This week’s cheap eats

Published 1:59 pm Thursday, September 21, 2017

A HOWLING GOOD LUNCH

Enjoy either a half or whole crispy grilled cheese sandwich made with three kinds of cheese and a cup of creamy house vegan tomato-basil soup at this family-run bakery cafe. Upgrade to a bowl of soup for $2 more.

Lunch deal = $7.95 to $9.95

Bad Wolf Bakery & Bistro

1133 NW Wall St., Suite 100, Bend

541-617-5770

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily

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A HOLE IN ONE (OR TWO)

Two burger deals that include fries and a drink. Current specials include the bacon cheeseburger with cheddar or the Hawaiian hottie burger which also includes pineapple and jalapeños.

Anytime deal = $10.95

Bogey’s Burgers

2115 NE Hwy 20, Bend

541-241-2890

655 NW Greenwood Ave., Redmond

541-316-1786

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

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SOUTH OF THE BORDER

For great lunch values, try the taco salad with chicken or pork or the lunch combinations with either one or two enchiladas, tacos or chimichangas with your choice of meat or vegetables and sides of beans and rice.

Lunch deal = $6.95 to $9.95

Rio Distinctive Mexican Cuisine

221 SE Fifth St., Madras

541-475-0424

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily

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STILL GOING STRONG

The light lunches at this long-standing cafe are hearty enough to satisfy most appetites, with a choice of a grilled cheese sandwich or two chicken strips with french fries, or a cold half sandwich with a cup of soup.

Anytime deal = $7.25 to $7.95

Palmer’s Cafe

645 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend

541-317-5705

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily

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SHHHHH — A SECRET SPECIAL

Get an individual 9-inch pizza with your choice of toppings, plus a house or Caesar side salad. This meal deal is not listed on the menu, but is available at the Galveston location during lunch service — just ask.

Lunch deal = $12

10 Barrel Brewing Co.

1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend

541-678-5228

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

Editor’s note: This deal has been corrected. In the original version, incorrect hours of availability were given for the $12 pizza and salad dining deal at 10 Barrel Brewing Company’s Galveston pub, due to incorrect information provided to The Bulletin. This special is only available during lunch service until 4 p.m. daily. The Bulletin regrets the error.

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IT’S A WRAP

Your choice of seven different wraps rolled in a salsa tortilla and served with kettle chips. Staff pick: the BBQ wrap with savory chicken, red onion, roasted pineapple and smoky barbecue sauce with leaf lettuce and tomato.

Anytime deal = $7.95

Blondie’s Pizza

57195 Beaver Drive, Sunriver

541-593-1019

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

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TIME FOR THAI

The all-day budget menu includes seven different entrees and two noodle soups. Staff picks: Basil Lover Chicken with a sunrise up egg and BBQ Chicken over sticky rice.

Anytime deal = $9

Orchid Thai

1900 NE Division St., Suite 110, Bend

541-388-5177

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday

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MEATBALL MONDAYS

Enjoy a large portion of spaghetti with marinara sauce and two large meatballs normally priced at $13. Add another meatball for $1.

Anytime deal = $7.95

Pastini Pastaria

375 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend

541-749-1060

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