About East Side Tattoo & Piercing

East Side Tattoo & Piercing, located at 108 East Tydeman Ave in Roxana, IL, has been providing high quality tattoos and piercings for over 20 years. This family-owned business is known for its mix of old and new school techniques, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are experienced and professional, with Emerald and Vinnie often receiving praise for their excellent work. One customer appreciated the patience and kindness of the piercer who pierced her 7-year-old granddaughter's ears. However, she suggests that the business should inform customers upfront that it is a cash-only establishment and that staff should be more knowledgeable about the costs of services. Another customer, who has gotten multiple piercings and tattoos done at the shop, commends the reasonable prices and the thorough aftercare instructions provided. Overall, East Side Tattoo & Piercing offers a great tattoo and piercing experience at affordable prices.

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  • Jul 2026

    Employees are very helpful, nice, knowledgeable, and are very experienced. I've gotten five of my tattoos from there. I've never had an issue with them healing. The place is nice inside, with plenty of tattoo photos and stencils to look at. They are accommodating on making changes to your tattoo designs before tattooing you.

  • Mar 2026

    I've never been here before and I have been looking for a good tattoo parlor for a long time (Every one I've been to has either closed down or the tattoo artist I loved left). I found them on a Google search, they were the first shop that came up. Coincidentally they were running a Friday the 13th special and I figured it was the best time to try out another shop. Did have to wait when I got there but I expected to have to wait. Every single person there was soooo friendly and they even offered snacks while people waited. I was the last one to get tattooed for the night and I have to say, I absolutely loved it. I mean I'm not sure of the tattoo artists name (I believe...read full review

  • Dec 2025

    My wife and I came for a couples tattoo for our 20 year anniversary and Vinny did amazing. Also our daughter got her cartilage pierced by Emerald and she did such a good job with her.

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 1 - 9PM
Wednesday: 1 - 9PM
Thursday: 1 - 9PM
Friday: 1 - 9PM
Saturday: 1 - 9PM
Sunday: Closed

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in-store shopping parking wheelchair accessible

Location

108 E Tydeman Ave, Roxana

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