Char-Griller Akorn Kamado on Cart in Ash Grill Starter Bundle with Kamado Joe Lump Charcoal

Amazing value

The bang for the buck is off the charts on this model. I'm obsessed with researching anything I buy that has any competition at all so I have been digging in to all kamado grills out there to compare. I figured that I might as well go with the entry level price point after reading about the Akorn for hours. Once I picked up my grill and assembled it, every complaint that I was warned about in reviews was not an issue. No bent parts, no missing parts, no chipped paint, and was really easy to asse...

Over a Decade and Still Smoking

I've had this grill for over 10 years and I'm thinking about buying a new one. After a decade the seals have minor air leakage and there's a few cosmetic issues but overall this thing is still solid and I probably have a few more years left on it. I've cooked, seared, smoked, made pizza, and slow smoked more 12-16 hour briskets than should be allowed by law. This Akorn Kamado has handled everything I've thrown at it. Keeping it covered with a quality cover when not in use helps a ton with longev...

Another Great Char-Griller Product!

Purchased the Akorn after a lot of research. My last grill was a Smokin Pro that lasted 15+ years, so I knew I was staying with Char-Griller. Assembly was simple and straight forward. The Akorn is very well designed and solidly built with some great features( removable ash pan is something I've never seen on a kamado and works great!). Cooked spatchcock chicken and it was juicy and delicious. Smoked 2 Boston Butts this weekend on a 12 hour cook that used less than a 1/4 of the amount of charcoal...

Not impressed so far

Packaging was all torn apart on the inside of the grill like someone already put half the grill together and then took it apart. The hardware pack was opened and there were screws everywhere inside the packaging, also as if someone already put the grill together and took it apart. Some of the grommets where the hinge for the lid attaches to the actual grill are loose and I cannot get the screws to tighten into the grill, therefore, I cannot finish putting it together. Not impressed so far.

LOVE my Kamado but outer grate broke on first use

This grill (that I received as a birthday gift) is excellent. It has fabulous temperature control and is super easy to clean. I just had one issue during the first use. I was attempting to remove the outer grate w the grate tool to add a few more lumps of charcoal, and the grate slipped and a section of it broke off on the patio. I wasnt expecting the grate to be so delicate because the rest of the grill is extremely well-built and looks very durable. I ordered a new grate and it is being delive...

bought it again and again, it's great, and it rusts. Done

Limited recommendation. Not great for climates with rain, snow, humidity. I've owned 3 of these, 2 without the cart and one with. They are fantastic grills and smokers, reasonably priced and pretty well-built. BUT hardwood ash+water (even humidity) is very caustic. I don't have a garage and unless you're prepared to clean it thoroughly after every cook and store it, oil the seals etc.. it's gonna rust out. So far I've thrown one away and am ready to throw a second one away because it leaks and w...

missing legs

I ordered the grill online from lowes because nobody carries akorn in store around me anymore. I have a jr akorn and love it. customer support from lowes told me to contact akorn and I've only received a auto response and email and you can't call them. hopefully sooner than later I will get a response

Paint scorched

Bought the grill on 12-10-20 and assembled the grill on 12-18-20. I greased the grill grate and lit the fire to season. Temperature gauge reached 500 deg. and I shut the vents and noticed the paint had scorched and turned brown around the top vent. This grill is supposed to be able to cook at 650-700 deg. I will be calling Char-Griller customer service.

Akorn fan

The Akorn is a solid product that delivers as advertised...so far. I will need another couple of months for a full review. The couple of times I've used have been great. Easy to adjust and maintain temperatures. Food flavor is fantastic. Easy to clean and maintain so far.

The grill part is great

Several of the holes were not lined up correctly. Can’t get screw in. The table platform is dented and can’t get screws in.