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January 2024 by K P
June 2023A gem of a museum to capture the world of potato growing. The story of the people involved, and the history of potatoes. Situated in the heart of potato growing country and down the road from McCain Foods Canada. This is where the McCain brothers started their business in 1956. Unfortunately, not open to the public.The $6 entry fee allowed us to enter the museum and look around. Not large, but well laid out and detailed. The cashier (forgot her name) was great. Knowledgeable, and she gave a private tour. I don't know if this is always the case.I have been here multiple times. My relatives are from this area, and are still farming potatoes. It is a tough way of life, but thank you to those who still farm and put food on our tables!In the front is a large Muskoka chair. Fun for photos.In the back is a race track and fun things for kids and families to do.Inside, there is also an area to buy some local New Brunswick products, and eat at the restaurant. You name it, they have anything potato on the menu. We had sandwiches and potato soup (of course) which were delicious. The tables and chairs are unique because they are made out of potato barrels.
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November 2023 by Jayson
Gotta tried the flavored fries!! Amazing home cooking, great prices!!
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October 2023 by Rick D
Had the bacon cheese burger w/ curly fries & the burger meat must have been sitting out as I got horrible food poisoning.Unless you're into vomit & p00ping your lungs out I highly recommend that everyone avoid this dumpster fire.Answering to the comment about my food poisoning, I have contacted the food/restaurant inspection for NB & hopefully they can teach your kitchen staff how meat is to get handled & stored.
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October 2023 by Alice M
We came to potato world as we were visiting friends nearby. The main purpose of our visit was to have lunch but we paid $6 each to go through the museum which was small but informative. Afterwards we sat down and enjoyed some food. Of course I had to get the French Fry Charcuterie as I’m sure there aren’t many other places you could get that!You can choose two types of seasoned fries. I chose homemade curly fries and herb & Parmesan, and then it comes with six different dipping sauces. It was a unique experience, the fries and sauces were tasty. It’s a fairly large portion though and it can get a bit samey so I couldn’t eat it all!The sandwiches also looked very good.Very friendly service too.
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October 2023 by Tom Demerchant
Went for lunch time and have been meaning to go for some time... service was great... food was exceptional and refreshing for the community as well... loads of nostalgia and memorabilia... photos, old equipment, games... if in town it's a highly recommended place to stop. Close to local hotel as well, Amsterdam Inn, near or in florenceville-Bristol New Brunswick
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September 2023 by celia figredo
Cute little stop, great fries and wonderful service.
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September 2023 by Kathleen Dickson
I suppose it was unreasonable of me to expect that a place named “Potatoland” would actually serve a good bowl of potato soup. Pardon my naïveté! Although the flavour was decent, the soup was thin, with very few potatoes in it, and it was served barely lukewarm. There were a few shreds of cheese on top, which hadn’t melted even by the time I finished eating. Perhaps they were made of plastic? The server never came to see if I needed anything. Never again.
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August 2023 by Lovely Krishna Kattamuri
We stopped here on our way back to Toronto from Montreal. It wasn't a planned stop but did swerve as a great pit stop after a 3 hour journey. They have a museum that talks about the history of potatoes and various machines used for their processing. Especially for kids, there is a nice little cute racing track in the back. You get to choose a vehicle/tractor of your choice and the kids can pedal them and have a fun race. There is also a potato gun that shoots dummy potatoes. The activities are at a minimal price and this museum is not for profit and hence they charge nominal fees for their upkeep. The place also offers a nice dine in with various menu options which obviously includes the world famous fries. Apparently, this place is called the French Fries Capital of the World. This museum also features a nice big chair at the entrance which is a great photo-op for families. Overall, a great place to take a quick snack and also an entertaining spot for kids on your long journeys. Strongly recommend!
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July 2023 by Bogdan Andulajevic
Food was basic freezer stuff but great price, the museum was interesting great stop during a long road trip. Amazing staff would definitely go back just to chat with them again, all very friendly and welcoming
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July 2023 by Yan Ke
On their website, it’s said there are newly added family activities open, paid $18 to enter and found the PEDDLE TRACTOR RACE TRACK, POTATO GUN SHOOTING RANGE are not open because their backyard just got seeded. The guided tour is not bad but could be better if the guide doesn’t read from her script. People who run this place could come up with more hands-on and fun activities for the kids.
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July 2023 by Jason Lenz
This is a restaurant combined with a potato museum. The restaurant basically sells McCain frozen fries cooked into various configurations. It's not much better than what you can make at home in an air fryer. Poutine was underwhelming and used shredded cheese instead of curds, which is just lazy. Staff were friendly and service was fast. Prices were pretty low. Restaurant was almost completely empty.The low star rating is mostly for the museum. It's an okay museum, someone obviously cares about it - solid exhibits and setup. However, I was entirely unimpressed to enter the Potato Hall of Recognition - I joked to my wife as we stepped inside: "want to bet it's all old white men?"To my great irritation, my prediction was 100% correct. This is total B.S. There is absolutely no way that there isn't a single woman or person of colour who has contributed to the Canadian potato industry. I have never seen such obvious evidence of patriarchy and anti-inclusionary sentiment. I can only assume that the only people voting on this "recognition" are white men themselves. I am ashamed to have given money to this establishment. Grow up, McCains, and think about the world you want to pass on to your children.
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June 2023 by Marie Delen
Potato World in Florenceville is a combination of one great restaurant and a fantastic Museum… all about POTATOES!A very welcoming place and the museum guide here is the very charming Tammy Kirkland.. whoaah Tammy, way to go kid! You can find all the information you need to know about potatoes from start of selecting the eyes’ for planting and sowing, cultivating harvesting, packaging etc. The antiques equipments are all displayed at the museum and also on the walls of the museum you’ll find the photos that includes the founders/co founders and owners of the McCain group and what a great group! When I think of this name, my mind goes yum, yum, yum with all those potato products they produced over the century. This museum was a baby of the most hardworking Miss M. Strong, who according to Tammy has generously donated the land that had been given to her by the McCain Family because of her loyalty and dedication work afforded to McCains for over 40 years! Come visit and enjoy!
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November 2022 by B Savoie
Our server was so very kind, friendly and helpful. He was really terrific. The museum was interesting and lots to see.
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October 2022 by Dr. Olena Berezovska
The creators of the Potato Museum managed to collect such detailed information about growing potatoes in New Brunswick. The Potato Museum is very interesting. Also, the building has a café that sells delicious chips and other dishes. Staff is very attentive and friendly.
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September 2022 by susan kanak
This was an informative, well put together museum focusing, of course, on potatoes ?. We learned about the history of the potato, how they grow and are harvested, where they are grown around the world and uses for different varieties.We ate lunch in the museum's restaurant, sharing a French fry charcuterie board-- 2 types of fries and 6 dipping sauces. Fun and tasty.All in all, we're glad we stopped by.
