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East Side Ink

4.4 (287 reviews)
Closed 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Jonah interpreted my tribute to my life in Amsterdam. Coffee, vapor, tulip...
Tera Flower L.

I have been coming to East Side Ink only since March 2023. But, one visit addicted me! I now have four tattoos by two different artists, and every single one of them is cherished by me and envied by others! The problem is that I love this place. I love coming here. I love the people here. The fact that I walk out with breathtaking art on my body (I even covet my own tattoos!) is the candle in the rose on the icing on the cake. I am NOT interested in patronizing venues where everyone fancies themselves cooler/smarter/hipper/more ...anything than I. The fact of the matter is that I could NEVER have drawn what Jonah and Kreg have drawn, what Luke is about to draw, and whatever else my next target and I decide to decorate my body with. But, in no way, shape or form--from Josh to everyone else--do I ever get less than the warmest of welcomes and the most delightful chill. The fact that this place has addicted me to tattoos (I'd previously gotten one in '89 and one in '14), and tattoos that almost always show, is testament to how remarkable is this environment. If you want poseurs, go somewhere else. If you want to be treated with love, honor and respect, then walk out with art you actually wish you had on your body, even though you now HAVE it on your body...this is the place. So. Much. Love.

Anklet tattoo
Tristan Y.

So very happy I went with East Side Ink for my first tattoo! Mateo (Matt) was so patient and kind when I expressed my nervousness and checked in with me throughout the process. And the tattoo turned out absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend :)

I got my entire sleeve done by Luke and I'll never get tattooed by anyone else again. He's incredibly kind, patient, organized (shows up early and ready with the design already done!) and made the entire experience so much fun and stress free. I get stopped in the street regularly with people telling me I have some of the most beautiful black and gray they've seen. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Cheo's IG post of my Emma Goldman tattoo.
Abby W.

I'm convinced that tattoo artist Cheo Park is this beautiful shop's secret weapon. Sure, the place is famous for the owner tattooing all the Avengers, and while that is dynamite stuff, you really need to know about the quiet, petite genius set up in the far back corner. I was looking for years for someone who could flawlessly design and execute my full left arm sleeve. There are a lot of complex elements that needed to be woven together visually and he delivered. We still have a few more sessions to go to finish it up, but it has been beyond worth every penny spent ($250/hour) and every minute (40 hours and counting) under his gun. Cheo is friendly, subtle, funny, respectful, a true collaborator, ridiculously talented, and if you're lucky, he might have his adorable rescue dogs with him at the shop...

Luke H.

My wife and I both are customers of Jonah as our artist. One of the best experiences and very light-handed as well great conversationalist. We can't wait to come back soon!

Danny W.

I got the baby Simpson tattooed on my leg here. Sounds like it would be a joke, but it actually makes a ton of sense considering my fiancés name is Maggie. Some people get their partners name tattooed on them. Others get a similarly named cartoon. I guess I just fall in that second category. Well, regardless of how dumb, funny, or frivolous of a tattoo idea you have, you can be sure that East Side Ink is going to take it seriously. Everyone in the shop from the woman working the front desk to the person that filled in the blue bow on my Maggie was incredibly professional from start to finish. It's not cheap, but I know from experience that you definitely don't want to go that route if you're looking to put something permanently on your body. They also let my friends drink wine while they were waiting for me which made the whole experience even more of a social function. If you're in the East Village and opting for a tattoo to keep you entertained, you really can't go wrong at this shop!

Classy artwork
Christina P.

Though everyone and their mom has tattoos these days, it's surprising to me how many places can still be snobby or unwelcoming when you're researching them for your first one. I've heard that lots of tattoo artists don't want to be responsible for those who are looking for their first one, and that others look down at those who want to do small tattoos instead of going in for an entire sleeve or chest or something. I fell into both of those categories (first-timer, small tattoo), so I was very impressed with how comfortable they made me feel at East Side Ink. First of all, the space itself has a warm and welcoming vibe, something that's not easy to do with the buzz of needles in the air and bare skin being exposed all over the place. There are lots of women working in the place (though not exclusively), which was comforting to me, too. I had an appointment with Angela, who is obviously a badass and very talented from her book and IG accounts but is also super sweet and helpful. She's confident in her work but wants to hear everything you're thinking in terms of what you want - a good balance. She must see hundreds of people a week but she still made me feel special and not at all rushed as I got my first little tattoo. I walked out of there feeling great and, of course, looking great too because she did an amazing job. Coincidentally a couple of coworkers also went to her after me to get more intricate, colorful pieces and they turned out fantastically as well. They had a $100 minimum (lower than other trendier spots I consulted with in the past), and somewhat inconveniently they only take cash. There's an ATM at the bodgea across the street if you're in a bind. I'd highly recommend it to someone who's looking for a new spot or a first-time experience that will leave you wanting more tattoos immediately!

Atarah A.

Had the pleasure of working with Jen, who is the master of micro blading brows. She changed my whole facial world! It was amazing waking up today and looking in the mirror and being like "omg yesssssssssss" !!! She did such an amazing job, and was so patient and gentle during the whole process. She made sure that each brow fits my face perfectly, working with the natural symmetry of my face, she is a true artist and sculptor. They are my new favorite thing about myself, I'm hooked! Thank you thank you thank you Jen!!!

maude flanders in the flesh!
Ruggy J.

I've been under a tattoo gun many times in my day, and some experiences have been better than others. I've had some terrible tattoos, I've had some pretty great tattoos, and a few sprinkled in between. But what's funny is that my last tattoo was intended to be somewhat of a joke, but it may just be my best tattoo yet. The crew at East Side Ink are all total professionals. Whether you're walking in unannounced, or you have an appointment, they'll talk you through in a way that's very straight forward, and they'll talk you out of any tattoo they don't think you'll love in 10 years. They don't want that blood on their hands, and you don't want it on your body. They could take the money and run (trust me, it's been done to me in the past), but they have a reputation to uphold, and adhere by the proper ethics of self-respecting artists. It might not be the cheapest tattoo in Lower Manhattan, but do you really want a cut rate piece that'll go to the grave with you? No. Don't learn the hard way like I did, just go to East Side Ink and love the new you.

Tiger Lily tattoo by CJay
Gretel U.

Holy crap... amazing. I got my first tattoo here. It was exactly what I wanted. I was incredibly unhelpful when I went in and said, "I want a tiger lily," with basically no other direction. My artist (C-Jay) pulled up pictures, went to books, and spent a lot of time trying to figure out exactly what I wanted. He spent almost an hour just on that and sketching the outline. He originally said the inking was going to take about 2 hours. It ended up taking 2 appointments and about 4 hours because he just went into so much detail and did such a beautiful job, and still just charged me for the 2 hours. I love my tattoo, get compliments on it all the time, and am already planning on my next tattoo from them.

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1 month ago

Always the best. Clean, professional and Josh is an amazing artist and a great conversationalist. I only go to Eastside Ink.

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1 month ago

The best. Nicest people. Best work made me feel so comfortable. Been back 3 times and brought friends

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Highly recommend. Mariana is an incredible artist. She takes her time and ensures every detail is highlighted in her work.

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I've had several tattoos done here, and it's been amazing every time! Love this place. The people are super friendly! ​

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Alex wound up doing our artwork on a design that I've been working on for years and that would be difficult to execute.

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