Best Tattoo Shops In San Jose

“I had a great experience at Eleventh Dimension. My tattoo isn’t done yet, but I’m looking forward to going back. The shop is clean and comfortable. Amber Joy was my artist and her work is amazing. She was conscious of my pain level and tried help alleviate it with a spray as much as she could. Can’t wait til the tattoo is done. It’s a cover up of a cover up that never looked good. After just the first session I am so happy. Photos are before and after the first session.“

“I got tattooed by Von. Her work is amazing, her style is very awesome too she's very patient, clean, & friendly I felt very comfortable during my tattoo session. She took great care of me & listens to exactly what you want! I will definitely come back here & highly recommend this shop to anyone even if it's your first tattoo ?

Cleanliness: Very clean & tidy studio!“

“Albert is the best he has done 7 beautiful tats for me and I love them!! Thank you Albert!!!“

“Tran pays attention to her client’s request and gives great advice on which color to get. Love how my lips turn out!“

“This is the best shop in San Jose. If you are looking for quality work and amazing artists then come here asap. Special shout out to Matt for always making crazy ideas come to life.“

“Thuy Taylor is best! She took her time to understand my ideas for my tattoo, and was friendly and professional. She made me feel very comfortable during the tattoo process. Definitely would recommend her services to everyone. Can’t wait to continue my tattoo on our next session!“

“Man where do I start. I messaged Nick on IG and he responded so quick. Got me in when worked for me. His work is amazing. He is friendly, responsive, amazing artist, and on and on. Thank you so much Nick. Can't wait to come back. Erin and Andy“

“First time in for the San Jose Day (4/08) flash sale day! It was such a dope experience! Awesome, sweet, down to earth artists (shoutout CJ, K, and Quechi!) Would 10/10 recommend. Hope to return!“

“I got a full arm piece thats was done by Nate. My boy recommended this shop to me and he also got tatted by Nate. 100% would recommend going to Nate if you were looking to get something. He communicated everything with me and made sure I was chilling throughout the whole process. His pricing is really reasonable and I am definitely going back to Nate to do a back piece.“

“The wait time wasn't super long. JT was an amazing tattooer. Made it easier to sit through the process. Made a great design and was easy to collab with. The vibe was amazing“

“This review is for Van, who is absolutely amazing! I found her after doing a ton of research on tattoo shops with great reviews in the Bay Area, and when I landed on New Generation Tattoo's site and saw her portfolio, I was in awe. Her work is pure art - the way she captures the beauty and nuances of nature is breathtaking. Her booking process was super straightforward (all clearly explained on her Instagram), and she was so easy and kind to communicate with throughout. She did such an incredible job bringing my vision to life, and she made the whole experience feel so comfortable and easy, even though it was my very first tattoo! We finished it in one session, and honestly, the time flew by thanks to her gentle touch and her genuinely warm personality. Her attention to detail is superb and I seriously cannot recommend her enough. On top of that, everyone else at the shop (special shoutout to Long, Toan, Justin, and Dan) was so friendly and welcoming; they really made me feel like part of the community!“

“Jesse is fantastic, I got a tattoo from him 12 years ago and returned for a spine tattoo this month. He's respectful and professional, the shop is clean and for the most part quiet. As a woman I appreciated his respect around having my back exposed etc and would recommend his talented work to anyone!“

“John is the absolute best. I've had two tattoos done by him and I'm so grateful.“

“Absolutely amazing people!! I went in for a walk-in after emailing with them about my first tattoo, they were all super nice and helpful. I was very nervous for my first tattoo since it was just a simple design but Sam and Angelica were so helpful and kind. Angelica is a great artist and she’s honestly a vibe, talked with me through my entire tattoo, plenty of support and check ins, made me feel super safe. Definitely a wonderful first tattoo experience!!!“

“MH Brows by Han is awesome. Han spends a lot of time discussing what brow shape and color would look the most complimentary for your face shape and age. Her studio is clean and convenient. Her hygienic technique is flawless and she takes her time to ensure perfection. Highly recommended.“

“All the artists are exceptional. A wide mix of talent for the style or content you’re looking for.“

“Joey (zombie) was attentive professional and a total vibe to be around. He helped and reviewed everything beforehand to ensure a easy flow. He is very artistic, one characteristic that truly stands out is his impeccable love for art I enjoyed being in his natural habitat. Thank you for the awesome art piece on me which represents a the special people in my life.“

“I'm all about supporting local, homegrown businesses and if you've worked in customer service like I have, you know not every experience will be perfect. Small businesses can't please everyone, but that doesn't mean they don't care. Tattoos are timeless pieces of art, quality should be expected, not questioned. Davis is a one-man show, so if you're expecting instant replies, just know he values your time. He's no-nonsense, but that comes with decades of experience and originality that's hard to find these days. That's why I chose him for my first tattoo--a full sleeve. I'll be going back this week for my third session, and it's been nothing but a great experience. I'll post a pic once it's finished, but if you're on the fence, give him a shot.“

“Jose is absolutely awesome! Very flexible with time, honest about your choice of tattoo, and really good at estimating time! He did such a great job, I went back 3 days later and got another! Highly recommend… he’s got PASSION about his art.“

“I had my first neck tattoo with Tyler, and I honestly can't thank him enough. Il ove the art piece he did on my neck. The guy takes pride in his work. Tyler will work with you to make sure you're happy with the design & placement plenty of times before he begins. He's a really kind-hearted person. I highly recommend him.“

“Sam was awesome I really recommend him !!!! Chill guy and good work first time at this shop and I will be back for more work !!!!.“

“got my septum pierced here, quick and easy will come again someday when its fully healed !!“

“The most welcoming shop I've ever been to, they will take their time to make sure your tattoo idea and art work comes into reality.

Very clean and respectful owner and workers.

They work with you, and give great ideas if you require a professionals concept.“

“The shop is cute and super clean. The staffs were really nice and friendly also very talented. I had my forearm tattooed by Grace. She guided me through the whole process, was super understanding and answered all question that I had. With her suggestions and talents the tattoo turned out even better than I expected . I can't wait until this piece finishes. Shout out to Grace and Lucid Illusion until next time.“

“Very, very happy with my decision to get a tattoo by Alex. He was super cool, had good advice and did an amazing job with my tattoo. It was done with such care and attention to detail. If anyone has been doing research for their next tattoo and you're viewing different shops and IG's, definitely contact Alex. I spent a lot of time researching and I'm so glad I ended up at Current. Definitely going back for more!“