ABOUT
ANNA MAE’S

Welcome to the Village of Millbank, home of a warm and welcoming family-owned Mennonite Restaurant and Bakery. Here, we specialize in traditional Mennonite cooking and baking, offering a variety of daily specials that include your choice of meat, potato, vegetable, and a freshly baked dinner roll. Each guest can personalize their meal to their liking!

Be sure to try our famous Broasted Chicken, a favorite among our regulars! For the little ones, we offer a Children’s Menu with delicious options just for them. And no visit is complete without indulging in one of our made-in-house pies—choose from over 20 dessert options, all made fresh daily by our talented bakery team.

Visit our Bakery page for a full list of treats, available to enjoy here or take home to share with your family! We can’t wait to welcome you.

Pictured left to right: Amanda, Anna Mae, Catherine, Sheila
Mel Herrfort

OUR
HISTORY

The Story of Anna Mae’s

1978: The Beginning
Anna Mae Wagler, a local Mennonite woman, began her business in 1978 as a way to support her family after her husband’s health began to decline. She started by baking pies at home and selling them at the end of her laneway. Originally, she also sold fresh produce from her garden, but after the challenges of farming, she decided to focus solely on baking. At first, the business was open only on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and Anna Mae had just a handful of employees. As the business grew, so did the team—eventually expanding to eight employees.

In November 1991, Anna Mae moved to the current location on Perth Line 72 after the township required her to leave her house. What began as a small bakery with just seven tables and a counter quickly evolved when a customer requested a hot meal. From that moment, hot meals were added to the menu, and the restaurant began offering the hearty Mennonite fare we serve today.

Anna Mae introduced a rotating 5-week meat schedule that guests loved, and soon, the iconic Broasted Chicken was added to the menu, contributing to the restaurant’s lasting success.

2001: New Ownership
On February 27, 2001, Anna Mae sold the business to local residents Marlene and the late Mel Herrfort, members of Riverdale Mennonite Church. The Herrforts committed to upholding the same values and principles that Anna Mae’s was founded on, ensuring that the spirit of the business remained intact.

Their daughter, Amanda Herrfort, who had been employed at Anna Mae’s since 2001, now serves as the General Manager. Sheila Bauman, an experienced member of the team with over 18 years of service, is the Kitchen & Bakery Manager, while Alyssa van der Linden, Mel and Marlene’s granddaughter, is the Assistant Manager.

Amanda, who studied Business Management at Conestoga College, is dedicated to continuing the family legacy and operating the business for many years to come. The Herrfort family has made several expansions to the restaurant, including additions to the bakery, lobby, and seating areas, which have contributed to the space we enjoy today.

Today
Our restaurant now boasts 51 tables, a counter, and seating for nearly 200 guests. We employ around 100 staff members, many of whom come from Amish and Mennonite backgrounds.

We take great pride in serving fresh, local, and high-quality food at reasonable prices. All of our baking is made fresh in-house daily, just like Anna Mae used to make it. As a family-operated business, we value respect, honesty, and integrity in everything we do. We look forward to welcoming you to Anna Mae’s and sharing our warm hospitality with you!