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“

“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!“

“Amanda does gorgeous work. Just walked out of my first appt and I'm blown away. Looks so natural and very similar to how I do them with makeup (but better ?). Highly recommend :)“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 !“

“I got my first tattoo here and had a great experience. The artists were very kind and accommodating. My tattoo looks better than I could have imagined. I plan to return soon!“

“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.“

“The best place for a tattoo!!! Dave, Becky , and the rest of the staff are amazing artist and people. I love them!“

“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!!!!“

“Andrew, my piercer, was extremely quick and painless! I got my second lobes at my first piercing at a shop. Told me how to care for it afterwards! It’s a 2 hour drive but I am willing to make it for this piercer!! Thank you Andrew!!“

“Brantley Moore is an amazing tattoo artist. I trust with my ideas and design of my tattoos. Ive gotten three tattoo from him and hes amazing!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Highly recommend Sovereign Arms for your tattoo needs! Excellent work by all. Clean, trustworthy, and a fun shop to be in! Highly recommend.“

“Pixie did my corpse bride tattoo and she is AMAZING!!! First time getting a big leg tattoo and she coached me through the whole thing. 6 1/2 hours! I highly recommend her for anyone that struggles with mental health issues such as anxiety or ADHD cause she is so patient and so kind and understanding, she makes you feel safe and supported. I have the worst trouble sitting still for long periods of time and she never once made me feel poorly for it. Shame free zone. The whole shop is beautiful and has a wonderful vibe. Truly a wonderful place to have a tattoo experience. 20 out of 10 stars and please check out any of the artists here they’re all phenomenal. Thank you again Pixie I am OBSESSED!!! ? You’re truly the best! ❤️“

“just got my first tattoo with Jeremy and I could not have asked for a better experience! He is incredibly professional and his expertise is immediately obvious, but what stood out just as much was his kindness. He took his time to walk me through everything, listened to what I wanted, and was so patient as we worked together to create the perfect design.

The shop is spotless, stylish, and in a great urban location in Grand Rapids — definitely a welcoming and trendy place to be. Jeremy made me feel completely comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. It’s easy to see why he’s trusted as a guest artist in California and beyond… his talent truly speaks for itself.

If you’re considering a tattoo — especially your first — I can’t recommend Jeremy enough. Five stars isn’t even close to how great this experience was!“

“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.“

“Chris is amazing. He did a memorial tattoo for me and did not disappoint. Very detailed and his communication leading up was top notch. They have a customer for life.“

“Showed him a picture of what I wanted and it turned out even better than the picture I showed. Loved every bit of the tattoo and would highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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??“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“Absolute best experience, Maggie is AMAZING! My daughter and I got matching tattoos for her 18th birthday and Maggie worked with us to create the design and make sure we loved it, down to the very fine details! She was very thorough, clean and organized! I highly recommend her and this location!“