Best Tattoo Shops In Minneapolis

“Thank you to my artist Jessi Graden for doing such an awesome job on my tiger tattoo! Excited to work with you again soon!“

“Came here today for my 2nd and 3rd piercings ever. Liz was very friendly and professional. I was quite nervous getting two dorsal frenum piercings, but she made it not so bad.“

“I have gotten 3 tattoos from Lauren and the experience has been incredible each time. Lauren was very accommodating when doing my first ever tattoos (I was extremely anxious). She talked me through everything and had an extremely gentle touch. I get compliments all the time on my tattoos - absolutely love them ❤️“

“This shop and Roger are wonderful. My husband and I each had separate sessions, working with Roger to design similar/related memorial tattoos that worked well for our individual styles and placements. He made sure we both felt comfortable not only with the design, but the overall experience. The shop is very clean, and the rest of the artists were friendly and professional. I have been to a lot of shops and not every one stands out - this one stands out. Thank you, Roger, for the time and care you took to make sure this experience went well and our tattoos turned out amazing!“

“Great experience with Olivia at Minneapolis Tattoo! Everyone was friendly and had good vibes. I will definitely be traveling back from Wisconsin to get more tattoos here.“

“I got 2 piercings (helix and navel) i’m very happy with both! Such an easy process and if I lived in MN I would come here for everything. Thank you :)“

“Professional, kind, clean. I asked for mostly simple footprints and names/dates. Brought my daughter along for the experiance. She had lots of fun asking questions and watching the whole thing. Walk-Ins always welcome!“

“Awesome shop, super welcoming, inviting, and clean. Great vibes, great conversation, and great atmosphere.
My tattoo from Matt looks incredible! I gave him an idea at our consultation and he turned it into something truly special, that looks amazing. Will absolutely be coming back“

“Went into the shop to get a walk-in tattoo. Charlie Mendez was my artist. The shop was clean, everyone was friendly, and Charlie was great!“

“I've never had a tattoo, and finally at age 50, I walked in with many questions and nerves. I was assigned an artist based on my needs, and Sadie Kennedy (AKA Lux Rose) was perfect for me. The entire process was collaborative, encouraging, and put me at ease. Her communication was great, including when we each had scheduling issues; she was reliable, professional, and so very easy to work with. She truly cared about creating art that I was delighted with. I would highly recommend her to anyone new, nervous, recovering from trauma, and/or interested in the woo or spiritual side of tattoos. I'm already planning my next tattoo; she's my artist for life! <3“

“I had only ever gone to one place for my 5 other tattoos so I was a bit nervous but decided to give Tiger Rose a try. Glad I did. Awesome experience from start to finish. I will definitely be back.

Updated to add: I did go back. And they did amazing work again! I have a third tat from them on the back of my elbow. The photos are present from today. This is how good their work is: the rainbow tat is about 8 years old and the big black one is about 6. They are still looking amazing.“

“My wife and I were on a family vacation and I owed her something for her birthday. We have had multiple pieces done at multiple shops across multiple states and Sea Wolf ranks among the best in our opinion. First thing we noticed walking in was the quick welcoming we got from both artist. Secondly the shop was clean, which is a must for a good shop. Came in Wednesday afternoon and talked with Dave and Jewels and they were able to set us up for the following afternoon. Both artists seemed genuinely excited to do our small pieces(mine was a shop minimum) and seemed to both be on the same page as us on placement and size. Dave packed great solid color and was able to nail the small details on my wife's Pikachu and Jewels' solid, straight, even lines and skin breaks on my Pikachu stencil made it look like a sticker. Couldn't be happier with the overall experience. Plus their pricing matched their quality of work. If your in the area and itching for a bada$$ piece check them out.“

“Neighborhood is a great spot. The shop is clean, calm, and welcoming. I found it a comfortable place to get a tattoo.

I specifically got my tattoo with Ian Richards and I cannot say enough good things about him. He took my inspiration drawings and drew what I asked for while adding his own personal style. He worked with me through last minute details, taking my input seriously, offering opinions when asked but never pushing. If you ever need a needle break - he will gladly give it to you, just ask. Most of all, he was genuinely excited about the tattoo. It looks GREAT. I'd recommend him for anything, but especially if you're getting an animal I'd really consider Ian. He loves animals and does a great job on them, including mine.

However, vibes of shop are overall 10/10 so if you're considering another artist I'd still recommend.“

“Had such a wonderful experience here! Everyone was so kind, caring, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. They were able to fit me in last minute for something small (but important to me!!), and I’m truly so grateful for that. Thank you for making the whole experience feel comfortable and special. I’ll appreciate it forever! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in Minneapolis!!“

“I was a walk in a year ago. I showed the artist what i wanted and they did it beautifully. 100% worth it, and it looks just as good today as the day that I got it“

“The Ink Lab was a perfect place to go for my first piercings. I was nervous asking very basic questions, but Terren was warm and professional and made me feel at home. I know I'll be coming back for future piercings.“

“Bob was professional and caring in the matter in which this visit detailed...at least for a second ? Top Notch Artist...only one I will use from now on.“

“Such a great experience with Ben! He did an amazing job with my tattoo and it was such a pleasant experience overall. Would highly recommend and we will be back!“

“Tommy has to be hands down the best artist I have ever been to I have about 23 tattoos from lot's of people and he is absolutely the best one of all it was mine and my fiance and her daughter who got ink done and he took such great care of us his prices where spot on and his hug at the end was awesome so for anyone looking for incredible work I highly recommend you go see him he goes above and beyond thank you Tommy see you again soon!!!“

“Dan is a legend I asked him to do a piece for me that I wanted for years and he’s mad chill, I can’t wait to see it finished! He’ll be doing my tattoos now forever ? it’s deff worth the price

UPDATE: It’s now finished, THANK YOU DAN UR THE BEST EVER ??“

“Kore has been doing my tattoos for 12 years and she is the BEST!!! She is so detailed and precise! She makes everyone feel welcome and calm. Please go check her out! Best tattoo shop in the cities!!“

“Had the pleasure of working with Zach for a memorial piece for my dad. I provided a photo of what I wanted and he matched it EXACTLY. He more than SURPASSED my expectations. Could not recommend more. Thank you, Zach!!“

“I was so happy to be able to get in on a walk-in appointment! I chose this location and artist, Zach, for his reviews, and he did not disappoint. He is a quiet giant, very sweet, and will hold conversation if you want or not. He and his shop are very clean and by the book. His staff are so nice. Prices are excellent, and he is worth a tip for sure. I highly recommend Tattoos By Monkey!“

“Me and my husband got tattoos by Griffin and he was so amazing. He communicated so well. They were pretty much last-minute tattoos and he accommodated our timeframe and the tattoos are so amazing and clean ! The shop was probably one of the coolest tattoo shops I’ve ever seen. The vibe was just so amazing.. if we didn’t live four hours from there, we’d probably be there every weekend getting something done!!!“

“Allison was very kind, was willing to work with us to provide as much information as possible over the phone, and made the process easy! Great service all around :)“