A SWEET TREAT

Kids and the young at heart will love this cupcake happy hour, where you get one free cupcake with each one purchased (maximum four free). Staff picks: key lime with toasted coconut frosting and chocolate with raspberry swirl frosting.

Special = Buy one, get one free

Ida’s Cupcake Café

1314 NW Galveston St., Bend

541-383-2345

Ida’s Too!

1155 SW Division St., Bend

541-678-5057

Happy hour: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (Galveston) and Monday to Saturday (Division)

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SLIP SLIDING AWAY

On slider Tuesday, you can get classic slider mini-burgers at a retro price. Add cheese for just 25 cents more.

Tuesday deal: $1.25

Jody’s Drive-In

807 SW 14th St., Redmond

541-923-5639

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday

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LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

Among the many options at this Mexican and American eatery are 15 different burgers and sandwiches served with French fries, salad or soup. Staff pick: the Blue Moon burger with fresh ground chuck, blue cheese, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce and tomato.

Lunch deal: $8 to $9

Diego’s Spirited Kitchen

447 SW Sixth St., Redmond

541-316-2002

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

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WORD ON THE STREET

Mix and match your favorite tacos from this food stand at Podski and help yourself to the salsa bar. Choose from carne asada, traditional carnitas, chicken tinga or bean and cheese served on char-grilled corn tortillas with cilantro and onion.

Anytime deal: $3 to $4 each

Austin Street Tacos

536 NW Arizona Ave., Bend

541-280-6795

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 10:a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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A SLICE OF HEAVEN

Enjoy a small house salad, fountain drink and the pizza slice of your choice made with freshly prepared sauce and dough that is hand tossed and baked in a traditional slate oven.

Anytime deal: $8

Martolli’s of Sisters

220 West Cascade Ave., Sisters

541-549-8356

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

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PORTUGUESE CUISINE

For a delicious lunch influenced by the flavors of Portugal, try the Verdura sandwich with herbed goat cheese, grilled tomatoes, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette, served with kettle chips.

Lunch deal = $9

Café Sintra

1024 NW Bond St., Bend

541-382-8004

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

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CHEESY GOODNESS

Dig into a classic grilled cheese on sourdough with cheddar and provolone cheeses and garlic aioli, served with a side of fries.

Anytime deal = $8

Sisters Saloon and Ranch House

190 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

541-549-7427

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight daily

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JAPANESE STREET FOOD

Enjoy a heaping plate of yakisoba noodles with cabbage, carrots, onions and sauce or a hearty okonomiyaki frittata made with cabbage and egg topped with two rich sauces. Add chicken, pork belly or a fried egg for $2 more.

Lunch deal = $8

Shibumis Okonomiyaki Yakisoba

310 SW Industrial Way, Bend

541-777-0169

Hours: 12 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 12 to 8 p.m. Thursday to Sunday