Cuisinart CGG-059A Grill
- Grill
- 146 sq in
- 8000 BTU
- Propane
- More reviewed than 86%
A compact single-burner propane grill built for portability, suited to one or two people rather than a household's main grill.
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How it ranks among the 261 grills we track
4.2★ across 474 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
474 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
8,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This Cuisinart runs a single 8,000 BTU propane burner across a 146 square inch cooking area, built freestanding from enameled and stainless steel. At 12 x 20.5 x 10.2 inches and 13 pounds, it's sized for tabletop or portable use.
This is a compact propane grill rather than a full-size backyard unit, with one burner covering a cooking area sized for a handful of burgers or a couple of steaks at once. The 13 pound weight and small footprint make it suited to portable use such as tailgating, camping, or a balcony, not a primary grill for regular family cooking.
- 8,000 BTU single burner
- 146 sq in cooking area
- Enameled and stainless steel body
- 13 pounds, freestanding design
Who it's for
Fits campers, tailgaters, or anyone needing a portable propane grill for one to two people. Not sized for hosting groups or replacing a full-size backyard grill.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 13 pound design suits portable trips
- Enameled and stainless steel resists outdoor wear
- Freestanding setup needs no cart or mount
- Single burner limits how much food cooks at once
- 8,000 BTU is modest heat output
- 146 sq in cooking area suits small portions only
Performance notes
With 8,000 BTU feeding a single burner across 146 square inches, this runs on the lower end of grill heat output, which favors quicker items like burgers and hot dogs over slow indirect cooking. Enameled and stainless steel construction stands up to outdoor use, and the freestanding design means it needs its own flat surface rather than mounting to a cart.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CGG-059A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 13 pounds |
| Dimensions | 12 × 20.5 × 10.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Enameled Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Install Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Area | 146 sq in |
| BTU | 8000 BTU |
| Burners | 1 |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart CGG-059A GrillThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 474 | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Royal Gourmet PD1300 GrillRoyal Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 3,400 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart CGG-059A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many burners does the Cuisinart CGG-059A have?
One, rated at 8,000 BTU.
How big is the Cuisinart CGG-059A's cooking area?
146 square inches.
Is the Cuisinart CGG-059A portable?
Yes, it's a freestanding propane grill weighing 13 pounds with a compact 12 x 20.5 x 10.2 inch footprint.