Empire State Studio

I cannot overstate how welcoming and professional the team at South Shore is. After reading some…read morestellar reviews and looking at online portfolios I was genuinely impressed with what I saw of Jesse's work. I had a vision of what I wanted done as a tribute to my sons and from my initial inquiry through the finishing touches they helped me bring it to life. Communication was spectacular every step of the way - I shared an overview of what I was looking for through those first texts which paved the way for a terrific consultation where Jesse took the time to go over everything, let me know what he needed from me, and provided some great resources for picking out the right font, even providing helpful pointers for what to look for in different fonts so that it would continue to look great for years to come. On arrival day of Jesse already had a mockup ready to go and was more than accommodating with some minor changes I wanted done. I can't say the process was painless for obvious reasons but it was as smooth as one could ever hope for. The work was clean, the price was extremely fair, and I left with a piece I'm super happy with that has already received a bunch of compliments even though it's still in the healing phase. South Shore has my highest recommendation and has definitely won a repeat customer with me. Can't wait to do it again.

Love this place!! I get basically all my piercings from John and I couldn't recommend him more. He…read moreis extremely knowledgeable, very professional, and every time I get a piercing from him I couldn't be happier. I've had some of the best healing experiences when done by him and I will always keep going back!

By Greg

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Lady Luck Tattoo

Another shout out to the fabulous Alicia for the touch up today of an old and faded but meaningful…read moretattoo. Now it looks better than ever, I'll post a photo after it heals. Professional, expert, artistic and creative - I can't say enough about how happy I am with Alicia's work. Thanks Again!!

Lady Luck is a class operation through and through. My Artist is Den and the man is a true…read moreprofessional and extremely talented, I followed him from his last shop to Lady Luck and I am in the process of my 7th tattoo with Den. The place is extremely clean and private if you need it. Everyone there are professionals

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Fortunate Hand Coffee & Tattoo

4.8(23 reviews)

0.0 mi

Stopped there for my first Sunday morning visit. I'm new to the area and always looking for walking…read moredestinations. Americano coffee was fantastic, as were the egg bites. Atmosphere was cool - Beatles records, beautiful flowers and a good playlist on the speakers completed the scene. I'll be going back for sure.

What a splendid diamond in the rough…read more Inside is airy and bright, towards the back is a tattoo parlor but feel free to stick to the caffination station towards the front like I did. Floral palates will love the menu as a lot of the homemade syrups are based in lavender, chamomile and other fauna. Plus the baked good are also homemade which is a definite plus. As I ordered, I could see them literally placing flowers on a cake with a mascarpone chantilly, like hello??? I ordered a rosemary brown sugar latte and brown butter chocolate cookie and tucked myself into a nook to read. The rosemary latte, of course, hits you with rosemary immediately. Unique but a pleasant and addictive sip nonetheless. The cookie though? Probably one of the best I have ever had on the island. It's slightly molasses-y, crisp, with plenty of chocolate and salt to balance it all out. Overall? Well worth the drive out. Come give them a chance!

Inside @stephanieeatsworld

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Baking extraordinaire hard at work !!

Skin Deep Tattoo

4.3(19 reviews)

1.3 mi

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The shops always clean with a very welcoming environment, everyone's super kind and friendly, I've…read moregotten most of my piercings heres and will continue to, highly recommend!

Piercer was very nice but the jewelry he used was way too short to account for the swelling. A few…read moredays after it started becoming embedded and painful from the swelling that wouldn't go down. Wasn't able to go back to change out the bar bc I tested for Covid this am and had to remove it myself. Also, their sterilization pouches weren't appropriately sealed so while the clamps and hemostat hadn't been touched until opened, they weren't technically sterile. Shoulda said something but it's too late now. Waste of $$ on the piercing.

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Kings Avenue Tattoo

5.0(73 reviews)

2.7 mi

This review is extremely overdue. A previous shop, Kinetic Tattoo in Levittown botched by fiancées…read moretattoo quite literally beyond belief. We went all over the island looking for help fixing it and everyone suggested laser removal with the promise of redoing it after the laser removed the tattoo. We went to Kings Avenue tattoo and words can't even describe how great this place is. It's upscale, clean, and professional. We met with a tall thin man with a shaved head (his name escapes me) and he immediately validated us and asked what he can do. My fiancee cried and he was extremely empathetic and sat with us for a long time talking about options. He was the only place who said he could do ANYTHING besides laser. We told him he could have complete artistic freedom as long as it didn't look so obviously botched. He told us to come back for an appointment and he would see what would be possible. No exaggeration, the artist worked complete magic. He actually took zero artistic freedom and somehow fixed it to how it was originally supposed to be. The tattoo is almost perfect and when we showed people afterwards they could not believe the difference. I am extremely detail oriented and I stared at the tattoo for a long time and it was literally perfect. If the original had come out like that, we would've been thrilled. If the owner reading this remembers this travesty we brought in and can remind me of the artists name, he and the original man we spoke to were saints. This is the only place we and our family would ever go for more tattoos, this place deserves to stay open forever. Thank you so so much for saving something as permanent and emotionally based as a tattoo, it means more than we can say.

From the moment you walk into the door you're greater with chill music, a welcoming atmosphere,…read moresuper friendly owner and staff. They offer you water and coffee while you wait. They chat you up a bit and then you meet your artist. In my case I had Chris Raft who was an expert in eastern and Japanese traditional tattoos. He draws up an example, prints it out and brings you back into the room. This place has separate rooms for each artist. Super clean and upscale looking. He laid down the stencil making sure it's positioned in the exact way wanted. He laid down the finest outline I ever had, filled it in with color that was flawless in every way. Talking the whole time making me feel comfortable. Super cool guy, when it's all done give you the opportunity to review it, take your photos for the gram, and gives you two different ways of protecting it. They have a second skin and the old school way of protecting your investment. The prices here are on the higher end but the services justified the price. You have to remember this is a permanent investment and you shouldn't go by price alone. I will be coming back here to get more work done with Chis in the very near future.

Tattoo by Grez

By Mike Rubendall / Grez

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By Grez

Resurrection Tattoo & Piercing

4.1(15 reviews)

1.7 mi

Staff is amazing here! Bob pierced both my ears and my 5year old daughters. I've never had…read more Piercing heal so fast and be so painless even through the healing process. Bob was patient and so kind with my daughter who was very nervous but wanted earrings so badly. Kerwin was wonderful and helped make her comfortable and feel safe and made her laugh through the process making it a fun experience for her. Thank you guys!

If I could give this place like frickin 10 stars I would. In love with the goofy ass vibes and the…read morecommunication and sincerity when it comes to assisting and making sure we feel comfortable during any tat session. In love with my tat. In love with the service and everything that comes wit ur session . going back very soon ;)

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Da Vinci Tattoo

4.6(74 reviews)

4.9 mi

I've been wanting to get a tattoo for a while but I didn't know where to go. After passing by this…read moreshop a few times, I finally decided to check it out. Upon arrival, my sister and I were impressed by how clean it was. The interior colors weren't dark but vibrant. The artwork on the wall wasn't intimidating, and the workers were present but definitely about their business. As we spoke to the front desk manager, she provided us with details about pricing, scheduling, and leaving a deposit. On the day of our appointment, we spoke with Tiffany about the design and she presented ideas of how to improve it. She was professional, courteous, and flexible. This being my first tattoo, she made me feel comfortable by describing what to expect, which helped to calm my nerves- her pink bedazzled tattoo gun helped as well. One thing I appreciated was the extent they took to sanitize the room after each person was done. All in all, Tiffany did an amazing job! She is a passionate artist who takes pride in her work. I would be more than happy to recommend her services and personally use her for any future tattoo needs.

I saw Andrea again for two more tattoos. Again she killed it. Her blending, color, details and…read morestyle is fantastic. She captures your vision and then some. In my opinion shes the best in the shop for Disney work. I started this sleeve a few years ago and it still looks amazing and the way Andrea places the pieces and background flow so well. She is mindful of time and is very honest.

Both arm pieces done by Tiffany

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Closer up

Village tattoo

5.0(5 reviews)

5.4 mi

Amazing tattoo shop!…read more I came here after following both the shop and their apprentice artist (Nicole) on Instagram. The shop looks tiny from the outside but inside it is cozy and welcoming. Their online booking system is great and allowed me to communicate with Nicole regarding my tattoo. When the time came to head over to the shop, I received a text with the waiver and a place to upload an image of my license. Much better than handling all that paperwork in the shop! Nicole was great and personable and made sure I was more than happy with the stencil placement prior to actually tattooing me. There were only two others in the shop so it was a rather quiet experience except for Nicole and I chatting (which I appreciated). The aftercare balm they suggest is only $5 which is a nice touch! They also give you an aftercare bag full of goodies, including a lollipop.

We are a group of six ladies who have been friends for almost 40 years. We decided that we wanted…read morean infinity tattoo with flowers for each of us. We took this concept to Regina and she graciously gave us her Monday. The shop is usually closed on Monday. She opened up for us and we had a private session. Started at 12pm and went until 7 pm. We all loved our tattoos! Regina was great. We definitely would recommend her for sure.

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Tattoo Frenzy

4.6(20 reviews)

0.6 mi

Thom has put over five tattoos on me and he is the only tattoo artist that will ever let work on…read moreme. Absolute amazing work. Very relaxed atmosphere and beyond quality work. Would put over five stars if I could recommend to all friends and family.

I Love Thom's work! I recently got my arm sleeved and had an awesome time! Can't wait to get more…read moredone! Highly recommend!!

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Day of the Dead Skulls. Work done by Thom Boyle.

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E. B.

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13 years ago

Years ago, I had gone to a shop with a design dedicated to the bond between me and my son. I said I want this concept but want you to make it prettier (since I'm no artist)! Although the tattoer did a clean job, he basically just took my drawing and didn't elaborate like I wanted him to but did put these ugly flames on it. I always knew I wanted to get it fixed. I learned of the shop by watching both Ink Masters and Tattoo Nightmare featuring Tommy Helm. While in the area, I decided to stop by and ask some questions. I met with tattooist JARED STOMBER - I told him I wanted to keep the concept of the tattoo but make it prettier and add some flowers to it to cover those hideous flames. He was confident that he could revamp it and make it beautiful. On tattoo day, he did some freehand work which made me nervous at first but when I saw it in the mirror, I knew it was going to be beautiful...He's also fast! Jared took my rinky dink cheap looking tattoo and made it into a beautiful piece of art - definitely worth the money and something I am proud of now! Thank you Jared!!! read more

Joey G.

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16 years ago

In taking a lesson from Apple, Empire State Studios provides a top notch experience from start to finish. All of the artists, including owner/artist Tommy Helm, are awesome! The shop is clean and filled with beautiful art work from the latest art show that they've hosted. Five stars all around!!! read more

Brian P.

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7 years ago

this place is great clean and the people are nice and on point not the cheapest but you get what you pay for thanks Jared and the staff at Empire Brian prendergast read more

Kyle B.

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11 years ago

Clean and comfortable environment, Clearly a group of artists who have passion for what they are doing. Liana did my work and I could not be happier with her work! read more

Curtis P.

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10 years ago

"If Unique is what you seek" check out Tommy Helm and the crew at Empire State Studio for your artwork. - Rollie Fingaz

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