Wonderful establishment. The food is amazing. We of course had the broasted chicken as this it what this restaurant is known for. There are various plate sizes available. There is an attached store where you can buy assorts of baked goods, take away broasted chicken, and textiles. I tried a pie but I couldn't finish it as I was full! For me the service wasn't the best, I have been twice and the first visit we were told the regular plate only has two pieces of chicken the second time we had 3 as per the menu. It felt when communicating with staff they didn't want deal with us. There were people who were seated after us but were served before us. The atmosphere is relaxed, quiet, there can be a wait as this place is popular. read more

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staff and employees are very friendly. The ambience is very Amish. They really did their best to make this feel like a genuine market. I really wanted to love the food, but honestly it's filled with fillers and preservatives, and very clearly not authentic and mass produced. The beef was also extremely dry. Wouldn't come back here for the food although the vibes are fun. read more

Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Millbank, Ontario

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Based on a recommendation to come here I saw fried chicken and didn't care about anything else. We lucked out because our wait time was only 30 min just past the lunch around 1-2pm. Usual wait time I've heard is over an hour or more. When you walk in the restaurant is to your left where you wait on church pews. Put your name on the list and wait. But the right side of the entrance door is a big space full of locally produced items for sale along with some toys and things. They also have freezers full of their food for sale including desserts and gluten free items. They have fresh butter there as well. The selling point for me was their front aisle full of desserts from cookies to cupcakes to tarts to fresh bread! And their front of store where the cash is; is the gold mine of all the pies you can dream of. It's literally pie heaven and donuts. EVERYTHING is made in house it seems or local for sure. Nothing is mass produced here. So this front of store will keep you occupied until your table is ready. Once you are seated. The menu is small. Average. But it's their best seller the BROASTED chicken. (Broasted chicken is a type of fried chicken cooked in a pressure fryer, which combines pressure cooking with deep frying.) and they have a $25 combo which includes soup/salad and bread, broastech chicken plus side and veggies (corn, mash potatoes, fries, coleslaw) and then dessert included. Any pies/cakes on the menu!! You must try this place out. I will be back most definitely!! It's 30 min west of St Jacob's market. Worth the drive!!!! read more

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Delicious food and worth the wait. I think it's a bit pricey but you leave FULL! Overall nothing bad to review but expect to wait if you arrive before 1:00 pm. read more

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The broasted chicken was perfect. If you want all dark meat, make sure to let them know. Family-friendly vibe, of course; the parking lot was big but full, which shows it's a popular restaurant. I had take-out chicken, but next time I'll dine in. There was a bit of a wait, but it was understandable because it was packed. read more

This restaurant and market has been around for a long time but this was my first time stopping in. If you're looking for a delicious and locally made home cooked meal (with adorable amish staff) then this is the place for you. Hot tip: Try to score a seat in the wagon/buggy booth, how cool is that?! The menu is traditional, specializing in warm and hearty meals with the star of the show being the broasted chicken. The portion sizes seem to be fairly large while the prices are reasonable. Besides the chicken, everyone really does come here for the pie, so make sure you save room for that. It does get busy so take note that this is not an 'in-and-out' type of place, but more of a sit down and linger with your company and food type of restaurant. Of course you cannot leave without visiting the attached market which is famous for their beautiful, scrumptious looking pies, other home baked goods, canned items and crafts. I spotted quite a few decor items and gifts I would have loved to find a home for but the only thing that came home with me was some red pepper jelly. Seriously, the willpower! They also have a freezer stocked with "Gluten Conscious Baking" and from what I could see that included cookies, tarts, muffins, pies, bread and rolls. Happiness really is homemade. read more

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Anna Mae's has a bakery, restaurant, and shop that sells local goods. Their bakery has donuts, bread, and pies (fresh and frozen). The restaurant dining areas are spread around the building and there is plenty of room for large parties or 2 to 4 party tables. It has a large bright, country home/cottage/chateau vibe and with each dining area separated from each other and away from the shop/bakery traffic. The service was good and the menu is clearly available at each table with the menu options displayed at each dining area. They are a cash/debit only facility. Anna Mae's is known for their broasted chicken (white and dark meat) as well as their pies. Broasting is a cooking technique of pressure frying (the other methods being deep and pan frying), it's typically expected to be less oily and calorie dense, and the chicken was not greasy at all. (This is a method of cooking fried chicken popularized by KFC.) Order: - Regular Portion (dark meat, mashed potato, dinner roll, coleslaw) - Small Portion (dark meat, french fries, dinner roll, coleslaw) - Daily Soup (potato & ham) - Dutch Apple - Mixed Pie (to go) - Meat Pie (to go) The chicken was very good and crispy and tasted and looked fresh, there was no blood at the bone and did not have overly fatty meat. The pie wasn't overly sweet and you can really see the amount of apple filling they used. The mixed pie in the fridge was a great option to try the different pies (to take home/gift) as well as the frozen meat pies. The menu options are all by portions, they control that by the size of the plates, etc. The staff was attentive and came by frequently enough to refill drinks and ask about the meal and dessert. This is a slow dining establishment, more for a slow dining experience, chatting and just enjoying the company and meal, it you are expecting fast in/out service, you'll do better with the takeout option. There is plenty of seasonal menu items, their pie fillings, menu choices, etc. going often would be recommended in order to try everything. The sides in particular do change, the french fries are better than the mashed potatoes, the coleslaw was light and not overly wet/sour. Will definitely be back to try their donuts (sold out) and grab another mixed pie to take home. read more

A great bakery/restaurant. I only tried the bakery part. Everything was freshly baked and packaged. Cookies, scones, butter tarts, cakes, pies, bread, rolls and so much more. There were isles of canned goods, gifts and maple syrup. There also was a gift store with merchandise. Some of it looks handmade. Everything I bought was so fresh and tasty. The staff were very friendly. There are fun picture ops in the parking lot! read more

Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant - a display of pies - Canadian (New) Near Me - Millbank, Ontario

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After seeing this place on You Gotta Eat Here I decided to try it out as I was in the area. This place is famous for their broasted chicken so that's what I ordered. I got the small plate which was 2 pieces of chicken, choice of potatoes and veggies. I got the fries and carrots. The food was very good however my only complaint is the skin of the chicken wasn't too crisp. Other than that the chicken itself was good. The 2 piece chicken plate was enough to fill me up. Not bad for just $11.99. The staff working there were all very friendly. I will go again when I'm in the area. read more

Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant - 2 piece broasted chicken meal - Canadian (New) Near Me - Millbank, Ontario

Good Mennonite baking and cooking, with gluten-conscious and veggie options. Bust at lunch, arrive a bit early for fast service. Pleasant ambiance, fully accessible. Broasted chicken meal is very filling for $15.99. read more

We have decided to come here after watching "You Gotta Eat Here". This place was situated in the middle of nowhere near farmlands, yet you should not be fooled by the location as sometimes the best places were hidden. This place runs as both bakery and restaurant where you had to pass by all those baked goodies before you get to the dining area. We chose to have breakfast here. However, here's why I chose to give it a 3-star: We have sat down for almost 10 mins before a waitress have noticed us and gave us menus. Mind you, it was not that busy as some other customers came at the same time as us and they got served right away. That made me think, is it because of race? Anyway, overall the price of a breakfast was so cheap (less than $10!!!) that make me wanna go there whenever I am on a road trip, but after the service I have experienced, I will have to think twice before coming. read more

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We dined at Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant as part of The Mennonite Experience Package. The food was excellent and we were served in a timely manner although they were extremely busy. It helped that we had a reservation. The hostess took very good care of us and our server was a delight. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Anna Mae's is a family owned and operated Mennonite Restaurant & Bakery located in Millbank, Ontario. They are really known for their freshly made pies and broasted chicken. It's about a 2 hour drive from Toronto and a 35-40 minute drive from Kitchener, Ontario. I went on a late Saturday afternoon and it was really cool driving to Millbank, Ontario because you are essentially driving through farm country and you will see Mennonites riding on buggies driven by horses on the side of the road. We got to the restaurant and wrote our names on the waiting list, we were quickly seated since we came at an off hour. If you come at a peak hour on the weekend, lineups can be pretty long. It's a popular restaurant. I ordered a regular plate ($10.79 plus tax) which came with a choice of meat, potato, vegetable and a dinner roll. I also added a slice of cherry cheesecake to my order ($3.59 plus tax). I had the broasted chicken as my meat, mashed potatoes with gravy as the potato, corn kernels as my vegetables and a cheese dinner roll. The broasted chicken was fantastic. It's essentially fried chicken but not as oily. You got three pieces of broasted chicken with the regular plate. It had a nice light crispy skin, the meat was juicy, really nicely seasoned and not oily. The mashed potatoes and corn kernels were pretty standard but the star of the meal was the broasted chicken. The slice of cherry cheesecake was really good. It was freshly made with fresh cherries on top, nice flaky crust and a nice light filling. If you are looking to try good Mennonite comfort food and fresh delicious pies made daily. I definitely recommend Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant. The prices are pretty reasonable and it's an interesting experience. read more

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We came here based on the reviews and we were not disappointed. The dining room doesn't open till 11:00 but by then the line-up was out the door. Staff were very efficient and had the crowd seated within 15 minutes. table service was fast and friendly. We each had the small portion of white meat chicken which came with 2 sides and a piece of pie. First of all, the small portion was anything but small - neither one of us could eat more than half. The chicken had a very nice crispy coating and was perfectly cooked. My dish of coleslaw and disk of potato salad were very tasty. The pies - apple crumble and pumpkin - were to die for. Prices are very reasonable. We'll make Anna Mae's a regular stop when we're in the St Jacobs area. read more

Yummy atmosphere and broasted chicken! Got the family meal for $71, feeds 4 very well. 3 pieces of chicken per person, sides, drink and a yummy piece of pie! My favourite is the elderberry pie. Went on a Saturday and it was a 40mg a wait but well worth it. read more

Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant - Broasted chicken - Canadian (New) Near Me - Millbank, Ontario

Food was disappointing to say the least. We drove for what seemed like eternity to get to the restaurant from downtown Toronto. We had to wait 40 minutes for a table, which at first blush was encouraging. When standing in line I glanced through the windows of one of the dining rooms and saw people picking at chicken with their cutlery trying to find some meat on what seemed was a newly served plate of oven fried bones. Even though the menu suggested trying their famous broasted chicken, I went for the chicken wrap with potato and ham soup o be o f the day. My wife was sold on the senior portion of chicken with coleslaw and potato salad. My wrap was fine but my wife had a puckered look on her face suggesting that she was not pleased. A lot of people also chose the chicken and elected not to eat it but instead got a doggie bag to go. I took this as a bad sign because the portions are not very large to begin with. My Lemon meringue pie was of grocery store quality and so was my wife's strawberry rhubarb pie. She said it consisted mostly of poor quality pie filling topped with slivers of rhubarb. Needless to say we will not be returning to once was apparently a very good local restaurant. Service was prompt and friendly - "get'em and get'em out" prompt and friendly. read more

This place is a definite must they are well-known for their fried chicken make sure you try it if you stop by here. Their prices are very affordable. As you look around in the store all the freezers are packed with pies. Cheesecake is also delicious you can't go wrong with basically anything you eat here! read more

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Worth the drive Broasted chicken is excellent Mashed potatoes were ok. Not my fave. Buns are excellent "Little Janes" are the star of the show here. read more

Excellent broasted chicken and huge portion for a good price. Even the leftovers tasted great reheated.

My wife and I went there for breakfast seated immediate. We both had coffee which was excellent. My wife had two eggs over easy sausage home fries & toast. I had two eggs over easy ham & toast. They're toast is made of fresh home-baked bread. The breakfast was absolutely outstanding. The service was great the atmosphere awesome. Highly recommended by myself for a great meal breakfast lunch or dinner. read more

Totally and utterly in the.middle of farm country...no reservations so brunch lines over an hour....home made cheese bread, pies, cakes, breasted chicken, rotating meat specials, and delicious bites. I'm not sure if the 1 hour wait made the food tastier but for 13.99 we got potato ham soup, slow cooked ribs, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and pie. It was INSAnELy too much food and each bit was delicious ( and hearty) I f you want homemade feel,this is the place read more

Dropped by this restaurant after visiting the Spinrite Yarn Factory Outlet where someone mentioned that this was THE place to eat. We were not disappointed. We had the broasted chicken and it was the best fried chicken I have ever had in my life. The lemon meringue pie was out of this world too. The staff were all so sweet and courteous it made it a very pleasant lunch. We had fun in the gift shop and I left with a whole pie to share with my family. read more

Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant - Broasted chicken with mashed potatoes, Coke slaw and cheese bun - Canadian (New) Near Me - Millbank, Ontario

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We stopped in here for a dessert to bring home. There were plenty of pies to choose from late on a Saturday afternoon which was excellent. In the end we chose blueberry and it was quite a wonderful choice. A very nice light and flaky crust with blueberries that were not overly sweetened, just right. We coupled that with some vanilla ice cream and it was pure dessert bliss. Cant wait to return to try another type. read more

My lovely friend took me there for lunch for my birthday! I was very disappointed - not just for me but for her long drive to get there. Food was mediocre at best! Servings are quite small...I had to send my entire plate back as potatoes were less than tepid and chicken was very dry. The potatoes came back hot but same dry chicken. Anna Mae's did not live up to the hype! read more

This place is great. The boasted chicken is amazing, and the food is nice home cooking. It's very well priced and portion sizes are generous. The homemade pies and desserts are delicious and the servers are really friendly. read more

The place is a must go. Homemade fresh ,and I mean fresh comfort food just like your mom use to make on Sunday for dinner. The menu is not very elaborate not a lot of stuff but they are doing it very good . they do not take reservations ( but we reserved the Buggy booth ) the place is absolutely packed ! I had the roast beef with mash potatoes(I've ordered mash because I've seen about 50 plates coming out of the kitchen with mash potatoes on it before we even ordered so it must be good) and sauerkraut, My son had chicken fingers and fries homemade and trust me you can taste the difference. I was also lucky enough to taste the broasted chicken ,kind of like the KFC chicken but not as greasy and 10 million times better. Don't even get me going on the homemade desert ( pies , and the cheesecakes ........mmmmmm yes raspberry cheesecake ) . The service was excellent, very clean place . I will be back Anna Mae !!!!!! read more

It was packed. Came at 530 and there were already 20 tables ahead of us in line so we decided to get take out. broasted chicken and coldslaw were really good! Very flavourful and the chicken had crispy skin, not too much outer batter. I also bought a pecan pie which was good as well. Ill come back to try some of their other baked goods and meals read more

The food is ok but that's about the only good thing about this place. Wait lines are crazy, there's no one to tell you that you have to put your name down yourself. when we finally got to our table after one hour waiting at 5 PM(!) it took them another 40 minuets to bring our food which explains the long waiting times and is totally ridiculous since they pretty much only have one thing that everyone orders (Broasted Chicken)! Portion sizes are small. Raspberry Pie was way below average. Overall not worth the wait or the trip. read more

we stopped by this place on our way to London and we ordered the 4 meal deal which is 4 plaits of fried chicken with salad, choice of bread, drink and dessert which not only was a good price for this much food, it was an incredible food quality! Everything was fresh and tasty. Plus, the taste of Amish culture makes the atmosphere very interesting. HIGHLY recommended. read more

A bit out of the way but sometimes I just crave those awesome homemade Mennonite donuts. Bought half a dozen for only $5.25. They are moist and bigger than the ones at timmies and just amazingly good. They also have other baked goods (pies, bread, cream puffs, etc etc) and they are all homemade. read more

This place is pretty good on most days. It is a Mennonite style eatery with average home cooked meals, but there are a few things to mention here! If you have a large group (10 or more) you can book a reservation, which I highly suggest. Smaller groups have to arrive early or wait it out. We arrived at 4:30 and were eating by 5:30. There meat specials are usually quite generic and nothing more than you would expect from your own kitchen. It is a great, cheap option if you are looking for a nice drive and don't want to cook. The Broasted chicken is great. I was skeptical of it the first time I came, so I avoided it, but after hearing about it I decided to give it a try. It is similar to KFC chicken but much better. It is crunchy and juicy like KFC but much better flavour and not greasy! The baking is to die for, I stop here on the regular to get dessert for when company stops by. I have not had a bad pie or cake, I do find there cookies to be a bit on the dry side, but still good. If you are in the area around Christmas be sure to get some good treats as they make extra special items for that time of year. They make fresh donuts every morning, and they are also super yummy, melt in your mouth. I take ten to work from time to time as a treat! Just remember this is all homemade baking, with no preservatives, so things do not last long, eat quickly to avoid spoilage! read more

Saw this place on "You Gotta eat Here" Was a nice day so we decided to take a drive and give it a try. The décor is basic country kitchen and a bakery counter if you just want to buy their home made goods. Food was good and old fashion style cooking, nothing special in terms of plating but home cooking is the key here. Menu's are preset main's but alternatives like burgers and such are always available. Food was made fresh and was tasty. Desserts are fabulous and worth the drive just for those. We waited 1.5 hrs wait for dinner on a Sat night as they only take reservations for large groups. If you want something different and are into the home cooking type plates and food this place will not disappoint. Looking forward to our next drive there. read more

If you know what authenticity tastes like, then this is place for you. Try their broil chicken. It was owned by a local Mennonite family in the past but still most the staff is from the community. No matter how curious you are please don't take photos of people wearing their traditional dresses. If you are really curious and kind, ask questions. Most of the people would love to answer any non personal questions. read more

Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant - Broiled Chicken with carrots. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Millbank, Ontario

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I had the broasted chicken with mashed potatoes and peas the meal was cold and the chicken and peas were over cooked this was my first time will not be going back read more

The best chicken north of the Mason Dixon Line. Great sides, great waitress and great carrot cake. This place is like the Katz's of this farming community. If you ever are in the area and you like great food and service stop by. read more

Omg the brosted chicken and portions are amazing service is fast and friendly. Love the bakery on the way out

Love this place! Been a couple of times now and both times the food was excellent. The broasted chicken is the best, crispy and moist and not greasy. The baking is outstanding and made sure we took some homemade bread and apple fritters home. We arrived Saturday afternoon at 3 for a late lunch and there was no line and no wait. read more

Not worth the drive to Millbank. Food portions are good but bland. Very highly overrated. Service is mediocre.

Incredibly delicious baked goods and desserts, kind hearted staff and servers and my favorite- the broasted chicken!

This place is Annamazing! Seriously, my husband and I drive from Toronto to this place every couple of months or so for the broasted chicken. Their pies are 10 out of 10s, and cheese cake is light and creamy. They recently renovated to allow for more seating, cutting back on wait times. They also sell frozen pies (and shells - so you can add you own fillings). Have brought my mother-in-law and brother, who are both professional chefs, and they LOVED it! For what it is...authentic Mennonite home style cooking, with the best desserts evrer, this place nails it. read more