It was another close race, but in the end Gravy's Diner pulled through with the most votes for the title of Cedar Falls Patch Readers' Choice 2012: The Best Place for Breakfast.

So congratulations to Gravy's - may their hash browns ever be crispy, may their eggs ever be delicious. Cedar Falls readers certainly seem to already view them that way.

That doesn't mean other places aren't dearly loved. J’s Homestyle Cooking was a close second in our poll, and a few of you left comments in its favor.

Here's what one fan said about J's:

My family loves J's for any meal! They have consistently great food and they staff is awesome!

The Maid-Rite also got a shout-out from a Patch breakfast enthusiast. Here's what was said:

The best place for breakfast in CF is a well-kept secret. The Maid-Rite. Stop laughing and hear me out. While eating your fantastic pancakes, or French Toast, or anything else, you are watching them hand-grate potatoes for hashbrowns, or hand-preparing any of their other wonderful dishes. The quality of their food is fantastic, and their prices are low. The waitresses are kind and friendly, as are the other patrons. This is the type of place that some people in big cities try to emulate, and NEVER are able to get right.

Thanks to everyone who voted. Your votes are needed again - we're now asking for your picks for the best place to get ice cream in Cedar Falls. Yum.