I got one of my favorite pieces done here years back. Upon learning they were still around decided…read moreto pop in to make an appointment and pay a deposit then things took a turn. There was a lady at the front desk who stepped away as soon as I walked in, a few artists and a few customers. Now mind you, I know they don't accept walk ins but I just wanted to make an appointment since I was nearby and had cash to make the deposit. No one spoke to me,like AT ALL. The girl at front desk that stepped away just continued to talk to other staff and never walked back over to speak to me. I waited around for a bit without so much as an acknowledgement, hello, etc just nothing as if I was invisible. Decided to look them up and I saw the artist that did my prior piece is no longer there. So although I absolutely loved my prior tattoo and the service, the people there now could use a lesson in customer service. I ended up leaving after being blatantly ignored.

Had an amazing experience getting tattooed by Evan. Very professional and made me feel comfortable…read more Took my idea and brought it to life! One of the best experiences I've had getting tattooed!

My husband and daughter got matching tattoos by Mike a few months back as she was heading off to…read morecollege - we all loved them and the experience with Mike and the King Cobra shop. So when my itch for new ink kicked in, I hit up Mike and got an appointment within a week. I spent this morning at King Cobra getting my tattoo by Mike. The playlist was awesome the conversation was great. And most importantly, I love my tattoo! Husby's headed there tomorrow! Looks like we have a family tattoo guy now! Also, I gotta shout out to the owner Shelby. He came in about half way through my tattoo and I just felt like I was hanging out with some cool a$$ folks for a couple hours!

I had been wanting to cover up an old tattoo for a while but wasn't sure where to go, so I reached…read moreout to King Cobra Tattoo by email. Shelby responded promptly to my inquiry, answered all of my questions, and made the entire process easy from the very beginning. I already had my heart set on a lotus flower because I loved the symbolism behind it, but I also let Shelby know that if he thought another design would work better as a cover-up, I was completely open to his professional opinion. He agreed the lotus would be a great choice, and we talked about incorporating color into the design. He was genuinely excited about the project, and he absolutely executed it beautifully. The appointment itself was relaxed, professional, and took about an hour. Shelby explained everything throughout the process, including the possibility that some of the original tattoo could faintly "ghost" through during healing and that, if it did, he'd happily touch it up at no charge. I really appreciated his honesty and the fact that he stands behind his work. On top of that, the atmosphere was great. He had an awesome playlist going and even introduced me to a band I'd never heard before--The Teskey Brothers (check them out!)--which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I couldn't be happier with the final result. He took a tattoo that no longer represented who I am and transformed it into something beautiful and meaningful. The lotus symbolizes growth, resilience, and new beginnings, making it the perfect choice for this new chapter of my life. It's only Day 1, but I already love it. I'll be sure to update this review with a healed photo in a few weeks. If you're looking for an artist who is responsive, professional, listens to your ideas, and truly stands behind his work, I highly recommend Shelby at King Cobra Tattoo. Thank you again for creating a tattoo I'll be proud to wear for years to come!

Katt was great! Super friendly and talkative, puts you at…read moreease. Great fast work, while still achieving exactly what you ask for! Trying to figure out my next design to go back!

William is the best, in my opinion! He was very accommodating for a…read moreAppointment time, really clean, kept it professional but comforting! Definitely going back for touch ups for other tattoos I have!

Came in about a week ago on some spontaneous "let me get my belly button pierced vibe" and as soon…read moreas I walked in, instantly greeted by Chase, super friendly. Let me know the piercer will be back in 5 mins and so I asked about a cover up on a tattoo I get when I was 16. Chase informed me he was the coverup guy and that he can defitniely cover this sketchy tramp stamp lol Any way piercer came back on the same good vibes, he actually re pierced my old belly button piercing which didn't hurt AT ALLLL. Super cool dude as well. Anyway this place has GREAT VIBES and real professionals. Literally you can tell they all love what they do and have a lot of love for each other, can't wait to come back for my cover up!

True story-I haven't had a tattoo since the 90's. I've been a new planning one for a while and…read morefinally settled on a design. It was time to find a shop that was local and had good reviews. Eleven Mag had chill vibe and I felt very comfortable there. I was able to walk in and talk to one of their tattoo artists pretty quickly, make an appointment for the same week and felt good about my choice. Ash did my tattoo and he's an amazing artist that has a knack for fine lines and subtle shading. The place is popular -on a random Friday, 3 seats were fillled and others walked in for piercings and to make follow up appointments. Great option in Brentwood for tattoos -I have other ideas percolating and will be back.

This is my 3rd tattoo with Chris. He's so talented and professional and has a flexible schedule!!…read more10/10 recommend him! I wish I could add more stars!!

Absolutely insane skill & talent- Chris is an incredible artist. The studio was super clean, comfy…read moreand private. The vibes were immaculate. Chris made sure I was comfortable & offered a super dope experience, I got to watch some of my favorite true crime docs, which made the experience extra comfy! I did a lot of research on different artists around contra costa county and Chris is definitely on top. I couldn't have asked for a better tattoo or artist. The lines were clean, sharp, and everything was incredibly detailed. After seeing my tattoo, one of my friends even said it looked like it was straight printed on my skin, the details were so fine and accurate. 100% will be going back again for my next tattoo.

Got my very first piercing on my navel done here by Estrella back in February. She was very nice…read morethroughout the service and made me feel comfortable. However, I later discovered on my own that I don't have the correct anatomy for a navel piercing. She even marked my navel with a marker and made it seem like it wouldn't be a problem to pierce me. She pierced my stomach instead of piercing through my navel. I would not recommend getting pierced here.

I can't say enough about this place and Juarez...this is my second tattoo from them, he did a…read morefantastic job! I showed him what I was thinking of getting, he came up with a concept that blew my mind, something I wouldn't have ever thought of and 6 hours later, I was shocked, everyone who's seen it have gave nothing but top compliments and rave reviews on how great it looks, I highly recommend them without a doubt!

Wow! Such a simple tattoo I got today of my grandsons name the day he was born! This artist is just…read moresimply amazing! I have over 63 tattoos and this place is clean and welcoming. He was extremely knowledgeable about the art world and what it takes to make a tattoo last and not last! His line work is unbeatable!! My tattoo was in a small tricky spot, but it was perfect!!! See photo!!! I'm so happy I'll be back for sure!!! The next time it will be much bigger... stay tuned!!!!

Josh is an absolute incredible artist...his 30 years of experience really do come through in his…read morework. He was super patient, he listened and he was very helpful with scale and placement. I will definitely be back to get some more art in the future. Thanks again Josh!

Sarah Christine is truly amazing! She pierced my daughter's helix and did a fantastic job…read more Recommend 100x over! Thank you so much for taking such good care of my girl!

I have to start by saying I'm not posting pictures yet because my tattoo isn't finished yet because…read moreof so many colors it started to muddy up so we had to stop. Which I'm totally fine with. My artist is raven aka sick boy. He's absolutely by far the best most talented person I've let work on me. He has a personality just like mine and everyone I met today has a banging personality to match! This place is great and is a whole vibe. I'm telling you if you're due for some ink therapy this is your place. Make sure to ask for sick boy as he's amazing and ready to help with your next project.