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    Guns N' Needles Tattoo

    4.8 (55 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    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.

    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!

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    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!

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    Jennifer M.

    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

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    Austin A.

    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

    Thanks Cooper, the butterfly was perfect!
    Anthony W.

    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.

    Donna B.

    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.

    Jordan N.

    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!

    Alan I.

    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.

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    5 months ago

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

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    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - Honoring my babies with this tattoo!

    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor

    5.0(131 reviews)
    8.7 miMidway
    $$

    Trish did a beatiful tat for me! Great prices and clean…read moreshop. Family owned business. I'll definitely go there again.

    This is my second tattoo at the ripe old age of...and both were done by Hung's own talented hand…read more The shop is clean and both Hung and his daughter Trish are so friendly and welcoming. The first time, I had my husband's name tatted on my inner wrist. (Yes, he also got my name on his wrist. We've been together 20+ years so we figured by now, we are safe from suffering the "Getting lover's name tattoo and promptly breaking up" curse.) I knew from that first tattoo that it wouldn't be my last. As Hung said, "you'll be back more". My husband is also thinking of his second one. I lost a beloved pet last year in the most devastating and traumatic way. I have been thinking of how to honor him (and our other kitties) to show my gratitude for their lives spent at my side. I decided on one that I knew I would be happy carrying for life and that would embody the feelings that I feel. I'm happy that I waited until now, because tattoos are so personal and mine hold such meanings to me. Hung delivered again. I, being over the ripe old age of ;), was acting a little "neurotic"and sent Hung a bazillion images of my cat and my drawings. He was so patient with me. He took my drawing and perfected it and then went to work. He is simply the best artist out here in Minnesota and if you look at his past work you'll clearly see why. And if that doesn't quite convince him, read his past 5 star reviews. Yeah! Trust me! Get yours with him or with Trish! I promise you that won't be disappointed. 5 star all the way!

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    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - Upgrade,  not even done yet but looking orrery fresh.

    Upgrade, not even done yet but looking orrery fresh.

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    Hung‘s Tattoo Parlor - This is right after not the healed look

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    This is right after not the healed look

    Jackalope Tattoo

    Jackalope Tattoo

    4.6(42 reviews)
    2.8 miPowderhorn
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    I went to Jackalope for the first time a few weeks ago to see Jes for a tattoo and it didn't…read moredisappoint. I booked an appointment a few months out for a flash design that spoke to me. Several months before, I received some basic information and instructions and then was emailed more information about a week or so before the appointment. I was a little anxious at first because there were so many guidelines and rules, but the check-in process was quite seamless, and you can tell that the studio cares about health, safety, inclusivity, and security - which is so important! Jes was kind and thorough in explaining the process and aftercare and I absolutely love her work. I hope to be back again!

    I selected Jackalope Tattoo based on a friend's referral and because their values aligned with…read moremine. After researching the artists there, I contacted Andrea - The Dapper Nomad - as I loved her work and she did cover-ups. Andrea did an amazing job on my cover-up tattoo! She was collaborative and unafraid to share her expertise to make sure the final product was something that was stunning and I would love. The original tattoo had a special meaning but was done in a very impulsive way, so I ended up disappointed as time passed. Andrea was able to take into account the sentimental aspects and rework it into a gorgeous tattoo that better suits me and its symbolism. Her talent, thoughtfulness, and expertise really made this an amazing experience.

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    Jackalope Tattoo - A woman's inner forearm with a small tattoo of mountain and bird outlines with J 29:11 underneath.

    A woman's inner forearm with a small tattoo of mountain and bird outlines with J 29:11 underneath.

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    Jackalope Tattoo - My tattoo by Emily

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    My tattoo by Emily

    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing - In LOVE with the top left diamond belly button ring. Makes me want a belly piercing!

    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing

    4.4(60 reviews)
    2.9 miSeward
    $$

    This review is especially for Selina Ryan who is the piercer at Steady Tattoo. It is not often that…read moreyou see people so committed to the work that they do and making their clients feel special and taken care of. I had gotten my nose pierced with Selina and unfortunately after a good month of healing I started experiencing hypertrophic scarring (which is basically the skin producing excessive collagen ) and resulted in an ugly bump around my piercing. I have been visiting Selina since then and she has been so helpful giving me various tips and tricks to help me bring the bump down and heal without scarring. Has my bump completely gone? No, its a work in progress but having someone like Selina to work with has really made me worry less about it and know it will eventually go away. So if you are in Twin Cities and looking for a good person to get your piercing done, Selina it is!

    Called day of to see if I could get in for a piercing. Alex was super informative and helpful on…read morethe phone, and did a lot to accommodate how sensitive I've been to piercings in the past. They set me up with jewelry that I feel confident won't bother my skin, and they were SUPER efficient with the piercing. The shop itself is clean and very cute, they've got some really fun jewelry too. Excited to go back in 5 months to get my stud swapped out for a ring!

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    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing - Interior

    Interior

    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing
    Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing - Curated ear amongst ear studs / nostril studs

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    Curated ear amongst ear studs / nostril studs

    Tiger Rose Tattoo - A Black mermaid Jeff made for me

    Tiger Rose Tattoo

    4.4(45 reviews)
    3.3 miNortheast
    $$

    Husband and I are celebrating our 6 year wedding anniversary and wanted to spontaneously get some…read morering-finger tattoos. It's been a rough year with losing his mother to cancer, buying a house in a rough market, and the ups and downs of normal life. We chose Tiger Rose Tattoo for their reviews and their ability to do walk-ins was a huge factor. The gentleman who took our initial information was super sweet and kind, it was a $150 minimum but I figured it would be worth it to have quality work done. After putting our names down we came back 30 min or so later & I can't remember our artist but he was in the back corner. We were told before getting our tattoos that the fingers are a different type of skin so rather than doing a line all the way around, it was only on the top. Sounded reasonable enough so we went with his advice. This was my third tattoo so I opted to go first, he did a pretty decent job shaving my finger, cleaning me off, and getting me situated. Took all of 5 minutes and then it was my husbands turn. He got two lines vs I only got one. He didn't have his finger shaved, he also took about 5 minutes and then we got wrapped up, paid $300 for three simple lines total... which is a bit nuts, but we paid and were off on our way. This was on Dec 31st, it's been 2 weeks now and we're not thrilled with the results. It literally looks like someone took a fine tip sharpie and drew two lines on my husbands finger. On the left side of my ringer finger, there's a chunk missing where black ink should be. It's truly absurd how much we paid and we'll have to find a better artist to help either make the lines thicker or just forget the whole idea and have it removed. This was my husbands first tattoo experience and I'm livid with his results. Do not do walkins here... I wouldn't trust them to do any of my other tattoos.

    Best place to get a tattoo, hands down! The artists here (special shout out to Jeff!) are amazing!…read moreThey specialize in clean lines, shading and bright colors! They have walk ins 6 days a week and are closed on Sundays. My friends and I often opt to do the walk in but you should try to arrive a bit before open, depending on the day, because the wait could be up to 2-3 hours. Making an appointment is also super easy! Find the business on instagram, check out the artists work, and DM the person you want to schedule with. They do a good job at putting their own Artist spin on your ideas or will draw something up for you. Thank you so much for working with me!

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    Tiger Rose Tattoo - Not a fully connected line

    Not a fully connected line

    Tiger Rose Tattoo - Color added on top of existing unilome tattoo

    Color added on top of existing unilome tattoo

    Tiger Rose Tattoo - Matching tattoos

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    Matching tattoos

    Dragonland Tattoo - Accolades

    Dragonland Tattoo

    4.3(35 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Went in to get a partial sleeve finished up as my previous artist has his books closed. I went in…read morefor a consult with John C and he was extremely accommodating to what I wanted and was looking to get. He also was very knowledgeable about my piece as well. He also was very open to any changes and tweaks that I wanted incorporated. The session took about 6.5 hours and John made sure we took a decent amount of breaks. He was very meticulous and overall, I was extremely satisfied with the completed art piece. The tattoo shop was also very clean and everyone was professional and very friendly. 10/10 and I will definitely be going back for more work!

    Today was one of those aimless adventure days where we didn't really know what was on the agenda…read more It started off with running to the gas station to get firewood and then we headed to Downtown Hopkins to get ice cream at Cold Stone. On the way we passed by Dragonland Tattoo and decided to walk in and see what it's like. As soon as we walked in you could tell it was a reputable shop. The wall was covered in Best Of and NTA awards. I've been wanting to get a star tattoo for a few years now and was surprised to find that they could get me in pretty much right away, so I figured what the heck let's do it! I got a quarter size outline of a star on my right wrist and it took all of 30 minutes from when we walked in just to check it out to walking out with my tat exactly how I had imagined :) My niece's boyfriend got a rose tattoo on his forearm and was able to get in right after me. Our artist Dustin was awesome and eased my tattoo anxiety, making my experience go much more smoothly than my overthinking brain expected. I would encourage an appointment and consultation for most tattoos as we got small, simple ones that didn't really require one. I will definitely be back if I work up the courage to start the sleeve tattoo I've been thinking about getting. I would highly recommend Dragonland Tattoo, 5 stars from us!!!

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    Dragonland Tattoo - A couple examples of SPACE tattoos by Dan Dittmer

    A couple examples of SPACE tattoos by Dan Dittmer

    Dragonland Tattoo - Captain America, Wolverine and Dead Pool on Brian. Tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    Captain America, Wolverine and Dead Pool on Brian. Tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    Dragonland Tattoo - PRIMAL tattoo by Dan Dittmer

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    PRIMAL tattoo by Dan Dittmer

    Guns N' Needles Tattoo - tattoo - Updated May 2026

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