# Cafe Chain Grilled Cheeses Starbucks' New Crispy Grilled Cheese Features Three Kinds of Cheese By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-grilled-cheese References: [elitedaily](https://www.elitedaily.com/p/starbucks-summer-2019-food-menu-features-new-crispy-grilled-cheese-so-get-hungry-17234150) & [starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com/menu/food/mercato/grilled-three-cheese) To usher in the summer season, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-maple-butter-egg-sandwich) has dropped a new cafe menu that includes the new Crispy Grilled Cheese sandwich. Starbucks' summer 2019 cafe menu features two new standout vegetarian options. The first is mouth-watering Crispy Grilled Cheese sandwich, which is made from a three-cheese combo of mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar. The whole thing is seasoned with a little bit of garlic and butter, and served on sourdough bread. Of course, if you're looking to get your veggie fix, there's also the new [Baja Black Bean Veggie Wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-falafel-pocket), which combines quinoa with seasoned black beans, salsa slaw, spinach, carrots, jalapeno cream-cheese spread, and pepper jack cheese. While Starbucks still has plenty of meaty cafe options, it's summer 2019 offerings made the chain a bit more accessible to vegetarians looking for a quick bite. Image Credit: *Starbucks.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegetarian Fast-food:** Starbucks is introducing new vegetarian options on its cafe menu, indicating a trend towards vegetarian and vegan fast-food alternatives. - **Gourmet Grilled Cheese:** Cafe chains are experimenting with upscale versions of traditional grilled cheese sandwiches, reflecting a trend towards gourmet comfort food. - **Fast-casual Sandwiches:** Fast-food chains are introducing more elevated sandwich options, including using different breads and cheeses, indicating a trend towards a more sophisticated fast-casual experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains such as Starbucks are continuing to innovate with their menu offerings, indicating a trend towards a more sophisticated fast-food dining experience. - **Cafes:** Cafe chains like Starbucks are introducing new vegetarian menu options, reflecting a trend towards healthier and more diverse cafe menus. - **QSR:** Quick service restaurants such as Starbucks are catering to a growing demand for vegetarian and vegan options, indicating a trend towards more inclusive menus in the QSR industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Maple Butter Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-maple-butter-egg-sandwich.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-burrito-1.md) - [Low-Cost Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-grilled-cheese.md) - [Maple-Flavored Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-maple-butter.md)