DiPrima Dolci

Pat DiPrima LeConche has created a community institution in North Portland—and that's just what she intended.

LeConche and hubby Robin moved from New York to the Overlook neighborhood in 1993. Unlike New York—where delicious Italian baked goods are readily available—Portland was lacking. Non era buono! So,the second-generation Italian American began to bake... and bake... and bake. She began testing recipes at home and then, after realizing she'd like to serve these delicious baked goods to her friends and neighbors, went to culinary school for a pastry program and bread training. "I was at the point in life that I either went for it or forgot it," she remembers, "so I jumped in with both feet!"

On June 13, 2002, LeConche opened DiPrima Dolci (pronounced Dee-preema Dol-chee) Italian Bakery and Cafe just five short blocks from her home. She very intentionally created a neighborhood bakery where her neighbors could commune with each other, feeding their bodies—but most importantly, feeding their souls.

LeConche makes baking a full contact sport—she loves her customers and they love her right back. There's a whole lot of face pinching, hugging and laughing going on at this community institution.

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City living requires certain resources that you can turn to time and time again for good grub recommendations.  In this town, there are few better resources than the Willamette Week's Cheap Eats edition.  But what's that?  You lost your WW Cheap Eats edition?  Or forgot to pick one up in the first place?  Or maybe, like so many multi-talented Portlanders, you just don't have a quiet evening to spend figuring out which ones are in your 'hood?  But you still want to stay in the restaurant loop.  Well, that's why I'm here.  I've clicked on all the links and found all the locations in our zip for you.  Here (drullroll, please) are the Willie Week Cheap Eats in 97217. 

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Flavour Spot (Waffles, Waffle Sandwiches & Coffee), Videorama parking lot on N. Lombard between Greeley and Denver.

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