Buck Russell's

About Us

One half sandwich shop. One half bakery. The whole delicious shebang! Established in 2022. Offering an array of American bakery classics, delicious deli sandwiches, and homemade ice cream, Buck Russell's is the North Shore's one-stop shop for lunch, dinner, takeout, catering and little something sweet. Business owner information Ryan O. Business Owner As CEO and resident culinary expert Ryan is committed to growing the Ballyhoo portfolio of restaurants while upholding the company's mission of feel-good dining across more neighborhoods and communities. Ryan's dedication to hospitality was fostered from an early age. He has served in every role from busboy to sous chef and attended culinary school before launching his storied career at Keefer's Steakhouse. Since opening Gemini in 2009 with the help of his wife and co-founder, Anna, Ballyhoo has grown to be a powerhouse with nearly a dozen unique restaurants across the city and suburbs of Chicago.Ryan and Anna live in Wilmette with