When Centralia native Mike Atchison returned home after retiring from the insurance industry, he decided to open a business in neighboring Central City. He named it Dago’s in honor of his late father.
Dago’s Lounge and Gaming, located at 1159 North Poplar Street, opened as a restaurant and video gaming business. At the Chamber’s November 2025 ribbon cutting, Atchison was joined by friends from his longtime rock ’n’ roll band, The Sound Waves. He told the Chamber that he hoped his return would encourage others to invest in the community, too.
For current dining hours and information about Dago’s, call 618-918-2028. Read more about Atchison’s return in the Chamber’s ribbon-cutting feature.
