This week’s cheap eats

Published 12:02 am Thursday, March 16, 2017

A TOUR OF ITALY

Choose between five loaded sandwiches served with soup, a house salad or cottage cheese for under $11. Options include turkey, turkey and bacon, TLC (tomato, lettuce and cheese), roast beef and a pizza sub.

Lunch deal = $10.99

Geno’s Italian Grill

212 SW Fourth Street, Madras

541-475-6048

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday

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VIETNAMESE VALUE

Try any of nine large pho soups — slow-cooked chicken, beef or vegetarian broth with various combinations of meats and vegetables added. Staff pick: Tái Nam Gâu with eye of round steak, well done flank and brisket.

Anytime deal = $8.95

Pho Viet & Café

1326 NE Third St., Bend

541-382-2929

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily

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PLEASING PASTA

You won’t leave hungry after a large helping of Kim’s spaghetti with your choice of marinara, garlic butter, meat, meatball or sausage sauce and a side of garlic bread. Kids 12 and younger can choose from nine different items for just $4 to $5.

Anytime deal = $7 to $9

Kim and Karla’s Pasta

3835 SW 21st St., Redmond

541-516-8556

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday

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STILL GOING STRONG

The lunch deal at this longtime Bend favorite offers any two items from a list of half sandwiches, soups and half salads. Staff pick: chicken Gorgonzola sandwich with a Greek salad..

Anytime deal = $9.50

Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery

1054 NW Milwaukee Ave., Bend

541-322-8778

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

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FILLING FARE

Enjoy one of 20 different Cantonese-style lunch dishes including kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, cashew chicken, shrimp lo mein and more served with steamed rice, fried rice or noodles (depending on selection).

Lunch deal = $6.50 to $8.50

Yi’s Wok

615 NW Sixth St., Redmond

541-316-1298

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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READY FOR ADVENTURE

A selection of burgers and sandwiches are less than $10 including the classic and veggie burgers, bratwurst, BLT, barbecue beef, pulled pork and grilled chicken sandwiches and more. Served with a side of fries, onion rings or coleslaw.

Anytime deal = $7.95 to $9.75

Smith Rock Brewing

546 NW Seventh St., Redmond

541-279-7005

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8:45 p.m. Friday; noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 8:45 p.m. Saturday

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A SOUP-ER DEAL

Well known for their creative wraps, burritos and tacos, this west-side hangout also serves delicious, creamy clam chowder throughout the winter months. Add a side of tortilla chips and salsa for $2.

Anytime deal = $3.50/cup, $6/bowl or $12/pint

Parrilla

635 NW 14th St., Bend

541-617-9600

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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WORTH A PEKING

Choose from 20 different lunch dishes such as kung pao chicken, shredded pork in garlic sauce, shrimp and chicken in black bean sauce and more, served with steamed rice, brown rice or pork fried rice. Substitute pan-fried noodles for $1 more.

Lunch deal = $6.89

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant

1005 SE Third St., Bend

541-389-1725

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday