Cowpoke! Don't bother even counting. Your out. 2 year in a row HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. REAL HURRY UP AND BUY VIBES. To get an ear piercing you need an adult with ID and your ORIGINAL COPY BIRTHCERT. to get a cartilage piercing ADD ON YOU MIST BE 15 with the other above mentioned. An earring stack and piercing is 130 for earring and piercing and 175 for the matching jewelry stack The girl who thought she was assisting us Young fair skin long brown hair middle part was BLAH Gave me a bunch of I cants no what I can do is. She was like an AI. She said I have other jewelry it's just not displayed at least 3 times and never offered to show the jewelry. It's giving. I don't want any business or to make a sale. If I take it personal ITS GIVING I DONT WANT YOUR BUSINESS! No problem! Me or anyone I know. Tell a friend to tell a friend cowpoke in the heart of the city Elmwood village has so many hoops to jump thru and didn't want to even hold the hoop! read more

I got my septum done with Trevor. They were so nice! The process wasn't terrible, i don't know if it's because I have a high pain tolerance or it genuinely is not painful read more

My cousin has had countless piercings here and finally brought me along. She's addicted and now so am I. Can't wait to keep going back . The front staff are very chill and knowledgeable about the jewelry and can also help you make the right decision. I've had Anna and Trevor so far and they both could not be better. They make you feel so comfortable and answer all questions you have so you leave feeling confident with healing protocols. Me and my cousin even joked that we would give Anna our power of attorney all are welcome at cowpok!! read more

Have been to the Elmwood location 4 times; 3 for my own tattoos and once with a friend. Have had a great experience every time. Studio is very clean and counter staff are friendly. Mike Dudick has done my tattoos and I've been very happy. He's talented and easy going and makes the experience a lot of fun. Very happy with Cowpok!! read more

I switched my nose stud to a hoop and Anna was the BEST. They were SO sweet and totally made my week. Will forever go here for all piercing needs read more

I visited cowpok on Sat for a jewelry change on 2 of my piercings and a jewelry removal with Henry. Turns out my right Tragus piercing was embedded into my ear and has been that way for months. I originally had this done at a different piercing studio and was unable to get the earring out myself. Not only did Henry make the process quick it was nothing more than a quick pinch to be freed from this piercing. Thank you, Henry! read more

My 14 year old decided that she wanted her ears pierced for her birthday. Cowpok was recommended to me by a few different people. We had an appointment with Mike. Mike was a giant sweetheart. This was my daughter's first ever piercing and he made the whole process very pleasant and comfortable. He was very personable and explained everything very well. I even decided at the last minute that I wanted my ear cartilage pierced and he was able to squeeze me in. The young lady at the front desk (sorry - I didn't catch her name) was also very helpful and very sweet. Overall this was a great experience! read more

I've wanted a nose piercing forever yet never had the guts to do it. After watching a million videos I finally did it. I had an appointment with Trevor and he was super friendly, professional, and very laid back making me feel so at ease. The actual piercing was quick and literally no pain. He reviewed all the after care instructions and told me to call with any questions. Piercing studio was impeccably clean and very aesthetically pleasing!!! Highly recommend Cowpoke!!!! read more

I got a tattoo from Mikael on Memorial Day weekend and I am in love with the work he did! I got a simple tattoo inspired by Twin Peaks and it took all of 20 minutes to complete. Mikael was super friendly and knowledgeable throughout the process and the space was super clean and COVID safe. The price was very reasonable and the work is incredible. It healed with absolutely no issue and looks great. I know I will be back for future tattoos and piercings at this spot as my entire experience was professional, timely, and well done from beginning to end. read more

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Great experience! It was my first tattoo and Mike did a fantastic job throughout the whole process. It turned out wonderfully and I've gotten a lot of compliments. Highly recommend! read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I Have Had A Few Artists Tattoo Me In My 29 Years, & BY FAR Is Mikael The Best Artist I Have EVER Seen! He Has Done 4 Pieces On Me Now, & Every Single Time I Am Stunned By His Artistry! So Laid Back & Easy To Collaborate With! So Easy To Talk To As Well! I Have Now Brought My Partner, & His Mom, To See Him & It Is A Fabulous Experience Every Time! From The Moment You Walk In The Door, The Staff Offers A Friendly & Welcoming Greeting! The Parlor Is Pristinely Clean & Maintained! Since Finding Mikael, & CowPok, I Literally ONLY Recommend Him & Their Establishment! Thank You Mikael & All The Staff At CowPok For Always Being So Truly Amazing! read more

Second tattoo at Cowpok now and I am so happy with the results and services! My first tattoo here was part of the semi- colon project which says a lot about the businesses ethics and morals, they are all just honest people who are doing what they love! I felt impelled to write a review after I got my second tattoo done with a friend by Mark who did an amazing job! He was funny and personable and had incredible line work!!! I love both my tattoos from Cowpok and would definitely recommend it to anyone for both tattoo and piercing!! (My friend got piercings done by Anna and said she was fabulous! Professional but make you feel comfortable and cared for! Very clean and located in the heart of Allentown/Elmwood! Definitely the spot for body art in Buff! Love it! Update for those who want basic pricing: standard ink fee here is $80 read more

Great, clean, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Always a great experience at Cowpok! Anna did my daith and my daughter's belly button piercing today. She was so kind and friendly and let us know exactly what was happening. Very clean and sanitary! I 150% recommend Cowpok for any piercings! read more

Everyone I interacted with was super kind, personable AND professional. I got a relatively sensitive piercing by Anna, who made sure I was 100% comfortable and certain of what I was getting. By the end of the visit Anna provided their personal business card and sure enough responded within minutes online over a question I had a couple days later. I intend to make the trek for all my future piercings, this is the best experience I've had to date! read more

As an update - Anna is a crown jewel at this place. I recently got what I would consider a fairly intimidating piercing done, and she made the whole experience more comfortable for me. Talked me through it, only pierced me when I told her I was 100% ready. Amazing staff, cannot stress this enough! read more

Cowpok - My cute bumblebee stud! - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Cowpok is the only place I would even consider, when it comes to piercings. I have not utilized their tattooing services so this review is only for the piercings. Over the years, Ive gone there for a few piercings and have always had a great experience. The place is impeccably clean. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about any questions you may have. The piercing is treated like a surgical procedure, and I am never worried about getting an infection or the sterility of the instruments. They have a wide range of jewlery to choose from and are reasonably priced. I will always go back to Cowpok for all my body art needs! read more

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My friends words: " Sarah was my piercer.. as soon as I came into the studio she made me feel extremely comfortable! Friendly, precise, efficient! I can't say enough good things about her!" read more

What sets a good business apart from a not-so-good business...genuine people. I visited Cowpok Buffalo just last week. I was in the market to replace my 6 year old nose jewelry with something a bit more updated [A little birthday treat from my partner.] Anna M. was a wealth of knowledge. She was extremely helpful & honest. And what's more, she seriously knows her jewelry. I left a beautiful rose gold BVLA triangle stud. Anna B. was kind, genuine & very professional when I returned to the shop just days later. She made my second visit a very memorable one by the way she greeted, listened and treated me. I felt very welcomed in that space. I have been going to Cowpok since I was a teen, as I'm sure many of you have. I am happy to have such talented professionals right in my backyard. Now go treat yourself to something pretty! read more

My experience was absolutely amazing. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I had to come in by myself due to Covid-19 but they made me feel at ease. My appointment was with Trevor for a forward helix piercing. He was very patient with me while I kept changing the placement ideas for the piercing and he also was amazing at keeping me distracted and talking me through the actual piercing part of the appointment. It was over in a flash. No complaints! It was great! read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Everyone here is so kind and accommodating, not to mention professional. Of all the piercing and tattoo shops I have been to, this is one of the best and THE ONLY place I will get pierced and buy body jewelry in buffalo. They carry top of the line pieces and are more than happy to take time to work with you to find something that will suit you the best and make you happy. They carry everything from stainless steel to platinum. I recently got a daith piercing with moonstone!! The rooms are private and the piercers treat each and every individual with respect regardless of race and gender. They explain the entire process to you, and don't charge you until the very end, in case you get nervous. They provide you with the appropriate cleaning information and leave you without having any questions. Ultimate customer service. I also love that they offer great specials to benefit things like the SPCA and suicide awareness a few times a year! Even if you just want a simple stud ear piercing, this is the only place to go. read more

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I had an amazing experience at CowPok, today. I came in with many questions, of which were all answered thoroughly prior to any major decisions were made. I decided on getting my left tragus pierced, as well as my second holes on each lobe. They have a beautiful selection of jewelry (my personal favorite was the silver Deathly Hallows piece), and they were so patient with my indecisiveness on which pieces to ultimately choose. They also provided input on what best coordinated with my current jewelry/the three piercings I was about to have completed. Once I was called back, Anna prepped me on the process and facilitated a super relaxed environment prior to beginning the piercing process. She detailed aftercare, as well, giving helpful tips for my three piercings to heal best. She was so kind throughout and also clearly an expert at her craft, which put my mind at ease. Soon enough, I was on my way with three new beautiful pieces. Thank you so much Anna and CowPok! I will definitely be back. :) read more

Cowpok - Dealthy Hallows tragus and second hole additions! - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Cowpok is a great place to get pierced and tattooed! I've only been pierced at Cowpok and enjoyed my experience! I got pierced once and then came back 4 months later to switch out jewelry for a different piercing which was also a great experience! It was definitely busy both times I went! I went on a Thursday during summer and a Sunday winter afternoon, shortly after they opened. You'll most likely wait 30-45 min to get pierced at Cowpok, but it's worth it! They are knowledgeable, patient and personable! I also really appreciate the esthetics and ambiance of Cowpok and like that it doesn't smell like a tattoo shop! I don't like getting pierced where I get tattooed. Weird, but I just don't like it. Cowpok doesn't have the tattoo shop vibe as much as they do a piercing shop. The employees are very down to earth and just awesome! Their social media presence is also great. If you check in on Yelp, you get $10 off a piercing or tattoo! read more

got my left nostril pierced, anna was awesome! really chill there love the vibe, felt more comfy there than @ the last place i went to. will be going back in the future! read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My "Order": Cartilage piercing Pros Service: Anna was awesome.! Very upfront about the procedure, patient and took her time. Especially friendly. Pricing: Reasonable. Check into yelp before you pay! $10 off! I was recommended to come here by BUFFALO INK INC & I'd def recommend this place. read more

My piercer was awesome super friendly and it was quick and simple. The environment was super clean also The staff was super friendly it took me a while to decided if I would be pierced or not and they accepted That. The only down side is not having cheaper options for the jewelry which I get but, let's say you get pierced pay 120 on your jewelry and then you decide you don't want it now you got a super expensive piece of jewelry and a closed hole. read more

This is THE PLACE to go if you want a piercing done. I got done a triple flat done today 7/28/2020 it's so cute and perfect. The people who work here are so educated on piercings. Sarah did my piercing and she walked me through the whole process step by step. As someone who is anxious this helped me out a ton. Another plus is Sarah is very easy to talk to. It didn't hurt as bad as I thought it was going to. Cresley and Chloe are two AMAZING people when it comes to questions and picking out jewelry. They never make me feel like I'm dumb by asking a question. Another thing I would like to point out is if for some reason why they can't do the piercing, they explain why they can't. Usually it's an anatomy thing if they can't do a piercing. I cannot say enough about this place! read more

I had been pierced years before in another place, the experience was awful. It was painful and was still sore 2 weeks later. I couldn't stand it so took it out. So I was very nervous about trying again. I read that this was the place to be and gave it a shot. The staff was very friendly, the place was clean, and the variety of jewelry was outstanding. I was Pierced by Sarah, and she was so friendly and made me feel very at ease. The only pain I felt was a slight pinch when the needle went in initially. There was no tearing up like before. There was not even an ache afterward. I only had slight swelling for a day or two after. I don't even realize I have it in. I love my piercing, and I love cowpok. I would recommend this place a million times over. I will never get pierced anywhere else. I got pierced last Sunday, November 18. read more

Artist mikael Nicklas was unbelievably unprofessional. Only caters to himself and does not care about helping clients

This place is legit. Came in to buy some earrings and have them changed. There is an extensive amount of body jewelry especially for the ears. Tons of different unique kinds of tragus jewelry which you really don't find anywhere else. The prices range from $10-$140, it just depends on the quality earring you want. I've been looking everywhere for a gold hoop and finally found one here. Not cheap, $45 bucks but it's real gold. They have two options for gold also, yellow gold or rose gold. The store is very clean and sanitary and the staff is friendly. They definitely know what they're talking about when it comes to sizing, types of jewelry and piercings in general. I would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

I have not been pierced in 15yrs! But 15yrs ago when I was getting pierced, CowPok is the only place I would go. On Saturday I decided to get my helix pierced. Walked into the CowPok around 2pm. Just the way I remember it- very clean! The staff was super friendly and very helpful. They also placed an order for me for custom jewelry. Their prices are very good, and I even got $10 off with my YELP check in. I am very happy that I chose to go back to the CowPok for my piercing. I highly recommend them. read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is definitely a gem in located Elmwood and I'm glad that they have a second location now. I came here with a friend to get her first cartilage piercing and overall, it was an amazing experience. For starters, a cartilage piercing cost $30 PLUS the jewelry that you chose. There is a wide array of jewelry to chose from - from titanium studs to rose gold. Please note that the jewelry can range anywhere from 30 to 200 depending on the piece and the material it is made out of. This may be a bit pricey for some people BUT if you check in on yelp, you get $10 dollars off! Another note: for those who think that they have allergies to everything except gold. This is a common misconception that I have learned from this wonderful visit. Apparently, all the rods of the jewelry are made of titanium and less than 1% of the population actually has an allergy to this metal. Therefore, it is perfectly safe! After choosing your piece, the procedure will be explained to you. Once your name is called, you may go into a small private area in the back where the piercing is done. Everything is sterile and legit to the T! Note: the piercing is done using the needle technique. All the materials are packaged and sterilized. The technician was amazing and extremely patience with all the questions. After the process is done, you will be given an after care solution (soap based) along with a tea bag. The tea bag is given to help decrease inflammation and swelling and speed up the recovery process. For those who are not sure, cartilage piercings generally can take up to 8-12 weeks to fully heal. Overall, it was a wonderful experience! Definitely recommend. read more

I only give 4 stars because the woman at the desk was not very personable. Totally cool place and the artist was nice.

I went in to see Eric for 2 memorial tatoos for lost and present kittie babys. He was sympathetic and caring. He did a fabulous job! I would highly recommend Eric or anyother artist there for your next tatoo or piercings! read more

Cowpok - Eric did a marvelous job on 2 memorial tatoos in honor of the kitties ive lost and still have.. . THANK you so much! - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Visited Cowpok and had a Really good experience. Mike pierced my nose, it only hurt for half a second. I didn't feel it again until I sneezed. I actually forgot I had it pierced. read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

While Cowpok is known for piercings, their tattoo artists are extraordinarily talented. This place has been around for I believe 25 years and for good reason. The shop is clean and inviting, the staff are crazy friendly, and they listen to what their customers want- but provide professional opinions as to better ways of accomplishing a desired look. I didn't get a very detailed tattoo, but I know Mark would have delivered a superior design. He made me feel comfortable and was appreciative of my business. This is a fantastic place! read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My friend and I both got pierced at the Elmwood location by Anna B. I got my septum pierced, and my friend got her first lobes, which were her first piercings ever. They step-by-step walked us through the process they were going through, which put us at ease. They were super professional and clean, and the placement of our piercings look great. Also, when one of the balls on my jewelry kept coming off a few days later, they replaced the damaged one free of charge. Overall, I am super impressed and would definitely recommend both Anna and Cowpok in general! Edit: I also forgot to add that the shop IS accessible to wheelchair users, if that's something you are also concerned about. While the outside entrance doesn't have a ramp built-in, they do have a portable ramp as a work-around, and the rooms were large enough to accommodate the chair. They also made sure my friend could get to the keypads and jewelery selection comfortably. read more

It was a really great experience and my piercer Anna was great. They were all very knowledgable and made me feel super comfortable. It was a really chill environment and I really do recommend! read more

Cowpok - Piercing Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I went in today to get my ear pierced. I had them done before but they kept coming out. So someone told me you should get it pierced with a needle not a gun. I did my research and a friend of mine recommended to try this place. They are so nice. They explained the difference between a hoop or a post earing. Anna was awesome. She explained what she was doing, how everything was sterol and how to take care of it. I truly would check out this place. I may have to go back for a tattoo next time. Love this place. read more

I got all my piercings done here and recently got my first tattoo done by Derek. He did a wonderful job making the experience much more comfortable and he eased my anxiety so much! He was patient and kind and kept me calm and cool the whole time, I 1000% recommend him and Cowpok in general! read more

Welp I got my nipples pierced and the process to getting them done was painful, but I was welcomed very fast, it got done within the first 10mins of me being there, and everyone was super nice there. Very professional and didn't make me feel uncomfortable. Only problem is parking tbh gotta parallel park and I suck at that read more