Best tattoo shop ever! Clean, great service and amazing artistry. Billy, the owner did all of my tattoos. Three in one day!!! He was patient, kind, and did an amazing job. I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend him in the future. read more

Another beautiful tattoo by Melissa Taylor! She is a truly great artist. She is a true professional, yet so gentle during the tattooing process which is important to me because I'm a Diabetic. Every tattoo I've gotten by Melissa, healing has been very 'comfortable'. This means minimal 'sunburn' feeling, mininimal swelling and minimal peeling. Can't wait for my next tattoo with you a Melissa. Thank you read more

Good Tattoo - My latest tattoo by Melissa Taylor. A Peony, Left forearm - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I have been going to Billy since he worked in Alameda. I got my first tattoo with him about 7/8 years ago on my shoulder. He did an amazing coverup on my thigh, that we finally finished about 4 years that I get compliments on all the time. He just did two more tattoos for me yesterday that I'm completely in love with. I have referred my parents who loved their tattoos. A.k.a. my mom "I don't like tattoos", but loves her tattoo. The music is great and the artist are so sweet. Thanks Billy and hopefully I'll be back soon! read more

Was visiting my bestie and decided to get tattoos. Looked up this place, read the reviews and we headed straight there. Parking was a breeze and when we walked in the very clean shop, all 3 artists were busy, However, we only waited about 10 min before we were both seated and prepped. What we wanted was small and simple but the awesome customer service and squeeze-in support was great. We both loved our tats, the time it took and the flexibility of the artists. Timing was on our side and I'm grateful. read more

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I recently got a tattoo with Melissa and I couldn't be happier. She was kind and efficient and the result were just what I was hoping for. I'll be back! read more

Good Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I needed another special super fine detailed tattoo and thought of Billy Darr immediately. Years ago he did a beautiful job on my sacred geometry piece that's on my arm. I'm super impressed with how well my tattoo came out ( and it wasn't an easy one) .I used to go to him when he was in Alameda and this was my first time visiting his new shop in Oakland. There is another tattoo artist there named Melissa whose work is also very impressive. The Good Tattoo shop is very pleasing to the eye. It has a rad aqua and pink color theme with tons of art on the walls to lose yourself in while you are laying there. Everything is super clean & organized and the energy there is very welcoming. I'm definitely going back for more. Parking is very convenient and there are plenty of good restaurants around if you work up your appetite! read more

Good Tattoo - Getting work done by Billy - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I reached out to Mikey after seeing one of his pieces out in the wild at Hotsy Totsy in Albany. Great communication and provided me with a drawing I liked and we booked not long after. The shop is outside of Jack London Sq with easy parking. Super welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The artists seem to really vibe with each other... easy to tell since I overheard two of them talking to other clients getting tattooed about seeing DEVO together recently! My piece turned out so good and I'll definitely be back for another from Mikey. read more

Good Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Came as walk ins and were helped in a timely manner. I got tattooed by Mikey and he absolutely killed it. Reasonably priced, clean shop and great work. Would definitely come here again and will recommend to all my friends. Thanks y'all! read more

The shop is called "GOOD TATTOO" bEva use that's what you will get when you leave; A SOLID TATTOO. I love all the artists here, they all have a different style, totally unique and it matches their personality. what Inlike the most is they're adaptive. there isn't no "I only do xyz" if you're looking for a tattoo go visit Good Tattoo. The shop is rad, it's in a great part of a Oakland, commute friendly, you name it Also tons of places to get snack, coffee, and drink read more

One of the best tattoo shops in the Bay Area! The team is great and they always make sure your whole tattoo experience is perfect. I've been getting pieces done by Sini for years and have nothing but great things to say. The shop is also located close to the freeway so easy to come in from SF. read more

Melissa Taylor rawked translating a flying dandelion pappus with a ladybug paragliding on its end from a science still photo to realized ink. No matter how offbeat the concept she hooks it up. read more

Good Tattoo - two souls dear to me frozen in flight. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

This tattoo shop is off the hook. Great vibes, energy, and tattoo artist Mikey has a great steady hand. He was so easy to work with, offered suggestions for placement and fine details, and really worked to create the designs I wanted. The quality is stellar, and the shop is a solid tattoo spot. Looking forward to coming back and working with Mikey on more Tattoos. As soon as they heal I'll post pics! Thank you Good Tattoo! read more

best and cleanest shop in the bay!! been getting tattooed for over 15yr, and now i will only let the artist at good tattoo work on me! the cleanest studio ive ever seen, the most professional staff, the most unique and numerous flash, an all around awesome experience! if you're working on a full body suit, or looking for your first tattoo, good tattoo is for you!! i am now a lifelong client of billy and good tattoo... read more

Melissa and Billy are great humans. Melissa gets in my brain and comes up with exactly when I'm thinking for my pieces and I recently had the pleasure to have some of Billy's work done on me as well. Both are awesome artists and I couldn't be more thankful to have either of them be just an appointment away. Parking is tits, and the studio is very appealing to my ADD brain in terms of ART EVERYWHERE. Clean and spacious. Was even offered a N95 at my recent appointment. Thank you both for the pain every visit- it's what I show up for :) read more

I've been getting ink from Melissa since the beginning of her tattoo career nearly 20y ago. And, much like a fine wine, she just keeps getting better with age! Not only does Melissa have a light hand, but healing time is minimal and most important, no fallout. I appreciate her creativity as well as her honesty. She won't immortalize bad art on you, but will bring ideas to the table in order to make your wildest dreams come true! I'm happy Melissa and Billy have reunited in a most excellent shop. With Sini joining forces with this dynamic duo, Good Tattoo ain't nuthin' ta f*ck wit! read more

Good Tattoo - Tattoo by Melissa - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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I've been tattooed twice by Billy now and both times have been great experiences. Billy is super talented, very friendly, and easy to talk to. Both of my tattoos came out even better than I could have ever hoped for. I have a piece that was done by Melissa before she worked at Good Tattoo that is also above and beyond what I was hoping for. It's awesome that these two great tattooers can be found under one roof! The shop is super clean and inviting. There is tons of awesome flash and art work to look at and pick from if you're not sure what exactly you want. Nothing but solid work comes out of this shop and its an honor to have pieces by both artists! read more

Everybody in this shop is super talented and easy to work with. Sometimes you can walk into a tattoo shop and feel like you're not invited or the artists don't have the time of day to talk with you. That is not the case at Good Tattoo. Every time I have gotten tattooed here folks are super nice and make me feel welcomed. Even better, they always give me a killer tattoo! I highly recommend checking this shop out. read more

Good Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Mikey did an amazing job tattooing me!!!! The inside of the shop is super cool and all of the artists we nice and friendly would reccomend

I love this place!!! Melissa did amazing on my recent piece!she did everythingI wished for and more!!! And Bill has done my prior pieces. Check them out great people in a great establishment!!! Can't wait for more. read more

Good Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I started going to Good Tattoo over a year ago and don't go anywhere else for custom tattoos or flash. Bill has made my custom tattoo dreams come true and always has sick flash to choose from if you're not sure what your in the mood for when you get to your appointment or walk in. Whether you're seeing bill or Melissa, they'll make sure you feel welcome. They've created a friendly environment inside of a very unique tattoo shop. I can't recommend good tattoo enough! read more

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I got a great tattoo by Sini, everyone was super nice and the studio has great designs!

Love this place, gotten 4 tattoos here w billy and melissa and it's always a great atmosphere !! Great people and artists and just a fun place to be read more

Dope location, easy in and out, good vibes and very fair on price. Definitely going in for more

Excellent service and cool tattoos from both SINI and Melissa! Very nice and accommodating. Clean environment and they both did fabulous work on short notice. I'll definitely be back! read more

This shop is fantastic! The moment you walk in you see bright and bold colours that compliment the bright and bold flash and artwork that's on the walls. The work that is done in this shop is a direct reflection of the decor, bright and bold. Billy has been working on my arm for a while now, I currently have 4 different pieces and I'm sitting on a gift card to add more. Everyone that works here is super friendly and knowledgeable and I can't stop referring folks to them. read more

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I've been tattooed 5 times so far at Good Tattoo: two custom and three flash tattoos. The shop is super vibrant with many tikis mugs from the owners personal collection with many flash tattoos to pick from. I've worked with Billy (one of the owners), Shylo (visiting from Reno), Sini (my most recent walk-in). Always solid black lining, with great shading and texture. The shop is supper fast responding and very respectful and chill to work with. read more

Good Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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Not sure where to start. Billy Darr is the most talented tattoo artist I know. I have been getting tattooed by him for about 8 years now. So proud to see him finally open his own shop. The interior is immaculate, there is great food and drinks nearby, and Billy is so personable. Honestly cannot recommend this shop enough read more

I have been seeing Billy since 2017 and am so stoked about him opening his own shop. He is an incredibly talented artist and his work truly speaks for itself. His original art is radically awesome and extremely unique. He is also amazing at riffing off of your personal ideas and preferences. Clean lines and packed pigments! Never a single issue with healing! My tattoos that are a few years old still look amazing and saturated. On top of all of that, he is one rad dude! I highly recommend Good Tattoo for any of your tattoo hopes and dreams! read more

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Billy Darr and Melissa Taylor are awesome people. If you've never had a tattoo or are just intimidated by some tattoo shops. Than this is the place for you Billy and Melissa are super personable I've been tattooed by both of them since the shop has opened and I already have another appointment scheduled with Billy. read more

Hands down my favorite place to get tatted at and my favorite people to get tatted by. Billy Darr has done about 75% of the work on my body and I've been going to him ever since he worked at Alameda Tattoo. Always so friendly and completely down to earth cool dude. The atmosphere inside Good Tattoo is always so pleasant, there are huge windows providing natural light all day, high ceilings, and of course the walls are covered in the coolest flash. You will not be disappointed in the slightest by Billy and Melissa's work. read more