# Smashed Avocado Grilled Cheeses Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Smoky-Cado Grilled Cheese Sandwich is New By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-12-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokycado-grilled-cheese-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/12/09/tropical-smoothie-cafe-grills-up-new-smoky-cado-grilled-cheese-sandwich/) [Tropical Smoothie Cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-chicken-flatbread) is giving the classic grilled cheese sandwich an upgrade with the debut of its new Smoky-Cado Grilled Cheese Sandwich. The brand's signature Smoky Mozza Grilled Cheese Sandwich is also making a return. The new Smoky-Cado Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a cheesy creation made with white American cheese, a firehouse cheese blend, [smashed avocado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocheese), bacon, and a smoked tomato spread, all on toasted sourdough bread. As for the Smoky Mozza Grilled Cheese Sandwich, this dish consists of fresh mozzarella cheese, white American cheese, bacon, and a smoked tomato spread sandwiched between two slices of toasted sourdough bread. Both of the new limited-edition grilled cheese sandwiches join the brand's Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, which is made with cheddar cheese and white American cheese. Image Credit: Tropical Smoothie Cafe ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Upgraded Grilled Cheese:** Tropical Smoothie Cafe's new Smoky-Cado Grilled Cheese Sandwich shows the potential for upgrading classic menu items with unexpected ingredients and flavors. - **Limited-edition Offerings:** The launch of limited-edition grilled cheese sandwiches presents an opportunity for other restaurants to offer unique and exclusive menu items that can draw in customers. - **Gourmet Comfort Food:** The combination of upscale ingredients and classic comfort food, as seen in the Smoky-Cado and Smoky Mozza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, demonstrates the potential for creating innovative takes on traditional dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** The launch of new limited-edition menu items highlights the importance of offering seasonal and innovative dishes in the fast casual restaurant industry. - **Specialty Cheese:** The use of unique cheese blends in the Smoky-Cado and Smoky Mozza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches suggests a trend toward exploring specialty cheeses and incorporating them into menu items in the food and beverage industry. - **Comfort Food:** The ongoing popularity of classic comfort foods, such as grilled cheese sandwiches, presents opportunities for innovation and experimentation with bold flavors and ingredients in the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Chicken Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-chicken-flatbread.md) - [Tropical Mango Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-bacon-brie-flatbread.md) - [Bloody Mary Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-grilled-cheese.md) - [Breadless Avocado Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avowich.md) - [Tropical Teriyaki Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-teriyaki-flatbread.md) - [Egg Mousse Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggcado-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Avocado-Topped Sourdough Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-avocado-toast.md) - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md)