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SANDWICHES GALORE

You may have a hard time choosing from 20 different sandwiches, burgers and paninis on the menu for under $10. Staff pick: a breakfast sandwich with fried egg, tomato and cheddar on an oversized English muffin for $5.

Anytime deal = $5 to $9.50

Planker Sandwiches

824 NW Wall St., Bend

541-317-5717

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

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BEAT THE WINTER CHILL

If you’re feeling chilly, grab a hearty bowl of the spicy smokehouse chili served with cheese, diced onions and side of delicious cornbread.

Anytime deal = $7

Baldy’s Barbecue

265 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-385-7427

2670 NE U.S. Highway 20, Bend

541-388-4227

950 SE Veterans Way, Redmond

541-923-2271

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

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CHASE AWAY THE BLUES

The daily blue plate special varies at this downtown Bend institution with offerings such as barbecue country style ribs with fries and coleslaw, salmon cakes with arugula salad and many more.

Lunch deal = $9.95

Pine Tavern Restaurant and Bar

967 NW Brooks St., Bend

541-382-5581

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

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WHILE YOU’RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The grilled caprese sandwich features fresh basil, tomatoes, provolone, balsamic vinaigrette and a roasted red pepper pesto on rosemary bread, served with a choice of rosemary fries, fresh fruit or cottage cheese. Substitute a salad or cup of soup for $1 more.

Lunch deal = $9

One Street Down Cafe

124 SW Seventh St., Redmond

541-647-2341

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

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A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME

The burrito at this food cart-turned-neighborhood-bar-and-hangout includes caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, cheddar, egg, black beans, potato fries, crema, salsa and a little tortilla chip crunch wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Yep — it’s as big as it sounds!

Deal = $9

The Brown Owl

550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 120, Bend

541-797-6581

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

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CAN’T BEAT A CLASSIC

As temperatures drop, warm up with a hearty combo from this food truck featuring a classic grilled cheese sandwich made with cheddar and a cup of creamy tomato soup. Add a soda for $1 more.

Lunch deal = $8

The Bend Soup Company

30 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-200-5058

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

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HOT OFF THE HIBACHI

Watch the hibachi lunch cooked right in front of you with your choice of chicken, calamari, shrimp, salmon or vegetables served with soup, salad and steamed rice. Substitute fried rice for $1.95 more.

Lunch deal = $8.95 to $9.95

Okawa Steak House & Sushi

1180 SE Third St., Bend

541-640-8056

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday

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FOODIES’ FAVORITE

One of the best deals on the menu at this creative eatery is the chicken salad sandwich with organic apples, celery, cranberries, walnuts and greens on whole wheat sourdough with a choice of chips, side salad or pasta salad.

Lunch deal = $10

Jackson’s Corner

845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend

541-647-2198

1500 NE Cushing Drive, Bend

541-382-1751

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily