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    Bay Area Inkspot

    4.4 (108 reviews)
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    Joneice B.

    This place was great. Clean and friendly. Lobby had a nice area to hang out. In parking lot with Family dollar so could grab snacks and drinks. Service here was great. We called last minute at around 445pm on a Wednesday. We had just left the burial ceremony for our grandma. My sister had not gotten her rose tattoo that all the girl cousins had gotten 2 years ago. We called and they were able to accomodating my sister getting a small tattoo. The price was right. The artist was friendly. My sister enjoyed her experience. I would recommend this business.

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    Rico H.

    I love this shop! I came in to get a puppy portrait from @jonnyrockettattoos and he absolutely killed it! Love the staff at this shop great vibes! Clean and Professional Highly Recommended!

    Annette P.

    My artist was amazing! I booked with Jonny. This session was 3 and half hours and the pain wasn't too bad. He's super professional, really funny, and responds fast on Instagram! I love this tattoo. I'll definitely be going back again soon.

    Top... before Bottom... after
    Casey H.

    Sue Monsta gave my tatttoo a soul. She was cool, respectful, and took her time... she is a damn good artist. I would recommend Sue to anyone, anytime. I felt welcomed, I felt listened to and most of all my tattoo came out AMAZING!!! When I got in my car to leave I cried... no joke. I found her on a Bay Area tattoo group on Facebook. Her work is fire... We listened to some good music, laughed and she was very professional. My tattoo healed beautifully. I had a horrible experience my first time I got this tattoo. She made that horrible memory fade away and I am so in love with my tattoo now. I can finally show off this piece of art to honor my dear friend who committed suicide. Much love and respect sue @sue_monsta

    Majin Vegeta
    Ernesto B.

    Got my first tattoo with Jonny, amazing artist, very friendly made the experience very easy and comfortable. He is very knowledgeable about anime and took the design idea I had an created a bad ass tattoo. The attention to detail and work he put into the tattoo is crazy good. I will definitely be back for all my future tattoos.

    The final design, and stencil placement
    Terri N.

    It's not often we get to write reviews about businesses that have changed our lives for the better, and that we know for a fact we'll remember for the rest of our lives! But the tattoo shop most definitely fits the bill. I'm SO grateful to have found Bay Area Inkspot, they have been a haven for me on the great journey my tattoo life has become. Every experience is very personal, and for me I chose the artist, and followed him to his shop. I really liked Gabriel Keeling's work in IG, and in chatting with him about ideas, I realized quickly that he would be a great fit for me - super respectful and patient with the process of designing what would become my first tattoo, answering all my questions, and most importantly reassuring me that he wanted me to be happy, encouraging me to speak up at every turn so that what wound up permanently on my skin I would be happy with. I will forever be grateful for that. First timers especially, I highly encourage confirming that you have a great dialogue with your artist! Gabriel has been wonderful throughout the process of my two current tattoos, and soon we'll be inking out my third! The shop is modest and located in a shopping center near 242. It's not the prettiest from the outside, but it's a great environment within - cool and comfortable, great chairs, music playing, mirrors mounted high so you can watch the process from all angles. All the artists have a rapport too, it's fun to hear them all chat with each other about work, and client stories. This shop will always have a place in my heart, and I have incredible sense memories of the hours I've spent here. It might be easy for some to treat the tattoo shop experience as no big deal. But I know every time I walk through those doors I'm one step closer to continuing turning my body into a personal work of art, all mine and yet the work of great collaboration. I hope everyone's tattoo experience is, or will be, as positive as mine. I can't wait to return!

    Pamela F.

    My mom and I went to get matching tattoos on 12/5 with Chris and had a very pleasant experience with him as well as the entire shop. Everyone was very helpful and friendly from the moment we walked in and filling out our information on their system upon arrival. I felt a warm welcoming vibe with all the artists amongst one another and their clients. Chris was great, he has a lot of experience and was able to go above and beyond our expectations for the tattoos and put his own spin on them, which we welcomed and LOVED. I will add that everything was extremely clean and sanitary since we're currently in COVID times, it's that much more important. I will definitely be coming back to Chris! Thanks for the tatts and amazing hospitality!

    San Judas Tadeo
    Aylin J.

    Victor was great! Very professional, clean environment, respectful, and patient. I told him what I wanted and he delivered for sure. He also made sure to take his time for the best possible outcome. I plan on coming back for another piece to add in to my sleeve very soon. Highly recommend.

    Got my first tattoo done by Jodie and I absolutely love it!! She is an amazing artist and I will definitely be going back to her!

    Angel and demon talking through tin cans

    I very rarely leave reviews, but my mind is still swimming after my first (of many) visits to Bay Area Inkspot. I heard about Ron's work from close family and finally had the chance to book with him, and there aren't enough words in the English language to describe just how much I love my new tattoo. I booked with him through instagram DMs and he was timely and professional. I didn't get to see a mock-up of my tattoo request until my appointment, but boy, it really blew me out of the water. He sketched the whole thing on the spot, and boy, I couldn't be happier. I had previously been told for my last tattoo that it was impossible to capture any finer details and that I would have to get it large (and it is LARGE) in order for it to look great, but Ron managed to fit everything and more into the space I wanted filled. As you can see from the picture below, though--Ron's attention to detail is incredible. The tattoos are reasonably priced here, too. My session with Ron (about 2 hours) was only $200 plus my $100 deposit. I was expecting to spend much much more. Johnny and Jorel were also in the shop at the same time, and they were awesome! I got to see some of their work in real-time, and these guys really helped added to the tight-knit atmosphere. We were there from around 10am-5pm and we were nothing short of entertained by the conversations that were happening. For any tattoo cravings, I'll be sure to hit up Bay Area Inkspot!

    Unalome tattoo done by Sue on 1.22.2019
    Sara P.

    I love this place so much. A friend recommended this place after she had some beautiful roses done by Jorel. Everyone here is very kind and professional, the shop is very clean and professional. I've gone to this tattoo shop twice and both times Sue was my tattoo artist. I really loved her work, both what she's previously done and the ones she did for me. She's very nice, funny, and chill. Both times I walk in nervous and Sue just makes you feel really calm and in safe hands, she really knows what she's doing. I plan to continue coming here for my future tattoos. Wasn't disappointed.

    Me and my best friend's matching tattoo.
    Paulina S.

    Kyle is the best! He's the most personable, fun tattoo artist I've ever been too and I'll forever trust him with anything artwork I want on my body. My best friend and I came in for matching tattoos and he took a picture of our hands and drew the piece right in front of us. He took his is time with everything and made the experience that much better can't wait to go back to this shop for any other work I get done!

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    vic is the best tattoo artist known to ever exist. he has godley hands and all my tattoos look absolutely perfect

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    I love getting my tattoos here , it's a bit pricey but worth it. The only bad thing is that they talk so much.

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    Kyle and I both bounced ideas of each other and he was so fun to work with.

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    Silver Needle Studios

    Silver Needle Studios

    4.2
    (129 reviews)
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    I went in for a tattoo appointment, and during my first visit, everything was very clear --…read morepricing, communication, and expectations were all straightforward I was told I would be given a fair deal with fair pricing . However, my second visit was a completely different experience. As a mixed woman, I felt extremely uncomfortable with the casual and repeated use of the N-word in the shop. The way it was used -- playfully and loosely -- made the environment feel highly unprofessional. That word should never be used in a professional setting, and it was especially unsettling because it was being used casually by the Mexican artists in the shop. It's not about being overly sensitive; it's about basic respect and professionalism. I worked with Bryan, who I initially thought was nice, but I ended up feeling taken advantage of. He spoke in a very manipulative, mansplaining tone, as if I didn't know how tattoo pricing works -- even though I've had multiple tattoos done before and have never been treated that way. On top of that, the environment was chaotic: the music was so loud you could literally feel the floor shaking from the bass, conversations among staff were often inappropriate, and there were constant cigarette breaks that delayed the process and made it hard to focus. I honestly think that's part of why it took so long for my design to even be made. While my tattoo itself turned out nice, the overall experience was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and not something I'd ever want to repeat. I would never recommend this shop to anyone -- professionalism, respect, and boundaries should be a standard in any tattoo environment, and unfortunately, this place missed the mark completely.DONT GO HERE!!

    Jacky is amazing! @jacky_moreno_ I truly love her work and am beyond satisfied! This is the first…read moreactual professional piece that I've gotten done and you can really tell the difference. Her skill level is high for such a young artist. The quality of her work is just great, I am so happy. They often have flash specials for certain holidays and Friday the 13th. I have received tattoos from a couple different artists during these events, but my most recent artist @ceaztattoos was also amazing. His line work was great and his flash book has lots of nice pieces. I would definitely go back to him for some bigger work.

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    Diablo Ink Tattoo

    Diablo Ink Tattoo

    4.6
    (247 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Established in 2007

    I just got the most beautiful tattoo done today by Sam! My husband tragically passed away two and a…read morehalf weeks ago, so this memorial tattoo is a HUGE deal. My cousin found Sam on Instagram and his work was so badass. So I called the shop and spoke with him. Honestly, SUPER nice guy! I got a quick turn around appt with him and sent him over my design. Fast forward to today... when I had completely changed my design and didn't tell him until I showed up for my appt. Sam was just as nice and personable in person, my changes were no big deal at all. I sat on their comfy couch and watched tv while he made my stencil, then we got to it. We passed the time bullshitting about anything and everything, time literally flew by and then bam- my tattoo was done! I have quite a bit of tattoos, and this was my least painful! Sam really did an excellent job handling my husband's memorial tattoo. His line work is impeccable, which is exactly what drew me to him initially. It came out exactly how I wanted. Shop was super clean and organized. Very professional, very welcoming, chill vibe and overall an amazing experience. Sam is officially my tattoo artist!!! Thank you again so so much.

    Hands down, a fantastic and professional experience from the initial phone call to walking out…read moreafter my son's first tattoo. I had been feeling frustrated after being flaked on for several consults, so I gave up on trying to go through someone I knew or a recommendation. I called Diablo shortly after they opened and was told we could come in the same day. My son was able to tour the shop, meet some artists, and have real conversations about his idea for his first piece. We met with Ricky Lee, the owner, and ended up booking with him before we even left. He was honest, knowledgeable, and the overall vibe was just right. 10/10 recommend! The piece is beautiful. I think I even found my new shop.

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