Gattica is a stayer among the overcrowded Balaclava scene for good reason –consistently great coffee. A favourite with locals, this long, narrow space is home to comfy plush chairs and cushioned-piled bench along the wall. Terrific wood-fired pizzas emerge from the oven in the late afternoon. Coffee is a Five Senses blend, producing a consistently good long black that is medium-bodied with caramel overtones.