Best Tattoo Shops In Brooklyn

“I had my helix pierced by Zoey he was very respectful, and nice. I first came to his shop for an industrial but when he saw my ears he made sure to mention that my ears weren’t shaped for an industrial and gave me other piercing options. That’s very good to know when getting anything pierced, The place is very nice to look at there’s a lot of cool drawings inside the place and there was music playing I really like the vibe. The pain was not bad at all. The price was not bad it was 70$ to get a helix on both ears. The price he was going to charge me when I asked for industrial on my right was 50$ which was pretty cheap in my opinion. I’m thankful I came here I left happy and pierced!“

“I went to HoG to get a tattoo from Will Hunter, so I can only speak to that experience. Will is amazing, both as an artist and as a kind and knowledgeable guide. Other than that, I can say the front desk staff was friendly and helpful, made the whole experience as easy as possible.“

“Great experience. Jared did my nose piercing and I loved everything about it. He was quick and light handed, knew what he was doing , and was super patient with me. I recommend 10/10!“

“Went in to change out my septum jewelry and the piercer was so sweet and helpful! Plus the jewelry looks great and it was inexpensive! I will also add that even though I didn’t get tatted, I noticed that the tattoo stations looked very clean as well as the shop itself.“

“Got a piece done by Igor, really beautiful work. Great conversation, really knowledgeable about tattoo work in general, super nice guy too. The shop was extremely chill.“

“I recently lost my dog and after looking and looking for someone that i was confident would nail the portrait of Leo on my arm, I decided it had to be Nikki. I reached out and got put on the wait list which I wasnt shocked there was one. Once i got to NY she called me the night before and we discussed options and ideas. Once @ the shop and she showed me her design, it was perfect. There is no one else I would have do a tattoo as important as this one. Also, everyone there was very kind!“

“I had the pleasure of being tattooed by Meg at the location on Grand St. I left with pieces that exceeded all of my expectations - and the cherry on top was the actual experience of it all. Meg is such a beautiful human inside and out and the aesthetic of the studio and all other staff were extraordinary.“

“I’ve gotten 7 other piercings from other shops yet this is the only place that gave me that painless piercing experience!!! i’m coming here for all of my piercings and the piercer kiya/kyah (don’t know if i’m spelling it correctly) was so friendly along with the others, just overall ate down with my helix piercing and experience.“

“These guys went above and beyond to make my autistic son’s day by fulfilling his wild request to pierce his doll lol So much appreciated“

“I had an incredible experience with JD at his studio. The tattoo I got came out better than I imagined and was actually the least painful one I’ve got! JD was exceptionally creative and has helped me plan out a full tattoo sleeve, which was a huge relief as I wasn’t sure how to go about it. JD’s skill, attention to detail, and care made the experience totally worth it. The studio was spotless, with a clean and professional atmosphere. I highly recommend JD to anyone looking for top-quality work!“

“What a lovely experience I had at this place
I felt so comfortable specially with chino chingazo playing those classic jams and getting inked by fergus-simms,can’t be happier than that.“

“Absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship! The custom shoes came out even better than I imagined—every detail was clean, creative, and perfectly executed. You can tell real passion and precision went into the work. If you’re thinking about getting something done, stop thinking and do it—this is top-tier custom work. 10/10!“

“The artist Mario is a beast!

I love this place!
Very clean, very friendly.
Can only recommend.
Prices are great for NYC!
Walk ins always welcome.“

“Great work done by Nicolas, pleased with end result

Cleanliness: Shop was vet clean“

“Great shop with fantastic artists. The shop is chill, comfortable, and modern in the best ways. Would definitely recommend!“

“This is a great shop they make sure your comfortable and know everything you need to know about after care of your piercing. The septum piercing was quick and extremely painless. I’ve had medical staff stick me harder. This was a great experience I will come back for all my body piercing for sure.“

“The man's a legend. That says all you need to know. But if you want more, great work, be it old school, off the wall flash, or custom crazy dreams come to life, he'll do it great, he'll do it fast, and he'll be super fair with the price.“

“What's not to love about Lil Baby's?! The shop is gorgeous, clean, professional and well located. It's a woman owned business that is dedicated to inclusivity and artistry. There is an old school work ethic and commitment to excellence without the old school toxic shop vibes. Gia and Mike are two of the most kind, most sensitive, professional and talented people I've had rhe pleasure of meeting and spending time with. I have been getting tattooed by Gianna since she first started tattooing. I've got dozens of hours of her skill and vision on my skin. The other resident and traveling artists are top notch as well. Gianna's commitment to creation of a safe, beautiful environment for people of all walks of life to celebrate art shines through. Make your appointment today! You won't want to go anywhere else once you've been to Lil Baby's!“

“Got multiple tattoos done by Joe & It is absolutely worth the wait! Tempted Ink truly lives by the “quality over quantity” motto. The attention to detail and care put into each piece shows in the final results. The studio itself is incredibly clean and welcoming—super professional with a chill vibe. If you’re looking for high-quality work in a space that prioritizes both artistry and hygiene, this is the place to book. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“Sam Ilioski is magic. You go for a tattoo but you leave knowing you’ve met someone really special who has just spent a long time and meticulous, careful energy creating a work of art on your body. No one designs tattoos like Sam’s. After getting my first ones with her several years back, I just kept coming and at this point, have just saved my right arm for Sam. They are noticed often and complimented more than any other work I have.

You know how it’s hard to ask tattoo artists to reposition your stencil because you don’t want to put them out? Sam will make you feel comfortable asking to reposition it as many times as you need, but you likely won’t need to because she’s got an eye for how tattoos move well on bodies. She is trauma informed and will make you feel taken care of from second one. Additionally, she will work with old tattoos you have to do amazing blast overs or additions. For instance, I’m having her add layers to a tattoo from another artist to incorporate it better into all my pieces from her.

While I’ve gotten tattooed, Sam and I have connected deeply on so many levels, and while I’d love to gatekeep and say we have a special bond, I know Sam just has a way with people. She’s the fairy angel tattoo artist of your dreams. Tip her well.

In terms of Allied itself, it’s clean, the artists are all friendly and interested in each other’s work, and they sometimes have two dogs there that can provide you comfort while you’re in pain. They don’t blast crazyass music like some shops do.

TLDR: Go get tattoos from Sam, she’s a master and a gem.“

“I collaborated with Ilkim for a specific design, he patiently worked with me until I was satisfied with the final draft. I am overjoyed with the finish work and his overall easy going manner during the appointment. I recommend Ilkim ?%. Thanks Ilkim!“

“I like to get tattoos in the places I visit, and I was missing my official NYC stamp. On my last day in town for a work trip, I decided to find a shop. As I was walking to a café, I came across Electric Lotus Tattoo. I loved the name, the storefront, and gave them a call hoping they’d take a walk-in.

Jae picked up the phone and, even though he was booked, welcomed me to stop by and check out his work. When I arrived, I told him I wanted a tiger, and it turned out he was the “tiger guy.” Felt like divine intervention. I booked for later that day, and Jae absolutely delivered.

Not only is he insanely talented (a true wizard with the needle), but his energy was open, friendly, and made the whole experience one of the coolest tattoo sessions I’ve ever had. He knocked it out in a little over an hour, from finishing his last appointment to final photos.

I’m so glad I met Jae and now get to wear his art. If you’re in Brooklyn or anywhere in NYC, go to Electric Lotus Tattoo.“

“I absolutely love working with Peeko! I made the trip from Saint Vincent to Brooklyn for his sleeve work, and it was totally worth it — this is my second session. From our consultation, Peeko really got my vision and helped me create a design that’s totally unique.

The process has been amazing, and I’m super excited about how far we’ve come. The piece is really coming together, and I can’t wait for my final session. Peeko is such a talented and professional artist who’s a joy to work with. I can’t recommend him enough!“

“Amazing tatto artist.
One human printer! ?️ amazing details on my pieces! Thank you Cristian for all!“

“Absolutely love the team here. Armando is so accommodating to my very low pain tolerance, I really appreciate, although he calls me sped and laughs at me and calls me gay, his work is still great and born and raised ny, hell yeah.“