Poor Boy's Pizza & Pub
Rock Island's Poor Boy's Pizza & Pub offers authentic QC-style pizza and a lively sports bar atmosphere, perfect for game days and casual dining.
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Poor Boy's Pizza & Pub
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Must-see attractions
Rock Island's Poor Boy's Pizza & Pub offers authentic QC-style pizza and a lively sports bar atmosphere, perfect for game days and casual dining.
Dine-in for Best Quality
Dine in to ensure better quality control on your pizza order.
Try the Volcano Pizza
Experiment with unique flavors and try the popular 'volcano pizza' for a memorable taste.
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Pizza, Pub Fare
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Quad City Style Pizza
Experience the signature crumbled sausage on every inch of their authentic Quad City style pizza, a true local favorite.
Sports Enthusiast's Haven
This lively spot is a must-visit for passionate sports fans, featuring numerous TVs to catch major sporting events.
Welcoming Neighborhood Pub Feel
Enjoy a comfortable 'pub-like' atmosphere with friendly staff, creating a welcoming vibe for all guests.
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Dine-in for Best Quality
Dine in to ensure better quality control on your pizza order.
Try the Volcano Pizza
Experiment with unique flavors and try the popular 'volcano pizza' for a memorable taste.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds and ensure more attentive service by visiting during less busy times.
Enjoy Live Music
Check for live music events if you enjoy dining with a soundtrack.
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Dine-in for Best Quality
Dine in to ensure better quality control on your pizza order.
Try the Volcano Pizza
Experiment with unique flavors and try the popular 'volcano pizza' for a memorable taste.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds and ensure more attentive service by visiting during less busy times.
Enjoy Live Music
Check for live music events if you enjoy dining with a soundtrack.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Poor Boy's Pizza & Pub is lauded for its authentic Quad City-style pizza, with many praising the generous toppings and friendly staff. It's a popular spot for watching sports in a comfortable, neighborhood pub atmosphere. However, some recent reviews suggest a decline in quality and cleanliness under new ownership, with criticisms of haphazardly made pizzas and an unwelcoming bar experience.
"Ate here with my daughter today. She had a small pizza, and I had a cheeseburger basket. Everything thing was cooked just as ordered. I forgot to take pictures. I've had many things on their menu before. If you've never eaten here, you probably should."
LaJanice Sanderson
"I’ve ordered pick up from here 4 times and they are spot on with how I like my pizza’s. Staff are kind, place is always clean. The pizza shown in picture is a large extra cheese and sausage. Price was $30 and some change and worth every penny!"
Gina Bauer
"place is trash now under new owners . pizza thrown together slowly making ingredients like the other place they own . Like people wont notice after 30 years of eating poor boys. this was to be a half pepperoni / half pepperoni and black olives . its half crust and topping thrown on there all willy nilly"
Lief Maston
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pizza is known for its authentic Quad City style, featuring crumbled sausage spread across the entire pizza.
Yes, Poor Boy's Pizza & Pub is a lively spot with many TVs, making it ideal for watching major sporting events.
Customers also enjoy the cheeseburger basket, chicken parm sandwich, and appetizers like cheesy bread and wings.
Yes, consider trying the 'volcano pizza' for a unique flavor experience or the BLT pizza.
Visiting during off-peak hours can help avoid crowds and ensure more attentive service.
While it has a pub feel, reviews suggest it's suitable for families, with options like pizzas and burgers.
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Pizza and sports have always been the go-to for many sports fans worldwide. That’s precisely what’s on offer at Poor Boys Pizza & Pub, with this Rock Island favorite housing passionate sports fans regularly. Showing the most significant sporting events and serving up some genuinely delectable pizzas to demolish, Poor Boys Pizza & Pub is a must-visit venue in Rock Island.
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