How It All Began

On May 3rd 1974 my mother and father (Bev and Skip Ipsen) opened Skipolini’s Pizza in Clayton California. The first restaurant was once a residence that was later occupied by the Clayton post office and a craft store. My mother and father founded the restaurant on a very simple credo; Provide high quality food in a unique, family friendly environment, at affordable prices. The success of the restaurant over the past three decades has been largely attributed to our steadfast commitment to this business philosophy. As the son of a restaurateur, my second home was in the restaurant.

I feel very fortunate to love what I do for a living. My wife has said that our children will never become restaurateurs but that topic is still up for discussion. I look forward to seeing you the next time you visit one of our restaurants.

— Kent Ipsen