Boise Eats

A new planning permit hints that another chicken restaurant could be coming to Boise—but details are still scarce.

One of Boise’s most beloved comfort food destinations could soon have a new owner. Fanci Freez is officially up for sale, opening the door for someone new to carry on its legacy.

Dunkin’ may finally be coming to the Treasure Valley. A commercial broker confirmed that franchise groups are actively searching for locations in the Boise area.

Meridian is about to get a new drive-thru coffee option. Colorado-based Ziggi’s Coffee is opening near Eagle and Amity, bringing coffees, energy drinks, and trendy dirty sodas to the Treasure Valley.

A new brunch and lunch café has opened in Garden City, filling a long-missing breakfast gap near the Greenbelt.

An award-winning Indian restaurant has turned a once-dismissed Meridian building into a booming success — and now it’s expanding to Nampa with a new location opening just in time for the holidays.

Several Boise-area Chinese restaurants have closed in 2025, but there’s good news. Plenty of local restaurants are still open on Christmas Day—and one was even named the best in Idaho.

After hearing “six-seven” nonstop, this restaurant reportedly removed the number from its restaurants, skipping straight from 66 to 68.

Dakota Mortensen returned home to Middleton for Thanksgiving, and now we’re rounding up more Idaho restaurants spotted by celebs this year.

Whether you’re skipping the cooking or starting a new tradition, these Boise restaurants are open Thanksgiving Day and serving traditional holiday meals.