And the Winners of Patch Readers' Choice 2012 Are...

Who has the best pizza in town? How about the best car repair shop? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice 2012.

Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog This summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local spots in many categories, including Best Burger and Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Gift Shop and Best Veterinarian, and more. We've tallied your votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners. Best Breakfast Spot Winners: Valley Diner, Buckboard 2nd Place: Suzie's Kitchen, Jensen's Cafe 3rd Place: Ernie's Pub and Grille   Best Pizza Winner: Ole Piper 2nd Place: Carbone's  3rd Place: Savoy Pizza   Best Burger Winner: Enjoy! Restaurant 2nd Place: Celts Pub 3rd Place: Burger Jones, Culver's, Wild Bill's   Best Appetizer Winner: Flatbread at …

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LAST DAY: Support Your Favorite Local Shops, People in Our Readers' Choice Polls

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LAST CHANCE: Vote for Readers' Choice Through Friday

Weigh in on 25 categories of polls to help determine our readers' favorites.

Sun, Sand, Water: Which Local Beach is Your Favorite?

Vote for your favorite beach and in our other readers' choice polls.

Burger Battle: Which Delectable Sandwich Will Take the Crown?

Vote for your favorite local burger and for your favorites in other categories through Aug. 17.

Vote: Which Dance Studio is Tops?

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Perfect Pancakes, Outstanding Omelets: Vote for Your Favorite Breakfast Spot

Which restaurant makes the best breakfast in central Dakota County? Vote in our poll.

Vote: Which Pizza Place Dishes Up the Best Pie?

Vote on our pizza poll and 24 other readers' choice polls through Aug. 17.

Vote: Who's the Best Day Care Provider in Our Area?

Vote on this poll and our other readers' choice polls through Aug. 17.

Vote: Who Do You Trust to Fix Your Car?

Our readers' choice polls will be open for voting through Aug. 17