Best Tattoo Shops In Grand Rapids

“I saw Lindsey for my appointment and it was THE BEST piercing appointment I'd ever had! She was so patient and kind. She made sure to understand everything I wanted for my appointment and that I was happy with my jewelry selections. I swapped my nostril piercing, got a new double-nostril piercing, and re-opened(?) my lip piercing. I also have a medical phobia involving needles that I told her about and she was so dang supportive and empathetic. She made sure I was feeling good before I left. I'll be back for a future tattoo appointment for sure, but I'll also be seeing Lindsey for my piercing/jewelry needs. <3 <3 <3“

“Have gotten multiple tattoos here and it’s always a great experience! The people are very friendly and I always recommend this place to others.“

“Braylie pierced my rook and I cannot speak highly enough of him and the other staff!!! Everyone was so kind. He took the time to explain the whole thing, gave me the time to relax beforehand and was so quick. I’ve heard bad things about getting your rook pierced and my pain tolerance is so low, but it was genuinely painless and even the next day it is hardly aching. Will be going back for other piercings and can’t recommend enough!!!!“

“Matt did an AMAZING job on my salmon (fish) tattoo, in honor of my late father. It's so perfect people don't even think it's real. I highly recommend him, he's an amazing artist and super friendly <3“

“Bring your friends, family, daughter, uncle, weird neighbor, everybody go get your tattoos here. Awesome atmosphere, very nice and talented artists in here. David is the man, give him your business??“

“Shelby did an amazing walk-in for me last month, some dogfish I got on my forearm. She was awesome, very talented, and great conversation. The atmosphere in the shop was equally great, very welcoming and laid back, while staying clean and professional. Couldn't have asked for a better experience in my pursuit of more afab tattooists to give my money to!“

“My fiance and I were a walk in appointment today for tattoos, they were very friendly and worked us in. Our artist, Jon was amazing! He is very talented and we will be back! 10/10 recommend!“

“It's been about three weeks since I got my tattoo from Aura (walkingcryptid). They did an amazing job, and were very sweet. Out of my 15 tattoos, this is the first one that did not really itch, and has no parts that peeled off in the healing process. Amazing work.“

“Nick was so amazing for my first tattoo! He explained everything very well and made sure I knew what was happening the whole time. He did such a great job at making sure my fine line tattoo was perfect. I highly recommend!!“

“Gareth creates such a calm and caring environment for your appointment. Tattoo studios can be so intense and his does not feel that way at all. He has always listened to every vision I had with thoughtful responses. I appreciate him in this field so much! Thanks pal!“

“Highly recommend Aubrey! She's such a fun person & so good at what she does!“

“Terrific experience! Love the tattoo, Jeremy is an amazing artist! Looking forward to my next one there.“

“I've been coming to see Collyn since January to finish my sleeve and every experience has been fantastic! Extremely happy with the quality of work and loooove the office, it's so perfect!“

“Angie did my 1st tattoo. Location was easy to find, clean, and welcoming. Angie was fantastic. She worked with me to make my idea come to fruition, and the line art and fill she did was incredible!“

“I just got my nose ring removed because I have a surgery coming up and can’t have it in & the whole process was super easy. I also asked them a bunch of stupid questions and they didn't treat me like I was stupid which is appreciated. I could tell they were very well versed in piercing/tattoo knowledge which made me feel very comfortable. I will definitely be returning here for all of my piercing needs. I like supporting people that are kind and patient. Thank you!“

“I love Green Lion! Brantley has done most of the tattoos on me, he's been incredible to work with over the years. The shop is clean, vibes are immaculate, and the toilet never clogs. Everyone I've spoken to at the shop is super nice and fun to spitball with. Green Lion is easily the most inspired tattoo shop I've been to in town, and it's the only shop i would not hesitate to recommend to anyone interested. There's also a coffee shop and other food options right on the same block. Word of warning though, don't talk to Brantley about comic sans, he'll go off and won't stop.“

“I’m smitten with mags she is amazing

Cleanliness: Super clean

Stylist: Mags was amazazing she will definitely get my business again. Very happy“

“The owner of this unique tattoo shop. Has the best eye for detail and is so talented. If you’re lucky to be tattooed by any of these artists you are definitely getting quality work from great artists!!!!“

“My whole experience with Plowshare Studios was excellent. Even though it is a smaller operation, it is very professional and my queries were answered promptly and kindly. The space is immaculate, but it's the people that make it special. Matt is an experienced artist, but also an incredible human. The hours went by quickly due to his wealth of knowledge, witty remarks and good humor. This was only my second tattoo ever, and first one with color, and he set me very much at ease, letting me know I had full agency in the process, which I appreciated. Matt listens to you as a client, but also values your life experience. I love the finished product and I'm honored to have a beautiful piece of original art from Matt. Highly recommend!“

“I've been getting tattooed by him for over 10 years and at this point I'm basically a walking Christopher Bettley billboard and I'm forever proud and thankful to show it off. To this day I am baffled by his artistry and ability to make our ideas come to life. I get stopped multiple times a day by people in awe of his work on me.

Not only is he one of the best in the game, he is also one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He always makes sure I'm comfortable while he's working and I'm happy with placement and design. His eye for detail is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough, especially if you want anything horror or portrait related.

1000000 stars if I could.“

“I'm so glad I found this place! I came in with some pretty loose ideas about what I wanted and Jackie designed an equally beautiful and meaningful tattoo that I absolutely love! It was so clear that they really cared about bringing my vision to life. Also, the hand poke process was far less painful than a tattoo machine.“

“Doug did an awesome job in on my tattoo, I love it! The shop atmosphere was great, I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Cameron is a great artist and someone I've gone back to time and again. Very laid back but professional. Definitely an artist I recommend others to go to !“

“They are very welcoming and professional, have prompt response time, flexible scheduling, and, most importantly, are extremely experienced and talented. Shane does amazing work! This is my 4th time going there and when I want my next tattoo, it is where I will return to.“

“Very good experience all around both of the employees I had interactions were very nice and my piercer was very thorough with telling me how to make sure to clean everything very good overall experience.“