Solo Stove Pi Review: Is It Worth It?
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Solo Stove Pi
Patio owners who want a gorgeous oven that's a joy to cook on.
What I love is the big, wide mouth. Launching and turning pizzas feels natural, even for beginners — there's room to work. The demi-dome shape bounces heat down onto the top of the pizza, so the cheese bubbles just right.
On wood, the airflow design gives you a clean, roaring fire without a face full of smoke. On gas, it's calm and simple. Either way, it looks fantastic sitting on the patio between pizza nights.
The honest weakness: it's a premium price, and to switch between wood and gas you buy the burner you want — the fuel flexibility isn't free. It's also happiest as a patio centerpiece rather than a haul-to-the-park oven.
The specs, in plain English
Fuel
Wood or gas
Max Temp
~900°F
Cook Time
~90 sec
Pizza Size
12-inch pizzas
Weight
~30 lbs
Type
Multi-Fuel
What's great & what's not
What's great
- Genuinely beautiful — a patio showpiece
- Wide mouth makes launching and turning easy for beginners
- Clean-burning wood fire with the Solo Stove airflow trick
- Wood or gas, whichever mood you're in
The honest downsides
- Premium price
- Wood and gas burners are bought separately
- Better as a patio fixture than a truly portable oven
The best-looking oven that also cooks like a champ. If your patio is part of the fun and you want something you'll show off, the Pi is easy to recommend.
If the Solo Stove Pi isn't quite right
Dad's FAQ
Is the Solo Stove Pi wood or gas?
Both are possible — you fit the wood burner or the gas burner depending on how you want to cook. Many owners keep the gas burner on for easy weeknights.
Is the Pi good for beginners?
Very. The wide opening gives you room to slide and turn pizzas without panic, which is exactly what a first-timer needs.
How big a pizza does it make?
Up to about 12 inches — a great personal-to-medium size. Cook one, eat one, cook the next; that's the rhythm.
Ready to fire it up?
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