Here are Your Belmont Patch Readers' Choice Winners 2012

Over the summer, we asked our readers to rate their favorite Belmont businesses in 13 categories. After weeks of an open nomination process, we counted up the votes and named our winners in the 2012 Readers' Choice contest.

The victors included Water Dog Lake Loop Trail for best hiking spot in Belmont. Trail improvements will continue throughout the winter, and Park and Rec commissioner Kevin Sullivan reports that the work is almost complete.

"We have been able to take advantage of some early rain as well as the latest downpour to build about 300 feet of retaining wall under a beautiful grove of Oak Trees on a steep hillside. The wall allows the trail to be 4ft wide and with a gentle slope to walk or ride. This is the last major section before we can say the "digging part" is complete. (There are a few more small dig areas and 3 bridges to build.)," said Sullivan.

Meanwhile, Godfather's was the winner for best burger spot, and Whisper's Cafe took top honors for best breakfast.

In one of the most heavily-voted categories, Vivace took honors for the best Italian food, with 65 percent of the vote.

And when it comes to preschools, most of you say Merry Moppet is the best.

Take a look at the list we posted in August, and let us know in the comment section below if you think the top vote-getters in each category still stand, or if someone else should move to the top spot.

Food & Drink

Best Burger

Winner: Godfather's

2nd Place: Cafe Bliss

2nd Place: Marvin Gardens

Best Pizza

Winner: Toto's

2nd place: Village Host

3rd place: Mountain Mike's

Best Family Restaurant

Winner: Mountain Mike's

2nd Place: Whisper's

3rd Place: IHOP

Best Chinese Food

Winner: Gin Mon

2nd Place: China Village

2nd Place: Blue Sky Cafe

Best Coffee Shop

Winner: Starbucks

2nd Place: Peet's

3rd Place: Jimmy's Cafe

Best Pub

Winner: Marvin Gardens

Winner: Ausiello's (Now called McGraw's)

Best Sushi

Winner: Monster Sushi

2nd Place: Sushi Lover

Best Italian Food

Winner: Vivace

2nd Place: Divino

3rd Place: Caprino's

Best Tacos/Burritos

Winner: Hola

2nd Place: El Metate

3rd Place: Coyote's Cafe

3rd Place: Whisper's Cafe

Best Breakfast Spot

Winner: Whisper's Cafe

2nd Place: IHOP

2nd Place: Hobee's

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Entertainment

Best Sports Bar

Winner: Chris's New Harbor Bar

2nd Place: Ausiello's (Now called McGraw's)

3rd Place: Marvin Gardens

Kids & Family

Best Preschool

Winner: Merry Moppet

2nd Place: City of Belmont Early Learning Center

Best Place to Bike/Hike/Walk

Winner: Water Dog Lake Loop Trail

Winner: Belmont's Children's Bridge and Connecting Trails

2nd Place: John Brooks Open Space Preserve