Best of: Breakfast in Columbia

We've been told since we were kids that breakfast is the most important meal of the whole day.

Adults and children both need to eat breakfast to help them perform their best, according to WebMD.

Children who skip breakfast risk going without food for as long as 18 hours, which can lead to "a lot of physical, intellectual and behavioral problems," according to the website.

In a nod to the importance of the day's first meal, Patch kicks off its new, weekly Best-Of feature today with a hunt for the best breakfast places across Patchland.

Whether you prefer a full traditional breakfast, a toasted bagel, a cup of yogurt or a bowl of cereal with fresh fruit, we're asking you to choose your favorite breakfast place in Columbia:

Roma's Breakfast and Pizzeria

La Madeleine Country French Cafe

We included a mix of businesses from our Places listings to include establishments that offer breakfasts from the casual and quick to the more elaborate.

If we didn't mention your favorite spot, please add it in the comments and we'll add it to the poll.

Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, reviews on Patch Places and in comments on this article.

Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

Voting ends at 9 a.m. Friday.

Up next week: Best gym/fitness center.