This week’s cheap eats

Published 12:02 am Thursday, May 25, 2017

FEED THE BIRDS

A small but delicious selection of breakfast and classic sandwiches are served throughout the day. Staff pick: The Croque-Monsieur with ham, Gruyere cheese, bechamel and mustard, served on brioche bread.

Anytime deal = $8 to $8.95

The Sparrow Bakery

50 SE Scott St., Bend

541-330-6321

2748 Northwest Crossing Drive, Bend

541-647-2323

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (Scott Street). 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Northwest Crossing)

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BITE INTO BEND HISTORY

A local favorite for more than 30 years, this retro burger and breakfast joint offers its 6-ounce cheeseburger with fries for just $6 and the4-ounce burger with fries and a beverage for only $4 during the weekday happy hour.

Happy hour deal = $4 to $6

Pilot Butte Drive-In

917 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend

541-382-2972

Hours: 2 to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday

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OFF TO THE RACES

Enjoy an enchilada or taco combo meal for $8.50 or the burrito combo for $9.50. Each with your choice of chicken, ground beef, picadillo, pork or cheese and sides of rice and refried beans. Or try the taco salad for just $7.99.

Lunch deal = $7.99 to $9.50

Los 3 Caballos

51500 U.S. Highway 97, La Pine

541-536-1006

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

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HOT DEAL

Pick from 12 sandwiches, served on your choice of bread or as a wrap, with a side of chips. Staff pick: the Volcano sandwich with chicken breast, Monterey jack cheese, jalapenos, tomato, lettuce, chipotle and mayo.

Anytime deal = $8.95 to $10.95

Hot Lava Baking & Coffee Co.

57100 Beaver Drive, Building 17, Sunriver

541-593-3986

Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily

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LUCK OF THE IRISH

You won’t need a pot of gold to afford the generously sized small Reuben sandwich, loaded with house cooked corned beef, steamed sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on marbled rye bread and served with your choice of several sides.

Anytime deal = $9.95

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar

1012 SE Cleveland Square Loop, Bend

541-389-5625

Hours: 10 a.m. to close, daily

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TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE

Take your time choosing among 10 different sandwiches served with a side of seasoned fries, kettle chips or coleslaw. Staff pick: the pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce and coleslaw on a sesame seed bun.

Anytime deal = $5.99 to $9.49

Clock Tower Pub

2757 NW Seventh St., Suite G, Redmond

541-526-1871

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

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EASY BREEZY

The Breese burger is made with all natural local beef topped with lettuce, caramelized onion, tomato and mayonnaise served with your choice of fries or veggies. Add cheese or substitute a cup of soup or salad for $1 more.

Lunch and dinner deal = $8.50

Ochoco Brewing Company

380 N. Main St., Prineville

541-233-0883

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

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SALAD DAYS

The taco salad comes with your choice of steak, chicken, pork or adovada (marinated pork) over fresh lettuce, cheese, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and beans.

Anytime deal = $8

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

742 SW Fourth St., Madras

541-475-1144

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