Weber Baby Q (Q 100) Portable Gas Grill

Amazon.com Review

It's hard to believe that a grill just 14 inches tall could offer 189 square inches of cooking space, but it's true. Weber's super-portable Baby Q gas grill features 8,500-BTUs for quickly barbecuing burgers, steaks, poultry and seafood. A push-button ignition means easy, reliable lighting on the road or at that remote campsite. The grill is equipped with an infinitely adjustable burner valve and high-quality regulator. A sturdy, reinforced nylon grill frame offers optimal stability for those larger cookouts. A cast aluminum lid and body stand up to the occasional drop off the tailgate, yet are light weight enough for easy transfer from trunk to picnic table. The grill also features a large, heat-resistant lid handle and a porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grate. The Baby Q is fueled by a standard 14.1 ounce propane cylinder (sold separately). --Brian Olson

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 203 reviews

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Flexible without the compromise - Joe Hungler, Apr 22, 2008

This grill is excellent. Lights easily, heats up quickly, cooks evenly, great grill marks. It was easy to assemble. Insert two pins to attach the lid and two screws attach the handle, wash the grill surface and screw in the gas cannister and you're done. It does take both the 16 and 14 oz gas cannisters, not sure if that is an update as other reviewers have said it didn't used to. The grill surface itself is the only thing that is heavy about it, the rest is pretty light. I have no problem bringing it out to the park next door (you do have to wait for it to cool to bring it in) and it fits easily in my trunk for tailgating etc.


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My Weber Baby Q 100 Has Been a Nightmare - Andrew H. Billmann, Apr 19, 2008

I read all the great reviews and purchased a Weber Q 100. It's been nothing short of a disaster.

Assembly was easy enough, but the grill didn't get hot enough or reliably stay lit. In fact, a breeze would sometimes blow it out. Cooking a couple of burgers took about 20 minutes. Obviously, there was a problem. I got the same result from two different disposable propane tanks, as well as a 20# LP tank. (Yeah, I bought the hose for that, too. So I'm in for over $200 at this point.)

So I called Weber's customer service. They instantly thought it was the regulator/valve assembly, and promptly send a new one.

After receiving the new one and installing it, I had the same problems. Again I called Customer Service, and again, they're sending a new regulator/valve assembly. So I'll be without the grill for a while--it's been about three weeks so far. I'm not sure how many times this process will repeat, but it's extremely frustrating.

Had I taken this to a tailgate or on a camping trip, it would have been extremely embarrassing. Actually, maybe that's what I should do.

Avoid this until Weber gets the regulator issues solved.


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Weber Q - G. H. Mumper, Apr 06, 2008

I have used Weber Q grills since Nov 06. The original Q200 was purchased at auction with a broken leg. Without questioning the source of my purchase, Weber Service immediated forwarded without charge a replacement leg. We since purchased a Q100 for friends, without exception we have both enjoyed what we consider the best gas grill on the market. Its ease of use and the great cooking guide from Weber make for fail safe grilling. Buy a timer, read the guide for the type of food to be grilled, and you will experience the wonder of this product. First time out of the gate you will be a pro. I say this as one who has three functioning outdoor grills to include a large Jenair stainless grill. The Q performs far better and with less fuss than either. The secret is in the design of the Qs cast iron cooking grate and matching burner which contribute to the most even heating/searing of any grill on the market, to include other Weber products.


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Weber fixing cylinder size problem? - RJL, Apr 02, 2008

I recently purchased a Q 100. I wasn't concerned with the propane cylinder size issue, since I intended to run it from a large tank. While assembling the grill I was looking for the infamous wire bracket - it wasn't there!

The supplied manual, #41061 is dated 08/22/07 and specifically states (and illustrates) you can use either a 14.1oz or 16.4oz propane cylinder.

The catch is, with no wire bracket, the cylinder just hangs from the regulator without any support. This may cause problems over the long term.

As I said, not an issue for me since I'm just attaching a hose. Otherwise the grill is outstanding, love it!


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Caution about gas regulator - M. Reis, Mar 29, 2008

I have owned this item for less than a year, and although I love the design, convenience and features, and have great success grilling with this item, the gas regulator valve failed on me. I am not sure if it was the manufacturer or poor fuel quality that clogged it, but I have never had this occur with previous gas grills. Otherwise, I find the size of the grill to be perfect for feeding 6 people. It is also easy to store, so I don't have to leave it outside in the harsh winter. If you buy this grill, make sure you register and keep receipt!

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