Wayfair Rewards Members: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5" Portable Charcoal Grill (Red) $249.99 + Free Shipping

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Missed a couple times previously. Got this one. Thanks. I suppose the extra $29 keeps it in stock for a little longer.

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Features listed per Product Page:

Premium 13.5-inch ceramic grill with cast iron stand
150 square inches of cooking space with included grates
Stainless steel hinged cooking grate allows you to add charcoal as you cook
The thick-walled, heat-resistant shell locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature
Cast-iron air vent for temperature control
Built-in temperature gauge
Ceramic heat deflector
Grill gripper
Ash tool

premierplayer

Apr 30, 2026 1:52 PM

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premierplayerApr 30, 2026 1:52 PM

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this should be $200 not anything higher

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yakky

Apr 30, 2026 2:34 PM

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yakkyApr 30, 2026 2:34 PM

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I had this, wanted to love it, its a beautiful grill, too bad its not portable and it takes a long time to heat up. And its really small. If you want a portable kamado style grill, the Acorn Jr is the way to go. Took my Joe Jr. back and have been loving the Acorn Jr.

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MagentaStraw6511

Apr 30, 2026 3:07 PM

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MagentaStraw6511Apr 30, 2026 3:07 PM

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I have one and this a great deal. Love the Joe Junior - it's a charcoal grill - it's gonna take a little time to heat up but not any longer than any other charcoal grill. I also have a KJ classic and still use the junior for everyday cooks. Considering getting another one for a gift.

notact

Apr 30, 2026 3:10 PM

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notactApr 30, 2026 3:10 PM

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Contrary to a couple others here, I really like my Joe Jr. It is not portable, but it is a fantastic little grill - the entire grill does not need to heat up in order to cook over it. I routinely roast a few potatoes, plus veggies in a Lodge 2qt cast iron dutch oven for an hour or two, then pull those, open the vents, and within 5 minutes have a screaming hot grill to throw steaks on. Meal for 2-4 in 13" of space. Disclaimer, I have not used an Acorn, but I doubt it feels as solid as this. I also have a Primo XL that does not get used as much since getting the Jr, plus opening the Primo when its at steak temperature is kinda scary.

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TheAlchemist10

Apr 30, 2026 3:28 PM

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TheAlchemist10Apr 30, 2026 3:28 PM

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Quote from yakky

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I had this, wanted to love it, its a beautiful grill, too bad its not portable and it takes a long time to heat up. And its really small. If you want a portable kamado style grill, the Acorn Jr is the way to go. Took my Joe Jr. back and have been loving the Acorn Jr.

Re it takes a long time to heat up - Do you not use lump charcoal, if not thats what you need to using for fast and high but controllable heat.

yzhai

Apr 30, 2026 3:44 PM

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yzhaiApr 30, 2026 3:44 PM

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Quote from yakky

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I had this, wanted to love it, its a beautiful grill, too bad its not portable and it takes a long time to heat up. And its really small. If you want a portable kamado style grill, the Acorn Jr is the way to go. Took my Joe Jr. back and have been loving the Acorn Jr.

Love my Acorn jr., especially after I replace that rusty grate with stainless.

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ScarletDirt565

Apr 30, 2026 3:51 PM

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ScarletDirt565Apr 30, 2026 3:51 PM

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Too small for indirect heat or low temp cooking. Very good for high temp steaks.

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Quote from yzhai

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Love my Acorn jr., especially after I replace that rusty grate with stainless.

Are you saying you replaced the cast iron grate that comes standard in the Acorn Jr?

To my knowledge cast iron has certain merits over stainless

yakky

Apr 30, 2026 5:34 PM

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yakkyApr 30, 2026 5:34 PM

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Quote from notact

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. Disclaimer, I have not used an Acorn, but I doubt it feels as solid as this.

The Joe feels way more solid than the Acorn. But the Acorn isn't anywhere as flimsy as a weber kettle (which I also love). But that's the problem, this isn't portable, its seriously a back breaker for most people, you will want two people to lift it unless you regularly do heavy work/strength training. The other issue is it takes 2x as long, and 2x the fuel as the Acorn Jr. And the Acorn JR is significantly bigger. The Joe will probably be around for your children's children. The Acorn, maybe last 10 years if stored out of the weather.

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yakky

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Quote from Slimeyface

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Are you saying you replaced the cast iron grate that comes standard in the Acorn Jr?

To my knowledge cast iron has certain merits over stainless

I replaced mine with a generic SS wire grate from amazon as well. Cast iron is a lot of work, especially if you do a lot of high heat cooks, you will be re-seasoning it very often. Also cast iron (rust) loves to trap grill brush strands and release them right into your food...

First24

Apr 30, 2026 8:49 PM

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First24Apr 30, 2026 8:49 PM

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How do you consider this portable when it weighs 77 lbs?
I know that all ceramic kamado bbqs are heavy. I own a Classic Joe. There is no way for me to carry this "portable" joe jr around to picnics and such. I know that I'm clumsy so I will drop it on the floor, shattering in many pieces.

PatricioP2989

May 1, 2026 1:58 AM

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PatricioP2989May 1, 2026 1:58 AM

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Quote from yakky

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I had this, wanted to love it, its a beautiful grill, too bad its not portable and it takes a long time to heat up. And its really small. If you want a portable kamado style grill, the Acorn Jr is the way to go. Took my Joe Jr. back and have been loving the Acorn Jr.

If you want quality material, good isolation and not temperature fluctuation you have to wait to heat up, it is the trade and it is worth it. If all you want is to be ready in 5 minutes buy a gas grill or a cheap kamado and then you will complain about temp not been steady. I own the Jr and a $5k Kamado Komodo 23" with all the premium accessories. My Jr is used more, heats up faster and it is a perfect size for our needs. The Komodo is used for bigger things or gatherings and it is perfect

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PatricioP2989

May 1, 2026 2:02 AM

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Quote from premierplayer

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this should be $200 not anything higher

Yes, and gas prices show be like 3 years ago. I paid my Jr $200 4 years ago....Keep dreaming but if you get it at $200 now it would be great. In the meantime let's be honest, for $50 you will wait wait wait wait and miss the fun. In 2026 how much do you pay lets say for a regular nice Weber gas grill???? $250 for a Joe Jr it is too much..... 😢

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