Swiss Chalet

3.9
1702 reviews
Rotisserie Chicken

About

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Swiss Chalet in Hamilton, ON 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
1317 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON
L9C 3B3, Canada

Hours

Reviews

3.9
1,702 reviews
5 stars
781
4 stars
439
3 stars
193
2 stars
91
1 star
198

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported slow and poor service, with long wait times and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

Many reviews highlighted declining food quality, including cold meals, undercooked items, and unsatisfactory side dishes.

Positive Staff Interactions

Some customers praised specific staff members for their friendly and attentive service, contrasting with the overall service complaints.

Inconsistent Experiences

Customers noted a mix of good and bad experiences, indicating variability in service and food quality at this location.
  • JB
    Jessica Brunetti
    1 day ago
    5.0
    We went Friday night for dinner. It was busy for a Friday night which was nice to see. Even though we did have to wait a bit longer for our food we were okay with it, as we were looked around and noticed that the waitress we had was doing an amazing job and hustling to every table she had wheather it was getting them the machine to pay or taking the plates away when finished and checking on how the food was. I'm not sure what the waitress' name was but I hope the company is proud to have someone like that
  • PY
    Patricia Youngblut
    6 days ago
    1.0
    Staff leave bones in their chicken, causing their customers to choke on the bone. We have reached out to Swiss Chalet three times now, the first two times we were ignored. The third time some gentleman Steve Portt emailed me, trying to twist my words, trying to make me out to be a liar, and had zero concern for this situation. This is extremely unprofessional and shows Swiss Chalet doesn’t care about the quality of the food they are serving. Anyone eating at Swiss Chalet needs to be aware and stay safe! Filled out the form yet again, and once again ignored. Extremely unprofessional and very pathetic!!!
  • DD
    Daniel Dixon
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    My family and I just got back from a late lunch at the Upper James location. I can honestly say that not only will we never eat at this location again, we will never eat Swiss Chalet again. The service was ridiculously slow and the food was terrible. Our friend visiting from England ordered a hot chicken sandwich that ironically came cold with a side of RAW, ROTTING cauliflower. I kid you not, the cauliflower was raw and browner than the last head of cauliflower at Food Basics.
  • AL
    Anaid Llebpmac
    Dec 26, 2025
    3.0
    Went through the DT. Wasn’t busy, parking lot was empty, I was the only car in the DT. My order was taken quickly. Once again this location disappoints with the food quality. The fries were tasteless. Like they’d been cooked before and then just recooked when I ordered. Waste of money for the poor food quality. Ever since they renovated this location the food has been awful. Only went there because the weather was bad and it was closest to where I was going. Won’t be returning as food quality is poor.
  • MH
    Monica Hillman
    Dec 21, 2025
    2.0
    Placed our order around 5:10pm. Nothing special, 2 festive meals and a soup. Finally got the 2 meals almost an hour later and had to ask for the soup. A couple that came in after we ordered, got their food and paid long before we started eating. Had to ask a different waitress for a pop refill. Then had to wait 20 mins for the bill. Oh ya, asked for both meals with white meat. Only one had white meat. So started at 5:10 and finally walked out at 7:00. Then, one of your drivers, decided he needed to park his car in between 2 handicapped parking spots(my husband was in our car in one of the spots). I was barely able to get into my car! I guess that's considered ok to do. I went in and complained, but I doubt anything will be done.

Frequently Asked Questions About Swiss Chalet

Does Swiss Chalet at 1317 Upper James St, Hamilton have a drive-thru?

Yes, Swiss Chalet at 1317 Upper James St, Hamilton 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 1317 Upper James St, Hamilton offer a Braille menu?

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