HOME BASE

Whether you’re a climber, hiker, biker or just out for a drive, this lunch special includes a single topping mini pizza, small salad and soda to fuel you up without draining your wallet.

Dining deal: $7.99

Base Camp Pizza

8060 11th St., Terrebonne

541-526-1181

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

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CUBAN-AMERICAN CASUAL

Try any of five Cuban bread press sandwiches featuring slow cooked or roasted pork, steak, plantains or chicken.

Dining deal: $9 to $10

Cuban Kitchen

133 SW Century Drive, Suite 204, Bend

541-797-6587

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday

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STAY GROUNDED

Enjoy a hamburger or cheeseburger with a 1/3 pound beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and mayonnaise, served with a side of soup, potato salad, cottage cheese or chips.

Dining deal: $8.95 to $9.95

Karen’s Grounded Cafe

51470 U.S. Highway 97, Suite A-3, La Pine

541-241-0980

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday

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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