GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Pieology Pizzeria's new Grand Rapids restaurant is the chain's first in West Michigan.

Known for its artisan-style custom pizzas, Pieology moved into the Michigan market last year with a location in Ann Arbor.



The new restaurant is located at 2006 E. Beltline Ave. NE at Knapp's Crossing. Customers build their own thin crust pizza from 40 toppings that is then baked in a stone oven for less than 3 minutes. Crust options include whole wheat and gluten-free.

The build-your-own pizza option is about $8, and custom salads are $10. Both come with unlimited toppings. Classic and Caesar pre-made salads are $8.

The Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.- headquartered chain was founded in 2011 by CEO Carl Chang. It has grown to nearly 100 locations.

Earlier this year, Panda Restaurant Group bought a stake in the chain. PRG, one of the largest family-owned restaurant companies, operates more than 1,900 locations around the globe.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.