About Great Lakes Tattoo

Great Lakes Tattoo, located in Chicago's West Loop, is a unique shop that celebrates the traditions of tattooing. The shop offers a welcoming and attitude-free atmosphere, making it a destination for both locals and tourists. Great Lakes Tattoo offers a wide range of design styles, including traditional American, Japanese, portraits, black and grey, and tribal. Both appointments and walk-ins are welcome every day. The tattoo artists at Great Lakes Tattoo have received high praise for their talent, kindness, and professionalism. Customers have reported quick service for walk-ins, with tattoos being completed in a timely manner. The front staff is inviting, understanding, and ensures that all ideas are correct before starting. Customers mention crisp lines and beautiful shading. Prices at Great Lakes Tattoo are considered fair, especially considering the high level of satisfaction expressed by customers. The shop is also commended for its cleanliness and safety. Customers report a great vibe and a great atmosphere. Overall, Great Lakes Tattoo provides a positive and satisfying experience for those seeking tattoos, with customers praising the artists, front staff, and overall atmosphere of the shop.

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  • Aug 2025

    Had the best experience at Great Lakes Tattoos. The shop is clean, welcoming, and has a great vibe.

    Huge thanks to Nick for my black fern tattoo - the lines are crisp, the shading is beautiful, and it turned out even better than I imagined. He’s professional, easy to work with, and clearly an amazing artist.

    I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

  • Aug 2025

    Few shops I've been to have been as inviting, clean and professional as GLT. Brandon did a fantastic job for a fair price and was engaging and welcoming through the whole process. I live in Indianapolis and walked in on a whim but I would wholly consider making the trip for a big enough piece just to get it done at GLT.

  • Aug 2025

    I’ll be back! Taking care of paperwork/booking/release was super quick and friendly on a very busy day. Day of tattoo was seamless and Brandon took great care of me. Great artists great atmosphere. 100/10 would recommend.

Hours

Monday: 11AM - 7PM
Tuesday: 11AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 11AM - 7PM
Thursday: 11AM - 7PM
Friday: 11AM - 7PM
Saturday: 11AM - 7PM
Sunday: 11AM - 7PM

Tips

curbside pickup delivery walk-ins welcome accepts credit cards street parking free wi-fi bike parking wheelchair accessible