ANNA. ^ I saved that as a draft on April 3, 2026 when I came here. Short summary: Called same-day & Anna was available; texted a text design (one script line + one monospaced line) that I drafted on my phone; was able to come in asap (our hotel was 10 mins away); Anna is super cool to talk to & the tattoo was not only affordable but came out perfect, healed very well, & I will definitively return next time I'm in Minneapolis bc I love this place so much. Story: Soooo I visited MN for a concert & knew I was going to hit up a tattoo parlour. I wrote the top line of my tattoo 5+ years ago, and the second line when I was an adolescent. I'm obsessed w getting tattoos in cities I visit as "souvenirs," but I didn't have the idea to combine these 2 lines into 1 piece until literally that morning. I searched on Yelp (obv) for tattoo places & rly liked the reviews for Guns N' Needles Tattoo. Called, sent my design (which wasn't perfectly centered), and Anna had it fixed + printed prior to my arrival. One of her size options was larger than I envisioned it, and I immediately LOVED it (location: left inner wrist). Anna is so cool to talk to; the time flew by & it honestly felt like I was only there for 3 mins (it was longer than that.) But still quick. An hr at most. I'm so ecstatic that she had printed out the larger version of it bc now the top line (which is in a cursive font I chose) spans my entire wrist & feels even more self-defining. I would come back here in a heartbeat. Verrrrrry clean, organized place. They played some Deftones songs. I kept saying, "Omg I love this song." I don't really know what more you can ask. We parked on the adjacent street. She was so sweet & I felt confident that I could voice any concerns if there were any, etc. Anna gave me printed aftercare instructions and her contact info; my tattoo healed perfectly. I have to say again, I would absolutely return here--in fact, I really hope I get a chance to!!! Thank youuuuuuu! read more

I had an appointment with these folks had canceled last minute .because they couldn't do the Tattoo that they initially said they could do a week ahead of time . I even sent a photo of what I wanted and the guy said yes we can do it even with a quote and all . It was a very big disappointment .Because they wasted my time, energy and were rude about it as well .They could've at least just called me the day before and say that the tattoo was too challenging or something. In the end, I got it done, but I got it done at a better shop. I just will never give this place to business because of their lack of professionalism in keeping appointments and not giving enough time if they can't do it they should've called ahead of time to cancel if they needed to. They were not mindful of my time and schedule. therefore, I would not give them my time and money. I would go somewhere else. read more

Fabian was great. Really nice place that was clean and well organized. Helped create the tatoo I wanted.

They aren't reliable , aren't friendly ,aren't willing to take on a design they aren't use to like lions as they say and always saying they can't do a tattoo its weird and they are rude .Let me remind you this is over text .they have not met me either.so idk what there deal is .other tattoo artists and tattoo places are far better and able to do what I was requesting to do .maybe not there expertise but they should say so and be professional and respectful. read more

Exceptional experience! I have got tattoos at a handful of different shops and this by far was my best experience! Eryn was amazing and I felt listened to, taken care of and above all she is an amazing artist! The place is very clean and didn't feel over crowded. I would highly recommended if you are looking for a place to get a tattoo. read more

Devon did a great job on my tattoo! He really honed in on my vision but also added his own artistry touches. I had a great experience and definitely recommend him as an artist and Guns and Needles for your next tattoo stop! read more

Very clean and a warm, inviting atmosphere! Eryn is seriously amazing! We talked the entire time, and she made me feel so comfortable. The level of detail she had truly captured what I wanted. Some other artists even came to check out the process!! Make sure to also arrive a couple minutes early to find a parking space! read more

My wife and I are in town(first time ever in Minnesota) for the Foo Fighters show and I had wanted a Foos themed tattoo for a long while to join my other artist tributes. After carefully choosing both shop and artist, Shane made my vision a reality. He is a great guy and talented artist who went out of his way, both in scheduling and designing, to make my experience above and beyond. The shop itself is beautiful and clean and anyone I know traveling to Minneapolis will be sent directly to Shane and GnN for any ink. Thanks Shane for my perfect souvenir. read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

I cannot sing the praises of Roger enough. I have wanted a tattoo since I was little, but I had a rule for myself that I had to want it for 6 months to a year before committing. I'm also a huge needle-phobe so that also kept me out of the chair. This year (2022) was a big year and the stars seemed to align just right to push me to get a tattoo. I had a design in mind and reached out to a few artists who caught my eye. What I liked about Roger's style wasn't just that he was great, but he seemed to specialize in more cartoon style tattoos. As guided by the hand of fate, his first tattoo I saw on his page was actually similar to the one I wanted. I knew I had found my artist. I reached out honestly not expecting to hear back. Everywhere I looked books were closed and no one was taking appointments. To my surprise Roger agreed to meet for a consult. Our consult went GREAT. I really appreciated that he took his time with me and answered all my tattoo newbie/fear based questions. He never made me feel stupid or weird for my questions. What I really appreciated too was that he took the time to craft the tattoo with me. My initial design he explained wouldn't really let his style pop. He would do it, but he thought he could make it better. So we spent about an hour together really looking through images and hammering out details. He really explained his thinking about size, color, placement, etc. In the end my tattoo is bigger than I had expected it to be (per his recommendation) and took a lot longer than I thought going into this I would be able to tolerate (I thought maybe 30-1hr, it took about 6+), but it is AMAZING. There are few times in life when you get the chance to watch a true master at work. This for me was one of those few chances. Roger said that he likes to paint with the ink. My tattoo seriously looks airbrushed on. The way he was able to blend colors and give it so much soul/depth is amazing. I am totally hooked now. Roger and I already were discussing plans for my next tattoo. read more

My sister and I have been trying to come up with a 'sister' tattoo for years. Finally had a concept. Rog took our idea and created a beautiful, meaningful tattoo. And we were drop-ins! It was my second tattoo and her first. So happy with the result! Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Extremely clean establishment, professional artists and great playlists. Planning our next visit already! read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Initials=infinity - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Love the artists here! Wonderful experiences with Eryn and Shane. Relaxed but professional, very well lit and welcoming environment. I highly recommend them. read more

I just got my first tattoo ever at Guns N' Needles Tattoo. Shane was the artist working with me and might I say how fabulous he was. With it being my first tattoo and all, I was quite nervous but Shane walked and talked me through each step of the process while also making sure I was 100% content with my design. He was so friendly and did an amazing job on my tattoo! read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I went with my adult daughter got a tattoo here. THE cleanest establishment I've likely ever stepped into! Super professional staff, I felt good that she chose this place. I definitely recommend! read more

My sister and I were coming to town after a very spontaneous opportunity presented itself. We had always planned to come out and visit Paisley Park and possibly get a tattoo while we were near our beloved Prince. I had started communicating with the shop before we flew out of California but there were no appointments available. They said that I would have a chance with walking in. So as soon as we were done with the museum we walked in and met with Travis. He did an amazing job taking our idea and and sketching it out. And the shop was very clean and professional and I feel we walked away with very good work. Mission accomplished read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - #princetattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We decided to go in late 8/17/19 for a walk in tattoo and Ashley "Bama" Halverson did mine. I was very impressed with the atmosphere of the shop and everyone was very nice and professional and worked with top notch quiet tattoo equipment. They offered cold drinks before and after and had a good movie and music playing to keep you distracted while being tattooed although Bama and I pretty much talked through the whole thing She was a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend her or anyone at this shop for your next tattoo. I have an appointment with her again this February, can't wait read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - All healed up Globe tat - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Patrick at Guns and Needles was super accommodating, he got us in right away on a Saturday evening. He connected with us to get some ideas as he knew we were in a hurry, when we got there Cooper was ready, he did a quick sketch and was very supportive, his idea was exactly what we were looking for, and perfectly fit the theme his shading and lines were clean and elegant. The best part was he kept the mood light and comfortable keeping the attention from the needle focused task at hand... with his humor and charm. Thanks to Guns and Needles for making this special tattoo even more special!!! These guys and gals at Guns and Needles are awesome and the shop was clean and well lit and in a safe neighborhood not far from Downtown. read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Thanks Cooper, the butterfly was perfect! - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Super clean and fantastic staff !!! Shane was awesome, made me feel comfortable and did a great job. Highly recommend.

My son asked me to a tattoo for Christmas and checked out Yelp to look at pics and figure out where to go. After looking at some tattoos we picked Guns N' Needles. Ciel did a great job. My son got exactly what he wanted. The staff were very helpful to all the customers in the shop. I have several tattoos and would also recommend this place. read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

I've been to a few different shops, and these guys are by far the most friendly, professional, clean, affordable, and skilled. I have three rather large tattoos done by Brian. Every time, he has met and exceeded my expectations, both in execution and design. I have seen work done by the other artists as well, and they are equally impressive. Side note: they can hit you with a numbing spray that makes the process easier, and they will give you wireless headphones if you'd want to watch a movie. 10/10. read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walked in today with one of my friends to get some simple flower tattoos. Haley did us both and she was sooo sweet. She redid the stencil as many times as we asked making the perfect variations and recommendations. She wasn't judge-y at all, very relaxed environment and amazing value. The price is sooo affordable but you aren't sacrificing any hygiene or quality of service. Definitely would recommend to a friend! read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

Had my very first tattoo with Shane today and I can't rave enough about what an incredible person he is. He was so patient and professional with me and was really enthusiastic about getting my design perfect. He made me feel super comfortable from the beginning to the end, answered all my questions, was open to feedback, and gave really helpful instructions for aftercare. The shop is also super clean/roomy and everyone was welcoming. I'm so pleased with my tattoo and my experience as a first-timer, would highly recommend Shane and the Guns N' Needles team! read more

One name: Matt Cooper. He did my purple butterfly a few months ago. I drove all the way up from Des Moines just to get another butterfly from him. I've gotten so many compliments on the color. His work is beyond phenomenal and he is just all around a kick ass guy! He is incredibly easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable. A trip to Minneapolis wouldn't be complete without stopping and seeing Matt! read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Travis Bracht did my piece and it is healing beautifully. Came in as a walk in and they had me in the chair very quickly. My tattoo hasn't scabbed at all and his linework is ON POINT!! Probably the best tattoo experience I have ever had. I highly recommend this shop, they are very courteous and professional. My tattoo was sort of silly, one of Garfield with a boombox and they did not make me feel dumb over wanting a humorous piece. So respectful. Also very sanitary and they use Tatu Derm to cover fresh pieces and send you home with some to protect your new piece. Reasonable pricing as well and they are willing to work with you. I will certainly be back. Highly recommend for all your tattoo needs. Forget the rest of the shops, come here! You guys rock!! Thanks again read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What an amazing experience! Woke up 2 days before my birthday and decided to finally get my first tattoo of my family name in my mother tongue which is Malayalam. Called in and got a same day appointment with Ciel. I gave him a picture of the typography and asked him to make it look more like handwriting in that language by also showing pictures of Malayalam writing. He did an amazing job and I'm very satisfied! Very professional and neatly done and also gave great aftercare tips! read more

I was more than pleased with the service, experience and art from this shop! I worked with Shane who was absolutely amazing. He listened to my ideas, encouraged questions, and supported my thoughts throughout. I felt safe and clean with their COVID procedures. The whole shop and staff were welcoming and fun! Definitely recommend. read more

Travis I amazing. His work is incredible and he's a great person. I recommend getting tattoos from him. He's very professional and knowledgeable. read more

Just had a tattoo done by Brian yesterday. He was able to exceed my expectations with design and execution. Awesome, clean shop. Everyone at the shop is very nice and hospitable. Brian knocked out 4 hrs of tattooing like no ones business. I'll be coming back for many more. Every artist there is talented, and great at what they do. Thanks GNN read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fantastic experiences here. The artists are very friendly and seem to truly enjoy their working space, which leads any customer to feel comfortable and relaxed while in the studio. I've gotten two tattoos here now, both from 'Uncle' Roger, and I've had a great experience each time. In fact, while you're getting tattooed you can enjoy watching old school movies like Indiana Jones! Their before and after care is great as well, and I'll continue coming here as long as they're around. I'd highly recommend the shop, and after visiting and watching most of the staff work, I'd say it's definitely worth your while to come in and check out the people here. read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Still fresh and healing nicely after about 48 hours! The pomegranate was about 7 months old, while the prickly pear was fresh. - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Very clean facility and professional guys n gals. They were fantastic at recommending the best practices, placement, art. I could tell that they were looking after the long term integrity of the tattoo. Highly recommended, especially when it's not super crowded being located in a calm neighborhood within uptown. read more

See all

Vegan ink. Friendly people. Straight lines. Clean everything. These are the 4 things that I need in a shop & GnN delivered on all fronts. My bf & I were on our way to Minneapolis from KCMO when I emailed the shop asking about available times. We had time to kill in between the Prince tribute concert and our Paisley Park tour. What better way to spend extra time then getting tattoos?? Ashli called us the same night I sent my message; we set up a time to meet and discuss ideas. She was great at letting us know exactly what to expect and asking questions to make sure she got it right and in discussing cost. We set up an appointment for the next day. It was my fourth tattoo and my BF's first. Both of us could not be happier with the outcome! read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went to this shop for my first tattoo. Ashli looks young but she is excellent at her job. My tattoo took four hours, and by the last half hour it really hurt. So not only is she a good tattoo artist, she can put up with someone whining about pain for 30 minutes and still have a smile on her face. I put together my own image of what the tattoo should look like and Ashli worked with me to get something that was feasible and in line with what I wanted. She was very patient with any changes that I wanted to make. I've am thrilled with my tattoo and have gotten several compliments on how good it looks. The shop is clean and professional looking, and I got a free bottle of water (soda, if you want). Everyone there was super nice and really encouraging. A+, would suffer the pain again. read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Three weeks of healing. - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

This place is amazing!!!!! I'm so happy we just drove by and they were available for us without an appointment. Me, my husband and a friend all got tattoos with Ashli. She was incredible and I felt like we were friends by the time we left!!! The place is super clean and the atmosphere is very comfortable. The prices are super reasonable and the tattoos turned out amazing!!! I can't recommend them enough!!! I'll be sending all my friends there! :) read more

I went in the other day as a walk in and Eryn was able to fit me in her schedule last minute. She was very willing to work with me on the tattoo and adjust it to be exactly what i wanted! I will definitely be going back to Eryn for future tattoos! read more

Love this tattoo shop...returning customer! Eryn is amazing; her friendliness, attention to detail and solid advice is what sets her apart. She's done 3 beautiful tattoos for me and I highly recommend her. Side note, while we were there, every other tattoo done buy the other staff was also wonderful. Get there...do it...you won't be sorry. Thanks Guns N' Needles! read more

I love this place!!! This is the second time I have had Eryn do tattoos for me, 5 in all, and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Eryn is so professional and detail oriented. She takes the extra time to make sure the tattoo is perfect in every way. She is always helpful in offering suggestions regarding size and color. She makes it such a fun and positive experience from beginning to end. I would highly recommend her to anyone!! read more

I got my first tattoo here with Haley and I already know I'm not going anywhere else for a tattoo. She was so wonderful! The shop is clean and cozy! Haley was determined to give me exactly what I wanted and she delivered! I'm so happy with the results and how comfortable she made me as a nervous first timer. I would recommend this place - and Haley to anyone. read more

I had a fabulous experience with Guns N Needles Tattoo. From consultation to aftercare, these guys did a great job. I came in on a Saturday afternoon asking about walk-in availability for a tattoo that was way too complicated for a walk-in, but still I was received graciously and the guys in the shop did their best to get me scheduled in asap (which ended up being, amazingly, the next day... so, a Sunday, which seems cool to me.) I worked with Travis, who was awesome. During the consultation, his expectations were straight-forward and he asked the right questions to help me clarify my vision for the tattoo. When I came in to get the tattoo the next day, he was even better. He was the most communicative artist I've ever worked with, consistently asking me questions to gage my comfort, and easily adjusting both to my varying pain threshold and my occasional efforts to distract from the pain with small talk. I also appreciated his openness with each part of the process. There were no short answers or condescension. The aftercare explanation was excellent--very clear, which was particularly important because the bandages they used were unlike ones I'd seen before. Re: aftercare -- the bandages they use are super cool, designed to protect your tattoo from oxygen and contaminants to make sure it heals fast (!!) and to minimize pain. Not sure why every shop is not required to use these. They're the best. The work was very reasonably priced, and I love the tattoo. I won't need another shop in the future. read more

I feel like I need to start this by saying... Travis is amaaaazingggggg. I was a walk in with a reasonable request at about 7pm on a Sunday night. (Less than reasonable on my part) He and Brian were extremely accommodating in getting me scheduled. Brian was busy but Travis was just finishing a piece so I was quoted around half an hour wait time. I hung out in the shop waiting for my turn, was given all of the refreshments I could ever want. Also given free range domination on a candy bowl. Pretty much amazing. The shop was SO extremely clean and sterile, I probably waited like forty minutes to get in the chair but really, I just watched Travis do his cleaning thing and it was really assuring me I had made the right choice. (I had stopped by another shop right before visiting GNN and one of the artists smelled like he just came from a room holding 1000 cigarette smokers, and his nails were dirty. I was like...byeeeeeee) While getting worked on we had some good conversations, and got to know each other better. I didn't get squirmy until the end and he was a really good sport about it. Reasonable price, amazing work, and they watched me walk to my car to make sure I made it okay. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Great quality! Right away I wash shown the sterile needles that would be used, and they offered everything to make me comfortable. By far the most considerate artists around. They really take the time to draw up exactly what you're looking for & do QUALITY work. All the guys (and girl) are stand up people. This is the best tattoo experience I've ever had! read more

Guns N' Needles Tattoo - Uncle Rog's work - Tattoo Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I believe her name was Bama, she was by far the nicest lady I've ever met. Have you ever been contacted a couple weeks after getting work done by an artist to make sure you are still happy with their work? Because I haven't until meeting her, I'm honestly blown away by her work and passion. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone. read more