Move over, chocolate chip cookies and vanilla pudding. In hopes to spark more student interest in school lunch, administrators and cafeteria staff at Lexington High School have created a new lunch item: the Dubai Chocolate Labubu Burger. The school plans to sell this delicious dessert every Tuesday at the checkout counter in Commons II.
“We noticed students were really passionate about TikTok food trends,” Wobble McGuffin, the cafeteria manager at LHS, said. “We wanted to hop onto the trend and make lunch a fun experience for students, while ensuring that the menu stays healthy and nutritious.”
The Dubai Chocolate Labubu Burger features a pistachio patty, chocolate buns, and a small edible Labubu within the burger. What’s special about the Labubu is that its filling changes every week!
“You won’t know what Labubu flavor you get until you take a bite,” McGuffin said. “One week, the filling might be Tater Tots, while the next, it might contain spinach.”
Many students expressed initial confusion, but also excitement, upon learning of the new (mostly) sweet treat being sold alongside LHS’s famous meals.
“I thought it was a joke, but I’ve always wanted to try anything that has Dubai Chocolate or a Labubu, so this was a win-win for me,” Crumbl Bumble Crookie, a junior at LHS, said.
While the burger itself has been well-received, students have expressed disappointment in the Labubu’s randomized fillings.
“The first time it was sold, they filled the Labubu with Nutella, which was great, but in the last three weeks, the fillings were mushrooms, ketchup, and blue cheese,” Pista Shio, a senior at LHS, said.
Despite these unique combinations, statistics have shown that students are still interested in buying the dessert for its taste and uniqueness.
As of late March, burger sales have skyrocketed. Continued student demands have led school officials to consider selling the treat multiple times a week, and after school as well.
Administrators note that the new addition aligns with Lexington Public Schools’ commitment to innovation and community engagement.
“We’re always looking for ways to connect student interests with everyday school experiences,” Assistant Principal Labu Labu said. “If students are excited about lunch, it will help foster a more vibrant community.”
