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Rating Distribution

Swiss Chalet has a 1.9 star rating from 102 reviews with mostly dissatisfied customers and a largely unfavorable rating distribution. Frequent issues include poor customer service, food quality problems, delivery refusals, requests for refunds, and complaints about high price levels.

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  • Look up recent Swiss Chalet reviews for location-specific service and food quality.
  • Expect potential delivery or pickup issues; keep order records when seeking refunds.
  • Customer complaints often cite rude staff and inconsistent food temperature and portions.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Recurring customer complaints about extremely poor customer service and rude managers.
  • Frequent reports of cold, undercooked, or low-quality food and missing items.
  • Delivery refusals, account/online registration failures, and slow or no resolution to refund requests.

Positive Feedback

Some locations and staff receive praise for good food and helpful service, though these reports are less common.

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John M Zqa
map-marker Scarborough, Ontario

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7750 Markham Rd. The manager's name is Anna.

Very bad service; she shouldn't be at the front line. Very rude and bad service.

I wonder why there are so many people in the restaurant. Because of her, I'm sure you lost a lot of customers.

Loss:
$25
Cons:
  • Bad service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Change front line staff

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Linda H Mwx

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Complaint

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AI Highlights
  • - They refused delivery and asked for pickup.
  • - A $130 order was declined as outside the delivery zone.
  • - The nearest Swiss Chalet is 2 km away.

They refuse to deliver an order and expect customers to come to them and pick it up. We tried to order $130 worth of food, but they are not interested in our custom.

The reason given is that we are outside their delivery zone—yet the nearest Swiss Chalet is two kilometers away. An article online stated that this was due to red-zoning certain neighborhoods and refusing service to those areas.

There are no reports of a delivery driver being assaulted or harassed; it seems like discrimination. They will not get my business again.

Pros:
  • Good food and usually good service
Cons:
  • Will not deliver an order

User's recommendation: If you live in the wrong neighborhood, order Mrs Brown or KFC.

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Wanita L

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| map-marker Toronto, Ontario

Resolved: Almost Raw White French Fries!

AI Highlights
  • - Takeout orders with Fresh Fries directions are not followed.
  • - Fries were burnt previously and today pale and undercooked.
Swiss Chalet - Almost Raw White French Fries!
Updated by user Dec 01, 2025

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with product replacement. 1/4 chicken dinner free. Take photos, and write an email.

Original review Nov 16, 2025

We order take away, and I write on special directions, Fresh Fries. That never happens.

A month or so ago the french fries were burnt and barely recognizable.

Today, the fries were white as ghosts, barely cooked. Horrible!!!

Does the take out customer get the crap fries because cooks/servers don't have to face us with the 3rd degree burnt fries or the ghostly ones.

Loss:
$49
Pros:
  • Sauce
Cons:
  • Take out subpar

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Maybe open your take away and have a look at the fries. Ask for fresh fries if they look unappealing.

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2 comments
Phineas Sqa

Too bad they gave you something free. You may try to pull this sort of thing again.

Phineas Sqa

If you wanted a refund because the chicken was raw, you should have returned the "raw chicken"

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Cindy W Zlu

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Way to save money

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AI Highlights
  • - I dislike dill pickles.
  • - It rests against the bun, making it soggy and dill-tasting.
  • - A no dill pickle option on online/Doordash menus could save money.
Updated by user Mar 05, 2026

It's annoying that they don't respond but it is a minor issue. If it was a larger one and no response, I'd stop shopping Swiss Chalet. Will let you know if I get a response

Original review Mar 01, 2026

I dislike *** pickles. I particularly dislike it when it lies against the bun of my rotisserie chicken sandwich, making the bun soggy and, well, tasting like ***.

Swiss Chalet could save a lot of money if they just included a 'no *** pickle' option in their online/Doordash menus. Food for thought.

Pros:
  • Great food
Cons:
  • No choice on dill pickle

Preferred solution: A no dill pickle option on online menus like Uber Eats or DoorDash menus

User's recommendation: Call after you order and say bodily pickle

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Elizabeth H Gmj

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| map-marker Scarborough, Ontario

Emails shuffling it off to the right department

AI Highlights
  • - Emails said my comments were under review and sent to someone who can handle it, and I was asked to review the concern before hearing back.

Lots of emails saying my comments were being looked at and then one last week saying they were sending it to someone who could handle it.

I received an email asking for a review of the concern before I heard back about my situation.

Looking forward to a resolution.

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Judy B Ple

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| map-marker Sydney, Nova Scotia

Disappointed

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AI Highlights
  • - Scratch coupons from the festive meal said we won free chicken soup.
  • - Redemption requires both of us to buy an entree over $15.

I am complaining about your scratch coupons you receive with the festive meal. I scratched two and it said I won a chicken soup on both of mine.

When my husband and I tried to redeem them for lunch, we were going to have the soup and maybe split a sandwich.

We couldn't redeem them unless we both bought an entree over $15.00. Why should we have to buy anything when it said we won free soup if all we wanted was soup?

Loss:
$38
Pros:
  • Like the specials
Cons:
  • Paying for something that is suppose to be free

Preferred solution: I think we should of gotten the soup without having to pay for two entrees over $15.00$30.00

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Phineas Sqa

If you knew how to read, you would see that you have to buy an adult entrée to get the free soup. You should have someone who can read the back of the coupon for you.

It clearly states in small letters with the entree, you get the soup for free. . Not their fault, you cannot read simple first-grade English. Even fi you wanted a sandwich, you would have to pay for it.

You LIAR. You did not pay for the soup. It says free soup with the purchase of an Entree. Either you are a LIAR, or someone who is SLOW and cannot read and comprehend simple first-grade English.

You only had to pay for ONE entree for the soup, unless the both of you wanted one. LEARN HOW TO READ before making a fool of yourself online.

Diane D Duo

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| map-marker Toronto, Ontario

Complaint on fries

My husband and I don't like peelings on our fries. Why?

I wish we had a choice or could peel the potatoes; they taste like cardboard. Please, I love your chicken but not the fries.

Loss:
$30
Cons:
  • Choice o other food

Preferred solution: Fries no peeling in futuy

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Anonymous
map-marker Hamilton, Ontario

Upsetting dining experience

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AI Highlights
  • - Nearby party of 11 was served before our pie.
  • - Waited 26 minutes for the pie; server slammed a vessel after promising it would be free.

After completing our meal...having had adequate service, we ordered an apple pie and asked for our bill. Just then a pary of 11 was seated right beside us.

(5 children 6 adults) Our waitress took their drink orders, came back and served them...left and returned with some water and left again. .. this is when we thought she'd come back with our pie order. Instead she came back and proceeded to take their order for 11 people.

Then leaves before we can get her attention. When she finally returns with 2 other servers they deliver the meals for the 11 people. As she leaves to get more of their food she tells us, "I'm getting your pie". Comes back and brings the rest of their order.

Five minutes go by and still no sign of her. My husband goes to the kitchen area and asks her for the pie and she says, "I'll bring it to you". He replied, "no I will wait here for it and take it myself". At this she finally goes into the kitchen to get the pie.

She delivers it to our table and says there won't be any charge for the pie. To which I reply, "I should hope not." She said, "What!!!" and slams a metal vessel she had in her hand on our table. No apology, (eg. very busy, I forgot,) anything.

Just aggressive behavior.

(You can imagine our frustration after waiting 26 minutes for a slice of pie.)We have been dining at this location for over 20 years as a matter of fact last April we celebrated my husband's birthday there with a party 11 people ourselves. We get it she was probably overwhelmed by this large group but there is no excuse for aggressive behavior.

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Phineas Sqa

You are wrong. There were not six adults and five kids.

There were four adults and seven kids. Since you and your husband acted like children, I consider you children as well. Then you got rude and said that you hope you won't be charged for the pie. Instead of thanking her, you made a rude and sarcastic comment.

Honestly, if you cannot afford to pay for the pie, you would not have made that comment. If you cannot afford to pay for the pie, do not order it. Sounds like you and your husband are difficult customers.

No wonder she got upset with you. She was aggressive because your HUSBAND was aggressive first.

Anonymous
map-marker Oshawa, Ontario

Just a general comment. How is this company still in business ??? Perhaps 30 years ago they were good, when they stuck to their core business strengths and product offerings. But now = CRAP .

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The food has declined in quality SO BAD, the last time I dined there was the LAST TIME I WILL EVER DINE THERE..

User's recommendation: NEVER EAT AT CRAP CHALET

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Joyce W Sxy
map-marker Oshawa, Ontario

Because I was turned away not happy

AI Highlights
  • - On Dec 14 I waited 10–15 minutes with no server.
  • - The manager said they were busy with big parties.
  • - I was told to come back; no follow-up after two days.

I went to the restaurant, your restaurant, on December 14th. I was there for about 10, maybe 15 minutes, and during that time, nobody approached me.

I approached four different servers. Finally, the last one called the manager over. She asked, 'How can I help you?' I told her, 'Well, I've only been standing here for the last 10 minutes or so,' and she said, 'Well, ma'am, we're extremely busy.' I said, 'I totally get that, but I'm not involved with the party that's ahead of me.' She said, 'Well, we’ve got two big parties coming in, and we're quite busy.' I said, 'Well, you've got room down at the back, the booth.' She said, 'Well, unfortunately, today we can't accommodate you.' I said, 'What? You can't accommodate me?

I'm only one person.' She said, 'You'll need to come back another day.' Well, I was so upset when I went to my car. I've only been going to the Swiss Chalet since I was 12, and I'm 63 now. I wrote in a report, and somebody said that they would get back to me within two business days. So that would have been Tuesday, December 16th.

Nobody's reached out. Nobody. Nothing. Nada.

So is it that people have to go and complain to the media and let the media know how you treat your customers?

On top of that, I go there quite often, once a week or twice a week or whatever, and still no answer from you. Totally unprofessional and not acceptable.

Pros:
  • While i really thought that this restaurant was number one until i got treated the way i did unacceptable

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: My recommendation would be not to you have anything to do with this restaurant ever again. It's disgusting how I got turned away and I've told my friends, my friends have said we've never heard of that before and I said, well, you have now I said I was totally shocked.

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Phineas Sqa

With your attitude no wonder you were dining alone.

Tyanna Asf

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| map-marker Newmarket, Ontario

Used the lowest rate possible. Planned to ordering the festive family meal at $49.99. Due to NO service we left after waiting 15-20 mins. Will not return. Provide staff to take orders.

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We used the lowest rate possible. Planned to ordering the festive family meal at $49.99.

Due to NO service we left after waiting 15-20 mins.

Will not return. Provide staff to take orders.

User's recommendation: Do not go to Swiss Chalet for take out order, no service

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Reg S Kfe
map-marker Markham, Ontario

Very bad customer service

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AI Highlights
  • - Third visit to Swiss Chalet in Markham, at Markville Mall.
  • - No dark meat or alternatives.
  • - The manager was rude and did not answer questions.

This is the third time I am visiting the Swiss Chalet location in Markham. The location is at Markham Road on Highway Seven at the Markville Mall parking.

Every time I visit the location, they do not have dark meat, and they do not even offer me any other solution. Speaking with the manager, he was very rude and did not even answer any of the questions I was asking him on November 4, 2025. I visited that location to have dinner with my family for my son's birthday, and the experience again was unbelievable customer service. We had to leave the location because it was a very, very bad experience.

I hope someone calls me back and apologizes or compensates for my experience. No wonder Swiss Chalet is having problems; this is the type of manager they hire to serve customers and deal with problems—very unprofessional, with no experience at all.

User's recommendation: My recommendation is to higher professional people, and get rid of the dead beats who makes and give your organization a bad name

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4 comments
Phineas Sqa

Why do I get the feeling that you are mistaking not getting your way as rude.

Latessa Dyj

They should not compensate you for your experience. If you cannot afford to take your son out for his birthday, don't.

Latessa Dyj

You are a father figure. Try to set a good example. Do not teach your son to claim someone was rude just because you did not get your way.

Latessa Dyj

Sigh, here we go again, another child mistaking not getting what they want as rude.

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Ashley W Lny

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Toronto, Ontario

Not happy about my order from yesterday I paid 55 plus 5 dollars tip

AI Highlights
  • - $55 + $5 tip for a family meal.
  • - Wants fresh fries; past fries were overcooked, stale, and half-filled.
  • - Seeks refund for yesterday's order.

I paid 55 dollars an 5 dollar tip. Had notes with placing my order

Told not sure if u received few extra butters with your family meal ..I told them I rather be in person I hardly do del7very

Please kindly put fresh fries in my order

Seeing in past I had not been happy with my delivery from hard stake an over cooked fries

They tasted awful..

Not sift an fresh on inside had a stale oil taste as well so I not impressed with the four order of fries that were half way filed to each box on my 55 dollars family meal ..

I would like some how a compensation for this aweful order I reviewed thank u I can be reached at 647 706 **** ..or 437 522 **** Ashley.

Next time I go in person on Tuesday deal 2 can dine for 19 99.

I like a refund on this order placed yesterday .thank u

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Phineas Sqa

If they tasted awful, you shoud have RETURNED them for the refund.

Norm M Ocz

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| map-marker East Gwillimbury, Ontario

Table sevice was fine. The restroom was not.

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They could check the services they provide and be sure that everything is in proper working order.

People notice the small things, not just the food or the table service . I certainly do.

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Dyan M Nyw

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FOOD AND WASHROOMS

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AI Highlights
  • - Washrooms were unsanitary with no toilet paper and urine buildup.
  • - The chicken was mushy; the sauce was off.
  • - Manager said they were just cleaned.

Washrooms, very unsanitary, lack of toilet paper, dried *** on the floor, build-up of urine behind toilets. Chicken was mushy, sauce didn't taste like we usually eat at other locations.

This location was Innisfil, ON, store 291. We mentioned to the manager who responded with 'they were just cleaned.' Sad that workers have no pride in their work.

User's recommendation: Stay far away from Swiss Chalet Innisfil ON store 291

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4 comments
Latessa Dyj

Well kiddo, the urine issue on the floor and seats is not their fault. Some people cannot clean up after themselves. Maybe they just cleaned the washroom and your city is full of ill mannered pigs?

Guest
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The issue is their problem when they said it was JUST cleaned!!!

Latessa Dyj
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Maybe it didn't take that long for them to mess it up. You are probably one of those pigs that would leave a mess. Leave your garbage on the table because "IT'S not your job to throw it out.

Phineas Sqa
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2787566

Just cleaned does not mean that they are lying. Some people are such pigs that it takes less than five minutes to mess up again.

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Anonymous
map-marker Kingston, Ontario

We were told only 1 white meat and 1 dark meat when we wanted 2 white !!

AI Highlights
  • - Only one white dinner was available, with a 30-minute wait.
  • - The next customer got two whites; the reviewer said the server was told to do this.

Swiss chalet , Napanee , Ontario

Us: 2 seniors , with 2 can dine for $20.99 white extra

We order 2 white quarter chicken dinners

Server: we only have white for 1 dinner . 30 min wait for another white .

Or you can have 1 white & 1 dark .

Us: 30 mins ?? Its 5:30 pm , you should have them ready . Well I guess we better take 1 white & 1 dark !!! We are hungry

Next customer in line: 2 quarter whites dinner

Server : sure .

Cash done .

That is Disgustingly!! The poor server was told to do this

User's recommendation: Don’t go to that franchise . They are very CHEAP

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