Potato Patch

4.4 ( 440 reviews )
$10–20
4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, United States
+1 412-461-0500

Located at 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA, the Potato Patch has carved out a beloved niche as a fast food staple within Kennywood Park. Renowned for its thick, hand-cut fries topped with real cheddar cheese sauce, it has rightfully earned its reputation as home to the "best cheese fries in the world," as noted by loyal customer Bryan Caswell. The fries are more than just a snack; they can stand as a full meal, satisfying even the heartiest of appetites. Many patrons, including Allan Sensenich, emphasize that waiting in line is a worthwhile endeavor due to the unforgettable flavors of their bacon and cheese fries.

Freshness is a hallmark here, with fries cut, rinsed, and fried by hand, ensuring each bite is crisp and tasty, as highlighted by Dana Hunter. However, it’s important to come hungry or with friends, as portions are generous. The popularity of Potato Patch is evident, with long lines that move quickly, making it a must-visit for anyone at the park. Even with recent price hikes, the combination of quality and taste keeps customers like sarah w returning for more. Enjoying a classic Pittsburgh dish at the Potato Patch is not just a meal—it's an experience worth savoring.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has seating
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Potato Patch

Bryan Caswell
Jun 26,2025
The Potato Patch remains the best cheese fries in the world. Thick hand cut fries and real cheddar cheese sauce (none of this nacho cheese on fries). I have to go whenever I'm at the park, and it's enough for a full meal. Lines are unsurprisingly always long, but move fairly fast. Plenty of seating in the area if the stand's own tables are full.
Allan “Keep Life Simple” Sensenich
Jun 19,2025
The Potato patch is a must do at Kennywood Park. The service is a little slow.But the wait is worth it for the unbelievable bacon and cheese fries. You must eat here when you visit Kennywood.
Dana Hunter
Jun 12,2025
Perfect French fries They are fresh and tasty
j
May 16,2025
These fries will forever be smacking good. A Pittsburgh class. Sad about the price hikes tho
sarah w pgh pa
Apr 26,2025
This is located inside Kennywood park and it's fantastic fries, you can get them plain or with toppings like gravy, or my favorite cheese and bacon. You get one size and it's a lot so you better be hungry or bring some friends! It's all still done by hand, cut rinsed and fried. The long line tells you it's good!
Angie Good
Apr 14,2025
Potato patch is a great place if you enjoy french fries! They have french fries that you can just get plain, you can add salt or malted vinegar that is over to the side. They also have French fries that you can get with cheese. You can also get gravy with your fries. You can get these toppings on the side but they also have bacon that you can get on top of your cheese fries which is phenomenal! Plenty of registers. There's outside seating for you to enjoy your fries, there's some seating with umbrellas and some standing in the sun and you can also get fountain drinks at this location. Great prices for the amount of fries that you get!
Mr. Marty Evil Sir (ChroMeDoMe)
Apr 10,2025
These are the best fries I've ever had hands down. I can't recommend any other places fries more than here. The only downside is you have to spend a decent amount of money to even get to the potato patch. You have to go to Kennywood first, but it's WELL worth it. They got a bunch of condiments. You can add cheese, extra salt, brown gravy, the whole nine. Great fries. Can't say anything better. These fries are from God I swear
Bryan Mccormick
Mar 28,2025
These are my favorite fries. Little or no salt. Oily. Browned. No batter coating. Pure potato. Best time to go is around sunset when the lines are shorter.

Add a Review

Quality
Location
Price
Space
Service

Location

Appreciated by Others

Anna's Italian Pizza
(670 review)
Anna's Italian Pizza
  • 2845 N Armistead Ave # H, Hampton, VA 23666, United States
pizza restaurant
+1 757-766-1068
La Bella Pizza & Pasta
(181 review)
La Bella Pizza & Pasta
  • 72 Broad St, Waterford, NY 12188, United States
Pizza restaurant
+1 518-237-2991
Limewater
(191 review)
Limewater
  • 900 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States
restaurant
+1 502-234-2346
Irish Coffee Shop Inc
(157 review)
Irish Coffee Shop Inc
  • 8443 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, United States
Coffee shop
+1 610-449-7449
The Arlington Inn & Tavern
(133 review)
The Arlington Inn & Tavern
  • 71 Main St, Winchester, NH 03470, United States
restaurant
+1 603-239-4728
Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden WS
(3083 review)
Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden WS
  • 450 N Patterson Ave Unit 100, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States
hamburger restaurant
+1 336-306-9270
Dawa Sushi and Ramen
(398 review)
Dawa Sushi and Ramen
  • 105 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
Sushi restaurant
+1 215-278-7671
UMBRIA Gourmet Pizzeria
(337 review)
UMBRIA Gourmet Pizzeria
  • 1250 126th Ave NE #800, Blaine, MN 55434, United States
pizza restaurant
+1 763-767-6336
Olympia
(149 review)
Olympia
  • 105 Romford Rd, London E15 4LY, United Kingdom
fish and chips restaurant
+44 20 8555 1110
Restaurante Tierra Y Fuego
(129 review)
Restaurante Tierra Y Fuego
  • Calle 45 Pte. 1937, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, La Noria, 72140 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico
restaurant
+52 222 681 4763