West Seattle's first Zeeks Pizza location is on schedule to open May 1, as was confirmed by chief operating and marketing officer Dan Black tonight at the Morgan Community Association Meeting.

"We're very excited to be a part of the Morgan Junction and West Seattle community," said Black.

Black also mentioned that, while Zeeks is planning to offer the same menu as their other locations, they are willing to consider a special "West Seattle" recipe.

Company vice president Greg McClure has said construction on the restaurant facility is right on schedule and that "everything is going full speed ahead!"

Interior work on the restaurant is largely complete, and currently new, larger windows to create a more visible, welcoming impression.

The pizza place is planned for the Morgan Junction at the spot where the Corner Inn used to be before it closed last year.

Like other Zeeks locations, McClure said the kitchen will be fully exposed so that families can watch their pizza being made. The majority of the restaurant will have booth-style seating, but there will also be a bar section serving beer and wine with flat screen television entertainment.

The vice president used to live in West Seattle himself and expects this will be a great location for Zeeks newest location.

"We've put a lot of effort into making it the ultimate neighborhood pizza place," said McClure.

Zeeks Pizza is a Seattle-based, family owned company with six existing locations.