Allen SCHALTBAU Grill
- Grill
- 180 sq in
- Charcoal
- Freestanding
- More reviewed than 77%
A compact cast iron charcoal grill sized for small-batch, tabletop cooking rather than large gatherings.
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How it ranks among the 261 grills we track
4.3★ across 211 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
211 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 261 grills we track - how the scorecard works · full grills data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A compact charcoal grill from Allen with a cast iron body, 180 square inches of cooking area, and a low 3.5 inch height that points to a tabletop or hibachi-style design.
A single burner and cast iron construction keep this in the small, portable grill category rather than a full-size backyard unit. The low profile at 3.5 inches tall and modest 18.75 by 11 inch footprint fits on a table or ledge rather than standing on the ground.
- Allen SCHALTBAU charcoal grill
- 180 sq in cooking area
- Cast iron, black
- 3.5 x 18.75 x 11 in
Who it's for
Suits someone wanting a small charcoal grill for a patio table, balcony, or camping trip rather than full family cookouts. Not sized for feeding a crowd given the 180 square inch cooking area.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cast iron retains heat for searing
- Compact size fits small spaces
- Low, stable 3.5 in profile
- 180 sq in area limits how much food fits at once
- Charcoal only, no gas option
Performance notes
Cast iron holds heat well once the charcoal is lit, which helps with steady searing on a small grill like this, though the single-burner charcoal design offers less heat zone control than a multi-burner gas grill.
Specifications
| Brand | Allen |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 3.5 × 18.8 × 11 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Install Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Area | 180 sq in |
| Burners | 1 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen SCHALTBAU GrillThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 211 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Cuisinart CGG-306 GrillCuisinart | 4.4 / 5 | 6,848 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Brand 51060001 GrillBrand | 4.8 / 5 | 8,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Charbroil 463253925 GrillCharbroil | 4.5 / 5 | 13,429 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EMG6505G GrillElite Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 12,747 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Allen grills
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What fuel does the Allen SCHALTBAU use?
Charcoal.
How big is the cooking area?
180 square inches across one burner.
What is it made of?
Cast iron.