Best Tattoo Shops In Minneapolis

“Absolutely incredible experience- I had Jake who was a very skilled piercer and was super friendly. The decor is immaculate and prices are pretty standard for piercings. Easy to get an appointment and has parking available.“

“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 just got my first tattoo and I'm so glad I had it done here! Charlie made the process easy and comfortable. The shop was clean and inviting, great music and vibes (fun artwork and decorations throughout), and everyone was welcoming and friendly. Charlie made sure I felt good about my design, placement, etc. and did a great job at the actual tattoo itself! Fair pricing, reasonable amount of time to complete it, and just a great spot to get a tattoo“

“Nikki was able to fit me and my brother in same day vs different appointments! Her attention to detail and professionalism is unmatched! Looking forward to going back.“

“I reached out to this shop after doing a deep dive of research. Everything pointed me in the direction to Guns N’ Needles, and I am so glad I used that research as my compass.

After reaching out to them via text message I received a prompt response with a scheduled time to see Anna. The communication was professional and thorough, and I’ve never had a more seamless experience coordinating a visit as this one.

To put it simply, Anna was amazing.
I showed up at our scheduled time of 5PM on Saturday, and she was welcoming and made me feel immediately comfortable as soon as I walked through the front door.

We had a nice conversation through the duration of my tattooing, and the result speaks for itself. She is undoubtably gifted in her craft and I feel lucky to have had her as my artist.

I never had a concrete artist I see to get work done, but now I do. After many tattoos over the course of nearly 20 years I feel I found the artist I want to work with moving forward for future work. How lucky am I to have stumbled on this special shop and thoughtful artist?

I will be back without a doubt, and in fact ready to schedule my next piece with Anna!

I can’t recommend Guns an’ Needles enough, by far my best experience over the course of countless tattoos over the years.“

“Went in for a walk in today from Charlie and had a great experience! He was very kind and knowledgeable about placement to fill the rest of my half sleeve. I love how vivid and saturated the colors are! Highly recommend!“

“I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is welcoming, the artists and staff have great camaraderie, and everyone goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable. No matter what questions you have, they’re happy to answer them without ever making you feel foolish.

One thing that really stands out is how much they genuinely care about their community. I don’t live in the area, but it’s obvious from the way they talk about the neighborhood and support other local businesses that they take pride in being part of it.

I walked in by chance last year, and that one visit was all it took. It’s the only tattoo shop I’ll go to now. I can’t recommend Nokomis Tattoo enough.“

“Ryan was very helpful and explained the whole process to me slowly. The atmosphere was calm and it was overall a timely and enjoyable experience. I got my hidden helix pierced and it looks awesome :)“

“Juice is an amazing artist and person! The care she put into my tattoo was awesome! Even though it was the first time we met, she made me feel so welcome and comfortable. Stop by and grab some of her flash! I will be back! Thanks so much Juice!“

“I had such a great experience with this tattoo removal clinic! I originally went to the other location and they were incredibly helpful by getting me scheduled into their system without any hassle. The staff were friendly, professional, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. They answered all of my questions, made me feel comfortable, and genuinely cared about providing great service. I'm so grateful for how accommodating they were and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking into tattoo removal. Thank you for making such a positive experience!“

“Great excellent experience.. very friendly staff... my 18 year old daughter got her 1st tattoo here n it is awesome by Marissa she is amazing highly recommend.“

“Went with a group for some flash and custom pieces. Ben and Dave were super nice, talented, and efficient. Would absolutely recommend.“

“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“

“Came in on may 23rd! Had such a great experience here! He made my tongue piercing super quick and easy, explained everything clearly, and made me feel really comfortable the whole time. He was genuinely such a kind person and had such a calming vibe. You can tell he really cares about his clients and what he does. I absolutely loved my experience and would 100% recommend him to anyone thinking about getting pierced!“

“Brooke is amazing! She always listens to my ideas, makes me feel heard, and is so easy to collaborate with. She’s incredibly gentle throughout the whole process, and I always leave loving my tattoos. I can’t recommend her enough! < 3“

“Luke is down to Earth and I left with many gems! My cover up is immaculate! Recommended“

“I came in on Saturday and The service I got was impeccable. Trevor was awesome, and super friendly. I could not have been blessed with a cooler and more talented person than Trevor. I will definitely be coming back in the near future.

Big ups and much love 🤙!

Briguy“

“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!!!“

“I went to Tattoo Asylum for my first tattoo, and it was a great experience! Benny did an excellent job explaining the process and what to expect. He was very patient, kind, professional, and easy to work with! Benny created a beautiful piece of art from photos that I took, and I absolutely LOVE it!❤ He is a very skilled and experienced Tattoo Artist! I definitely will be back!!! Be sure to check him out! Thank you Benny!❤“

“Came in, got tattoo, and was out quickly. It came out just like I wanted, healed great. Person was friendly and fast. Also didn't break the bank. Just what I wanted.
(I was there about an hour, including waiting for finish up with another person, design, tattoo and after care)“

“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!!“

“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!!!“