Best Tattoo Shops In Oakland

“I love to get tattoos while visiting different towns. My first experience with Old Crow Tattoo was so great that booked an appointment there again when I was traveling through town a year later. Both artists were friendly and did exactly what I was looking for. The ambiance of the space is awesome and very comfortable. All the artists that I interacted with were friendly. Booking an appointment both times was easy and the price was very reasonable. I will definitely book something there again next time I'm in town!“

“I found O Tattoo on yelp and was drawn to the female owned studio. All the artists' bios with their work made it easy to focus in on whose style was a match for what I wanted done. The studio was bright, clean and relaxed. It felt like going in for a self care day. I had a tattoo by Arie and worked with her by email to narrow down what I was looking for- flowery, flowing fine line piece that incorporated a tattoo I already had. Arie created a few designs that were just as I'd hoped for. I am very pleased. Arie was friendly, professional and gentle. I've already recommended her and O Tattoo to a friend.“

“This is a very clean and relaxing place to have a custom tattoo. Joe was very friendly when we first met as a walk-in, we continued communicating through emails with the idea for my tattoo. Once I arrived we chose the size and placement. I got comfortable and before I knew it we were finished.<br><br>Thank You,<br>Joe ?<br><br>Requested style: My female symbol for the zodiac "Gemini"“

“I've had many hours of ink at Old Crow over the years and trust them fully! While there are many tattoo artists in my town, I drive 2 hours to this shop specifically, and will continue to follow them wherever they move. The resident artists are as professional as they are talented, and the guests are just as phenomenal. Thank you Old Crow!“

“Carlos helped me get a nose hoop back in after taking it out. Very kind and far less painful than other places I’ve gone to.“

“pretty in ink is amazing!!! i got a tattoo from casey, the shop’s apprentice, and i’m absolutely in love with it!! the atmosphere is lively yet calming, every single person that works there is an absolute gem and it would be an honor to be tattooed by any of them. they make you feel so comfortable, both physically and emotionally, and they’re all incredibly talented! casey did an amazing job and i couldn’t be happier with my tattoo. highly highly recommend this shop and any of the artists there!!!“

“great tattoo shop definatly a must if you need work done kunga is great and oey is the owner and is great also hit them up“

“Doug did my hood piercing and he was great!! I have my twins pierced but probably will have 2 take them out due 2 pregnancy but I definitely will letting Doug re pierce them when I'm fine breast feeding“

“Shawna is amazing! From the time I first made contact with her on-line to in-person she was so professional and cheerful. Once Shawna started she kept me informed throughout the process. Shawna is very personable and clearly is very skilled at her craft. I’m a cancer survivor, so having lost my hair and eyebrows twice after chemo treatments my eyebrows grew back very sparse. She made them look so natural and they look fantastic!! I’m extremely happy and will recommend all of my friends and family! Thank you Shawna for making me feel whole again.-Tina AlvarezServices:&nbsp;Microshading“

“I got my first tattoo with Melissa and it was a fantastic experience. She is great and did an amazing job. I 1000% recommend her.“

“Waited about 7 minutes with my sister and got my anti eyebrow pierced ,didn't hurt at all I fully recommend this place everything's clean.“

“Great shop! When I lost a ball on one of my piercings just before a flight I just went to the closest shop possible and thank god it was Rd tattoo! They helped me search for the right size and even when I was willing to just pay a stupid amount just to get what I needed, they gave me a great deal! A great shop and great people!“

“Everyone is super nice. Gustavo did an awesome job on my husbands boxing gloves tattoo.“

“Great shop! Lots of amazing flash on the walls. The experience was smooth and very professional from start to finish. From small pieces to large pieces you cant go wrong with any of the artists at FTW.“

“So it's been a while since I got a tattoo here. (17 years according to Yelp! Gasp! ). I stalked the gorgeous Miya Matsui and I am so glad I checked her out! I wanted Memorial tattoo for my mom, who passed in 2017 and Miya did such a beautiful job! Love her work. The tattoo is of my native Filipino sampaguita and butterfly. She is absolutely phenomenal and worth every fricken penny I spent one her! She definitely needs to have an assistant though. She is super busy and is sometimes not that responsive. Be patient with her though. She is worth the wait.“

“Chummy was awesome. Me and my best friend went there, he was able to finish 3 tattoos total for us in a reasonable time, at reasonable prices, made cleanliness a priority, and he took us as walk-ins. He is interesting to talk to and I felt comfortable asking him to make certain alterations that I wanted without feeling like a burden. It was also my friend’s first time getting a tattoo and he made sure she felt comfortable and could take breaks if she needed. If I get another tattoo while I’m in the area I’ll definitely be returning.“

“Ms. Dee was very thorough and professional. She explained everything I needed to know about the process. Nothing felt rushed- her attention to detail and commitment to quality work was obvious.“

“Everyone one is very talented and down to earth it's where I got my fist and definitely not my last tattoo from and as long as they are up and running the only place I would recommend to people I know“

“Thank you Mushki! I loved my experience. Mushki is super talented, patient, and was so thorough making sure it turned out exactly how I wanted. I'm already thinking about my next tattoo I get by them.“

“Steve and I, started as Artist/Client, but we are Life Brothas. One of the coolest and real ones. Town LEDGEND, Bay Area certified, on my BLOCK!!“

“Randy did very well amazing coverup 3 hours work in 45 minutes affordable prices highly recommend getting your work done here no regrets 100%“

“Was recommended here by the owner of the Kerry House (also 5 stars) while I was in town for my sons procedure. Walked in with a random idea and booked an appointment for later that day.<br>Im so pleased with not only the tattoo but also the conversation I had and the entire experience. I'll be coming back all the way from Stockton for additional“

“After calling several tattoo spots around town, my best friend and I decided to try East Bay Tattoos. I'm so glad we did. Joe, Kaylee, and Roohani were extremely welcoming. The space was also warm and inviting, and they were kind enough to offer complimentary snacks and drinks. For those who know, seeing Brisk tea as an option made me feel quite at home. The tattooing process was flawless! Kaylee did a great job drawing up the stencils and was accommodating regarding my sizing and shading opinions. I appreciated the friendly conversation as well. The prices were 12/10--outstanding. My HUGE tattoo was only $150, and my friend's tattoo was $100. Pretty affordable if you ask me. Thanks, East Bay Tattoos, for creating such a safe space for my friend and me to get our matching tattoos. We'll remember this for a while See y'all next time, Cherise M.“