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

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Wayfair [wayfair.com] offers its Rewards Members: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5" Portable Charcoal Grill (Red) for $499 - $249.01 = $249.99. Shipping is free.

Note: You must first purchase the Rewards Membership for $29 to see the discounted price for this item.
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Wayfair [wayfair.com] offers its Rewards Members: Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5" Portable Charcoal Grill (Red) for $499 - $249.01 = $249.99. Shipping is free.

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The Joe Jr is a compact ceramic kamado that shines at high heat, steady temperature control, and everyday charcoal cooking. It handles steaks especially well, and it can also do brisket flats, smoked chicken, burgers, and small meals for two to four. The solid build and heat retention stand out, though the 77 pound weight makes it hard to move and not truly portable. Heat up can take time, and the small cooking area limits indirect or low and slow cooks, making it a strong fit for backyard use rather than carry along trips.

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  • It does take time to come up to temperature, but it can reach steak-searing heat quickly once the vents are opened. Using lump charcoal helps it get hot faster and stay controllable.

    MagentaStraw6511notactTheAlchemist10PatricioP2989

  • At $249.99 it is a solid buy for a ceramic kamado with strong heat retention and durable construction, especially if you want an everyday grill. A few owners note they paid around $194-$200 previously, so the value depends on how much you want it now versus waiting for a lower price.

    MagentaStraw6511PatricioP2989KayahanShkteaman

  • It is heavy at about 77 lb and is not practical to carry around by hand for picnics. It works better as a small backyard kamado, and some owners use a cart to move it more easily.

    yakkyFirst24hkteaman

  • The 13-inch cooking area is best for meals for 2-4 people. It is strong for high-heat steaks and everyday cooks, but it is too small for indirect heat or low-and-slow cooking.

    notactScarletDirt565KayahanS

  • It can be fuel-efficient when used correctly, but one comparison says it uses about 2x the fuel and takes about 2x as long to heat as an Acorn Jr. The tradeoff is stronger insulation and steadier temperatures once it is up to heat.

    yakkyPatricioP2989KayahanS

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May 1, 2026 2:04 AM
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PatricioP2989May 1, 2026 2:04 AM
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Quote from PatricioP2989 View quoted comment :
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..... 😢
I now realize you are a "premier player"..... 😂 I guess in the chepo league
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May 1, 2026 2:41 AM
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KayahanSMay 1, 2026 2:41 AM
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The guys who say that kamado jr uses a lot of charcoal must be doing something wrong. I bought it about 2 years ago for the same price. Did many brisket flats and smoked chicken, steaks, burgers etc. it is a very versatile grill with great heat retention though it does not do any of these things perfectly if that's what you are after. I mean it can't compete with an offset smoker. For daily cooking it is great. I like that it is ceramic. For the price any gas grill you will buy will be rusted in a few years if you don't maintain it.
May 1, 2026 4:33 AM
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FChickenMay 1, 2026 4:33 AM
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Hell Yeah; Just snagged it. I was obsessing over this
May 1, 2026 5:00 PM
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yakkyMay 1, 2026 5:00 PM
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Quote from PatricioP2989 View quoted comment :
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
So you've used the Acorn Jr then? Tell us about it....
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May 1, 2026 5:21 PM
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May 1, 2026 5:21 PM
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Quote from yakky View quoted comment :
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.
It's not easy to move it around and I finally bought a 3rd party cart so it can be easier to move in the backyard. I paid $194 so it's hard to spend over $200 for a KJ Jr. cart.

I had the Acorn for almost 9 years before throwing it out. I start noticing rust about 5 years in. It served me well during that time before getting the BJ, Joe Kettle and a Weber pellet grill.
May 4, 2026 1:25 PM
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JoeBlo1979May 4, 2026 1:25 PM
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Regular price $640?? Paid less than that for my full-sized KJ 4 years ago (love it BTW).
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