Cuban Lunch candy bar. It's back!

[maxman]

The Cuban Lunch candy bar is a Canadian classic. I loved them when I was a kid.
As it turns out, someone has brought them back!
They went out of production almost 30 years ago. Every time a conversation comes up about chocolate I wish I had one. Now I can have my chance.

It's just the best mix of chocolate and peanuts. I've you can track one down, give it a go.

 

[natenaaron]

What is the origin of the name? I was expecting ham pickles pulled pork, etc...

 

[TexLaw]

Yes, that is rather different from the lunch I had in Havana, but it does sound good.

 

[malocchio]

Never heard of it. Don't think it ever hit the west coast....

 

[VerbaVolant]

...As it turns out, someone has brought them back!...

That someone is Crystal Regehr-Westergard

Camrose woman brings back Cuban Lunch chocolate bar | CBC News

 

[shavefan]

Great story. Never heard of the confection but I'd give it a try if I ever come across one.

 

[Ad Astra]

Um. I'm from Miami.

We don't have that. Sounds like the old "Chunky", but flatter.

Thought this would be about turrone, the Spanish/Cuban Christmas candy which comes in a bar shape.


AA

 

[maxman]

I didn't even think that someone outside of Canada might read this and think of an actual lunch or anything to do with Cuba.
Not too bright of me.

 

[Ramathorn]

I remember a Buddy of mine buying one of these once in a while when we were in High school back in the early 80's. We're way out here on the west coast, almost as far west as you can go.

 

[ajkel64]

Being from Australia I have never heard of them but I find this type of Cuban Lunch is something that I would really like.

 

[Macfrommichigan]

Great story. Reminds me of a "Bun" candy bar.

 

[Canadian Mountain Man]

Awesome.....but no need to bring back other uniquely Canadian snack food like grape or cherry flavored potato chips