TASTE THE SUNSHINE

The Caribbean Rice Bowl at this food truck features brown rice and black-eyed peas topped with coconut black beans, toasted coconut, green onions, crunchy okra bites, avocado and a choice of grilled jerk chicken or jerk pulled pork. Jerk shrimp costs $1 more.

Dining deal = $10

The Jerk Kings

332 SW Fifth St., Redmond

541-318-3838

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday

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SAVE ON SUSHI

Just grab the plates of sushi that catch your eye as they glide past on the conveyor belt that circles the dining room. Most feature two to four pieces of a roll or nigiri sushi while edamame (soy bean pods), vegetables and desserts are also on offer.

Dining deal = $2.50 or less per plate

Sora Sushi

744 NW Bond St., Suite C, Bend

541-318-3838

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

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COZY COMFORT FOOD

Serving hearty breakfast and lunch favorites, this small cafe packs a big punch. Staff picks: the hamburger for $8.99 and zesty Italian or turkey and Swiss sandwiches for $9.99, all served with fries or a side salad.

Dining deal = $8.99 to $9.99

Cozy Café

323 NW Sixth St., Redmond

541-390-7552

Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

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BAKERY BARGAINS

This bakery specializing in vegan and gluten-free fare has many value priced meals under $10. Staff picks: turkey bagel sandwich with chips for $7, soup and a salad for $8.50 and pesto Stromboli with a green salad for $9.

Dining deal = $6 to $10

Angeline’s Bakery & Cafe

121 W. Main Ave., Sisters

541-549-9122

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

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PIZZA PERFECTION

The lunch special includes a 7-inch pie handmade using fresh, local ingredients and baked in a traditional wood fired oven, plus a house salad. Choose any pizza on the menu including traditional Margherita, Extreme BBQ Hawaiian and more.

Dining deal = $9

Pisano’s Woodfired Pizza

64670 Strickler Ave., Tumalo

541-312-9349

Hours: noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday

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A WILD LUNCH

A variety of Northern Thai-style lunch specials are available including Tom Kha soup, Khao Soi Curry with your choice of meat (or tofu), Tamarind Chicken and more. Most served with rice or noodles.

Dining deal = $6 to $9

Wild Rose

150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend

541-382-0441

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday

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BRAVO FOR BANGERS

Choose among a traditional British banger, German bratwurst, mild spicy Italian, chicken basil or smoked apple and vegetable sausage, then add two toppings and one sauce from a long list of options, served on a toasted bolillo bun. Specialty and exotic sausages cost up to $1.50 more.

Dining deal = $7.50

Bangers & Brews

1288 SW Simpson Ave., Suite A, Bend

541-389-2050

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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POST-MOUNTAIN PIZZA

Refuel after a day at the mountain with two slices of pizza and a bottomless soda. Upgrade your beverage to a pint of beer or kombucha for $1.50 more.

Dining deal = $5.50

Pizza Mondo

811 NW Wall St., Bend

541-330-9093

Hours: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily