About Us
About Us
About Us
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza had its start in 1975 after four guys from Chicago (Uno, Dos, Tres …get it?) opened a pizza joint in an old doughnut bakery. The four guys knew they had a hit on their hands right after opening, but lacking backgrounds in food service and business management, they found themselves going bankrupt within a year.
Enter Steve Payne, an eager 21-year-old college student, who had cut his teeth at the Golden Bear Pancake House. He bought Quatro's in early 1976, but in honor of the original owners he kept the name. Steve had a passion for restaurant management and soon set about turning his new venture into a success.
The first thing Steve did was renovate the interior. At the time the pizzas were still being baked in the same ovens used by the doughnut shop. An old icebox served as a beer cooler. The restaurant did not even have bathrooms! For the convenience of his customers, Steve bought space next door and doubled the size of the dining area.
During his first year in business, Steve found that his flow of clientele depended on when nearby Southern Illinois University was in session. When classes let out for summer break, business dried up.
Fortunately for him, it was 1976, and a large group of Americans was celebrating the Bicentennial by bicycling across the country. Since Carbondale was a designated rest stop, Quatro's soon welcomed a steady influx of customers. That summer over 2000 hungry and thirsty cyclists from all over the country came in for pizza and beer.
Many of these enthusiasts returned home to tell family and friends about the great pizza they had eaten in Southern Illinois. By the time classes began in the fall, Quatro's was on its way to becoming an established fixture in Carbondale. 41 years later, Steve now serves pizza to the college-aged kids of his original customers!
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza had its start in 1975 after four guys from Chicago (Uno, Dos, Tres …get it?) opened a pizza joint in an old doughnut bakery. The four guys knew they had a hit on their hands right after opening, but lacking backgrounds in food service and business management, they found themselves going bankrupt within a year.
Enter Steve Payne, an eager 21-year-old college student, who had cut his teeth at the Golden Bear Pancake House. He bought Quatro's in early 1976, but in honor of the original owners he kept the name. Steve had a passion for restaurant management and soon set about turning his new venture into a success.
The first thing Steve did was renovate the interior. At the time the pizzas were still being baked in the same ovens used by the doughnut shop. An old icebox served as a beer cooler. The restaurant did not even have bathrooms! For the convenience of his customers, Steve bought space next door and doubled the size of the dining area.
During his first year in business, Steve found that his flow of clientele depended on when nearby Southern Illinois University was in session. When classes let out for summer break, business dried up.
Fortunately for him, it was 1976, and a large group of Americans was celebrating the Bicentennial by bicycling across the country. Since Carbondale was a designated rest stop, Quatro's soon welcomed a steady influx of customers. That summer over 2000 hungry and thirsty cyclists from all over the country came in for pizza and beer.
Many of these enthusiasts returned home to tell family and friends about the great pizza they had eaten in Southern Illinois. By the time classes began in the fall, Quatro's was on its way to becoming an established fixture in Carbondale. 41 years later, Steve now serves pizza to the college-aged kids of his original customers!
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza had its start in 1975 after four guys from Chicago (Uno, Dos, Tres …get it?) opened a pizza joint in an old doughnut bakery. The four guys knew they had a hit on their hands right after opening, but lacking backgrounds in food service and business management, they found themselves going bankrupt within a year.
Enter Steve Payne, an eager 21-year-old college student, who had cut his teeth at the Golden Bear Pancake House. He bought Quatro's in early 1976, but in honor of the original owners he kept the name. Steve had a passion for restaurant management and soon set about turning his new venture into a success.
The first thing Steve did was renovate the interior. At the time the pizzas were still being baked in the same ovens used by the doughnut shop. An old icebox served as a beer cooler. The restaurant did not even have bathrooms! For the convenience of his customers, Steve bought space next door and doubled the size of the dining area.
During his first year in business, Steve found that his flow of clientele depended on when nearby Southern Illinois University was in session. When classes let out for summer break, business dried up.
Fortunately for him, it was 1976, and a large group of Americans was celebrating the Bicentennial by bicycling across the country. Since Carbondale was a designated rest stop, Quatro's soon welcomed a steady influx of customers. That summer over 2000 hungry and thirsty cyclists from all over the country came in for pizza and beer.
Many of these enthusiasts returned home to tell family and friends about the great pizza they had eaten in Southern Illinois. By the time classes began in the fall, Quatro's was on its way to becoming an established fixture in Carbondale. 41 years later, Steve now serves pizza to the college-aged kids of his original customers!
Not-So-Secret Menu
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Basil Pesto Pizza (chicken, mozzarella, tomato on top, with a pesto sauce base)
Mini $9.00. Small $ 17.00, Medium $22.00, Large $25.00
Yellow Cup of Ranch
$10.00
Ham and Cheese (Cold) (Ham, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, creamy Italian on a sub roll) served with chips and a pickle
$9.00
The Italian Sundae (Meatballs, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onion on garlic toast)
$12.00
Roast Beef and Turkey Sandwich (Roast beef, turkey, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, creamy Italian) served with chips and a pickle
$11.00
Triple Cheese Sub
(Mozzarella, Cheddar, Provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo, creamy Italian, on a sub roll) served with chips and a pickle
$9.00
BAMBAM (Chicken, bacon, parmesan, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, honey mustard, on sourdough) served with chips and a pickle
$12.00
Pizza Bowl (Pizza toppings in a bowl topped with oregano)
Same price as the pizza on the main menu. Available in the 3 sizes below.
Mini (In house only)
Small
Medium (Pick up or delivery only)
Fun-Whiches (Sandwiches without bread in a bowl)
Same Price as whichever sandwich you prefer
The Quest (Thin crust with ground beef, mozzarella, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, ranch sauce base, minced garlic, and topped with oregano)
Small $17.00, Medium $22.00, Large $25.00
All Items only available in store or over the phone