Best Tattoo Shops In Oakland

“I cannot recommend Julie enough if you are looking for fine line work. She took my vision and inspo photo and made it so much more than I could have asked for. She had great communication and was very professional and personable. She is such a sweetheart and I will be going back to her for any future tattoos!“

“Phenomenal job from the artist Spit Blossom! My sister and got custom tattoos from him yesterday and I'm blown away by the quality and service. The vibes were amazing and he's so nice and great with conversation. You walk in and already you feel welcomed and everyone there is so nice. 10/10 will defiantly be going back!“

“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.“

“Great tattoo parlor. Clean, sufficient, professional and friendly. Melissa was great! She's attentive, creative, communicative and wants to make sure you get what you truly want from your tattoo. Great prices. I'll definitely be back!“

“carlos is the best. i called last minute to see if he could help me get some jewelry out and he was super fast, clean and friendly. i would recommend this place to anyone!“

“6/23/26 Was able to get a tattoo done at bell and iron. Painless, relaxing atmosphere and a cleanly executed piece! Sophie knocked it out the park on this one 👍“

“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!!“

“Service is awesome. Ms.Dee is helpful and gets the job done and right for a decent price🔥 You do have to make a online appointment to be sure. I recommend 💯“

“I’m still in love with the tattoo I got from Alex a year ago. It’s aging beautifully so far. I put a lot of trust in them because the design and placement of my idea meant that the stencil had to be hand drawn, but Alex delivered x100. The shading, placement, and detail is EXACTLY what I wanted. Super patient with me throughout the process too. Couldn’t recommend this studio and Alex enough! Will definitely be going back for more!!“

“Austin is amazing! He did this cover up piece on my shoulder. He took his time talking through every step of the process. His pricing was reasonable, scheduling was easy, and it was great talking with him. I'm looking forward to coming back!“

“Contacted Matt and the folks at Premium in hopes of getting two small tattoos later that same day. I was done at the shop two hours later, completely at east and thrilled with the work.

Highly recommend Premium. We’ll be 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.“

“My son and I have had several piercings here. They did our nose piercings and my sternum dermals. I wouldn’t trust anyone else. Going back for my second nose piercing. They are professional and quick and clean! Bring cash.“

“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“

“I had the best experience getting tattooed by Roo! She was incredibly gentle and so light-handed that I was asleep during most of my appointment. 🥹 She was also so sweet, patient, and took the time to keep replacing the stencil until it was absolutely perfect. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and her work. Her space is super cute, clean, and has such a great vibe. And Roo’s artwork is absolutely insane, her talent speaks for itself! I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo and can’t wait to come back for more. Highly recommend! Thank you Roo!! 🖤✨“

“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!“

“Doug did me and all my crazy siblings tats in one day! He was super reasonable and a whole lot of fun to talk to! Thank you Doug!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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?“

“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.“