Swiss Chalet in New Glasgow

660 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2J8, Canada

★★★★☆
(498 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Swiss Chalet in New Glasgow, 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.

Website
swisschalet.com
Address
660 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2J8, Canada
Plus Code
H8GM+XV New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery Drive-through Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
498 reviews

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★★★
December 14, 2024

We spent 45 minutes waiting for our food, we were not warned that there was a party of 40 which would hold up the order. And not once during the 45 minute wait did anyone even come over to top up our drinks or anything.

★★★★★
November 13, 2024

Fantastic Experience at Swiss Chalet in New Glasgow! We had a wonderful visit to the Swiss Chalet in New Glasgow. From the moment we walked in, our server (Christina) greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel right at home. The service was incredibly quick, and our meals arrived faster than expected. The chicken was exceptionally juicy and flavorful—a real highlight of the meal! We visited during the Festive Special season, which always adds an extra touch of cheer to the dining experience, and the holiday decorations were lovely and added to the warm, cozy atmosphere. Overall, everything was perfect. We left with full stomachs and big smiles. Highly recommend stopping by Swiss Chalet in New Glasgow if you’re in the area!

★★
October 20, 2024

Coffee is cold ? Why would you not put your customers seating at the window doesn’t make sense but you put your customers at the back of the restaurant ????? So when I pull up it looks like you’re close

October 18, 2024

Been here over a half hour. While people who got here after me were already served?? They ordered the same thing?? Honestly, don't give this place your money. Just go somewhere they're not incapable of doing their job

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Food came out so quick and was just as expected.

★★★★★
October 31, 2023

I just moved to new Glasgow and was next door at dollar store and thought I would try Swiss chalet. I love the convenience of having it close to where I live now as before I drive 1/2 hour. (And did) today I was pleased to find the garlic loaf back on menu. Sandra my server was great and service quick. As you can tell by my photo I started in on it before I took photo. It comes with tomatoes and green onions but I don’t like it so I got without.

★★★★★
September 10, 2023

Rolled in to town late at night in August 2023 and decided to get swiss chalet for take out. We were there pretty close to closing so our expectations were low. Ordered a few apps and quarter chicken as well as salads and dessert. Everything was made quickly and quality was very good. Service was great, fast and friendly. Great job, definitely recommend this location!!

★★★★★
July 31, 2023

I can’t express enough how good the service was, I believe our waiters name was Randell. He was awesome. The food was also really good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Very average, nothing oustanding about this restaurant, the food is good, the service is ok, parking is adequate, the bathrooms are clean. The ambiance is blah. Dec 2024 update. I thought I should review my review :-), we ate in that restaurant again last week, Julie, our waitress, was very prompt and pleasant, our meal was hot and delicious, it was a good experience this time. I would say things have improved at that restaurant this year. Oh, and there was some good music playing, not too loud, just right.

★★★
December 15, 2024

Bread was stale and hard on my take out order other than that 1/4 chicken dinner was lit

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Another fantastic meal

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Julie is the best waiter! We just love her!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Delicious food and wonderful service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Was here to enjoy the festive special and it did not disappoint! Great good, nice atmosphere and amazing service! Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food was awesome!! And the severs were really nice! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

As a regular the wait staff simply asks if it the regular? and its almost as if they we were coming. Staff is exceptional in demeanor and service. Parking: Depending on time parking is at a premium because of popularity of business. After 6 is best. Wheelchair accessibility: Curb level with lot and pushbutton door opener.

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The ribs were dry. And I mean dry. The chicken breast was dry. I didnt realize that you now have to specifically ask for dipping sauce which was brought promptly. The hostess didnt know what was on special that day. Its a far cry from the Swiss Chalet of the 1960s and 1970s.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent atmosphere .excellent menu choices. friendly ,food was delicious!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Floor manageress Ashley recommended the wings. They were an excellent choice. Warm smile, quick service, good food. Ashley was wonderful. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access, appreciated.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Travelling USA & Canada for 3-1/2 months from Australia and I will have to say this is one of our best restaurants we have been to actually going back a second time tonight Fantastic value for money that we have seen in our visit over here Recommend it to anyone Parking: Good

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent service from Sandra Parking: Lots of parking Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Kylie was our server and she was great! Very accommodating, and excellent food!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

It was delicious! I should ve taken it before photo But I forgot!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Exceptional service from service

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Julie was a wonderful waitress, friendly, courteous, prompt.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Jennifer served us, a large party of 18 for a retirement party. She was prompt, attentive and didn t miss a thing. Suggested what menu items were most popular and desserts as well. We really enjoyed our evening with Jennifer!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent service and food !!! Thanks Jennifer .. we had an amazing time !

July 22, 2024

Waited 25 minutes after being seated for server to come over. Waited another 5 minutes for water. 3 tables who arrived after my husband and i ordered after us and were served before us. Waited another 30 minutes for our food to arrive and everything was cold. Server said they were short staffed. Server was more interested on playing with the child that was in booth behind us than looking after other customers. Very dissapointed

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Efficient definitely did that. Thanks again for a great experience at the Swiss!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Had a great experience at Swiss chalet today. Christina was so friendly and personable. Food came super quick and was delicious ious as always!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The place is the best. And I like it thanks for the yummy food favorite place in the hold world. Grace 10 years old Parking: Lots of space Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessable

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Friendly staff.

June 22, 2024

Ordered wings and Ceasar salad dinner and mini donuts .I had to take it back the wings were dry and the salad was brown ,wasnt done up fresh! The donuts were very hard and dark color .Took it back and I couldnt get a refund ! So I had no choice to order something else which was terrible ,dry ribs and fries ! I have always enjoyed going to the restaurant to eat in, it was always delicious.But take -out ,terrible ! I would have taken a refund instead.Why no refund on the food ? Very disappointed today ,needless to say .

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food is always great and service from Ashley was amazing. She is a keeper for sure! She was very busy but always smiling and happy to help.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

the server that you met when you walk in was super friendly and sweet with quick service patient and was fine with any changes about the meal

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Att need with a large group; they had a nice banquet area set aside for us. The food was good but the highlight was our server Kristina. She made good recommendations for food and drinks. She also has a good sense of humour and was really efficient, made the experience great, thanks Kristina!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good meals as always!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The server was really nice

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food is good and service is great. We have always had great service. Servers are really nice. The quarter chicken dark meat is small. The sandwich plates are a a great deal bigger and better. Garlic cheese bread is a favourite. Food

January 22, 2024

Fries and bun were dry and cardboardy.chicken was too greasy and chewy Small portions (thank god) Parking: Shared parking

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We went out to celebrate our anniversary and choose Swiss chalet. We had some issues with the service but when the manager was told he completely looked after us getting our meal to us and looking after the bill.When we got our meal it was delicious.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Very dirty dishes

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super fast service. Great server!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Randall was a amazing server

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Julie is an amazing server. She really made us feel like we were at her house for a home cooked meal. The 5 wings and half back of ribs with all the extra fixings was exactly what I wanted it to be!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My chicken was over cooked, probably not the freshest and my fries were overcooked

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best damn Caesar salad anywhere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went to this location in new Glasgow for a family celebration tonight. Our waitress Jennifier was AMAZING! She was attentive and very pleasant, we loved her and SHE made our celebration extra special. The food was as also very good and fresh and hot! Thank you Jennifer and New Glasgow Swiss Chalet, I would say the best one in the province by far! Parking: Excellent

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our waitress, Jennifer was phenomenal. We had a large group of people and she handled all of us very kindly and efficiently, all with a smile on her face! She was very intentional in making sure we all had what we needed

★★★
December 22, 2023

I had the fish and chips. Wasn t too bad. Looks like the fish was fried twice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The beet chicken salad is my new go to Wheelchair accessibility: Parking level right into restaurant Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was awesome Parking: It was ok Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a group event tonight and was really happy with the event. The food was delicious, and good portions (chicken is super tasty). Our server Jennifer was excellent, polite and attentive, and a good sense of humour; truly appreciated her! Thank you for hosting us

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing speed and attention to detail!!!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, great staff. My favourite place to eat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good, but service was even better. Julie was incredibly gracious, kind, and attentive, the best service Ive had in a restaurant in a long time. She did a fantastic job and made us feel so welcome, thank you Julie!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our waiter was awesome.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Me and my partner go through the drive through every now and then and are always treated with amazing service. Literally everytime, the order takers are so patient and attentive and make sure you leave not only with everything you asked for but also napkins, condiments and utensils! We seriously appreciate the extra mile the staff goes to make us feel very welcome :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great place to eat, with awesome staff Parking: Lots of parking. Food : 5/5 |

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have been there two other times with my friends therapy dog with his vest on but today was a no you cant come .First and last..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to relax and eat excellent food. I am from NZ, and thoroughly enjoyed my time, with such a great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Some of the friendliest staff Ive ever met, very warm atmosphere, restaurant was clean . food was ordered quick and was served just as fast . Definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive eaten here many times over the years, this particular Swiss Chalet location has the best people and service hands down. It really makes for a nice dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wasnt a fan as a child if SC but old enough now to make them my go to BBQ chicken when on my travels around the Maritimes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kristina was AWESOME!!!! Friendly, efficient, she was great!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive reheated food better than this. Staff didnt give us cutlery. Made us move so she could get by instead of going around the table. Save your cash

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had one of your best servers ever tonight. Hunter was so kind and attentive. Let us know when our food would be out, asked if everything was ok. Just genuine nice guy. Im 60 and my sister in law 65. You are lucky to have him on your staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Only bad thing is that ur was really warm but since it s a kitchen it is to be expected

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Jen is a sweetheart and clearly excellent at her job. She waits on tables likes it s effortless and is always cheerful and pleasant to deal with.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Parking: There is a number of places that are close to the place and it s really nice Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great staff, clean, and a good meal

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good but the service was quite slow.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The place is always amazing !

★★
December 22, 2022

We ordered harvest salads with chicken. Apparently they dont make those anymore and offered a substitution that the cook invented instead. That invented substitute was just greens with chunks of chicken on top. Grocery store deli salads that were made 10 hours ago are better. Stay away if you want or need something other than ribs.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Yummy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great as always.

December 22, 2022

Worst meal I ve ever ate. Chicken was completely raw, told the server and she said that is just how the chicken is. Both me and my boyfriend were so grossed out we barely touched our food. We said something again to the server and said she wouldn t of ate it either and got another piece that we also didn t eat because we were so grossed out. Nothing was taken off our bill. Paid $65 for food that wasn t edible. The server was nice and efficient.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and a fantastic meal indeed

★★
December 22, 2022

I ordered a chicken pot pie with a baked potatoes with sour cream and chives and butter. Picked up curbside. Since when is a chicken pot pie dry? Next to no creamy sauce. Also didnt get the chives portion of the sour cream and chives. Disappointed

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Solid food for the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food but not excellent, sizes for price could use an overhaul.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Meh

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Chicken was hot and fries were plenty! Service tonight was slightly off with a delay for ordering and no offering for drink refills. Enjoyable dinner for the whole party.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always delicious and very friendly staff

★★
December 22, 2022

The quality and taste has definitely changed over the last year. Rotisserie Chicken no longer has the nice color and flavor it once had. The chicken wings have also changed, and not in a good way. Very disappointed in our last 4 takeout orders. Change is not always a good thing, unfortunately.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Was not impressed with New Glasgows Swiss Chalet. Ordered two chicken wraps with fries they were so small I could have bought them at the corner store for $5 instead I had to pay $50 and got a handful of fries and then they charged me $3 for water that they said was included was not impressed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is the best Swiss Chalet I ve been to and I ve been to many in my day. The service was excellent and the food was definitely up to snuff. Big points for cleanliness!! Although it was very busy we didn t get the feeling that the place was about to reach critical mass. The team handled themselves very well. Thank you all for a lovely dinner.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was OK, as was service. Prices a bit high.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We were up for a golf trip. We went for supper at Swiss Chalet and were lucky enough to get Skylar for our server. The meal was great but the service and the service was absolutely stellar!!!! Thank you Skylar for a great evening ...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I stopped in at about 8:40pm. Great personable genuine staff. They helped me find a table with an outlet to charge my phone. Although they would be closing in 20 minutes, you wouldnt know it. The service was great and the food was hot and fresh.

★★
December 22, 2022

Too much red in the chicken. Dan said it as cooked but a big turnoff for me

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not as good as they used to be.not cheap

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My husband and I ate our dinner today and were served by Sandra. Excellent service and the food was delicious. I ordered the market vegetables instead of fries. They use fresh, not frozen vegetables and I enjoyed them. Another great visit to the New Glasgow Swiss Chalet

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The wait staff is fantastic and service is generally pretty quick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ribs, ceasar salad, and coleslaw were perfect! Excellent service too!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food wasnt hot!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good service, the chicken is very good. But the meals are plain.a

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food at a reasonable price

★★★★
December 22, 2021

NJ

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and staff are amazing they are very on the ball. Well worth the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious rotisserie chicken as always. The first taste homemade and are so good dipped in gravy. Dont forget to ask for chicken dipping sauce! And for being so commercial grade the buns are surprisingly good, with a tough, chewy texture thats actually so satisfying, especially when theyre still warm and with a little butter.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Our first time eating at this Swiss Chalet. It was a very pleasant experience, the meal was great and our waitress was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Yes you can usually count on a good chicken and fries here, I do like that they provide lemon water to wash your hands afterwards, keep up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food was very good congratulations to chef great atmosphere very friendly staff very clean would recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

It was pretty good. The waiter was very friendly and the food was good. We had a good time.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Was very good, and really friendly server.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Chicken portion seems smaller but service was excellent, food was great, turn around time was unbelievably fast....

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good location, staff were friendly. Found a picnic table out back and the meal was good. Didnt enjoy the food as much as I hoped, chicken was a bit dry (double leg combo) and the crispy chicken sandwich was just okay.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Always a good meal at Swiss Chalet. Have eaten there for years, and have yet to experience a bad meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ordered online, was ready for pickup within 15 minutes.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very disappointed with the quality of the food with them messing up my order and severely disappointed in the price paying over $50 for two meals a sandwich and a half chicken that is completely ridiculous and asking that much and not even being able to make an order right if I could give it negative five stars I would..

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Our hostess, Ashley was amazing and kind. We had a big group celebrating a bday and she was great.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Got the Thanksgiving Special. The chicken, stuffing and pie were great. A little disappointed in the portions. In the photo of the special there were potatos as well. We did not get potatos and purchased four of these meals. Spent a lot of money for an incomplete meal. However the service was quick and the food we did get was very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great staff good menu

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good service good flavor! Chicken portion a bit on small side! Satisfied!)

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food great service

★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food was very good and the service was friendly!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good size portions, good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great lunch experience! From checking in to exit it was a fantastic experience with excellent customer service. Hot delicious meal was served quickly.

December 22, 2021

Forgot tea bag for tea, put mayo on veggie burger after specifically asking that they dont. Made me another and didnt bring back any silverware for rest of dinner. Others were all done before even began.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

In new Glasgow the only one I love best waitress ever and manager

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Our Server James was friendly and attentive. The best service weve had in a while. The food was very good and our family enjoyed our evening.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good service and food

★★
December 22, 2020

Food was cold and everything was covered in parm glaze

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fairly good service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The service is fast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Consistently delicious, portions consistent size, service is very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very, Very tasty!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Reliable predictable and no surprises .Consistently good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great ribs and chicken

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very good, hot taste food, good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food, great prices and fantastic service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Pretty good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The place was packed and all was excellent!

★★
December 22, 2020

Ordered for delivery. The driver was lovely. But the food was disappointing. My poutine had no gravey on it with a few pieces of shredded cheese dried to the fries . The website clearly shows cheese curds. Would not of ordered it if I knew it was fake poutine. Our Kale ceaser salad was just regular ceaser which would of been fine but communicate with your customers if something needs to be altered.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Service was great and the food was great. They also have a really great setup in the restaurant for Corona.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Awesome food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Swiss Chalet New Glasgow is a favourite for our family gatherings. Always friendly service, comfortable, clean and delicious food.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and personable. I was a little put out that they are running only a basic menu...ribs and chicken mostly, but thats likely due to covid. The restaurant was clean except for the bathroom. All the food was fantastic except my gravy was burnt. Overall it wasnt too bad at all. Waitress had a positive attitude.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent,and good company.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great servers

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good food and goog service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Excellent!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We had James as our Waiter both times and he is a riot! Love it here

December 22, 2020

Food was horrible. Could not eat. Left hungry.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Service was great, food as expected at SC

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Not what it used to be - but then I am old already - however, even my dog did not like the chicken. They did give me a refund - that was the best thing about my experience. I did not even ask for one.

★★
December 22, 2020

Not a fan of the chicken.