# Grilled Cheese Pizzas Donatos' Ultimate Grilled Cheese Pizza is Layered with Smoked Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-pizza References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/donatos-adds-ultimate-grilled-cheese-pizza-to-its-signature-menu-301359761.html) & [donatos](http://donatos.com) The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Pizza from [Donatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-cheese-breads) is a new addition to its pizza lineup that provides an extra special treat for cheese lovers. Packed with premium ingredients, the pizza puts a spin on the classic grilled cheese sandwich with sophisticated ingredients like smoked Provolone cheese, Asiago cheese and hardwood smoked bacon, plus Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic and a bread crumb topping. This thin crust pizza reinvents classic comfort foods and offers a new way for customers of all ages to enjoy a cheesy slice. Available only for a limited time, the pizza is described by Donatos CEO as a pizza for everyone for lunch, dinner or even late-night snacking since it provides "comfort food with a unique and flavorful twist." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Gourmet Comfort Foods:** The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Pizza plays with classic comfort foods by adding sophisticated gourmet ingredients, creating a trend in gourmet comfort foods. - **Premium Pizza Ingredients:** The use of premium ingredients in the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Pizza sparks a trend in the use of top-quality ingredients in the pizza industry. - **Spin on Classics:** The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Pizza's reinvention of a classic sandwich presents a trend in giving an entirely new twist on a known recipe. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pizza Chains:** The trend in using premium ingredients and elevating classic comfort foods presents an opportunity for pizza chains to offer innovative pizza flavors and increase sales. - **Casual Dining:** The trend in gourmet comfort foods opens up an opportunity for casual dining restaurants to add more sophisticated and elevated comfort food options to their menus. - **Fast Food:** The trend in taking a classic recipe and giving it a new spin offers fast food chains the opportunity to innovate and bring new flavors to their menu. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Cuisine-Inspired Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-cheese-breads.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizzas.md) - [Meaty Cheese Bread Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-cheese-bread.md) - [Crispy Stuffed Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-stuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Grilled Cheese Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-toastie-crust.md) - [Creamy Parmesan Pizza Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-pizza-creamy-parm-sauce.md) - [Spicy Honey-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Crust-to-Crust Topping Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Familial Bakery-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakery-crust-pizza.md)