I followed my girl, Beth here from El Sobrante. And this place is such a cute shop with all the tattoo artup on the wall. I have a bow and arrow on my wrist to honor my Sagittarius symbol but the longer I had it, the more I felt like Spiderman ready to shoot out webs. I came to see Beth who I trusted to do the work. My idea to incorporate the bow and arrow among a vining pothos plant was manifested by Beth. I am incredibly happy and love the new design on my wrist! read more

Hells yes this place is epic! Owner Eric Reed has like 40 years of tattooing! His designs are amazing and his smooth attitude keeps the shop really relaxed. Small location focusing on AMAZING tattoos. Highly recommend it for any style you may want. read more

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Beth did an amazing job! I hadn't gotten a tattoo in 20 years. She was patient, open to making any last minute changes, and very talented! If you need someone to trust, Beth is the one. Thanks Beth! read more

Beth is the best ever!!!! I love the work and she designed and did my tat so quick! Would recommend exceptional work. Look no further , this is your spot! read more

Wanted to get a tiger head tattoo, so got in touch with Lucas. I was open to style so he came up with a design I loved. Music was nice. He showed no irration at break requests which came more often towards the end of 3 hrs 37 minutes of ink. I love my tat... read more

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Love the vibe of this shop, and I've had multiple tattoos from Lucas A. He's great with both color and black&gray work. Young artist, up and comer, really talented. I appreciated that I could tell he wanted me to love the tattoo he gave me. If you're looking for an artist with a light touch who can give you what you want, he's your guy. read more

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I love Jake! His work is AMAZING and he is such an awesome person. I got a thigh piece done from something he had drawn up a while ago and couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend him! His IG is @jake.emery.art read more

Alameda Tattoo - Tattoo by Jake - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

My friend and I walked in super last minute at 5pm when they close at 6. Although we walked in, Billy was really detailed and super friendly! He talked us through our tattoos and drew them up perfectly. I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a hole in the wall place but the decor is great read more

Jason did an awesome job refreshing my 40 year old tattoo and creating a new one for. No pain and the healing process is very fast. Thank you Jason read more

Great environment. Shop is clean, well decorated, and great location. Perfect for this suburban woman! This was my first tattoo. Billy is calm, has a cool vibe, and no ego. He worked with me for the perfect design and color. He was also very patient with choosing the perfect placement. read more

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Billy did me justice with the Heart shape Hella on my chest. Alameda Tattoo is where it's at. Yee! read more

Alameda Tattoo - Heart shape HELLA by Billy. The rest of them by the amazing Reed. - PD - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

Reed's the man. I had my upper back piece done by him and it turned out better then what I expected. A true professional and artist who is really easy to work with and takes the time to make sure the artwork comes out exactly as you want. I would recommend everyone I know. Thanks for such a great piece of artwork Reed! "Nevermore":) read more

Just had coverup tattoo here with Billy. He is phenomenal. Nice, calm and also very efficient. Did what I wanted. Very accommodating with his schedule. Love his work! read more

Alameda tattoo is a great little shop. I shopped around the East Bay for three months before settling with Brian. He's an amazing artist and is probably my current favorite individual that's tattooed me. He's very laid back, focused, and has a good eye for original work or twerqing something to look just right. He did a rather large piece on my back in October that I love. I plan to have Brian do more work on me. I was greeted by both Reed and Brian, both are very professional and neat freaks, which makes me feel good about my skin. The shop is immaculate and the service wonderful. They are both very reasonably priced for the experience they both have, and recommend people to them all the time. read more

So I guess Yelp isn't a great method to choose a tattoo artist ... you've gotta get the word of mouth quotient taken care of and check out the artist's work so you're familiar with what style they specialize in, and all that important stuff. BUT if you're considering Alameda Tattoo I would go for it, no doubt. The studio itself is so comfortable and clean and won't make you nervous or feel like you've come through like a revolving door. It's got an enormous amount of beautiful artwork hanging everywhere so you have something to look at when you're sitting. And maybe it's just me but I really appreciate how they make sure the thermostat is just right. Nothing worse than shivering or sweating when you're sitting there unclothed, trying to remain perfectly still. Reed, the artist who did my work, was just amazing. Looking back I probably did far too much 'art-directing' when he was figuring out my cover-up. I should have just let him go for it, because those parts turned out stellar. But he was so patient and friendly and never made me feel like I was being too demanding. He kept saying, "It's going to be on YOUR body, so you should feel OK telling me what you want." And I must emphasize again how beautiful the work came out. Just f*cking gorgeous. No other way to say it. The lines are perfect and clean and the shading is unreal. I can't wait for my next appointment in March. read more

Jake was really nice and also did a very good job on my tattoo also bonus with good conversation I'm really happy on my tattoo out come

I love love love the work Billy did on my forearm. So beautiful! He did an amazing job on my girl's foot, too. So sick! And he's such a nice guy! No 'tude whatsoever, just great artistry and a gentle, skilled hand with a side of humor. I'll be back for sure. read more

Alameda Tattoo - Peach blossoms and ladybugs by Billy. - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

Love my piece that was done by Billy. He is amazingly talented and pretty chill guy. He is very knowledgeable in what he does and gives really good advise. His shading is amazing! He also redid my friends previous tattoo that looked shitty and turned it into a masterpiece! If it's your first time getting a tattoo look for Billy and he will give you advise on the piece you want and best placement. He also gives very good information in aftercare. read more

Alameda Tattoo - Anchor and compass done by Billy - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

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I've had a couple of tattoos here now by Jake and man did he not disappoint! He was very friendly and extremely talented and will be going back many more years to come. Aside from Jake, Bill has also tattooed me and needless to say I was very impressed. I havent been tattooed by Reed yet but I've looked at a lot of his work and its definitely top tier. I would 10/10 recommend stopping by even of you're not completely sure on how you want your tattoo because they're all extremely helpful and willing to work with you! Overall I'm very happy with all of the artwork I've gotten from here! read more

Billy is great! He transformed a poorly done tattoo I got when I was younger into a beautiful piece. I'm so happy to show it off & tell everyone who fixed it! It was a nice experience, he has a great laid back personality and I enjoyed the conversation while he worked. I'm definitely coming back to him for future work. I also briefly met Reed and he seemed awesome as well. Overall the artists here are good people and extremely talented. Can't wait to come back :) read more

I stumbled upon Alameda Tattoo purely on accident... best accident ever! I was looking to get a very small tattoo done just as an addition to one I already had, but I also use my smaller tattoos as a means of browsing for an artist that I want to work with for a larger piece that I am planning. I happened to find Brian's portfolio online and was impressed with his work so I decided to try to make a drop-in appointment. When I got there Brian was working on another customer but he said he could squeeze me in later in the day. The shop makes an immediate good impression--it's clean, organized, and just a generally relaxed atmosphere with GREAT music. Brian did a great job making me feel comfortable and was unbelievably patient while I adjusted and re-adjusted the placement. Once he started working he was quick, efficient, and was good about checking in to make sure everything was OK. We chatted while he was working and I mentioned I had another older tattoo (text & image) that was ugly and mangled since the original guy that did it did a HORRIBLE job. After Brian finished the work I originally came in for, he took one look at my older tattoo and said he would be happy to fix it for no extra charge. After seeing what a great job he did fixing the lettering, I asked him to clean up the image as well. It all turned out BEAUTIFULLY and I almost cried I was so happy to finally love having my old tattoo on my body again. Brian is a fantastic artist as well as an all-around nice guy and I will definitely be going back to him in the future. read more

Brian has done two tattoos for me, and I am thrilled with both of them. I get compliments all the time about the lion he did on my arm. He is a talented artist. He is a consummate professional who listens to his customers and draws something just right. He is easy to work with. The shop is clean and in a great location just off Webster in Alameda. I highly recommend Brian and Alameda Tattoo. read more

Got a tattoo done this past Sunday and all I can say is Reed is the man. My tattoo rocks! The shop is clean and it's in a nice quiet area. I will be back to get it colored in 3 weeks. Wish it was sooner! The straight lines and shading he did is incredible. I've been to other shops for pricing and it's true, you get what you pay for. Having a clean tattoo is something I'd pay extra for. One satisfied customer here! read more

Cool little tattoo shop. Very clean, lots of cool artwork. Friendly tattoo artists. Came here for my first tattoo and Billy did a great job. Can't wait to go back to get it finished. Would most definitely recommend this spot. Can't ask for much more. If you're from the area, then you should already know it's hard to find parking in the late afternoon on Haight. read more

Awesome reed is a awesome artist my daughter goes to reed and now me yay homey is awesome too yay.y'all rock read more

Alameda Tattoo - Reed is the man thank you got flowers today around my skull my daughter also goes to reed homey is awesome too yay - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

Billy did some special matching tattoos for my husband and I. He is super friendly, reasonably priced and extremely talented. The next time I want to get some work done, I will be going to Billy! at Alameda Tattoo! read more

Brian did a small detail piece on my ring finger (an anchor), and I couldn't be more pleased with it. His line work is clean and meticulous. The man is an expert in his craft, plain and simple. Alameda Tattoo is rad. read more

Billy is AMAZING! Great personality, made getting tattooed relaxing and definitely will be coming back to him for more! I walked in early, he was willing and ready to go. Talked to me about the tattoo willing to make my design smaller for me. He did a great job I am extremely happy with it! I have 3 tattoos including the one from Billy and no other tattoo artist made me so comfortable before. Thank you Billy! read more

Alameda Tattoo - Done by Billy! - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

Reed was suggested to me from a friend of a friend. I'm so glad I met such a great artist. I live in Sacramento and I have no problem driving 2 hours just to get great work done. His work is clean, painless, and very detailed. I'm very happy to have found him. Reed is the man! read more

Alameda Tattoo - Reed did my Indian lady for my birthday in December. I'm still in love with her 7 months later.:) - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

Thanks Brian for the fabulous tattoo. Need to come by and get some business cards, get so many, 'where did you get that done' comments. Love my Gerber Daisy's. Besides Brian being an awesome tattoo artist he is also friendly and patient. MMM.... Tattoo number 4? I will be back. read more

When I travel for my job I attempt to get a tattoo in every city I end up in. I walked in shortly after the shop opened and wanted a tattoo on my right forearm of my son's name and d.o.b. and even though they were busy, Billy drew up a tattoo in about 20 minutes and I was out of there about an hour later. Loved the experience and I felt relaxed the whole time. I would surely recommend this shop to anyone who lives in the area or even visiting like myself. read more

Alameda Tattoo - Son's Name Tattoo 11/11/14 - Alameda Tattoo - Billy - Tattoo Near Me - Alameda, California

This place rocks. It's a quaint little shop in downtown Alameda. Plenty of parking nearby and it's easy to get to. While I was there, they took some walk-ins, but I'd recommend that you play it safe and make an appointment first. I had some work done by Olmy. I couldn't be happier with the work he did. These guys will take your idea and work with you until you get a piece that will look good on your skin. Trust me, you need to listen to their recommendations, and you will not be disappointed. I've had all my tattoos done by Olmy, and plan on getting some more work from him. The man has skills! read more

I got tattooed by Brian for the first time a few days ago. I am so thrilled with my overall experience! I had sent him some pictures of ideas I had for my tattoo, and what he drew up for me was beautiful. I was really nervous about getting a tattoo that was exponentially bigger than my first one, but Brian was super nice and talked me through the whole thing. An hour and a half later, my tattoo came out perfectly and I couldn't be happier with it. I highly recommend Brian if you're looking for a talented artist and overall great guy. I can't wait to come back for another tattoo by him! read more

Amazing experience! Billy is the best! So happy I chose this place and went with Billy's tattoo placement recommendations. Knowledgeable staff, cute place, clean and relaxing vibe. Highly recommend this shop :) read more

I have been tattooed at several places but Alameda Tattoo is by far the best. Reed is an amazing artist who can take any idea or picture and turn it into a work of art. He takes his time and never rushes. All the instruments are sterile and the shop is clean. If you want a top quality tattoo by someone who cares about their work then Alameda Tattoo is the place for you. read more

Just got an awesome piece done here by Brian a couple of days ago and couldn't be happier with it. I have been getting work done by Brian for a few years now and he never fails to impress. The new shop is very nice. It's super clean and comfortable with a nice atmosphere. If you are considering getting work done I would definitely recommend Alameda Tattoo! read more

Great place. Brian is a sweet and gentle person with an incredible sense of humor. It got me through 3 straight hours of fire. He worked with me for a good month, just trying to help me figure out what I wanted for my piece--he asked good questions, made good points and was incredibly patient. His final design ended up being so much more than I expected--it's incredible. I'd recommend this shop in a heartbeat. The energy is just plain good. read more

Reed at Alameda Tattoo is in my opinion the BEST tattoo artist in the Bay Area! I have gone to Reed for all my work for almost 10 years and he has only got better over the years. His new shop in Alameda has a great atmosphere and his rates are VERY reasonable! You won't be disappointed. read more

Been getting tattooed by Reed for the past 7 years and have always gotten tons of compliments on the work. Kool people and a kool shop. If your looking to get your first tat, this is the place. Thanks for the art Reed, HappyDoug... read more

Between my wife and I we've had maybe 8 tattoos done by Reed in Alameda Tattoo - including one full back piece and several larger/creative pieces and each one has been fantastic. Great line work, color detail, proportions etc.. I wouldn't go anywhere else in CA read more