When Backyard Bird Chicken & Donuts closed Sept. 21, the space it left behind fell quiet — at least for a little while.
Over the following months, small signs of change began to surface, though it wasn’t immediately clear what was taking shape. A temporary blue sign appeared out front, hinting at something new on the horizon. By late December, any curious passerby stepping inside would see that Backyard Bird’s former space had been completely reimagined, with redone ceilings, modern hanging lights and a refreshed dining area.
The updates marked the quiet introduction of Mein House, an Asian fusion fast-casual eatery at 4650 Signal Tree Drive in Timnath that soft-opened Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of a grand opening planned for Jan. 17…