Been getting tattooed here for a few years. John is the man! Always look forward to our sessions. read more

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My best friend and I stopped in. We're from cali and wanted to get a fun tattoo together. We got Luis and he was amazing! Everyone in the shop was kind. Frankie at the front desk was so friendly and made the experience so fun. We will def be back here next time we're in town! read more

I'm very unimpressed with how the staff act professionally. They are very unprofessional and act very judgy at tattoo request. Also, it's clear that some of the staff are not professional trained and are very poor at their job, specially the blond guy. The mood in the shop is very shady and just a weird vide to it. I was very uneasy while getting my tattoo, and to be quite honest I don't think I'll ever come again. For reference, the tattoo they gave me was arguable worst then a stick on one. The color was so bad and faded and they made the tattoo saggy on my skin. I've had many tattoos done on me, but this one was by far the worst! Honestly, just stay away from this shop if you want a good tattoo. If I could put 0 stars I would! read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - The tattoo they gave me by the way. Absolute horror! - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Super clean place! Looked like they had multiple artists with different styles and art experience. Each artist had their own little cubicle in a way. My friends got a simple tattoo and I think it was around $130. It was a custom font from a piece of paper. Parking is on the street, or with a parking meter, but the street is long. *Mama's: Bo changing table in the bathroom, but I don't think many babies will be hanging out at the tattoo shop right? Lol. Bathroom was large, Handicap friendly and clean with some cute decor as well :) read more

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Made a phone reservation from California.... Got hooked up with tattoo artist Tony, so glad that we did! We got matching tattoos and they were perfect. Little, fast, easy and great quality. Tony was fair, informative and super cool. The follow up care was clear and my daughter's first Tattoo is now in the books!! read more

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This is my 2nd tattoo by @NathanWoelketattooist Love his work and did a great job bringing the art my nephew drew for me in honor for my Mom to a beautiful tattoo read more

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First timer here- literally- for the shop and my actual tattoo. Kenzie at the front desk gave us a warm welcome and helped set up my walk in. She said It was a day of first timers, as there were 2 ppl in front of me that were getting tattoos for the first time too. Lots of skilled and talented artists and I loved how every one of them had their art on display within their booth space. Kyle did a great job with some line work for myself and my friend got one with me. He was kind and light hearted - making it a comfortable vibe. Cute little shop in a very cute area! "I DID IT YALL" read more

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Had the best experience here! I got my first tattoo here recently, and from start to finish everyone made me feel extremely comfortable! My communication via email and phone was incredibly friendly, and Rockey was great! read more

Still my favorite tattoo shop around! Such a great vibe in here! The staff and the artists are so friendly and nice! John is the man when it comes to quality tattoos and great customer service! He is a master of his craft and produces sticker quality, bold work that really pops! Highly recommend! read more

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Great walk in experience Quick and easy Pleasant and professional atmosphere I got a tattoo from Tony and it's my new favorite read more

As a family referral from IG @gypsymarjaart we were looking for a reputable Tattoo Artist for our Sons first. She hooked us up and we made the appointment, oddly for my Special Needs Adult he never flinched once (unlike his ear piercing @walmart. I have followed him ever since and his art us amazing. Thanks again for a great first for our son. read more

John LeRoux created the sleeve of my dreams. I gave him very little info on what I wanted because I wanted his art - not something that I had already completely thought out. He delivered in spades. Beyond that, he's one of the coolest guys I ever met and just the sweetest guy in the world. His talent is beyond incredible and I would give him 29 stars if I could. Everyone in the shop is so nice and inviting as well. It's comfortable and everyone is so cool. I'd post pics, but 2 more sessions left. Truly love this guy and this shop!! read more

Did a walk in today and got John Swartz. I think I waited less than an hour and he was great, very friendly, did exactly what I wanted and was very quick. I absolutely love my new piece! This was done in my father's handwriting and it's absolutely perfect. read more

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NATHAN WAS THE BEST !! everyone was very friendly and welcoming! my friends and i walked in and each got a tattoo... took less than an hour and they were so fun to hang out with ! read more

I've written a review for my tattoo shop before, but it was not accepted as it was too well written. At least I told that to myself. I'm nearing the completion of my second sleeve by Kyle and to say I am pleased is an understatement. My first sleeve was completed by Honest Bob. He tattoos in a very OCD manor where it is section by section in a methodical process. Very exact. Kyle has more of a scatter plot style and my Japanese based Star Wars sleeve, complete with a original Samurai Darth Vader, Emperor, and a shogun style Darth Maul is a real conversation piece. It's like loading a jpeg on a very slow Internet connection where it slowly resolves with each pass. That is his style. The front office is amazing and Kenzie is very efficient with scheduling and payment. Each visit is signified by a new hair color and an authentic smile. Note: while sitting for hours in searing pain having an out of body experience as my elbow is tattooed over and over again, I hear many people come in to inquire on a tattoo. For all that is good and holy please know what you want. Know that anything over an hour or two in total length most likely has to be scheduled MONTHS in advance. They are that busy. Each sleeve has taken about a year, three to five hours at a time. One artist which you will know by his split tongue does great flash work and custom smaller tattoos and mostly does walk ins. If you have a long project, make an appointment and be prepared for a commitment. Photos to come. read more

Highly recommend! Their website says "We're nice" and that couldn't be more true! I was in town for 2 days visiting my son and we decided to do something spontaneous and fun at the last minute. Jason and "The Professor" were not only super friendly and professional but very accommodating in fitting us in at the end of the day without an appointment and helping us with tattoo design to bring our ideas to life. The shop is clean and comfortable with a really nice artistic vibe and the front desk staff was very welcoming and professional as well. Whole experience could not have been better. The fine line work Jason did on my ankle tattoo is so clean and precise. Have already had tons of compliments on it and refer all to Golden Rule. Quick, easy, virtually painless and already nicely healed in less than 2 weeks. My son and I both love our new ink and will likely be back again soon. read more

Walk-in piece done by Drake. Came out absolutely perfect! We were in town for the weekend and asked if they were taking walk-ins. They said yes, I met with the artist to talk about design/size/pricing and we got to it pretty quick. He was great and I'm extremely happy w my piece! Thanks man! read more

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CERNY did an amazing job on my tattoo! I look forward to coming back to add color to it in the future! read more

As someone who's been to multiple tattoo shops, this shop is the gold standard. It's kept super clean, it's open and airy. The artists can all see and talk to each other which is both fun and efficient. Even the people who run the desk are fantastic and fun and kind. I don't have everyone's name because I'm awful with names, but you cannot find a single unfriendly person working in this shop. They are ALL fantastic. I would also like to talk about the Artist who did my artwork. John Swartz. He is one of the most genuine people you'll ever meet, he obviously loves what he does and he loves to spread positivity. He makes sure that everyone knows his station is a safe place. Some people have this thought that tattoo artists in general are off putting and scary, but John takes the cake for nicest most welcoming tattoo artist I've ever met. This is the perfect shop whether you are looking for great high quality artwork, or you have some social anxiety and want a safe and relaxing place to get work done, this is the shop to go to! read more

I got my first tattoo from Wyatt. He was super nice and walked me through the process. He told me my design needed to be bigger to avoid blow out. I didn't care, what do you know. I got blow out. I should have listened to his professional advice. Good news is that I am able to have free touch ups with this shop. I went to him again for my second tattoo and it is soooooo fresh! The line work is amazing! I'm impressed. He retouched my first tattoo as well in the same appointment. At first I was upset with my second tattoo because my appointment was at five and everything was running behind, so I ended up waiting another hour and a half before even being told I was next. This is not how Wyatt rolls, and for that reason he gave me my tattoo on the house to apologize for the time that I spent waiting. Now that is putting the customer first. I will come back to golden rule and Wyatt again. Also, looking into brown ink tattoos, no one in the shop specializes in it so they recommended other artists at other shops. They care about me getting the best work, even if that means they don't get the job. I admire that. read more

For a 100+ dollar tattoo, I would've thought the artist could have done a more consistent job. I got mine done months ago, and while I wanted to love it so badly, I've been asked if it's infected like five times since I got it. I got my tattoo in July, and one side is raised and thick while the other is flat and consistent. This was my first tattoo, and I was already having commitment issues with the idea of having one, so I thought i would just get it over with. I felt him go TOO hard on the side that is still raised to this day, and now I'm worried and anxious that it will stay like that forever. It feels like a permanent, raised scar-- it's likely a keloid that won't go away. The line is thick and doesn't match the other one. It just makes me upset because he charged my friend 100 for a more complicated tattoo that was done perfectly, but my basic tattoo (done in like five-ten minutes) couldn't be done in a patient and gentle manner. I thought he was a great person though, this is solely speaking on the work and my frustrations. I wouldn't shy away from trying this place out, just make your intentions clear before going into it. The front desk staff is also extremely sweet and nice. The tattoo shop itself is very clean and has a chill vibe. read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Golden Rule is where I got my first tattoo and is where I've gone to get all my tattoos since then (with the exception of the ones I've gotten while traveling). Weston has done all my tattoos and does amazing work and I'm blown away by how quick he's able to get it done. Highly recommend Weston and Golden Rule overall! read more

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I would not recommend this tattoo shop to anyone. This is my healed tattoo after a few months and as you can see in the photo the line work is not quality and the artist must've been inexperienced. All I wanted was a simple heart and they couldn't even do that. I've had much better line work for a way cheaper price. read more

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I wanted an impromptu breast cancer awareness tatt...Jason really did a great job. The staff was extremely nice and they took me as a walk in. He was fast too...the place is clean..I would definitely recommend! read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Breast Cancer Awareness - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

These guys all do an excellent job and quality work!!! I got my tattoo done here and I was their first customer and I love it read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I got my tattoo here with Tianna and it was overall a great experience. The front desk people are nice and helpful. It was my first ever tattoo and I felt comfortable the entire time. Tianna did a fantastic job and I can't wait to come back. read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is the only review I can give. I reached out through the Yelp app to schedule a time, but never received a reply. I get it, they're highly rated and probably booked out for days or weeks, but they could at least reply and let me know they couldn't accommodate me. read more

I got lucky and Jason had a cancellation so I was able to get in the next day! Jason did such an awesome job on my tattoo. I sent him some photos of the styles I liked and gave him an idea of the colors I was thinking, he took that information and created a masterpiece. The end result was beautiful! I can't wait for it to heal so that I can show off how truly beautified it is! read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Phoenix - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've had nothing but excellent experiences here at Golden rule tattoo. I have only been tattooed by John, but both times I have been in for some work by him, I've Had great outcomes! My first piece by him was a Fibonacci symbol on my Forearm, with only line work. It came out great & I get tons of compliments on it, even 2+ years later. The second piece I had done was a larger thigh piece, a portrait of Tyler Durden (fight club). It took about 4.5 hours & was done a few weeks ago. It came out so clean! It looks great! I get compliments ALL THE TIME over it! Even during a pandemic, John make sure to make me feel comfortable, educated, and keep everything sanitary. The entire shop has done an excellent job at their new space, everything was spotless, smelled clean, and had plenty a room for everyone to be socially distant. If you're looking to get some work done, consult some of their artists see who can do the best job for what you're looking for. John has always taken care of me, but all of their other artists are equally as passionate about their jobs and the outcome of the tattoos that they do. Highly recommend the shop! read more

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Awesome spot. Showed the manager my ideas and she paired me up with a great artist who went on to do 3 more pieces for me.

Loved Miss Kitty - fantastic artist Clean and comfortable place- check in was easy Had to wait a little over a month to get an appointment but totally worth it read more

This a beautiful, clean tattoo shop. We stoped by to check it out and Mikey was amazing and helped my son with his bike. Very friendly and very clean. Definitely stoping in to get some work done! read more

it had been a really long time since my last tattoo (4 years to be exact), so i was super nervous and anxious about having more work done, but i decided to go for it after having followed so many different tattoo artists for years! i found the golden rule through john swartz on instagram and i've been super pleased with my experience there and with john. john made me feel at ease, is easy to talk to and has a lot of good advice and insight on things like placement and aftercare. i got my first tattoo with john in july and had several more done all the way up into october! very fun conversation and of course quality ink. the entire staff are always very friendly and inviting. the space is very clean and the building takes its COVID guidelines seriously which i appreciate. overall super happy with the golden rule read more

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Walked in, greeted by a super nice lady & I got a simple band around my ring finger, John Swartz, such a cool guy, who just happens to like fruit cake. Fruit cake was good. Tattoo looks great! Thanks John! read more

I came to see John at Golden Rule with a sad badly tattooed lotus on my wrist. He took the time to explain what happened to it and what needed to be done to fix it. I totally love the results!! Now I have a happy lotus! read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Happy lotus - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

After months of searching for a tattoo artist, Rockey was the only one that responded to my email and set up a consultation with me. Everyone in the shop is nice and it smells / looks very clean, which is nice to see during these times. They are exceptionally flexible for appointment hours and prices are very reasonable and expected. Since my initial visit in October I have been in four times and am pleased with every visit and every result. For one of the scheduled appointments Rockey was unable to hold our appointment and the staff handled it very professionally. We were informed and given the option to reschedule or work with a different artist. My friends and I opted to work with a different artist and we all enjoyed Evan as well! If you're looking for a clean, competent and responsive shop, I highly recommend Golden Rule and both Rockey and Evan. read more

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John killed the line work on my tattoo. He did some beautiful ass typewriter font (per usual), while doing just one pass with the needle. He was really nice to work with and seemed like a really genuine dude. He was really flexible in scheduling time to tattoo me (specifically on his day off). Thank you John, I'll definitely see you again soon. (I hope your cheek tattoo is healing nicely lmao) read more

Golden Rule Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wife and I walked in for some tattoos and was lucky enough to have Javi be our artist. Javi did an amazing job. His attention to detail is unmatched which results in perfect work. He also tattoo'd my wife, he made a custom piece that she absolutely loves. Definitely recommend seeing Javi at Golden Rule Tattoo. Their shop is clean and everyone was friendly. They had a great playlist going the few hours we were there. Awesome shop. read more

If you are thinking about getting a tattoo in Arizona... GO HERE!!! Seriously so nice and Rockey did an amazing job! I will 100% be coming back for my future tattoos! read more

If tattoos are your thing and you haven't at least considered this shop, you're messing up badly. If anything, all of the awards and word of mouth surrounding this place should be enough to convince you wholesale that this is where you want to get your next tattoo. I've had 3 pieces done by Golden Rule artists and if I could give them more than five stars I would gladly. Back when I was getting mediocre tattoos this shop was name dropped by somebody and it sat in the back of my head for a while. A few years later I had the money and decided to go to the camelback location and get something done that I wanted. Walked in, was consulted by Cerny, one of their artists, and two weeks later got exactly what I wanted. The whole process was painless and the artist and desk person both made me feel incredibly welcome. Then a year after that I got in touch with Kyle at the Roosevelt shop and he's done two pieces for me which are the pictures I've attached. The biggest strength of Golden Rule is their stable of artists. Odds are somebody is going to specialize in the style you want if you're that kind of person, or if you're newer to the tattoo game somebody can guide you towards a good piece. I'm keen on the Japanese style myself so that's why I worked with Kyle. Just do your diligence when it comes to looking at portfolios and you won't be disappointed. My score is mostly based off of the work I've gotten done here. It's great waking up every day knowing that I have some beautiful tattoos that are uniquely mine. That's why I recommend this place more than anything else in Phoenix relative to what services it provides. The customer service has always been excellent, so I can't knock them for that. And if this review has sold you at all on Golden Rule, book your artist of choice ASAP. Killing the tattoo game in Phoenix tends to keep your books pretty full. read more

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