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KAMADO JOE - CLASSIC JOE II Charcoal Grill with cart and locking wheels - Blaze Red
Average customer rating
4.9
(612 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 612 reviews
5 Stars
576
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Star
4
99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for KAMADO JOE - CLASSIC JOE II Charcoal Grill with cart and locking wheels - Blaze Red
Customer Rating
5
Everything grill
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: MikeF
from King George, VA
Kamado style grills first caught my attention watching BBQ videos on YouTube. I had a Weber gas grill and a Weber Kettle in my back yard. I was intrigued by the traditional cooking style along with the modern features. After I bought it, it became the only grill I used. I eventually gave away my two Weber grills and relied only on my KJ Classic 2. I really appreciate the ability to close the vents to save charcoal for later cooks. Besides being a great grill, it is a superior smoker and a great oven. I’ve even made cookies in the KJ. The only thing is if you are going to use the divide and conquer for two zone cooking, the classic 2 can be tight for more than two steaks. Families of 4 or more may want to consider the Big Joe.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
4
Versatile Classic Joe
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: Reddy
from Carlton, OR
I have had my Classic Joe for several years. It has never disappointed me. Easy to light my coals and versatile. I have several accessories and use them often. I am able to cook with to different heat zones. I really love it and use my Joe usually 3 times a week.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
5
From skeptic to fanatic
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: BBQFool
from Leo, IN
Let me start by confessing that I didn't but my Joe new. I was skeptical about people's claims that Kamado grills were almost as easy as pellet grills and I always felt like people were over selling the their cooking results for Youtube fame. However, after hearing a trusted friend explain what he was doing with his Big Green egg, I had to try it for myself. Weary as I was, I didn't want to spend the big $ for a new Kamado. You know, in case I hated it. So, I found myself a used Kamado Joe Classic 2, for a couple hundo and hauled it home. I performed a cleaning burn as my friend suggest and got it ready for my first cook.
I'm known for my ribs which I've always cooked in a wood fired smoker or pellet grill with a smoke tube. So, after watching a few instructional Youtube videos, I fired it up and threw on a rack of pork spare ribs.
Using only the standard rack and heat deflector setup with a drip pan, and nothing but the leftover Big Block and a few small chunks of hickory that came with the grill, I produced a flawless rack of the best ribs I've ever made. You can't beat the flavor of a charcoal fire and the moisture that the food holds while cooking in this thing is amazing.
Since that fateful day, I haven't even taken the cover off my gas grill or my pellet smoker. I've since invested in a Joetisserie, pizza stone, grill expander, Kickash can, charcoal basket with divider, and the soapstone, with which I am producing some absolutely fantastic steaks and chops.
I'm am now "all in" on the Kamado thing, and currently saving my ducats for a new series 3.
I glad that I found a Kamado Joe rather than a Green Egg because I absolutely love the versatility of the divide and conquer rack system and the control tower top vent. With a hand torch and just a little TLC, this grill is so much easier to operate than I thought it would be and really not hard to clean at all.
Now I'm addicted to Kamado cooking and stoked to continue finding new and unique ways to cook my favorite meals. Hopefully I can save up enough money to upgrade this year.
I'm known for my ribs which I've always cooked in a wood fired smoker or pellet grill with a smoke tube. So, after watching a few instructional Youtube videos, I fired it up and threw on a rack of pork spare ribs.
Using only the standard rack and heat deflector setup with a drip pan, and nothing but the leftover Big Block and a few small chunks of hickory that came with the grill, I produced a flawless rack of the best ribs I've ever made. You can't beat the flavor of a charcoal fire and the moisture that the food holds while cooking in this thing is amazing.
Since that fateful day, I haven't even taken the cover off my gas grill or my pellet smoker. I've since invested in a Joetisserie, pizza stone, grill expander, Kickash can, charcoal basket with divider, and the soapstone, with which I am producing some absolutely fantastic steaks and chops.
I'm am now "all in" on the Kamado thing, and currently saving my ducats for a new series 3.
I glad that I found a Kamado Joe rather than a Green Egg because I absolutely love the versatility of the divide and conquer rack system and the control tower top vent. With a hand torch and just a little TLC, this grill is so much easier to operate than I thought it would be and really not hard to clean at all.
Now I'm addicted to Kamado cooking and stoked to continue finding new and unique ways to cook my favorite meals. Hopefully I can save up enough money to upgrade this year.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
5
Kamado Joe Classic II review
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: WBelleu
from Saint Amant, LA
Upgraded to the Kamado Joe from the weber kettle. Would have done this years ago if I knew the advantages. Was able to keep temperatures within 15 degrees of where I wanted with my second cook.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Feature
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: speedwerks2001
from Rochester, MN
I’ve had this grill for a year and am extremely happy with how the grill performs. I upgraded from a Green one feel that there is a whole lot of innovation integrated into the Kamado Joe versus the Green one that I previously used.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
4
Replaced Cap Gasket
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: Joe64
from Corpus Christi, TX
Has been an awesome experience except for having to replace cap gasket after 5 months.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
5
So excited to use it!
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: mnmn
from Minneapolis
Can’t wait to up our grilling game! Will be a great addition to our patio.
Written by a customer while visiting kamadojoe.com
Customer Rating
5
Kamado Joe Family
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: Nativeblue
from Phenix City, Alabama
We are a BBQ family and love to grill. We have started competing a couple years ago and started with a a classic series 1. We couldn’t have asked for a better grill. We own 3 Kamado’s and love each one. Everything is cooked to perfection. Even got a Jr. to take camping. Both our kids love to cook on the grill. One loves to cook ribs which she can beat most adults and our oldest loves Friday night pizza on the grill. Brings together our family one something we love and enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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