Although I live in New York, I often travel to Montreal, and every time I'm there I have to go to Nocochi.
I've never had the food... I always go for one reason and one reason only: the cookies. They are little mounds of flavorful goodness that melt in your mouth. Because many of them are made with chickpea flower and cardamom, the densely packed, fine texture crumbles into a silky paste. They are flavorful, but not too sugary, and leave a clean feeling in your mouth. Although many of the pastries seem to be made with similar ingredients, each one is unique. It always takes me a while to choose which ones I want. Although the boxes of pastries are a bit expensive, there is a good deal where you can buy fifteen for 6.95. My all-time favorites are the mini baklavas, which have an extremely strong, exotic flavor, and the little white and brown balls with crumbled pistachios on top.
Although it is true that the service between the counter and dining area is a bit confusing, the staff is always friendly and sweet.