Awesome fun at US12 arcade

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The hard thing about adult friendships is that we’re all busy. Work hours are long, schedules are packed, when you finally have a free moment, you’re trying to decide if you should rest, be social, or be productive.
My neighbor, Autumn, and I struggle with this because even though we live right next door to each other, sometimes we don’t see or talk to each other for a while. That is until one of us reaches out to the other to check in or say we miss them.
This last time it was Autumn checking in on me and me responding that I miss her too and asked if I could use her and her kids for content again. It’s a win-win because I get content for my column while also getting to spend time with my friend.
Thankfully, Autumn is always down for my ideas. So on Friday, September 25th, after I got off work, Autumn and her two kids, Theron II and Mya, loaded into my car and we headed for downtown Wayne.
Our destination? The arcade at US12.

Theron and Mya enjoy some friendly competition as they put their gaming skills to the test while playing the classic arcade favorite, PAC-MAN.

This is the second arcade me, Autumn, and her kids have experienced together. You may recall I wrote about going to Roberson’s Fun Center with Autumn and her kids in August 2025, however, it is no longer open, unfortunately.
Some of you might not have known that US12 has an arcade now, and that’s the point of me wanting to shine a spotlight on it. It’s unique to the city.
John Goci, Mike and Mona’s – US12’s owner, was waiting for me to arrive and gave us a quick tour of the arcade area.
We walked through the door and immediately were met with gum ball machines, a vending machine, and a claw machine loaded with goodies like gift cards, a Bluetooth speaker, a PlayStation controller, a wireless charger, and more.
There was a wall full of pinball machines, a classic arcade boxing machine, air hockey, darts, and countless other arcade games.
In the middle of the room were tables and chairs, and there was a bar area towards the back corner. Goci informed me that this area (the tables and chairs) was available to rent for events like birthdays.
Even though the arcade is in a separate area from the restaurant, we were given menus and a server still attended to us. I really appreciated that we didn’t have to leave the arcade to be waited on.
We ordered some drinks, exchanged some cash for coins (there was a coin machine that took both cash or cards), and started playing the games.
I played John Wick and Guardians of the Galaxy pinball, Mya played Star Wars pinball, and Autumn played Stranger Things pinball. Theron and Mya played air hockey, while Autumn played darts. Then Theron and Autumn took turns playing Pac-Man. We all took turns playing ice ball and hoop fever (Autumn got a new high score, I’d like to mention). Then the kids played the Fast and the Furious racing game, and Autumn did Tetris.
In the middle of our game play, we ordered and ate some food. Autumn and I got a chicken quesadilla and Cajun chicken pasta (which we shared, per usual). The kids ordered mozzarella sticks.
I’d highly recommend the quesadilla and also experiencing the arcade for yourself. There really is something for everyone there and it’s local, which is convenient.
Autumn mentioned it would be a great date night idea where you don’t have to worry about childcare because you can bring them with you and keep them occupied with games while you can have dinner.
US12 has been in Wayne since 1979, changed its name to US 12 Bar & Grill in 2008, and changed its name to Mike and Mona’s – US12 in 2025.
The arcade opened during the summer last year.
Benders (the bar next door) went out of business and the property was being sold. Goci bought it to add a new direction to Mike and Mona’s – US12.
“Food, family, and fun,” said Goci. “It gives people an option they otherwise wouldn’t have. It’s a great place for unwinding, playing old-time favorites we grew up with.”
Some of Mike and Mona’s – US12’s best-selling items are: Cajun chicken pasta, chicken wings, quesadillas, burgers, and any of the salmon dishes.
US12 will be coming out with new lunch menus soon, as well as new Fall food specials.
For the month of October, a Halloween pop-up bar will be in the event space where the bakery previously was.
Staff will be in full costume and US12 will be working with Eloise Asylum.
“We’re trying to make this a local destination,” said Goci.
Mike and Mona’s – US12 is located at 34824 W Michigan Ave, and is open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday – Wednesday, and 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Thursday – Saturday. Karaoke is on Thursday – Saturday. The arcade is open during all business hours.
“It’s an amazing atmosphere for friends or family to hangout and do something together that won’t break the bank,” said Goci.
Both the private party event space and the arcade are available to book.
For more information about Mike and Mona’s – US12, visit us12bar.-com/ or call (734)-722-3170. You can find them on Facebook by searching “Mike and Mona’s – US 12”.
Be sure to check out the arcade at Mike and Mona’s – US12 and be on the lookout for the next Spotlight Series with Sarah!