BREAKFAST BARGAINS

Take your pick from three early bird specials: biscuits and gravy; apple oat pancake with a side of bacon; and the 2 & 2 with a choice of two eggs, two servings of bacon, ham or sausage and two pieces of toast.

Dining deal: $5

Cabin 22

25 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-306-3322

Hours: 8 to 10 a.m. daily

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A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Three of the tasty vegetarian options at this new natural foods cafe include the hummus or lentil wraps (both vegan) and the Southwest wrap.

Dining deal: $7.99

Active Culture

285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend

541-241-2926

Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

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SOUP AND A SANDWICH

Dig into a half Yankee sandwich with turkey, Swiss cheese and all the fixings, along with a cup of soup from this food truck. Soup selections vary daily and include tomato, chicken coconut, beer cheese, split pea and ham, and more. Upgrade to a full sandwich or bowl of soup for $2 more.

Dining deal: $7.50

The Bend Soup Company

70 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-200-5058

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

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COME INTO THE KITCHEN

Enjoy a cheeseburger or veggie burger served with your choice of fries, potato salad, soup, coleslaw or noodle salad in the welcoming environs of this quaint, converted house.

Dining deal: $9.95

Christie’s Kitchen

614 NW Cedar Ave., Redmond

541-923-8878

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday

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HAIL CAESAR

The half Caesar salad makes an ample lunch with marinated chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, roasted tomato, Parmesan cheese, lemon and Caesar dressing. Pay $2.50 more for the full size salad.

Dining deal: $8

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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LUCK OF THE IRISH

Try the Irish stew with its generous portion of slow-cooked sirloin chunks and vegetables in a beef and Guinness broth, served with a house salad and garlic bread.

Dining deal: $9.95

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar

1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend

541-389-5625

Hours: 10 a.m. to close Monday to Friday; noon to close Saturday and Sunday

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THIRSTY THURSDAY

Circle Thursday on your calendar and head to Juniper Golf Course for a great deal on an original flame-grilled burger topped with your choice of cheese, all the fixings and served with fries and a 16-ounce draft beer.

Dining deal: $10

The View Tap & Grill

1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond

541-548-3121, ext. 1

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday only

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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

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