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Readers' Choice: Winners 2012

What's the best shopping in El Cerrito? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice 2012. Let us know if you agree in the comments, and tell us more about your favorite spots around town.

Posted by Patch Staff, September 6, 2012 at 03:56 am

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Throughout the summer, you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Most Family-Friendly Restaurant to Best Breakfast and Best Happy Hour.

We've tallied the votes and it's time to announce the . See below for our complete list. Then let us know what you think. Click the links on the businesses below to leave reviews and rate each venue. We hope you'll share your best suggestions about each of the categories in the comments below.

Favorite Coffee Shop

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Favorite Gift Shop

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Favorite Bargain Store

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Favorite Used Goods Store

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Favorite Dry Cleaner

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Favorite Drug Store

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Favorite Grocery Store

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