Another Best of Roadfood Restaurants - Anna Mae’s

Anna Mae’s Bakery and Restaurant is a roadfood gem amongst Ontario eateries. Located in Millbank Ontario, in the heart of Mennonite country.

Roadfood junkie say,” where the heck is Millbank"? What’s there, of interest? Well Millbank is west of Waterloo and St Jacobs in the County of Perth. About a 20 minute drive from St. Jacobs Farmers Market, through rolling hills and small villages like Heidelberg, St. Clements and Cross Hill. Blink twice and you will miss Millbank going in and going out.

It is a quaint rural hamlet that has all the influence of Mennonite life in the country. What makes Millbank standout is Anna Mae’s bakery and restaurant. This place was recommended to the roadfood junkie as well worth a drive, enjoy the scenic countryside and stop for some good eats.



I hate to get all bubbly and goo goo over a place but this restaurant deserves the best possible publicity, for excellence in the restaurant industry. Wish they had a cold draft beer but then they wouldn’t be able to hire the well mannered Mennonite waitresses who give excellent service and booze would only inflate prices. They do have a bakery and gift shop, in fact, gifts are part of the décor.



I will never again believe good food can’t be served at a reasonable family friendly price. Anna Mae’s serves the best food for the least. Serve good food at a good price and give good service and the people will come.
Service is excellent.



They have kind of a funny menu system; they do not have a long menu list but run daily specials. They are open six days a week (closed Sundays and holidays) from 7am to 8pm.

Breakfast special 2 eggs, ham, bacon or sausage, home fries, toast and jam...$3.75 bottomless coffee. $1.19 (good coffee).
Luncheon specials, sandwiches for $3.25. Burgers and fries $4.99. Fish and chips $7.25.

We started our meal with a bowl of Potato Leek soup. It was absolute creamy luxury in a bowl. I could live on this soup but then there are other excellent menu items and it would be impossible to have to fore-go further dining pleasures.



The chicken dinner was 3 pcs of golden, non greasy, and surprisingly tender in an irresistibly crispy crust.
Coleslaw in place of vegetables was some of the best and creamiest I have ever tasted. I couldn’t make up my mind on potato(being the roadfood junkie, that I am, I ordered both; the real mashed and fries) I couldn’t tell if the fries were frozen or fresh cut, they were of excellent quality and smothered in delish brown gravy. I was in that heavenly food zone of non-concentration; just pure enjoyment of the task at hand.



We had coffee/tea and pie to finish off this excellent meal. I had French rhubarb; the others had raspberry custard and a raisin pie. We were still in disbelief that slices of pie were included in the meal price. On return day, I had a slice of Chocolate Cream Pie and remembered to photograph it before devouring every crumb.



The girls commented....they ate too much, and the guys just waddled up to the cash register with smiles of contentment on their faces. Our total bill for 4 dinners including tax was $52 and there was enough take home chicken left over to have chicken salad sandwiches the next day.

They have takeout chicken. 12 pcs at $16.95 or a dinner special, 3 pcs chicken, mashed or fries, coleslaw or vegetable, a roll and beverage for 7.45. Move over Colonel, Anna Mae has arrived.

Soon as you enter the building the sights,sounds, and smell of fresh baked bread and you will know you made an excellent dining choice.



Can't miss the sign to great family dining.