Some folks may have their particular favorite for one reason or another. If you poll 10 people here, nine, if not ten, will probably say Kingsford. It has, in it's favor, these positive attributes: 1)ubiquitous availability, 2) often at a good price, and 3)most importantly, it is long-burning and consistent. Knowing how your fuel will behave from cook-to-cook is invaluable.