SMALL BUT MIGHTY

A small but delicious selection of sandwiches are served throughout the day. Staff pick: The Croque-Monsieur with ham, gruyere, bechamel and stone ground mustard, served on riche brioche bread.

Dining deal: $8.50 to $9.50

The Sparrow Bakery

Two locations in Bend

thesparrowbakery.net

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

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A THAI-RRIFIC LUNCH

The lunch menu features 35 different Thai dishes, most served with rice, noodles or salad. Staff pick: Drunken Noodle with a choice of beef, chicken or pork.

Dining deal: $6.95 to $8.95

Toomie’s Thai Cuisine

119 Northwest Minnesota Ave., Bend

541-388-5590

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH OR DINNER

The Breakfast All Day Sando includes pork belly, fried egg, cheddar, pesto aioli and double mustard on a Foxtail Bakeshop croissant.

Dining deal: $9

The Brown Owl

550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 120, Bend

541-797-6581

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

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A GARDEN PARTY

The daily luncheon menu offers 47 entrees served with steamed or pork fried rice and crab puffs or an egg roll. Staff picks: sesame chicken, shrimp chow mein and broccoli beef.

Dining deal: $7.50

Cindy’s Chinese Garden

1362 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond

541-923-9928

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

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GO BIG OR GO HOME

The wide selection of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches are big on options and small on price. Staff picks: the Eye Opener breakfast bagel with egg, bacon, sausage or ham and cheese and the Guadagno lunch bagel with turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Dining deal: $3.70 to $7.45

Big O Bagels

Three locations in Bend

bigobagels.com

Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

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WHERE MEXICO MEETS HAWAII

Large portions make the combo specials a great value. Combos one through five feature two items from a variety of tacos and enchiladas served with beans, rice, chips and a medium drink.

Dining deal: $8.95 (east) or $9.50 (west)

Longboard Louie’s

1254 NW Galveston Ave., Bend, 541-383-2449

62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend, 541-383-5889

Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday (west); 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday (east)

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SPOILED FOR CHOICE

The Mexican combination platter lets you choose a taco, enchilada, burrito, chimichanga, tostada, chile relleno or tamale with chicken, ground beef or shredded beef or pork, served with rice and refined beans, whole black beans or whole pinto beans.

Dining deal: $10

Madaline’s Grill

2414 S U.S. Highway 97, Redmond

541-548-9964

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

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TASTY THAI

At this drive-through food truck, the generously portioned entrees vary daily, with four to seven options typically available, served with a side of rice and vegetables. Staff picks: massaman curry pumpkin and tofu, stir fried Thai basil beef and red curry bamboo chicken.

Dining deal: $9

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