Aura Bowls and Waffles Will Open in Boise Towne Square
The new eatery is expected to bring a variety of sweet treats to the Boise Towne Square food court in mid-October.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Aura Bowls and Waffles will open a new location in the Boise Towne Square food court by mid-October 2026. The new shop will occupy the space previously held by Häagen-Dazs and Cinnabon.
Why it matters
The addition continues a turnover of food court tenants at Boise Towne Square, filling a vacancy left by departing national chains. Local entrepreneurs are increasingly taking over anchor positions in the regional mall.
Aura Bowls and Waffles will take over the former sites of two shuttered businesses, Häagen-Dazs and Cinnabon. The move reflects the consolidation of multiple food court footprints into a single operation.
The players
Jonathan Lozano
He is the business owner behind Aura Bowls and Waffles and the Meridian-based food trailer operation Candela Viva.
Boise Towne Square
It is the major regional shopping mall located in Boise, Idaho, that is currently updating its food court roster.
The details
Owner Jonathan Lozano, who also operates the Meridian-based food trailer Candela Viva, will feature a menu of ice cream, waffles, fruit bowls, slushies, and strawberries. This marks the latest change in the mall's food court following the opening of Jurassic Burger earlier this year and the upcoming arrival of Kabob House.
Timeline
Häagen-Dazs closed its Boise Towne Square location in the summer of 2026.
Aura Bowls and Waffles expects to open in mid-October 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition highlights the ongoing turnover of regional mall food courts as national chains depart and local operators expand their footprint. The move follows a broader industry trend of malls replacing legacy franchises with smaller, locally owned business models.
Shoppers can expect a new variety of ice cream and waffle options in the food court by mid-October. This change offers an alternative to the national brands that previously occupied the space.
The takeaway
The arrival of local concepts like Aura Bowls and Waffles signals a shift in the dining options available to mall visitors. Residents should look for these localized menus to replace the traditional national chains that have recently exited the shopping center.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail shifts, see the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Idaho Statesman.
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