In Cedar Falls, Romance Tastes Like Cupcakes

Cedar Falls likes it's Valentine's Day sweet and covered in frosting, it seems.

It is a holiday to give chocolate, after all. In this case, chocolate cupcakes.

won our first ever contest. We asked you, dear readers, to decide, "Which is the most romantic way to spend Valentine's Day?"

The sugary shop beat out spending a night at the theater at and a walk in the woods with your loved one at .

Votes were cast in the form of comments left on the story and reviews in our business directory. Here are a few things you had to say about all three contestants.

Scratch Cupcakery (23 comments):

"Yummy goodness! Nothing means love like a cupcake from Scratch!" - Rhonda McBride

"There is nothing more that my husband and I enjoy more than our sweets. Scratch is of course our favorite guilty pleasure." - Kari

"Scratch Cupcakery has the perfect sweet treat for your sweetheart! I vote for Scratch!!" - Brenda W

The Lampost (9 comments):

"You can't beat a live performance for Valentine's Day. Funny and poignant skits, delicious home-made desserts, and a delightful intimate atmosphere make for the perfect date night destination!" - Dylan Kline

"The classy cool feel of this cozy coffee shop theater provides a sense of romantic intimacy like no other place in Cedar Falls. If I had a Valentine's date, I would hope he would take me somewhere fun and creative like the Lampost." - Kate McNeil

"Lampost is magical! I met my husband there :) So all you single ladies and gentlemen...Lampost is the place to be!!" - Lisa Mae Wagner

Hartman Reserve Nature Center (9 comments):

"Nothing could be better than a night out at Hartman under the trees and stars! No distractions, just peace and the one you love!" - Brittney Fry

"Give the best gift for Valentine's Day - the gift of time. Spend some time with your sweetie pie or children this Valentine's Day at Hartman. Breathe the fresh air, hear the wind filter through the trees, watch nature at its best. And if you want to propose to your sweetheart, the ground is much softer (than a floor) when you get down on one knee!" - Connie Svoboda

"On my first winter hike in Hartman Reserve with my now-husband, a pair of deer frolicked nearby and then ran across the hiking trail as if we were in a movie. I joked my husband had probably scheduled the release of the deer to convince me winter hiking was romantic. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself. The sweetness of nature is right below your nose - not even hiding - in our city!" - Jennifer Rusch