A Cuban Experience, Waukegan's Cigar Lounge

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A Cuban Experience, Waukegan's Cigar Lounge Smoke a cigar within the comfort of our lounge. A Cuban Experience began as a group of friends, Cigar aficionados and boaters. ft.
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We would meet in the summer at Waukegan Harbor on beautiful Lake Michigan enjoying our cigars while sharing boating stories. What started as a summer time dock event quickly stretched into the off boating season. We continued to share our love of cigars with one another and before we knew it, we had formed a social smoking group that continued to grow in size. A few of our members have had the privilege of touring manufacturing sites in Honduras and two years ago went to Cuba to visit Havana and the famous Robaina plantation. Over time, our cigar knowledge and experience grew into rolling cigars for our own enjoyment. We invested in a rolling machine , molds and a cigar press. We enjoyed ordering leaves, bunching, rolling and wrapping our own blends. We were quickly learning the best blends to put together and also which ones not too! Our friends enjoyed trying out new blends that we rolled and provided us with test market feedback. This drove our passion and desire to bring a one of a kind lounge and on-site rolling manufacturing facility to Waukegan, Illinois. We are currently in the application process for our Federal Manufacturing License. In June of 2015, A Cuban Experience moved to the next level and became Incorporated. We are currently in the process of opening our 5000 sq. Cigar Lounge and Retail Shop. We are located in the heart of downtown Waukegan, in a beautiful historic building on Genesee Street, just steps from the Historic Genesee Theatre in the Art and Theatre District

Join us THIS Sunday, October 18th, from 12-5pm for an Oliva Cut & Light!! Our wonderful Rep, Brian, will be in the loun...
10/13/2026

Join us THIS Sunday, October 18th, from 12-5pm for an Oliva Cut & Light!! Our wonderful Rep, Brian, will be in the lounge as well. Enjoy a great day of football with Steve and Brian!! olivaci**rs **rs

Our October Privada ci**rs release TOMORROW, Friday, October 2nd, when we open at 4pm. These are both limited edition re...
10/01/2026

Our October Privada ci**rs release TOMORROW, Friday, October 2nd, when we open at 4pm. These are both limited edition releases and will sell out quickly. Don’t wait too long to get yours or you will miss out!! limitedcigarassociation ajfernandezci**rscompany Lanuza Ci**rs **rs

There is a Car Show tomorrow until 5pm that will have Genesee St. closed to vehicular traffic. You willing need to acces...
09/26/2026

There is a Car Show tomorrow until 5pm that will have Genesee St. closed to vehicular traffic. You willing need to access the back parking lot off of Sheridan Rd. from Clayton until the event is over. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our downtown events.

Sunday Football with Steven Lenzi and Oliva starts TODAY!!! We look forward to seeing you today. Good Luck to the Bear...
09/13/2026

Sunday Football with Steven Lenzi and Oliva starts TODAY!!! We look forward to seeing you today. Good Luck to the Bears and the Packers both playing today, remember we are a house divided 🤣. 💙🧡💚💛

Football Sunday with Steve & Oliva is back starting THIS Sunday, September 13!!! We will open from 12-6 pm unless other...
09/08/2026

Football Sunday with Steve & Oliva is back starting THIS Sunday, September 13!!! We will open from 12-6 pm unless otherwise noted. We will also have Oliva specials every Sunday. Come and cheer on both the Bears and the Packers this week. Yes, we are a house divided here!!!

The Exquisite Smokers All White R&B Day Party is happening tonight at the lounge. This was an amazing event last year an...
09/05/2026

The Exquisite Smokers All White R&B Day Party is happening tonight at the lounge. This was an amazing event last year and they have it shaping up to be another one this year!!

We will be closed this coming Monday in observance of Labor Day. Make sure you stop in today before we close at 10pm to ...
09/05/2026

We will be closed this coming Monday in observance of Labor Day. Make sure you stop in today before we close at 10pm to stock up on all your holiday weekend needs. Enjoy a safe Labor Day weekend!!

Our September Privada Cigar Club ci**rs release TOMORROW, Friday, September 4th, when we open at 4pm!! These are both b...
09/04/2026

Our September Privada Cigar Club ci**rs release TOMORROW, Friday, September 4th, when we open at 4pm!! These are both be limited edition releases and will sell out quickly. Get yours before they are gone!! limitedcigarassociation **rs

Join us tomorrow night for a Karen Berger Cut & Light!! Tammy Barnwell, our Karen Berger Rep, will be in the lounge to ...
08/25/2026

Join us tomorrow night for a Karen Berger Cut & Light!! Tammy Barnwell, our Karen Berger Rep, will be in the lounge to answer any questions you may have. Stop in to meet her and enjoy a great cigar!! **rs

Our Privada Cigar Club ci**rs release TOMORROW, Friday, July 3rd, when we open at 4pm!!! These are both limited release...
07/02/2026

Our Privada Cigar Club ci**rs release TOMORROW, Friday, July 3rd, when we open at 4pm!!! These are both limited releases and will sell out quickly. Get yours before they are gone!!

Also, don’t forget we are closed on Saturday for the 4th of July, so stock up before we close Saturday night at 10pm!!

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Address

119 N Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL
60085

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(847) 672-8088

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