About Idle Hand Tattoo

Idle Hand Tattoo is a well-maintained and nicely decorated shop with friendly staff. The shop has a minimum project cost of $150. Artists like Steffan Ross and Beau are known for their proficiency and for making customers feel comfortable. They take walk-ins and work closely with customers to ensure they get the desired tattoo. The shop is known for its great selection of traditional American designs, and customers have reported having enjoyable experiences, with artists providing a calm and chill atmosphere. The high-quality work has been praised, and customers have expressed plans to return for more tattoos.

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  • Jul 2026

    If you want timeless art from an master-level artist in a warm, professional environment, Holly Ellis and her shop are as good as it gets.

    I’ve been getting tattooed by Holly for 9 years now—9 tattoos total, ranging from flash to complex custom pieces—and I can’t recommend her or her shop highly enough. Holly’s craft is extraordinary. Her linework is sharp and her color and shading are unmatched. She has an efficient yet gentle hand, and she offers thoughtful guidance on design and placement to ensure every piece sits perfectly. Tattoos from her heal and settle like a dream—in fact, my oldest piece from nearly a decade ago still...read full review

  • Apr 2026

    My friend and I stopped by for walk ins this past weekend and couldn’t have had a better experience! Everyone was totally nice. Frankie (I think? sorry) at the front was friendly as heck and helpful, answered any q’s we had and always kept us up to date while we waited. I got a panther from Ben and was just a chill, easy peasy, accommodating process, love it! My friend got one done by Danny on his arm and just super friendly as well. It was both of our first times to this shop but we already want to come back asap. Tattoo shops/tattooers aren’t always a friendly or nice experience but total opposite here. Thanks! 🖤 (cutie goodboy shop dog bumps...read full review

  • Apr 2026

    Walked in wanting a quick souvenir tattoo and Ben did not disappoint me. Was friendly and chatty throughout the inking. Frankie (or was it Freddie) was also really helpful in recommending nearby record stores. Thanks so much guys!!

Hours

Monday: 12 - 8PM
Tuesday: 12 - 8PM
Wednesday: 12 - 8PM
Thursday: 12 - 8PM
Friday: 12 - 8PM
Saturday: 12 - 8PM
Sunday: 12 - 8PM

Tips

walk-ins welcome wheelchair accessible street parking free wi-fi gender-neutral restrooms open to all bike parking

Location

575 Haight St, San Francisco

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