Best Tattoo Shops In Oakland

“I found O Tattoo on yelp and was drawn to the female owned studio. All the artists' bios with their work made it easy to focus in on whose style was a match for what I wanted done. The studio was bright, clean and relaxed. It felt like going in for a self care day. I had a tattoo by Arie and worked with her by email to narrow down what I was looking for- flowery, flowing fine line piece that incorporated a tattoo I already had. Arie created a few designs that were just as I'd hoped for. I am very pleased. Arie was friendly, professional and gentle. I've already recommended her and O Tattoo to a friend.“

“Danielle created the most beautiful watercolor wave that I've wanted for years. She was outstanding! She was gentle, patient, and thorough. The healing process was extremely fast and easy due to her experience and talent. My friends and family love my new artwork, and I rave to everyone about the beautiful waves crashing over my shoulder. Oh, and the shop is quiet and beautiful. I highly recommend Old Crow Tattoo.“

“Got an amazing tattoo from Joe! He was so professional and really listened to what I wanted. Go here - you will not be disappointed! Also he was able to cover an old tattoo perfectly. My friend also got a coverup from him that turned out amazing.“

“Should be great Tattoo. Awesome trad, retro and new age blend. Awesome tattoo artists and super dope family vibes“

“Everyone one is very talented and down to earth it's where I got my fist and definitely not my last tattoo from and as long as they are up and running the only place I would recommend to people I know“

“I got my first tattoo a week ago and could not be more pleased with the results. It was a father/college-aged-son matching tattoo outing, and Chummy was engaging and thoughtful with both ends of the age spectrum. He is a consummate professional, whose care and attention to hygiene, his clients, and his art are impressive. While I am not sure if I will be getting any more tattoos, if I do, I will be certain to return to Tattoo 13 and look for Chummy.“

“Great shop! Lots of amazing flash on the walls. The experience was smooth and very professional from start to finish. From small pieces to large pieces you cant go wrong with any of the artists at FTW.“

“Mushky is a friend and a wonderfully talented tattoo artist! This was my first tattoo with them and they were amazing! Their quality and skill is tremendous They have a good touch and are very caring, checking in and making sure I am 100% good with everything all throughout the service. I will definitely get more work with them!“

“Shawna is amazing! From the time I first made contact with her on-line to in-person she was so professional and cheerful. Once Shawna started she kept me informed throughout the process. Shawna is very personable and clearly is very skilled at her craft. I’m a cancer survivor, so having lost my hair and eyebrows twice after chemo treatments my eyebrows grew back very sparse. She made them look so natural and they look fantastic!! I’m extremely happy and will recommend all of my friends and family! Thank you Shawna for making me feel whole again.-Tina AlvarezServices: Microshading“

“Great shop! When I lost a ball on one of my piercings just before a flight I just went to the closest shop possible and thank god it was Rd tattoo! They helped me search for the right size and even when I was willing to just pay a stupid amount just to get what I needed, they gave me a great deal! A great shop and great people!“

“Dee was gentle, professional and conscientious. I had 3 previous piercings that I thought needed to be repierced (because other places have done just that, rammed a needle in anew) but Dee did stretching rather than piercing. She explained that this would cut my healing time down drastically. It also saved me money because she charged the stretching fee instead of a piercing fee. The jewelry selection was also gorgeous, and she created one piece for me to match the other two that wasn’t even in the display case! I highly recommend this clean, professional and highly gorgeous woman for all your piercing needs.“

“Olivia is THE best! She is patient, does great detailed/fine line work, and is so welcoming. I keep going back!?‍♀️“

“I love to get tattoos while visiting different towns. My first experience with Old Crow Tattoo was so great that booked an appointment there again when I was traveling through town a year later. Both artists were friendly and did exactly what I was looking for. The ambiance of the space is awesome and very comfortable. All the artists that I interacted with were friendly. Booking an appointment both times was easy and the price was very reasonable. I will definitely book something there again next time I'm in town!“

“Super happy with my tattoo, my entire experience getting tattooed at the studio was excellent, nothing more to say“

“Awesome experience! Austin Howard was easy to communicate with to set up an appointment, the day of was laid back and comfortable in the shop, and the tattoo was even better than I imagined. Looking forward to next time already.“

“Randy did very well amazing coverup 3 hours work in 45 minutes affordable prices highly recommend getting your work done here no regrets 100%“

“Got a really cute Friday the 13th tattoo here from Roo. Everyone was friendly and professional, and I love my piece! Def check them out, they're in a spot kinda by the lake that is easy to walk past without noticing.“

“Waited about 7 minutes with my sister and got my anti eyebrow pierced ,didn't hurt at all I fully recommend this place everything's clean.“

“So it's been a while since I got a tattoo here. (17 years according to Yelp! Gasp! ). I stalked the gorgeous Miya Matsui and I am so glad I checked her out! I wanted Memorial tattoo for my mom, who passed in 2017 and Miya did such a beautiful job! Love her work. The tattoo is of my native Filipino sampaguita and butterfly. She is absolutely phenomenal and worth every fricken penny I spent one her! She definitely needs to have an assistant though. She is super busy and is sometimes not that responsive. Be patient with her though. She is worth the wait.“

“Highly recommend this shop! They not only do great work, but also stayed open late to help me out in a pinch.“

“Ended up walking in on a Friday the 13th and got a small tattoo a customer was running late for his appointment and I was able to get squeezed in the guy that tattooed me was pretty fast by time he was done his client came. Talk about perfect timing Service: Tattoos“

“Amazing and the best tattoo shop in Oakland! Quality, vibe and highly qualified and highy skilled tattoo artists!“

“Best tattoo experience. Darryl has a light touch, did beautiful work, kind personality! I had significant scars and he made me feel comfortable and the artwork is perfect.“