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Spotlight, Continued from page 10 thing out to display their art. If they
want to sell it, we’ll sell it for them,”
They offered complimentary cof- said Goci. “It's really a cool concept
fee and donuts while celebrating and gives local artists a place to
with the Wayne Chamber of Com- showcase their work. Art was meant
merce, the Mayor, and city leader- to be seen and discussed. We always
ship. try to support art, whether painters
“Thanks for showing up and sup- or musicians.”
porting what we're trying to do - US 12 Bar & Grill has been a sta-
bring a bakery back to Wayne,” said ple in live music since the 60s.
John Goci, Mike & Mona's Bakery “If you haven't been here, you
Brunch and Coffee Shop owner, and need to come at least once and try it
local real estate agent. “Wayne hasn't out. If I’m doing something wrong,
had one in 40 years. Johnson’s was let me know. I’ll correct it,” said Goci.
the last bakery.” “We remodeled the patio, so come
However, it was completely acci- enjoy Fall eating out here.”
dental how Goci ended up here. He Gluten free bread and bun op-
bought Heritage Bakery in Livonia by tions will be added to the brunch
circumstance and ended up partner- Ribbon cutting at Mike & Mona's Bakery Brunch and Coffee Shop owner John Goci, menu soon, and the bakery hopes to
ing with a 83 year old baker. Mayor John Rhaesa, Mona, Scott Gocaj along with family, friends and City officials. add sugar free options in the future.
“I fell in love with the whole bak- about making sure there are gluten greens or fruit, and 4th choice: toast Mike & Mona’s Bakery is located
ery business and loved the cus- free and dairy free options available - white, wheat, or rye. at 34824 W. Michigan Ave, and is
tomers that came in. I decided I for Mike & Mona's Bakery cus- “This is a hand-crafted kitchen, open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday -
wanted to bring a bakery to Wayne,” tomers. so if you're in a hurry, we’re not your Sunday, bakery open till 10PM.
said Goci. “So many people have restrictions place. Everything is prepared from For more information about Mike
Mike & Mona's Bakery - named and there’s nothing close by that of- scratch, so it does take a little bit & Mona’s Bakery, call (734)722-
after Goci’s parents - partners with fers options for that. We have an op- longer,” said Goci. While you wait for 3170. You can find them on Face-
Heritage Bakery and receives prod- tion for everyone,” said Dawson. your food, you can enjoy art. Mike & book by searching “Mike & Mona’s
ucts from there. Due to the partner- The bakery also offers espressos, Mona's Bakery Brunch and Coffee Bakery”. Keep an eye on their Face-
ship, customers are able to place cappuccinos, and lattes (dairy free Shop proudly displays local artwork. book page for specials and updates.
orders (like donuts) in advance with options included). “If we run into an artist or they
Mike & Mona's Bakery. “There are not a lot of places that come in, we’re happy to work some- See Spotlight, page 13
“If you're a fan of Heritage, let us are catering to people with dietary re-
know what you want in advance and strictions. We’re testing the waters
we’ll have it here for you waiting,” and seeing how the public supports
said Goci. The bakery not only offers it,” said Goci. “People need to sup-
donuts, but items like: lemon cakes, port their ecosystem. It's up to them
brownies, banana cake, peach cob- if we make it or not.”
bler, coffee cake, cupcakes, and Some of the popular brunch
more. It depends on the day. items are: the potato bowls, lobster
“If anyone is looking for some- omelet, and the breakfast special.
thing, I’m happy to do it,” said The $6 breakfast special is avail-
Brenda Dawson, Mike & Mona's Bak- able 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesday -
ery barista/head server. Sunday, and is: two eggs your way,
After going gluten and dairy free four choices. 1st choice: ham, bacon,
over two years ago, Dawson started sausage, or turkey bacon (+$1.50),
coming up with her own recipes and 2nd choice: house hash, redskin po-
creations. Dawson is now passionate tatoes, or fries, 3rd choice: mix

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