Cute little place and worth stopping in if you find yourself in downtown New Bern. The little gift shop has some cool information about the birthplace of Pepsi, as well as a nice selection of gifts for sofa lovers. The cafe area sells fountain sofas and popcorn. read more

Always a fun stop! Great snack options including bottled Pepsi and fountain drinks--even a PEPSI FLOAT! Great gifts, history, and even a penny smashing machine! Love it! read more

The Pepsi store showcases the birthplace of Caleb's pharmacy where the Pepsi ingredients were concocted. Caleb Bradham was a pharmacist and the drink we know today as Pepsi Cola was created by him in 1898 in this very location. Pepsi is from small town USA in New Bern and this shop maintains the history and charm of this Kola. The shop has a quaint feel with a big wooden counter and Tiffany glass lamps. The original pepsi ingredients are listed on the wall and TVs show the timeline of this drink and the pop culture it created (think Michael Jackson and the famous pepsi ads). You can purchase a fresh pepsi from the bar or buy it in a bottle. The adjacent room has all kinds of Pepsi trinkets and t-shirts and hats and also items with Mountain Dew logos. The shop is small and is a nice tribute to the origins of Pepsi. For the reviewers comparing the shop to the Coca Cola factory in Atlanta, you aren't even in the same ballpark. New Bern is charming and this Pepsi birthplace re-enacts the experience so you feel as if you were stepping back in time. read more

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Our last stop in town before heading back to Raleigh. What a delightful little iconic spot. It's at the corner near lots of shops and some churches. It was a windy day so unfortunately we didn't get to wander about, but we enjoyed the inside. Lots of little keepsakes and souvenirs to remind you of the old days when Pepsi just began. I got a pack of matches for 10 cents. We each had a glass bottle of Pepsi and shared some popcorn. Delish. read more

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This is a great place to learn about the history of Pepsi cola. They have a cute exhibit and sell fresh popcorn and Pepsi products. They also have lots souvenirs. You can reserve and hold events here. read more

Meh... over rated. The popcorn is good. The Pepsi is fine. The museum side is small, cluttered and has more items for purchase than anything else. It was neat to see what Pepsi's look like in other countries but it wasn't worth the drive from Camp Lejeune. read more

Every time I visit New Bern, I have to stop here. It's such a cute place. You can grab a pop and snack, sit at the old fashioned tables and relax. I usually find something in the gift store or small gifts to take home to friends. It's quaint, not showy and that's why I enjoy it read more

The Pepsi Store - It'll tickle your innards - Museums Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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The real Birthplace of Pepsi Cola. A delightful little place to sit down have a pepsi, learn about the history and visit the gift shop. I did not know it was here and just saw the sign. It also was created a tonic to start. Must make a stop into it and hear the story. What is so interesting is watching the video of how the brand of Pepsi was built. What I realized is that it was the celebrities and fans in ads that truly built the brand recognition. It's people not "the brand" that builds the brand. read more

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I absolutely LOVE going here!!! The Pepsi tastes even better than it does other places, and the popcorn is amazing!!! Not to mention the prices of the food and drinks are amazingly priced!!! A medium Pepsi is only 75 cents, and a bag of popcorn is $1.50!!!! The gift shop is a little more pricey, but in my opinion it's still way cheaper than other gift shops or downtown stores. The place is clean and the staff is nice. There's also loads of things you can read or look at regarding the history of Pepsi and it's really interesting!! Highly recommend coming here!! read more

I am a PEPSI fanatic and while I am trying to wean myself off of it I couldn't help but stop in for some swag while visiting family. A neat place with a lot of trinkets. read more

You want a glass bottle of Pepsi, Mountain Dew... gottta come here. They have nice selection of Pepsi memorabilia, staff is friendly... and it is the origin spot for Pepsi.... read more

Such an amazing place in the downtown area. Full of history and from wall to wall they are proud of where Pepsi was created and the history behind it. We personally come for the popcorn and sodas on tap! read more

Very cool but it's always the same.. I always bring visitors but never go for just myself. Should do more to draw more locals in.

Cute little place! Stopped in and bought a nice cold bottle of Pepsi for $1.50 and took a look around the store. Purchased some t-shirts for family back home. Not very big, but it's neat to say, "hey I visited the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola!" read more

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Having been to the coke center in Atlanta, I expected a lot from this place. Being the birthplace of Pepsi, one would come to expect a show but expect to see none at all. You wouldn't even see a video of the history of Pepsi. They do have videos of Pepsi advertisements over the years. Bottom line: Get in and See yourself out. read more

Nice to see the home town is taking care of this landmark. You really have to watch the film on the life of Pepsi or "Brad's Drink" Would like to see more there but it's what it is. Nice the Pepsi is 50 cents. Worth the stop but do take some time to watch and listen. read more

My first visit to North Carolina and I was told one of the highlights was the Pepsi Museum. It's more of a gift shop than a museum, selling Pepsi, ice cream and popcorn. The woman behind the serving counter was rude and never smiled, while the curator at the location had no historic information. There is an old Pepsi machine in the dining area. I opened up the bottom to find garbage that people threw me in. I notified the server and she told me not to touch the machine and asked me to leave. You are best off walking by. You would get more excitement and information buying a book on the museum from amazon, not in this store at three times the price. Also, I asked to buy a Pepsi bottle opener and they didn't carry one. Horrible people and badly put together. read more

Pepsi Float is very delicious. The original Pepsi was worth tasting and very different taste but still enjoyed Pepsi original soda. Worth visiting for sure because then you get to experience New Bern Historical town. read more

Ohhh the people that work here are so kind hearted and welcoming!!! Such a cute spot for some history and a pepsi float! Yum

A must-visit in New Bern! It has a very historic charm and very good service! The Pepsi floats are amazing!

Interesting place but Pat, the cashier was so rude. I have no idea what crawled up her ass this morning. She was not a very happy person almost throwing a pen at me to sign my receipt. read more

It was all going well, lots of people waiting in line to order a Pepsi product or popcorn. Too hot, floor dirty, popcorn on the floor as well as sticky. A kid crying and I assume the owner of the place shouts excuse me the child got scared and calm down. Terrible customer service, a different approach would have worked as well, how about a lollipop a toy; but a loud EXCUSE ME? Not good in the eyes if many. 4 clients left out the door immediately. There goes your business! read more

The Pepsi Store - Museums Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

If you are in New Bern "The Pepsi Store" is a must to visit. Cute and cool place to learn the history of Pepsi. Also, to see the gift shop and there is a little area were you can buy a some food/snacks and a seating area. I would highly recommend if you are in New Bern!! read more

I was a bit underwhelmed at this spot. I figured there would be more historical information and vintage Pepsi stuff to look at, but it's honestly just a sales opportunity for Pepsi to sell overpriced knick knacks. read more

This place is a very interesting Pepsi Museum. We visited in June of this year. Everything you would expect, you can even purchase retro bottles of Pepsi, bottle openers, pencils, etc. Everyone working there were very friendly. BEWARE, I purchased a hooded Pepsi/New Bern sweatshirt. The day I bought it, it was 90 degrees and 100 humidity so I did not try it on(my big mistake) but I knew it would fit. I put it on last week(I live in tne midwest) and The bottom pocket/pouch is badly off center!! I paid almost $40.00 for it!! I would expect to find this kind of mistake in a "secons" store or maybe an outley and at a reduced price. What a ripoff!!!! read more

The popcorn smell will suck you in the door. A nice place to stop off for a quick Pepsi and a light snack. A pleasant staff and a relaxing atmosphere. read more

The staff sucks...the lady the was checking me out had no customer service skills at all.

The location is small as well as the selection. Not overwhelming in the least and the staff is friendly.

My wife and I were disappointed with our visit (June 2016) to the Pepsi museum in New Bern. There was very little Pepsi merchandise on sale and a poor selection of Pepsi metal signs. Just an old building with a few Pepsi collectibles under dirty glass (not for sale) and a small drink counter. Employees were business polite, but not overly friendly. Not a favorite stop in New Bern and I see no reason for a return visit. Disappointing. read more

I did the cliche thing and had a Pepsi here over ten years ago. It is something touristy but it doesn't offer that much.

Great local shop. Awesome location while downtown, to go inside, get a cold Pepsi and look around the little shop they have there.

Have you been to Atlanta and seen how the pump up Coke? Well, this is exactly the opposite. It's cool because it is the birthplace of Pepsi, but either make it look like an old pharmacy or make it cool. The popcorn is always stale, but the pepsi on tap tastes better for some odd reason (it still comes out of a regular fountain machine). I feel like New Bern should really own this! Make it something to bring tourists, not just a hole in the wall with some antiques. Make it a real attraction, New Bern! I always take my friends and family who are visiting to the birth place of Pepsi, but that is because there isn't a lot to do in New Bern except visit the historic downtown area. Well, why not stop at the hole in the wall where Pepsi was born? Don't you think we could drive our local economy by doing something amazing with the birth place of Pepsi instead of selling stale popcorn and $1 fountain Pepsi? This would be a cool gift shop, but it still needs to be decorated better for being the birthplace. I feel like the general store at cracker barrel tries harder to pass off the old fashion idea than this place. I still support it, because it's New Bern, but give me a leg to stand on. It's a little embarrassing taking visitors to this place. I always give them a heads up that it's not what they are expecting - this isn't the underground in Atlanta. New Bern is low key about the wrong things. We pump up Mum fest's carnival food stands more than we own up to being the birth place of Pepsi. Our town slogan should be "The Birth Place of Pepsi is our best kept secret." read more