Little Wonder Cafe
101 North Main Street in Richfield, Utah
This café is the center for activity in this tiny south-central Utah town. Named after the Little Wonder percolator that originally made coffee for guests, it serves “world famous” breakfasts and chicken-fried steaks, says owner Francie Stubbs, who worked at the café for two decades before buying it. Originally a home, the building was later turned into a café with a motel upstairs. “There are rumors that it once was a brothel, too,” Stubbs said.
Francine M Stubbs
June 3, 1961 – July 6, 2023
Francine Stubbs started her career at Little Wonder Café in 1994. As a single Mother, she generally worked two jobs to support her family. Regardless, her commitment to the café and her customers never wavered. Waitressing five days a week for 19 years she was a staple of Little Wonder and people gravitated to her kind and selfless personality. She dreamed to own and operate the restaurant and she worked tirelessly to make that dream come true. In 2013, She purchased the café from her “second parents” Craig and Rita Patterson. She was able to keep the Café operating at a high level even though she had to take a step back from the day-to-day customer interactions. The café remained a common gathering place for so many in our community and visitors alike. Francine made everyone feel welcome. Sadly, Due to health reasons Francine had to relinquish ownership of the café in 2021. Thankfully the transition into retirement was made easier with the new owners sharing her same love and passion for the restaurant and its customers. During her 29-year career Francine met so many exceptional people and made countless forever friends. Above all, Francine’s life revolved around her family, being a Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother. She loved to travel and was lucky enough to get the opportunity to do so with her closest loved ones. She leaves behind three adoring children, nine grandchildren, a community that supported her for over 29-years, and a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She will forever be missed, but her legacy will live on forever in those of us that loved her and in this place.
