Matt does an amazing job! Have had two tattoos done by him. He is also very good at taking your…read moreideas and bringing them to life on the spot! Overall a clean and friendly place with a welcoming atmosphere! Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Okay to start this off the work Carl did on my arm was great. If I were rating just that I'd give…read morethe place 5 stars. In the middle of June I got a Celtic design about 8 inches long that has healed very nice so far and I love the look. That being said, I have never felt so uncomfortable at a tattoo shop and I have a whole sleeve and back pieces done as well so I've been in a few. Carl was so rude from the time I walked in to the time I left. He made terrible comments on my other tattoos and told me the WHOLE TIME how shitty they would look in 10 years and that I made poor choices. He proceeded to point out every single flaw that he considered my tattoos to have - including things which are intended and not flaws. He told me that a tree that I have looks like weeds and that "he just doesn't understand it". I love every single tattoo I've ever gotten and I will continue to go back to the shop I go to for all of my future work. I will never go back here again simply because of Carl. He also took frequent cigarette breaks (3 in the 2 hours I was there) and continued to tattoo while breathing the smoke at me. He was one of the cockiest people I've ever met in my life and talked so much crap about other tattooers and other people the whole entire time I was there. I actually cried when I got home and he made me regret getting tattoos in the first place. Seriously do NOT go to Carl if you don't want to cry lol. This is not about Matt at all- I've heard beyond great things about him but I'll never go back simply because of Carl.

Upon walking into the shop, you notice how clean it is but you also notice the fascinating art on…read moredisplay. The owner, Manny, is the best tattoo artist I have ever encountered. My wife and I did a lot of searching online for an artist that had that certain touch when it came to both realism, as well as ability to be whimsical. We were blown away by his portfolio on IG. When we first met him, we knew we made the right choice. No fluff, no BS, just straight up honest man. What you see is what you get. Professional but down to earth. Extremely talented but not an arrogant jerk. Listens to you as the client and gives his professional opinion on how to make your ideas really stand out while still staying true to your want. I wanted a Demon Hunter (metal band) logo with a sword through the skull and a Scripture verse. He drew it up and explained how to best incorporate everything. After settling into a comfortable lounge chair (I had the option to sit up, lay down or lounge), it was on to getting a work of art that I've been wanting for a long time. Between the music playing, the conversation and actually feeling relaxed, it was the best tattoo experience. Look no further than Manny of Grit and Stone for the tattoo of your dreams. Not only did he take on my religious tattoo, but also my whimsical Mickey Mouse tattoo. You can't pigeonhole the man into one style. He's a man of many abilities. The man is as talented as they come. If you have to wait a month or two to be tatted by him, do it. His art is worth it.

We had an appointment with Brooke. She was well prepared when we showed up. Had our ideas all on…read moreher iPad. With one tweek we were ready to go. We walked through a very cool looking shop, newly painted with cool artwork all over. Friendly workers all around. Brooke started by getting me comfortable after she put the stencil on my back. She is very meticulous and wanted it to be perfect for me. After many check-ins with the different stages, it was done in one hour. I'm so happy with my tattoo and will be back again for the next.

Had an appointment here last week for the first time and can't speak more highly of this shop. The…read moreshop itself is clean, comfortable, and professional. The location is a little strange but once you're inside it feels totally normal. The tattoo artists here are all so lovely, friendly, funny, and accommodating. They were hilarious listening to and chatting with. Brooke did my tattoo and she is incredible. I am so glad I chose her to be my new artist because I couldn't be happier with her work. I've even booked her to start a sleeve. She did my husband's start to his sleeve as well and it came out amazing.

Been tattooed 2 times here, it has become my main tattoo shop. All of the artists that I've met are…read morevery personable and knowledgeable, and the art shown throughout the shop is gorgeous. You're in good hands with all of the artists here.

I had a great experience at Crucible. The staff was super friendly and made me feel right at home…read more Kennday, my artist, was incredible, really chill and easy to talk to. She took my ideas and turned them into something even better than I expected. The whole vibe of the shop was laid-back, and easy going. Definitely my favorite tattoo studio in the buffalo area

i had 2 sessions and my results are absolutely terrible. I should have trusted my gut instinct…read more Minimal communication about my concerns, said he just needed to add color, it became much worse. I don't think he even looked at the reference photo I gave him at this point. I have consulted with 2 tattoo artists on fixing it and they both agree that my only option at this point is lasering it to fade it before they will touch it. I feel like an absolute idiot and I hope I can stop just one person before they make the same mistake as me .

Love Paul and the work he does, he takes his time and makes sure the application & size is exactly…read morewhat you want. I have most of my work done by him! He is very personable! Cannot wait to finish the piece he is currently doing.

I discovered this place here on Yelp when I was searching for tattoo and piercing shops with good…read morereviews, and now I can add another glowing review to the list. I contacted Arboreal Ink because I wanted to get my ears pierced. I have had this done twice before years ago at cheap mall kiosks, but the holes never healed, and ended up closing up. After a short email conversation with Britt at Arboreal I made an appointment. Britt is fabulous, and I can't say enough good things about her and my experience here. She spent so much time talking me through the process. You can tell that she loves her job, and has a lot of experience to back that up. We were able to work around the scarring from previous piercings, the new ones were quick and (almost) painless, and I am very happy with the results. Highly recommended!

I went in for a last minute visit to get my septum piercing replaced, and they were awesome. Quick,…read moreoffering advice, and not pricey at all. Go here if you need a piercing!

Omg. They are amazing!!! I could not get a piercing out and I called them to see if I could come…read morein, and the guy who answered the phone made me laugh at the situation but told me to come right in!!! It literally took the amazing piercer 2 seconds to get it out! They were so personable and the shop was super eclectic and awesomely decorated!!!

He's done it again! The amazing Gogz! Won't get a tattoo anywhere else! He's simply the best. Also…read morethe shop is world renowned. Everyone is so nice and kind. It's inviting and a fun atmosphere. Lucky Deville is my only shop and should be yours too!!

Excellent art work! Carina the owner is very professional and creates masterpieces! The shop is…read morephenomenal and very clean. The vibe there is just perfect. I would recommend Black Fire Tattoo to everyone if they want exceptional quality.