This week’s cheap eats

Published 12:00 am Thursday, September 12, 2019

Note: Prices, availability and hours of operation are subject to change.

Swell deal

Roller-skating servers will bring you tasty bargain burgers and shakes at this restaurant founded in 1968. Staff picks: Grand Daddy, grilled ham and cheese and double grand.

Dining deal: $4.25 to $9.25

Dandy’s Drive-in

Most Popular

1334 NE Third St., Bend

541-382-6141

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

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Wrap this up

Tacos, wraps and burritos filled with tasty combinations of vegetables, proteins, sauces and salsas. Staff picks: Club Wrap, Red Headed Step Child Wrap, Hefe’s Fish Tacos and Bombay Bomb Burrito.

Dining deal: $6.50 to $11

Parrilla Grill

Two Bend locations: 635 NW 14th St. and 706 NE Greenwood Ave.

541-617-9600

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Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (midtown); 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday (14th Street)

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PIZZA PERFECT

Enjoy a slice of cheese, pepperoni, vegetarian or the daily special pizza, all made with Shulers’ signature thin, cracker-style crust and served with a fountain drink.

Dining deal: $4 to $6

Shulers’ Pizzeria

442 East Hood Ave., Sisters

541-549-1960

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. Sunday

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DRIVE-THRU THAI

This drive-thru food truck with friendly staff offers a rotating assortment of five to seven daily entrees, served with a side of rice. Staff picks: Red Curry Pumpkin Chicken and Stir Fried Thai Basil Beef.

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

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SUSHI SAVER

Save on all the colorful sushi (and dessert) plates gliding by on the carousel during happy hour. Staff pick: Shrimp Tempura Roll.

Dining deal: $1.95 to $2.85

Sora Sushi

744 NW Bond St., Suite C, Bend

541-316-7050

3853 SW 21st Suite 109, Redmond

541-923-9867

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

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JUMP START YOUR DAY

From the breakfast menu at this Sunriver hot spot, enjoy the hearty ham & Swiss omelet with sautéed mushrooms, toast and savory Sintra potatoes.

Dining deal: $10

Café Sintra

7 Ponderosa Road, Sunriver

541-593-1222

Hours: 7 to 11:30 a.m. daily

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FLYING HIGH

Head upstairs at the Bend municipal airport terminal for the Dawn Patrol Breakfast Sandwich. It features a toasted English muffin with a choice of bacon, ham, sausage, sliced chicken breast or pulled pork, plus a scrambled egg patty and cheese.

Dining deal: $7.50

The Pickled Pig BBQ & Cafe

63136 Powell Butte Highway, Bend

541-797-6136

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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BOWLED OVER

Enjoy a traditional Japanese bowl filled with chicken curry or stir-fried garden vegetables and a special sauce served over white rice.

Dining deal: $10

Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen

1375 SE Wilson Ave., Suite 105, Bend

541-323-3357

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

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DELI-CIOUS

Grab a tasty meal and hit the road. This truck stop offers five deli combo meals with an entree, side and soda. Staff pick: deli sandwich with chips and bean and cheese burrito with potato wedges.

Dining deal: $3.25 to $7.99

Plateau Travel Plaza

215 NW Cherry Lane, Madras

541-777-2815

Hours: 24 hours, daily

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