first things first, i want to clarify that i'm quite nervous around needles. anytime i have a blood…read moretest or get a vaccine, i always make it a point to tell the nurse that i am very nervous and a bit scared (despite nothing bad ever happening, like, ever)... so naturally i was very nervous about getting my ears pierced. i walked into the store one day after yelping for a tattoo + piercing spot because i have been thinking about getting my ears (re)pierced for years now (i got them pierced maybe 15 years ago at Claire's and didn't wear earrings back then for many reasons so the holes closed up). i asked a couple questions to Kyle who was at the front of the house and i really appreciated how straightforwardly they answered my questions. Kyle spoke matter-of-factly without making me feel silly for asking simple questions as a grown adult. i also really appreciate speaking to someone instead of just panicking while reading the FAQ page over and over!! fast forward to a month later, i made an appointment to get my lobes pierced! taylor was my piercer and they were absolutely wonderful to be in the care of. i told them exactly how nervous i was and they didn't sugarcoat that i'd definitely feel it -- it would hurt like a pinch hurts and i'd feel some heat, this is natural -- and they jokingly reassured me that if i hated the first piercing, i could stop at one (lol). it's been 8 weeks with my studs in and they've healed amazingly. taylor not only did an amazing job with the piercing, but they gave me really concise care tips and a business card with their info in case i needed to reach out about my piercings. i don't think i can sing high enough praises of the folks at new tribe! TL;DR: - spoke with kyle at the front of house and was pierced by taylor. both were absolute gems of human beings - overall very pleasant and calm experience as a nervous person - very knowledgeable and non-judgmental - thorough website w/ FAQs - would definitely come back if i ever wanted more piercings!! - studs are flat back - variety of studs to pick from for the piercing (some with price upgrades)

Took my daughter to see Stacey for her ear lobe piercings. The whole team is so lovely and were…read morefantastic talking her through the whole process with patience and care. The best experience for her first piercings. Days later and she's still talking about the great experience she had there. Thanks again Stacey!

I went in for a walk-in tattoo last weekend - simple block letters, black outline filled with dark…read moregreen like the letters on a hockey jersey the artist (blackmarsink) was shown a picture of. First the artist took out a spring green - almost neon - that looked nothing like the picture. I pointed this out and he got annoyed by went all over the shop finding a correct looking green - it seems the first one was only being used because it was the only green ink he had at his station. Shading was added that I never asked for and overall when the tattoo was 'done' I was incredibly unhappy with it - the lines were wonky, parts looked unfinished and the shading was too heavy. This was particularly upsetting as this was a memorial tattoo for my brother who passed away in October and the tattoo is on a highly visible part of my body. I tried to describe to the artist how I would want it fixed and he didn't seem to be willing to listen - keeping insisting he could fix it with more shading and white ink. He also pulled up his instagram to show me his other work when I said I didn't like it insisting 'he does great tattoos' and 'as fourteen years in the business' which came across incredible unprofessional and very not understanding g of me hating the current tattoo he was working on. I asked if there was another artist available to finish the tattoo as I was uncomfortable continuing with him and was told no. The tattoo is healing horribly, at only a week old it a faded scabby mess, as shown in the pictures below. I have reached out to the shop twice about this being fixed and have heard nothing back.

Vika is an amazing artist. She always knows how to make my visions come to life and fit my…read morepersonality. I've gotten at least 8 tattoo from her before, and plan to get many more

This is the very best. If you're looking for a Tattoo this is the ultimate. My artist of choice is…read moreTrish

Exterior is totally awesome. Tattooers here would friendly. Will return next time I'm in Toronto :)read more

Booked in for me and my son from Nova Scotia. Communication was prompt and professional. We arrived…read moreabout 10 minutes early. Staff was friendly, clean, prompt and professional. Definitely a positive life lasting memory for me and my Son. I totally recommend this place.

BRIAN DAKA is definitely the Line Master…read more I read reviews and I called this shop spoke to the owner about A tattoo I had in mind she highly recommended Brian Daka. I went in for A consultation upon entry the shop it was very modern and absolutely very clean I also noticed they were following all COVID restrictions as well. Brian looked at my tattoo I had in mind and made A few suggestions I definitely agreed with him. So let the ink begin also note when you are being inked your shoes are removed and sterile booties are worn and your mask is kept on. Brian is exceptionally great at his work the lines the definition and his speed is incredible his bed side manner and truthfully didn't feel Any pain the conversation was great and I like the fact he made me feel like one of the family. Brian thank you immensely I'm very happy with my tattoo and we have already discussed future appointments I look forward to being back in your chair.

I am so happy with the tattoo I got at Kintaro tattoo! I love the energy of the shop and everyone…read morewas so friendly. The artist Ricky is super talented and I can't stop staring at my arm now! For years I wasn't sure what to get and this stopped me from getting my arms tattooed like I wanted. I finally just went in to this shop (on a recommendation from a friend) with just a list of my favourite things and Ricky was able to design the coolest tattoo that feels so personal too me and it's gorgeous!!

Awesome tattoo parlour in the heart of the city, right on Queen St. West, close to Osgoode Station.read more

I highly recommend Black Widow, I love it here! It's a very calm environment and everyone is very…read morewelcoming and friendly. I am a shy/awkward person but I felt very comfortable and well looked after not just by Jackson and Vlad but by the other artists too. (I can't express enough that everyone here is so nice.) The shop itself is separated in two (the front desk/waiting area and the tattooing area) so there's a bit more privacy for the artists and their clients than you might find in more open concept shops. The tattooing area is spacious, very clean and surprisingly quiet, even with a bunch of artists tattooing at the same time. There's lots of room to get up and walk around during breaks and there's a place to sit and eat at the back. Jackson (the shop manager) was always available to answer any questions or concerns that I had either in person or via email. Aftercare instructions were super easy to follow and in my experience there was very little itching or peeling. (I did a quarter sleeve, three sessions.) I also really love the humour on the website and at the bottom of the emails. My artist was Vlad, he's awesome, understood exactly what I was looking for and suggested ways to improve on the design both to make it flow better and also to fit my body and placement perfectly. During the appointments, he made sure to take care of me, offering water, setting the station up to make sure I was comfortable for the long sessions, making sure I had enough breaks to eat and stretch my legs, offering extra pillows, ect. He has a light hand and works fast. I am so happy with my piece, it just feels like me. I get complimented all the time on the beautiful design and the incredible amount of detail work in the piece. Definitely coming back to him if I get another tattoo idea in the future!

Since I was in high school, I've always wanted a tattoo with a very specific design - a realistic…read morehand holding a rose. Lucky me, I got my friend to sketch the original design pour moi, and it looked almost identical to what I envisioned it to be like. Since then, I started doing my homework & researching different artists' and shops' styles available in Toronto. After coming across two other major Toronto parlours in realism tattoos, a friend recommended Black Widow to me. I decided to do a round of consultations with all three shops to make the final call. Black Widow, and specifically, my artist Jazz @tattoowool, REALLY stood out of the other two when it comes to the consultation process. Not only was she detailed & precise throughout the consultation (asking all the right questions, e.g., how the hand should look like, the orientation of the rose), but she sounded very caring and compassionate throughout the conversation. These were all the green flags I was looking for from an artist who would leave a permanent art piece on me until the day I die. The consultation was very reassuring and a lot more promising than the other two consultations I had; hence, I made up my mind to go with Black Widow & Jazz. After another call with the shop manager, Jackson, I e-transferred the shop deposit. Upon my arrival, all staffs working at the shop were amicable and welcoming, especially my artist, Jazz and Jackson. I felt relaxed and let Jazz do the magic while listening to a podcast. The whole process went smooth like butter, and the end product looks exactly like the way I've always wanted it. Due to how I wanted it larger than initially discussed on the phone, I booked a second appointment a month later to let Jazz finish the piece by adding more shading/colour. After both sessions, Jackson reached out to me via email to ensure that I was doing fine while reminding me of the aftercare. Thank you for all these follow-ups, I made sure that the tattoo received the proper care & I recovered well from it. I want to say thank you to Jazz & Jackson again for the amazing experience & the elegant piece of art on me forever. Without a doubt, I'll be back soon.

Amazing service! I've honestly gone back 3x now and there's a reason I come back to these guys!…read moreThey are very knowledgeable about both piercings and tattoos, everyone that works there you can easily talk to. My nipple piercings have been a rough ride. I didn't get them pierced at Adrenaline (first mistake lol, I got them pierced in Halifax on a whim during a trip). But here's where the good people at Adrenaline started to take care of me... One got infected and I needed a larger barbel. They changed that out and it instantly felt better! More room to breathe *never had issues with this nipple again*. Other nipple ring fell out and I didn't notice (due to some activities lol); tried to put it back in myself and that didn't work - I almost contemplated leaving it out but nah. Went to Adrenaline and they put it back in, beauty. NOW it started to act all brand new and decided that it too needed some breathing room, so I came back and had it changed to a new barbell (shoutout to Luke). I think it should behave now A part from my nipple piercing story, I've gotten a tattoo here as well as bought and changed a nose ring. End of the story, VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Bottom line up front: some of the best customer service of any kind, anywhere I've had…read more At 40 something, I just got my first piercings ever: lobes, with 12 gauge rings. Xmas present from my bestie. This was our second choice store, because when we went to Chronic Ink, which was closer, my friend got a lot of attitude plus we were told they could not put rings into an initial piercing, only studs, and you had to come back in eight weeks for the rings. Obvious upsell, so we left. Bestie is a mature gent but has a whole lotta metal in his body, so was not prepared to have less than the best. At Adrenaline, we were greeted within a minute of arriving even though it was busy. We explained what we wanted, and were told absolutely they could do it. The piercer, Matt, was friendly, funny, professional, and quietly reassuring as my buddy tried to razz me. He went over what he was going to do; he made sure we could see everything was in sterile packaging; he marked where things were going, and in general made sure it was a smooth process. Back up at the front, the cashier was patient as a Visa gift card my friend was using wasn't going through at first. At each step we were made to feel welcome, staff was friendly and there was a good energy in the place. I was already planning my first tattoo...guess where I'm planning to go?

I went here just to support a family member as she got a tattoo. But I ended up with so much more…read more As my cousin was getting her tattoo done by Stella, I was met with friendliness. The other artists were loving, interested and genuine people. I came back for Stella but the the other artists are amazing as is the establishment! (Pics only by Stella but the other artists are swoon worthy).

I got a phenomenal Aries leg tattoo from Dom. He was friendly and very professional. He took the…read moreexample I had given him and turned it into something far beyond my expectations. The shop was clean and much larger than I expected. All the staff, from the reception to the other artists that were working were all friendly and enjoyed what they were doing. It was very relaxing and there was no attitude. I highly recommend this studio to anyone wanting a tattoo.

i am not going to talk too much about this man's work, which was spectacular. but what is more…read moreimportant is to talk about the exceptionally nice and human person. it was a pleasure to meet him and share ideas and stories. a truly special person.

Friendly and awesome staff. The whole place is open, light, and clean, and it seemed to be a…read moredentist office in the past (with all of it's lighting fixtures). I followed Greg here from Golden Iron and super happy with this new shop. I (obviously) will be coming back for more in the future. Another big plus is that Imperial has debit machines, so you don't have to worry about bring wads of cash in for your appointment, and that they take your instagram handle so they can properly tag you in any tattoo photos they post! 10/10 would recommend, so many great artists and awesome staff (who are also very friendly on Instagram!)

Walked in here with a friend since she wanted her navel pierced. The people there were very…read morefriendly and informative. My friend said the girl piercing her was very nice and helped her calm down because she was nervous and it didn't hurt at all. She also provided her with information of how to clean the piercing as well. My friend loved the end result! Oh on Tuesdays and Thursdays they have piercings special for $35 plus taxes. Awesome deal IMO. Not sure if it's a permanent special but I was just there a couple of days ago. TRY IT OUT!

I had a friend who got his tattoo here and was very pleased with it so as my first tattoo…read moreexperience. I called a week in advanced and sent emails for me and a friend of what we wanted done with a few artistic modifications. The owner, Andrew, is very friendly, and very warm. It made the experience very enjoyable. I was paired with Jenn as my artist and she really did a stellar job and her line work is beyond amazing. She was very patient with me when my arm would go numb from holding still and she did a great job of calming my nerves. Thanks for making my first tattoo-ing experience so spectacular.