From the first interaction with Eli on the phone, we felt welcomed and at ease. We weren't sure if we could find a shop that could accommodate a last minute request on a Sunday night; after reaching out to a few shops we found Eli who gave us time to finishing drawing our design and then come in for our (2) tattoos. When we arrived at the shop we felt welcome by all members of the team and the vibe felt like a safe space for us. Eli gave us a sense of calm, like there was no rush. Eli communicated well about the preparation process, and took our design and made it something even better than we had originally imagined. After we left, we both agreed that both his friendliness and professionalism made the session and interactions all positive. So we came away with, both, tattoos as well as a positive experience and memory. After 25 years of friendship (since junior high) this is our third tattoo together, and it was a single line tattoo of four instruments that Eli, brought to reality in the best way possible. We are eternally grateful and will continue returning to this shop every time I return to Portland. -- Jos and Shelley Add-on: And speaking of add-ons, from the moment when he got started tattooing me I realized that I wanted to get another one and so after he was finished, I asked if I could add another one on, and he was willing and open to accommodate (even though he still had J's tattoo to do after mine). Thank you, Eli! We appreciate you! And we appreciate that you support women's sports! read more

Overall great experience. We didn't have an appointment, but we were able to get help right away. Friendly staff. Most importantly, our tattoos came out perfect. read more

I was searching for a tattoo artist that was on the cheaper side but had experience and I ended up talking to Malia. She was fantastic and put a few different of my pictures I had into 1 tattoo/drawing and it came out better than expected. I pointed out a couple things about the drawing and she made them even better than they were on her original drawing. Malia made the entire experience from communication to the physical touch amazing! I appreciate her commitment to meeting the expectations I had and communicating that to me as she was doing it as well. Truly amazing experience! read more

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So disappointed!!! I got a tattoo here in July of 2022, everything seemed very legit, typical paperwork etc etc... today, 9 months later i went to donate plasma (for $ to help pay rent) and I was denied because turns out this place's license expired in September of 2021! They are illegally tattooing people... they may have gotten it renewed recently but MY tattoo and others done from sep 2021 - July 2022 were not legal. read more

If Constantine is your artist, leave. I wanted a simple EKG reading and he drew it wrong 5 times. I even drew it for him and gave him reference photos. I am an EKG tech, so it was very important he got this right and I made this very clear, and he still managed to mess it up. At one point he even stopped drawing the 3 beat rhythm we talked about a just drew a dick. I couldn't believe this guy thought that was okay. Watch out for him translating the tattoo incorrectly onto your skin too. The first time he put the transfer ink on me, it was upside down. I asked him to fix it and he did make it right side up, but I didn't realize until after he was done that it was backwards. Honestly this guy made so many mistakes at every turn I have trouble believing it wasn't intentional. I mentioned this to the shop owner Leo who kindly offered to do a coverup for free, but he doesn't give refunds and also defended Constantine's work and I really don't believe it can be defended. This was my first tattoo, which I made very clear to both of them, and it was a horrifying experience. Be careful out there friends. read more

I'm in town visiting my niece and we wanted to get matching ink. Finding an artist for a last minute booking in the times of COVID proved a little difficult but I'm so glad the universe guided us to Hidden Rose. The shop itself was immaculate and the COVID precautions were both reassuring and not overly intrusive. I loved the whole vibe of the shop, from the art on the walls to the music. Dan was our artist and he was kind, funny, and listened to our ideas and really nailed the art that we asked for. My niece needed a little extra TLC and Dan's entire demeanor and tableside manner was impeccable for the situation. I'm forever grateful for his artistry, vision, and kindness and I will definitely be back when I'm in town. If you're on the fence, this is your sign! Hidden Rose is a gem. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Our niece/aunt tattoos. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went to Hidden Rose Tattoo today as a walk in client around 6:00pm. Tattoo artist, Douglas Lamb, greeted me as I walked in. He asked what he could help me with. I told him that I was interested in getting a tattoo on my forearm. I showed him two pictures on my phone and he asked me to send it to the email, hiddenrosepdx@gmail.com. He gave me an iPad to fill out some electronic documents. While I was doing this, he was drawing my tattoo. About 10 minutes later, he showed me my tattoo design. It was better than I expected! As he was tattooing me, he was very easy to talk to, very engaged, welcoming, etc! Took about 20 minutes total (from when I walked in to when he was finished). Such a great price too! Only 80.00 dollars. Really recommend Douglas!!! read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My wife and I wanted to get a spontaneous couples tattoo and we were lucky enough to find Hidden Rose. We were able to walk in and book an appointment for the same day. Leo and Darian were great to work with and I can't wait to get back and add on to the work they did. read more

My boyfriend & I came here for walk in tattoos, and we ABSOLUTELY LOVE them. I got exactly what I asked for, and the lines are so clean. Douglas was our artist and he did amazing work for such a good price. Super cool shop, & very inviting. Definitely coming back to the new location, and getting more work done by him. (he also recommended us to our new favorite pizza place) read more

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Love this shop! Moved from Chicago to Portland and after a walk in appointment a year ago, this is my go to spot. Todd does amazing work and Leo does too! read more

Ashley was very kind and accommodating! This was my first tattoo and I was looking for a place to drop-in passing through town. She made a sketch that was exactly what I was looking for and made sure I was happy with the placement. She made the whole experience very pleasant and easy. Tattoo turned out great, highly recommended! read more

I was so happy to have found this spot! I just wanted to get a lil something to commemorate my trip to Oregon and Constantine hooked it up with a "moth-erfly" as he called it. It was exactly what I was looking for and couldn't have been happier! I will definitely come back next time I'm in PDX! read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - My "moth-erfly" hehe! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I am so happy I got my first tattoo here. Reneé was amazing and made a sentimental experience so easy and anxiety free. I'm so happy with the work and would 10/10 recommend booking an appointment! She also has really amazing art of her own. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Small airplane tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a newer shop that opened about a month or two ago. I did my research, walked into many shops, called all of them that were in a radius of 10 miles, and this was the best. It was the best in terms of cleanliness, artwork, and overall just positive vibes. I'm no stranger to tattoos, but regardless this shop made me feel secure in my choices. As an out of towner, Leo made me feel confident about what he was putting on me. I fumbled around with no direct idea, as I just wanted a keepsake from my time in Portland. This shop specializes in black and grey, color, and traditional (American). I even saw a good amount of different script work. It took me a long time to pick what I wanted and Leo was so patient and helpful. He gave me amazing advice on placement and gave me a lot of options on what I wanted. Don't waste your time getting into other shops. This shop charges on size, then to hourly. For future appointments, the deposit is $50. I paid $120 for an amazing piece and the quality is awesome. read more

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I had been here twice before and gotten excellent tats by both Leo and Todd. Then I went in the third time...I made my appointment in person and told Leo exactly what size I wanted it and he agreed, on the day of my appt he told me he just couldn't make it work that small & it needed to be 3× bigger than I wanted. Because I have 2 different medical conditions that at times can impair my cognitive abilities & decision making I just accepted it. Also this was to be my 4th tat so I really don't know that much about it but I found out later from other artists that he totally lied! Then I specifically told him to tilt Betty Boops head so she didn't look like she was being choked out by the anchor she was sitting on & he didn't, he also didn't put a line in her mouth so it looks like a tongue therefore furthering the image of her being choked out. He also colored part of her outfit wrong. Just like another person said on here - I totally think he did it all on purpose. When I called to talk to him about this I was totally chill & he was completely combative but did say he could fix the shade of the outfit. I couldn't make my appt for that because I had covid and he never responded to reschedule. Now I am stuck with a HUGE tattoo that he f*cked up, didn't give a sh*t and couldn't be bothered to reschedule or even offer money back ect. They are all rude, except the receptionist, there's an air of " we're so much f*cking cooler than you" in there. Just look at the complaints here - one of their staff has hit " thinks it's funny" on all. They are careless with people's body art something that one should NEVER be careless about and they charge too much. Basically liars, thieves and snobs. DO NOT go to them, there's so many other places in Portland. If you're reading this Hidden Rose - You guys are trash people and I am telling everyone to stay the f* ck away from you! read more

I set up an appointment with Dan to enhance an old line tattoo that just wasn't enough for me. He understood exactly what I wanted added to it, and what would make it better. Thank you so much Dan, I love it so much more! I will definitely be coming back, I have a hard time speaking up about what I want but Dan made it easy to communicate exactly what I wanted out of the appointment. read more

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I was recently visiting Portland for the first time and trying to get my first tattoo, so I had my hands full! Luckily, I stumbled across Hidden Rose Tattoo and got double lucky when Leo was available for a walk-in consultation. He was very approachable for a first time tattoo and was able to take the idea that I had and expand it even further with his own creativity. The shop was clean and organized and his technique was efficient with minimal discomfort. At the end of the day, I left happy with an amazing custom tattoo that was delightfully surprising and yet exactly what I wanted. Thanks Leo! read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Horrible customer service. Just called to ask a simple question and was shut down multiple times in the rudest way possible. I don't normally write reviews but this one was needed. Absolutely shocked. read more

After coming here for over a year to get an entire leg sleeve, I could not be happier! I have recommended Hidden Rose to many people who have all been extremely happy with their results. I highly recommend this place and Douglas. He is truly amazing. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came to Portland for a meeting. Wanted to get a matching tattoo with my sister super last min. Everyone at the shop was super professional and funny. They took us in and finished the job in less than an hour! I'm super pleased with the artwork and the service ! read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Thanks to Leo for an awesome job! The lines are fine and sharp, it was quick and painless. Great experience! read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had a piece done by Leo. He was very professional, great to deal with, and did a great job. The price was fair as well. Definitely recommend both this place and the artist. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Beautiful space, amazing artists, what more could you want? They work super fast but not crappy. I wish I could rate higher!

My artist is Dan. He is very professional and he made me feel very comfortable during the whole process. He cleaned the environment and all tools very well and make sure he fully understood the tattoo I wanted to have. It turned out exactly what I wanted and I am very very happy with everything Dan has done for me!! It's my first time in Portland and I'm so glad I chose hidden rose after comparing with other few shops!! Very fair price also!! Recommend to everyone!! read more

Constantine did a great job with my walk in tattoo. He was super quick and it was reasonably priced. Why four stars? He asked me why I was getting my piece done. I have gone to a lot of artists, and NO one has ever asked me that. Tattoos can be really personal, and in this case, this one was and I wasn't interested in sharing that. Wouldn't go back on account of that, but he did great work! read more

Got an epic tattoo from Alana with only a few days notice. It was beautiful, fast and clean. Great price and place was warm and welcoming. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Fresh tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Hidden rose was the best experience I've had with getting ink. I felt very welcomed and cared for. Leo was excellent. Kind, compassionate, funny, and very talented. I recommend him and the Rose for getting work done. I also didn't have to sell a kidney to pay for it. Very reasonable for the quality of work. A big thanks to the Rose, I will be back for more. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

10 out of 10 - Professional, polite, knowledgeable, very clean shop, affordable, and helpful! Leo Darlin is a great artist to work with! Two weeks ago was my first time going to Hidden Rose! Additionally, I went back and saw Leo Darlin a week later to get a 2nd piece because I had so much trust in him and their team! I wanted to get a tattoo recently and really had my mind set on a few words placed in a specific spot on my arm. It was for me to see on my arm, more personal than for others. I went to a different shop in NW and it was horrible; guy didn't want to shake my hand, place was a sauna, and the artist instantly wanted me to move my tattoo so that "it was easier for people to see". Keep in mind this is not a huge nature scene on my ribs or something crazy (Leo knocked it out in 20 minutes)... So I figured I'd try one more spot in NW that took walk-ins before giving up... AND TO MY DELIGHT I found Hidden Rose. From the moment they answered my call, I knew it was where I was going to go. The young lady who answered the phone was polite, helpful, and professional. She put me on the list and let me know the cross streets to walk right over. Once I was there Leo was as helpful as you could ask for in an artist; polite, respectful of my design, location (even moved the outline twice to make sure I was 100% happy with it), and was able to make me feel at home while getting something permanently put on my body. Leo is the man - talk about professionalism and understanding his industry and business. In addition he did not have a heavy hand and the tattoo was very minimal when it came to pain (my previous tattoo was done by a very heavy handed artist...). I cannot say enough about Leo and the staff there; all the staff members acknowledged me and were polite, the shop is conveniently located, the shop is very clean, they are very reasonably priced, take cash and card,... list goes one; this spot exceeded my expectations. Again, I was so happy with my experience with Leo and their team that I went back a week later and got my 2nd tattoo! Thank you Leo & Hidden Rose; you're awesome! -Tyler Monzie read more

Walked into this shop today and was treated very rudely by both front desk staff for my choice of tattoo and placement. I understand they have more knowledge about tattoos but they need to learn how to talk to/treat people, especially since their shop was empty on a Sunday afternoon...I wonder why... read more

Todd is fantastic! Thank you for the incredible piece.

Walked in at around 2pm, was greeted right away. Leo gave fantastic customer service. Asked me what I was looking for and I was getting tattooed in no time. I had a simple line script under my collar bone. He made sure I felt confident about the font, size, spelling, and placement before he started tattooing. Glad I chose to walk in to Hidden Rose Tattoo today. Very professional and clean environment! read more

Douglas does amazing work! Super quick and great detail. 100% would recommend this place and Douglas! read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Beautiful California poppy - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got small tattoos for a reasonable to cheaper price. I had Constantine do them and had a very rude personality with 0 manners. I tried to adjust the design of my tattoo and definitely felt unwelcome and a burden. won't be going there again. tattoos turned out fine though. read more

This shop was just what I was hoping for on my trip to Portland...friendly, funky, clean, professional and with an amazingly talented artist like Leo. My ink was a translation of a pretty intricate watercolor done by an artist friend and I couldn't be more pleased with the final outcome. Leo worked hard to incorporate as much detail as possible in a much smaller version of this piece and it is just gorgeous. I'd say I definitely got lucky to find this gem. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - awesome watercolor-like ink by Leo, inspired by an original piece of an artist friend and translated beautifully. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Douglas is amazing! He was so comforting and gentle with my 60 year old mother's very first tattoo. She was pretty nervous, but he was the perfect guy for the job. Light handed, friendly, and he does quality work. Highly recommend. read more

The shop is always clean and sterilize! The staff is friendly and their attention to detail is impeccable! Highly recommend Hidden Rose for all your tattoo needs! read more

My wife and I were in town on vacation and decided to walk in to hidden rose tattoo. The owner Doug helped us out on touching up an existing tattoo (done by another person/shop) and banged out two small tats. He's a cool guy with a super clean shop and his prices were definitely reasonable. We couldn't be happier with our tattoos and our experience. read more

Came here to get a quick tatt before hearing back home to LA to commemorate the trip. This place was great; Mr. Douglas Lamb was awesome. He was a cool guy and definitely did a great job. read more

I drove from Oly, WA to Portland for my usual birthday tattoo. The shop I intended to go to was booked so we called around until we found a shop that was accepting walk ins. We were greeted by Alana at the door, and she took my sketches and drew up my tattoo quickly. I love my new tattoo, though I have never had a tattoo done this roughly before. My tattoo is shaded by a "lovely" and quite large dark purple and green bruise. read more

Hidden Rose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Douglas Lamb was amazing! Helped and made my husband feel comfortable! I would highly suggest and refer anyone to him!!! They got him in the sameday!!!! His team was friendly and I loved their attention they gave us! :) if you're in the Portland area, you need to stop by!!! :) read more