While vacation in the northern Maine, we opted to cross the border for the afternoon. We asked the locals some spots that we should hit up. One local recommended exit 153 for lunch and right next-door was potato world. We drove about 20 minutes down the highway. Once inside potato world, you could pay to see the museum, which is $6 Kadence did you preheat the oven OK per person some are cheaper than others depending if you are a senior or a child under 12. We did not have time for the museum, but we wanted to get some french fries and try some Canadian poutine and a couple other items from their menu. My husband opted for The potato world poutine I tried a little bit of it and really enjoyed it. My husband was elated that he tried poutine in Canada versus somewhere in the states. One of the highlights while visiting potato world was experiencing my first french fry charcuterie board. As that may seem simple to some, I'd have to say it really delivered. You choose between two seasoned french fries and you get six sauces. We opted for the curly fries and the Parmesan and herb fries. The Parmesan and herb fries were really tasty. I couldn't tell you what the sauces were because I didn't have a menu in front of me, but they were all pretty good. I don't think I had one sauce that I didn't like. Then I sampled a strawberry smoothie was more like a strawberry milkshake with potato flakes. It was something different, but it was actually pretty good. Lastly, we opted for the chocolate potato cake. It's basically a chocolate cake with potato flakes and it was really good. The icing really complemented it. It wasn't overly sweet. It was just the perfect sweetness for myself. Our waitress was so patient and kind with us. She taught us how to say poutine correctly. Pricing was on point I think for all of the items it was $54. For those reading this today , July 12 is national french fry day and they are having an event there on July 12, 2025. Check out their social media pages where it describes what they have in store for the day it looks pretty fun. read more

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These are the kind of local attractions that are worth seeking out. Full of character and local flavour, and as well great food for a reasonable price! I was a little too bummed out on my return trip home, (not happy leaving the maritimes so soon), to check out the museum and history aspect of this attraction, but it did look interesting. I had no ideal that New Brunswick had such a history of potato farming! I had heard about Prince Edward Island being known for the red soil and potatoes but not this story. Near this spot is a large McCains French fry facility, visible on your drive in, which is the multi-national frozen food manufacturer which started in this community. The structure housing the museum is all wood and gorgeous inside, similar to St. Jacobs market. Very cozy and warm, literally because there was a nice fireplace which I sat near when I had my lunch. The restaurant is full service and well staffed. I didn't wait long for my server to take my order and my food was on the table in very little time. Perfect for a stopover from a road trip. The prices are very reasonable here. I ordered a bacon and broccoli quiche along with their potato soup. Their menu is interesting with plenty of French fry choices, but since I love potato soup and my server mentioned it, I ordered that instead. Everything was delicious! I even ordered the potato-German-chocolate cake which was awesome as well. If I knew about this spot before, I would have stopped and had a meal for sure! Highly recommended and worth a quick stop to check out the French fry capital of the world! read more

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We decended upon Florenceville, the French Fry Capital of the World, to check out the Potato World Museum. Learn about the history of potato farming in New Brunswick and the imporatance of this industry. There are interactive displays, exhibits, & a short movie in both English and French languages. There's old machinery and farm equipment, tools, looks at several varieties of the potato crop grown and the origins, and McCain founders. For more infomation, visit http://www.potatoworld.ca You pay for your admission at the front counter and head into the exhibit area in the next room. The admission is $5 (adults) and kids (14 & under) $3. There's also a cafe (wait service) open for lunch serving salads ($5.99-$7.50), soups, sandwich platter ($8.99), potato dishes ($8.99), McCain fries wih attitude ($4.99), children's menu ($4.99), dessert ($4.99), and beverages. Prices in 2008 do not include HST. The food did look pretty good. A free public Internet access terminal is available too! Overall, this stop to Potato World was informative and interesting. LOCATION: Hwy 110 just east of TC Hwy 2 Exit 153 read more

Potato World - Museums Near Me - Florenceville, New Brunswick

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This is all about the food which is good overall and reasonably priced. I stopped in for a quick lunch and hadn't been to the Harvest Cafe for years. The menu seems to have improved since my last visit. I had a sandwich (quite tasty) and a side salad for about $10. Unfortunately, the greens were a little unappetizing (someone should be culling the spoilt bits more carefully) and the Greek dressing was far too vinegary which I mentioned to the cook in the open kitchen and she took the critique quite well. I will give this place another go sometime and btw the service was personable. read more

Potato World - Pleasant environment for lunch and there's wifi too - Museums Near Me - Florenceville, New Brunswick

Look beyond the hours listed and check their calendar widget as they may be closed on popular holiday weekends.

WTF, does this place ever open. We went there mid day and the cafe was already closed. All reviews said it had the bad habit of being closed but we took the chance anyway. Not worth the detour, they need an upgrade in management considering all the noise and marketing of this place as a landmark. read more

The museum (still 5$ adults and 3$ students/children) gives a good feel for the history, development, and importance of potato farming in the area. Plenty of the old farming equipment is on display. It is a pleasant, personal, informative look - seeking an appreciation for potatoes and potato production above the mundane. Having a knowledgeable, friendly guide through the exhibits would help elevate what we saw and read -- but our tour was entirely self-guided. Without a personal guide and the hands-on activities, little ones will loose interest. The museum has a lunchroom/food service specializing -- of course -- in French fries. It was a pleasant way to take about an hour break from traveling to get a late lunch/snack before getting back on the road with a little more appreciation for the work that had been and was being done in the area around me. It works as a nice pause in a trip, not as a significant destination or attraction. read more

We were very disappointed. On one day we arrived at 4:10pm and we're told the cafe just closed. Two days later we arrived at 3:00 PM and the cafe was closed. They need to get their story straight - they say they offer many types of French fries but we cannot confirm that :). read more

This is a fun place to visit with friends or family. The menu has improved in the past two years . There is always a soup of the day for $4.99 and a daily lunch special mon-friday $9.99 . The food is satisfying and they offer up poutine and other specialty fries. The potato soup is delicious. The museum is fairly cheap and interesting for anyone who hasn't grown up in a potato growing area. The staff is friendly and the place is very clean and tidy. read more