com

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