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.“

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

“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.“

“Their name is exactly how the energy feels inside the shop, every time. James always creates my ideas even more beautifully than I first imagined them. I love my sleeve!!! Support oakland owned businesses & amazing art?“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“My kids and I had a wonderful time getting our bracelets done. She has a lovely set up, it is clean and professional. She was great with my kids and got us taken care of quickly. I highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Had the most wonderful experience here. I’ve worked in the tattoo industry and have been tattooed by many artist working at many shops. My experience here was everything I would have ever wanted from a tattoo shop. I was tattooed by the artist Roo(ster). She not only was extremely professional but her bedside manner was incredible too. I was offered: drinks and snacks, given pillows, even offered a heater as the sun went down bc it was a little chilly. She has such a soft touch I even was falling asleep as she tattooed me. Also she timed the session as to not overcharge me in anyway and would stop the timer when we needed a break. She was pleasant to chat with and made the time go by so fast. I recommend this shop to anyone especially if it’s your first tattoo… go see Roo. The care and effort I experienced there was exceptional. Five stars !“

“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.“

“I came to this location to have the jewelry for my tragus piercing replaced. I was able to purchase the jewelry for $10 each and have it installed at no extra cost. A few days later, one of the rhinestones popped out, but the piercer replaced it without any questions or issues. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for good-quality service.“

“Its sad i dont got a way to ask about the shop so ill write as a review instead, my girl wishes to get a belly piercing but shes worried about privacy and girl workers, she wants it done away from the eyes of anyone (religious reasons) and by a girl (also religious reasons), if anyone knows about the shop and is able to confirm these two please let us know <3“

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

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

“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.“

“I got a tattoo from Jeannie and couldn't be happier. This is my third tattoo from Jeannie and I love each one more and more! They're extremely talented and calming throughout the process. They were also great and communicative, and talked through the pros and cons of my requested changes to the design. I can't wait to get another tattoo from this extremely talented artist!

Below is the poppy I just got, and as a bonus the rainbow trout that Jeannie tattooed on me 4 years ago!!“

“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.“

“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“

“First time here. This shop is incredible! Beautiful inside and out. My artist was Randy. He's has 20+ yrs experience tattooing and it shows! He uses top of the tier numbing spray and I could barely feel it. The colors are so saturated and vibrant and his line work is crispy clean! He made me feel safe and at ease the entire time. He offered me snacks and bottled water. I will be back many many times. The shop is also BIPOC owned and run. And LGBTQIA+ inclusive.“