
First & Last
Quick info
About First & Last
First & Last is a New American restaurant on N 3rd Ave in Phoenix, working through a menu of roughly 56 dishes across lunch and dinner. Sandwiches are built on house focaccia, which also comes on its own as an appetizer, and the signature Little Jerry pairs pesto with vodka sauce. The kitchen makes no substitutions or modifications, so sandwiches arrive as written, and the Maestro and the Bosco sit alongside on the same list. Dinner runs on a separate menu, where pasta such as cacio e pepe and bolognese takes the lead, with cocktails poured at the bar. Lunch is open seating with a line during the midday rush and a self-service water station, and a wait is common. A private dining room handles groups. The restaurant opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree multi-storey car park · Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
56 dishes · mains $2–124- SUMMER OF GEORGE$19.00
- LITTLE JERRY$19.50
- MAESTRO$19.50
- LENNY BERNSTEIN$19.50
- BOSCO$17.00
- BOB SACAMANO$17.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention little jerry sandwich, fresh focaccia bread, the maestro sandwich and cacio e pepe.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention little jerry sandwich, fresh focaccia bread, the maestro sandwich and cacio e pepe.
Customer Review Summary
The Little Jerry sandwich dominates the reviews, praised repeatedly for its pesto and tangy vodka sauce with mozzarella on fresh focaccia, with several calling it their favorite and one noting it as the most popular order. Close behind is the Maestro, described as hearty and filling, and the focaccia itself draws its own admiration. Dinner regulars point to the cacio e pepe, bolognese, stuffed rabbit with greens, and creme caramel, plus the negroni and other cocktails. Several mention discovering the place on TikTok and finding the interior larger than the storefront suggests, with a welcoming, fun vibe and fast-moving lunch line. Complaints cluster around price for a sandwich and portion size, one diner finding the cacio e pepe too small to fill. Another describes the no-modifications policy delivered so bluntly it read as pretentious, comparing it to the Seinfeld soup vendor. One reviewer reports a companion getting food poisoning after the chicken vodka sandwich. One notes cheese left on the green velvet chairs after tables were cleared.
Customer Review Summary
The Little Jerry sandwich dominates the reviews, praised repeatedly for its pesto and tangy vodka sauce with mozzarella on fresh focaccia, with several calling it their favorite and one noting it as the most popular order. Close behind is the Maestro, described as hearty and filling, and the focaccia itself draws its own admiration. Dinner regulars point to the cacio e pepe, bolognese, stuffed rabbit with greens, and creme caramel, plus the negroni and other cocktails. Several mention discovering the place on TikTok and finding the interior larger than the storefront suggests, with a welcoming, fun vibe and fast-moving lunch line. Complaints cluster around price for a sandwich and portion size, one diner finding the cacio e pepe too small to fill. Another describes the no-modifications policy delivered so bluntly it read as pretentious, comparing it to the Seinfeld soup vendor. One reviewer reports a companion getting food poisoning after the chicken vodka sandwich. One notes cheese left on the green velvet chairs after tables were cleared.
Featured reviews
- Taylor-Breaun
“Amazing food amazing service. I visited AZ for my birthday and the last day of the trip I wanted to go to first and last and they didn’t disappoint. The vibes were amazing, the workers were great. The workers surprised me with a birthday …”
- Briana Capuano
“You have to visit this spot for lunch! Two colleagues and I stopped by while we were in town for a conference, and everything we tried was fantastic. We ordered the Little Jerry, the Maestro sandwich, and the Caesar salad. The Little Jerry was definitely my favorite, absolutely delicious. The focaccia bread was incredible, the flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I also loved the fresh Parmesan on top. It was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long time. The Caesar salad was also one of the best I’ve ever had. The dressing was perfectly done and full of flavor. The service was fast, and while they do have a self-service water station, it honestly fits the casual vibe of the place and worked well. If you’re in the area, you have to try this place. I only wish I had one closer to home!”
- E R
“Tik Tok made me try First and Last out, and I was not disappointed! 5 of us shared 3 sandwiches. We ordered the Rochelle Rochelle, the Little Jerry and the Bosco. Every sandwich was memorable and mouthwateringly delicious. My personal favorite was the Little Jerry, the vodka sauce was tangy and perfectly paired with mozzarella, but the true star of this sandwich is the pesto. It tasted like they picked the basil and made the pesto fresh to generously spread onto the crunchy, beautifully textured, fresh focaccia bread. It was exquisite. There is no doubting that every ingredient is fresh and that each sandwhich we had was made with flavorful intent. The vibe of the restaurant was effortlessly cool and inclusive, anchoring the downtown social scene. I am eager to return to try the dinner menu.”
- Gabriela Vasquez
“Saw this spot pop up on my socials and had to try. I was not disappointed. FYI lunch is open seating. I went on Sunday around 1 and was able to sit. I ordered the little Jerry and it was delicious. The portion size is great and super filling. The price is a little high for a sandwich but I would still buy it again. I only have 2 complaints. First, the sandwich was colder I thought it would be. I assumed it would be warmed up. Thats on me though. Second, it took staff a little longer then I expected to clean the surrounding tables. They looked pretty well staffed so I was a bit surprised it took them as long as it did to clear certain tables. They also have these green velvet material chairs that once the table had gotten cleared still had cheese all over them. Overall I thought the food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.”
- Christen Tomko
“Food was delicious and everything we tried was full of flavor. The atmosphere was just as great really welcoming and had a fun, comfortable vibe. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!”
Hours
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Highlights
“Trendy restaurant preparing imaginative meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus unique cocktails.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Has kids' menu
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 13
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Dining options· 8
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Highlights· 5
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free multi-storey car park
- Free parking lot
Location
Restaurants near First & Last
- The Vig4.43,0850.3 mi$20–30Good for kidsReservations
truffle fries, pozole, outdoor patio seating
- Palma4.41,3980.4 mi$20–40Reservations
sushi, beignets, kalbi short ribs
- The Farish House4.76250.4 mi$30–80Reservations
filet mignon, tiramisu, historic 1920s house setting
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First & LastReservations | 4.5720 | — | $20–70 | little jerry sandwich, fresh focaccia bread, the maestro sandwich |
| The VigGood for kids · Reservations | 4.43,085 | 0.3 mi | $20–30 | truffle fries, pozole, outdoor patio seating |
| PalmaReservations | 4.41,398 | 0.4 mi | $20–40 | sushi, beignets, kalbi short ribs |
| The Farish HouseReservations | 4.7625 | 0.4 mi | $30–80 | filet mignon, tiramisu, historic 1920s house setting |
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