This week’s cheap eats

Published 12:02 am Thursday, January 19, 2017

GONE TO THE DOGS

The “Don’t Dog Ours, Dog Your Own” quarter-pound, all beef hot dog comes on a hoagie roll with any four toppings (from more than 20 options) and a side of house made potato chips. Upgrade to a third-pound German sausage, quarter-pound Cajun dog or half-pound kielbasa for $1 to $2 more.

Lunch and dinner deal = $5.99

The Dawg House II Pub & Grill

507 SW Eighth St., Redmond

541-526-5989

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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BAGELS AND BURRITOS

Rock out with a bagel sandwich with egg, cheese and choice of pork belly, ham, bacon, sausage or hashbrowns, or build your own breakfast burrito — both served all day. Add a soda for $1.50.

Anytime deal = $6.50 to $7.50

Rockin’ Dave’s Bagel Bistro & Catering

661 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend

541-318-8177

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

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TAKE YOUR PICK IN PRINEVILLE

Eight sandwiches and a selection of tacos and flatbreads are less than $10 for lunch. Staff pick: the Prineville sandwich with turkey, bacon, melted Swiss and avocado served with coleslaw, fries, onion rings or side salad.

Lunch deal = $9.95 or less

Barney Prine’s Steakhouse & Saloon

389 NW Fourth St., Prineville

541-447-3333

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to Sunday

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CHOICES GALORE

The combo meal lets you mix and match any two soups, salads or sandwiches on the menu. Staff pick: pear and blue cheese salad with a warm Californian panini.

Anytime deal = $8.50 to $10.50

Croutons

335 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-330-1133

564 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend

541-728-0825

974 SW Veteran’s Way, Suite 6, Redmond

541-316-1500

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (all locations) and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday (Westside Bend only)

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FINGER-LICKING GOOD

The weather outside might be frightful, but this crispy chicken sandwich with Swiss cheese, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato pickled onion and a side of fries is delightful.

Anytime deal = $8

J Dub

932 NW Bond St., Bend

541-797-6335

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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DRIVE-BY THAI

The selection of eight to 10 entrees (each with a side of rice) varies daily at this drive-thru Thai food truck, but the super-friendly service stays the same. Staff picks: red curry chicken with peanut sauce and massaman curry tofu with coconut milk.

Lunch deal = $8

A Taste of Thailand

696 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend

541-815-0180

Hours: 9:30 a.m. 
to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday

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MEXICAN, AMERICAN AND MORE

Try any of the 15 burgers and sandwiches or build your own Mexican combo platter choosing one or two items made with your choice of chicken, shredded or ground beef served with verde rice, refried black beans and coleslaw. Add a third item for $3 more.

Lunch deal = $8 to $10

Diego’s Spirited Kitchen

447 SW Sixth St., Redmond

541-316-2002

Hours: 11 a.m. 
to 3 p.m. daily

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FLYING HIGH

Enjoy a garden salad, Caesar salad or soup of the day, plus a half sandwich. Sandwich selections include turkey and havarti, tuna salad and cheddar, pastrami and Swiss or ham and Swiss.

Lunch deal = $9

The Phoenix

594 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend

541-317-0727

Hours: 11:30 a.m. 
to 4 p.m. daily

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LET’S GO BOWLING

There are seven healthy and filling one-bowl meals to try, such as the Thai bowl with baked tofu, garlic green beans and steamed broccoli on brown or jasmine rice topped with cilantro lime slaw and lemongrass peanut sauce. All are gluten free and many are also vegan.

Lunch deal = $7.50 to $9.50

Laughing Planet

913 NE Third St., Bend

541-306-3995

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily