Thayne & Linda's Where the coffee was hot, the pie was fresh, and everyone felt like family. (Copy)

Remembering Thayne & Linda’s Café: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Local Treasure

Long before chain restaurants dotted every corner of the valley, there was a place where neighbors gathered, coffee cups never sat empty, and the scent of fresh pies filled the air—Thayne & Linda’s Coffee Shop and Family Dining at 4219 West 3500 South.

More than just a restaurant, Thayne & Linda’s was a cornerstone of community life. Known for its warm hospitality, generous portions, and home-cooked meals, the café was a favorite meeting place for businessmen on lunch break, weary shoppers needing a pick-me-up, and families looking for a hearty, affordable dinner. The food was fast, but never rushed—each short order came with that “special touch” that folks in this part of the valley knew and loved.

Whether you were in the mood for a quick snack or a full plate of comfort food, Thayne & Linda’s had you covered. Their pies and pastries were legendary—freshly made each day and proudly displayed in the front pastry case, tempting regulars and newcomers alike. It was a place where people didn’t just come to eat—they came to connect, to catch up, and to enjoy a bit of small-town charm in the heart of a growing city.

Clean, cozy, and always welcoming, the café operated with extended hours to accommodate late-night diners and those just passing through. There was something timeless about it—a sense of tradition that lingered in the clink of silverware and the hum of friendly conversation.

Though the doors of Thayne & Linda’s Café have long since closed, the memories remain vivid for all who experienced its unique brand of hospitality. It lives on in the stories shared around dinner tables, the scent of fresh coffee in the morning, and the nostalgic longing for a place where everyone knew your name—or at least remembered your favorite slice of pie.

Thayne & Linda’s wasn’t just a restaurant—it was a feeling. And for those lucky enough to have known it, that feeling endures.

Abraham and his family—including sons John, David, William, Jacob, and Isaac Coon—built irrigation systems, organized a school, and helped form the Coonville Literary Association, nurturing both the land and the minds of early settlers. Their efforts created a thriving, tight-knit settlement near what became Coon’s Canyon, south of Bacchus. The Coon family’s work with prominent figures such as President Wilford Woodruff, with whom they ran sheep on the grassy benches below the Oquirrh Mountains, speaks to their significant role in the area's early development.

Linda’s lineage continues through John and Mary Coon (1832–1906), then David and Ellen Coon, Joseph and Katie Coon, and finally her parents, Jess and Mary Coon—each generation remaining deeply tied to the Pleasant Green, Coonville, and Magna areas. Linda inherited more than a name—she inherited a devotion to community, a passion for hard work, and an instinct to make people feel at home.

Thanks for taking a walk down memory lane with me.
Love,
Sheri Kimball Biesinger

Thayne & Linda Blake

A few clippings from yesteryear... no exact dates, just timeless moments worth remembering