Whenever I have a hankerin' for bacon-egg-and-cheese-on-a-bagel, I head across the street to Cafe Phillips. I've become something of a regular there. If I decide to get a waffle, the cashier always asks if I want my usual whipped cream on top. This week, I brought my camera and snapped a few pictures of the staff at work.

- Lindsay Totty

  • Cafe Phillips is a popular deli in Northwest Washington, DC, near Chinatown.
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    Cafe Phillips is a popular deli in Northwest Washington, DC, near Chinatown.
  • The place is usually packed once the lunchtime crowd comes in.
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    The place is usually packed once the lunchtime crowd comes in.
  • Luis Lemus is busy slicing the lunchmeat for patrons' sandwiches.
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    Luis Lemus is busy slicing the lunchmeat for patrons' sandwiches.
  • Joshua Villa and Lara Delcid deliver service with a smile.
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    Joshua Villa and Lara Delcid deliver service with a smile.
  • Lara hands a customer his meal.
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    Lara hands a customer his meal.
  • Evelyn Au wears several hats, including barista and cashier. Here, she ladles a customer's cup of soup.
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    Evelyn Au wears several hats, including barista and cashier. Here, she ladles a customer's cup of soup.
  • David Gearhart is a cashier extraordinaire. His enthusiastic demeanor is one reason many of Cafe Phillips's patrons keep coming back.
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    David Gearhart is a cashier extraordinaire. His enthusiastic demeanor is one reason many of Cafe Phillips's patrons keep coming back.
  • David opens the register and completes a sale.
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    David opens the register and completes a sale.
  • Professionals gather around the cream and sugar stand.
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    Professionals gather around the cream and sugar stand.
  • Cafe Phillips is kind of a mom-and-pop shop. Steve and Rachel Park are the owners.
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    Cafe Phillips is kind of a mom-and-pop shop. Steve and Rachel Park are the owners.
  • When the line gets really busy, Rachel pitches in.
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    When the line gets really busy, Rachel pitches in.
  • Rachel is a devout Christian. She prays everyday with her friend, Winny Williams. Winny calls Rachel her "sister in spirit."
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    Rachel is a devout Christian. She prays everyday with her friend, Winny Williams. Winny calls Rachel her "sister in spirit."

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