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Birthplace of Pepsi
The Birthplace of Pepsi, located in historic New Bern, North Carolina, is the actual site where Pepsi-Cola was first invented by Caleb Bradham in his pharmacy in 1898. The Birthplace of Pepsi is owned and operated by the Minges Bottling Group located in Ayden, North Carolina, and first opened the doors to the Birthplace of Pepsi Store on the 100th Anniversary of Pepsi-Cola in 1998.
We welcome you to visit The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola Store and learn more about the history of its inventor and the early days of one of the world’s favorite soft drinks. Shop our online store or find out how you can Visit the Birthplace where you can step back in time enjoying a fountain Pepsi or browse through our gifts and souvenirs.