Swiss Chalet

3.6
880 reviews
Rotisserie Chicken

About

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Swiss Chalet in New Minas, NS is an iconic Canadian restaurant, proudly serving up its famous Rotisserie Chicken, slow-roasted over an open flame, as well as Fresh-Cut Fries, Smoky BBQ Ribs, & their top-secret Signature Chalet Sauce. We also have delicious sandwiches, appetizers, & desserts, or let us do the cooking with our Family PAK special which feeds 4 for a great price! Enjoy the convenience of dine-in, takeout, or delivery, as whenever & wherever you’re craving the taste of Canadian comfort food, we have you covered. Download our mobile app & get access to exclusive deals. We’re proud to be Masters of the Rotisserie & Grill, welcoming Canadian families since 1954, & serving up our famous Chalet Hospitality from our family to yours.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Credit cardAvailable
  • DebitAvailable

Location

Swiss Chalet
9269 Commercial St., New Minas, NS
B4N 3G2, Canada

Hours

Reviews

3.6
880 reviews
5 stars
356
4 stars
205
3 stars
98
2 stars
74
1 star
147

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality is inconsistent, with some servers receiving high praise while others are criticized for being inattentive or rude.

Food Quality

Food quality varies significantly; while some customers enjoyed their meals, others reported issues with cold or poorly prepared dishes.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere is often described as uncomfortable, with complaints about noise levels and cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms.

Staffing Issues

Many reviews mention understaffing leading to long wait times and poor service, indicating a management issue.

Customer Experience

Overall customer experiences are mixed, with some expressing a desire to return due to good service or food, while others vow not to return due to negative experiences.
  • TF
    Trinity Ferguson
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Lynette was an amazing server, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience enjoyable. She checked in at just the right times and had such a positive attitude. Great service from start to finish!
  • DM
    Deb Matheson
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    Took my son out for a late dinner today. He had the bacon cheeseburger platter and I had the pulled rib bbq sandwich. His was great and he liked it. My rib sandwich meat was 70% gristle and dry. I had fries and gravy for my side which was great. We were not asked how things were during our meal. I worked in customer service for over 42 years and it’s a non negotiable standard to ask how your meal is during. When approached by the male waiter at the end of our meal, he still didn’t ask how our meal was so I told him about the meal and his reply was “hmm, I’ll let the kitchen know” then he came back, passed me the debit machine. I asked him how to avoid giving a tip as the debit was set up for tips only. I didn’t tip because no discount no mention of the quality of the meal. I will return because I do like the other staff and the other food I have had is delicious BUT, this male waiter has learn that without customers, he is unemployed. Middle Ages guy, glasses dark hair
  • ST
    Skritch Tux
    Dec 2, 2025
    5.0
    𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤
  • PB
    Paul Blake
    Nov 7, 2025
    4.0
    Minimal patrons, but for what was there, very loud talkers, speaker phone conversations that was heard throughout the restaurant. If they wanted the clients to partake, fine. Otherwise, keep it to yourself please. Waiter was awesome, despite his confidence of maintaining balance of serving meals and cleaning up... he developed the dropsies, LOL 😆
  • JS
    Jeanie maie Smith
    Nov 7, 2025
    1.0
    Waitress not once ask if we needed or wanted anything else, I watched her wipe her nose with a napkin and didn’t wash her hands. We were 1/2 way through eating when she came with take out dishes and asked if we wanted to take our food home with us, she stated I noticed you slowed down eating, well my friend and I were chatting, that’s why we slowed down. We t was 3:00 pm not even closing time. She then came and reached across in front of me to get my plate, not once did she ask if we wanted dessert. . Poor service.

Frequently Asked Questions About Swiss Chalet

Does Swiss Chalet at 9269 Commercial St., New Minas have a drive-thru?

Yes, Swiss Chalet at 9269 Commercial St., New Minas has a drive-thru for your convenience. Our drive-thru allows you to enjoy your Chalet Faves without leaving your car.

Does Swiss Chalet at 9269 Commercial St., New Minas offer a Braille menu?

Yes, every Swiss Chalet location with a dining room has a Braille menu.