Cuisinart Petit Gourmet Tabletop Gas Grill - Black - CGG-180T

I was excited to try out this compact tabletop propane grill for quick weekend get-togethers and camping trips. On paper, it had everything I needed: portable size, decent cooking area, and a built-in ignition system for easy starts. Unfortunately, the reality didn't quite live up to the promise. Biggest Issue: The Ignition System Failed Right out of the box, the auto ignition did not work. I followed the instructions carefully, checked all connections, and even tried multiple propane canisters—but nothing. In the end, I had to resort to using a match to get it started. That may not be a dealbreaker for everyone, but it's frustrating when one of the main features doesn't function, especially on a new unit. Other Observations: Build Quality: Reasonably sturdy for a portable grill, though some components (like the legs) feel a bit flimsy. Heat Distribution: Once lit, it does heat up quickly and cooks evenly across the grates. Portability: It's lightweight and easy to pack, which is a plus for camping or tailgating. Final Thoughts: If you don't mind manually lighting your grill every time, this could be a decent budget option. But for me, the failure of the ignition system is a letdown. I expected a new grill to perform out of the box without having to troubleshoot basic features.

If your have an RV this is a great size grill. I bought it to mostly do burgers and chicken. I cooked 8 burgers made from 1lb. of ground beef in just a few minutes.

I bought online so I was surprised by just how petite it was...almost too small

I needed a portable grill with specific dimensions to fit in a defined storage location in my travel trailer. I contacted BBQguys and Alyssa treated me like I was a celebrity and she was my personal shopping assistant. The customer service from Alyssa makes me want to buy everything bbg related from BBQguys. The grill arrived very quickly and was fully assembled in its packaging. In about 1 minute it was unpackaged, and I ran it on high to burn off the new bbg smell. I checked the temp and it maxed out my 600 degree thermometer. After burn off, I wiped it down and threw on two burgers. The temperature control was amazing for such a small grill. The temperature on low was lower than I would cook. There were no major hotspots of perceived variation in temperature around the grill. I also concluded I could get 6 to 8 burgers cooking at the same time depending on the size of the patty. That's pretty impressive for the grill's size. The grate cleaned up easily. It was difficult to wipe beneath the burner to the grills bottom. I ended up removing the burner to clean beneath it. Not an ideal solution especially out camping. I will experiment with tin foil in the future to figure out easier clean up. The drip tray is nice but faces the wrong direction. As is, you have to reach around the back of the grill potentially burning yourself to remove it. The grill folds down to a great suitcase design being carried by the front handle. This make the drip tray subject to gravity and falling out. Simply turning it around 180degrees solves both problems. Shopping at BBQguys and using the Cuisinart Petit Grill were both better than I had hoped.

This is perfect grill for my RV needs. Cooks evenly and is compact

I love this Grill. Unfortunately the electric start didn't work and although they sent me a new electrode I would have to almost take the grill apart to install it so that's why I give it four stars. I'm lighting it with a candle lighter and it works just fine.

I was looking for the perfect size propane grill to take in my travel trailer. This was not an easy buy as I looked for several months and actually returned two others. I read the reviews and was a little timid, but I got this for a good price and tried it out. I hooked up the propane and purged the line. It sparked right up and no issues. I had the meal cooked in no time and then a quick clean. One thing do not think the dish washer will clean the grill, you need to hand clean it, as I did after I took it out of the dishwasher. The inside of the grill is also easy to clean, and I keep the drip pan inside the grill as it does have a tendency to fall out, only complaint. It is packed in my trailer until spring, for my first camping trip

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Great little grill, gets hot and cools down quickly

Easy to remove regulator to work with trailer low pressure port. Small enough to transport and easy to assemble and use. Great product.

I have the taller version to use when camping. Folds up neatly for storage in the RV. Excellent little grill. Perfect for two people or a larger group.