My husband and daughter got matching tattoos by Mike a few months back as she was heading off to college - 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! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Ahhhhh I love it! Thanks Mike - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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King Cobra Tattoo is hands-down the spot and Shelby Cobra is the artist you want. I've been in twice in the last two weeks, and every time Shelby delivers flawless work. He's a cool, easy-to-talk-to dude with great taste in music, which makes the whole session feel relaxed and fun. His hand is steady, his linework is clean, and he works fast without ever sacrificing quality. I'm already booking my next session to have him cover up an old arm tattoo, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with it. If you want an artist who's skilled, efficient, and genuinely enjoyable to hang out with, go see Shelby at King Cobra Tattoo. Highly recommend. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - 2 weeks ago - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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My service was cancelled and rescheduled on 2 or 3 occasions. One time I went in for my appt and a big family came in after me to get their three sons ear pierced and since the tattoo artist I had my appt with was the only piercer, he decided to do their piercings over my tattoo that I had already given a down payment on. Needless to say I was asked to come back, when I think the big family should have been asked to come back. On top of it all, I am not happy with my tattoo at all. I will be getting it fixed by my regular tattoo artist. I guess that's why you shouldn't go to a different artist just because you're in a hurry and don't want to wait on your popular artist who has a 6-month waiting list. Just wait! Good things come to those who wait. read more

Shelby is a master at his craft and you will truly appreciate the work you are gifted.

Shelby is an awesome tattoo artist he's done 2 for me and my husband he's done 6. Only place we get tattooed.

Shelby was awesome. Fit me in same day. Reasonable pricing. Great clean work! Def will return for more work in the future. Nice people and clean environment. read more

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I had the pleasure of getting my dream tattoo with Shelby and I'm so in love with it. I've been waiting years to get a little cap sleeve tattoo and always had a vision of a dream catcher with some flowers. Shelby took the several pictures I brought in and created the perfect tattoo. He's an awesome artist and made the whole experience great. I definitely recommend checking out this tattoo shop. Thanks again Shelby!! read more

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Shelby is the best artist in the area! Chill studio. Fairly priced. We wouldn't go anywhere else!

Best place hands down to get a tattoo! Shelby exceeded my expectations on the tattoo I wanted ! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get a tattoo ! He's solid! He's so kind , does amazing work and is honest to the core ! You want to support a small business this is the place to go !! Been twice now , definitely planning to go get more read more

My Dad went and got a tattoo done by Shelby and 10/10 always great service and great conversations does amazing work my dad came home and showed us his amazing tattoo he always wanted. He was so happy and loved the results. He will definitely be going back to get more work done. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

If you are looking for a great place to have your tattoo, look no more! i highly recommend this place. Shelby is a cool and professional guy. He did my tattoo just the way i imagine it. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

Went to king cobra tattoo for the first time and I have to say zen is amazing tattoo artist he really puts in the time and effort to make sure his work is exactly what you want he was also very sweet and made sure we were comfortable during the Whole tattoo session would definitely recommend him to anyone he is awesome artist read more

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Was given Nics info after my original tattoo artist got sick. The day before I go in, I text him and ask him to design a batman tattoo for me. I like to give artists some freedom to play to their strengths. I was absolutely blown away by his work, he did a great job, and it's one of my favorite pieces. About a year later I made another appointment for a foot tattoo. He was really good at predicting when I would twitch, and was able to work around it. Professional, friendly, and a great artist. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

Shelby did an awesome job with my tattoo! I was able to get an appointment quickly and he listened and gave me the exact tattoo I wanted. The price was very fair and my tattoo turned out great! read more

Did a walk-in with my best friend on a Friday morning and was instantly greeted by all members. Carl took care of us with all of the paperwork and questions we had. It was my friend's first time and he made the process super easy. I wish I found Carl for all my other tattoos, his lines are super clean and I absolutely loved my spontaneous tattoo from yesterday. It's my favorite one on my body. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

I don't normally post reviews but needed to let y'all know that Shelby is top notch. My Son was home for only 7 day before he had to report back to duty. I have been wanting to get a tattoo in memory of My Mom who passed away from Covid in 2021 and my Son really wanted to be there to get the same tattoo. Even though Shelby was completely booked he took the time out of his weekend to make it happen. What an experience to share with my Son and we both love love the artwork. I can't thank you enough Shelby. So much gratitude, . This is definitely the place to go if anyone looking to get a tattoo. Just sayin. read more

My husband just got his first tattoo done here today by Dennis and let me tell you, he did an AWESOME job!!! Upon arriving, Shelby, the owner, greeted us. He was very friendly. Once inside, we were then greeted by Dennis and later, Cory. Everyone was very friendly and professional. We had a great vibe already! My husband had started discussing with Dennis what he had wanted and showed the picture example. Dennis said he could do the tattoo today. Awesome!! Before we came here today, we had watched Tattoo Nightmares several times so the idea of getting a bad tattoo was always a worry for my husband. it was important that this tattoo was done right because it was being done in memory of his mom who had passed away 10 months ago so it was very special to him. Dennis took care of us! He was very personable, friendly and humble. We not only live down the street from this place but since we were also referred by a friend of mine and wanted to support our local business, we couldn't pass it up! My friend said both Shelby and Cory did awesome jobs on hers and her sister's tattoos. Now that Dennis did my husband's, that makes the 3 artists awesome!!! We will definitely be back for any future tattoos!! No tattoo nightmares here!!! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Dutch lion and flag done by Dennis - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

Decided to write a review now that my tattoo is all healed up! Went in for a traditional style bird with flowers framing its body in honor of my grandmother. Dennis way exceeded my expectations! The line work is immaculate and the shading is exactly the look I was hoping for. Incredible work, awesome atmosphere, overall great experience. King Cobra IS the place to go. Thank you, Dennis!!! (I uploaded a photo of the tattoo, as well.) read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Incredible work by Dennis - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

Traveled from SF because of the yelp reviews and personal recommendations of friends. Here's the 5 star part. Dennis was more than just a tattoo artist. He wanted to know the story behind the art I wanted. He listened to both my Girlfriend, her daughter & I about the story of how our paths crossed and what brought us to his shop. This being my first tattoo at the age of 51, it took a little inspiration, motivation & a message that had meaning for me... "Let Your Faith Be Your Guide" read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

I cannot say enough about this shop! You are greeted immediately when you walk in. The guys are all super friendly and welcoming. It's almost like walking into Cheers. I've only been tattooed by Shelby and I must say he is AMAZING! I've gone in with a vague idea of what I want and he turns it into a work of art. I will for sure be back for more! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Skull with roses - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

Many years ago I had a tattoo oh my left foot. It was dedicated to my mom as my very first tattoo. It wasn't what I wanted but at the time it was something that might want my mom to see when she was sick. I finally got the tattoo I want it on my right foot but got tired of looking at the one on my left so I had to do a cover-up. Gentleman Shelby did an awesome job and I'm not too much of a color fan but it looks beautiful. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Before & after - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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Ok, so my husband and I want to get matching tattoos before he leaves for a 2 month military training. I no longer have a "tattoo guy" so I jump on Yelp. I call King Cobra Tattoo last night and explain the situation, the time crunch we are in, and leave my number. Shelby calls back about 3 min later and says he will fit us in tomorrow, just come in and he will make it work, and BOY DID HE!! We came in and it was a little more than he anticipated, but today is the only day we have, so he asks his appt to come a little later and we get to work. Shelby is more than professional, he is phenomenal. He was courteous, friendly, and just carries an overall great vibe. Oh, and I am sure you want to hear about our tattoos, this is my 17th (or so) tattoo, and is by far one of my best, in regards to experience and the skill and efficiency of the artist. I will be back for sure, and I strongly recommend King Cobra Tattoo as the place to go if you want amazing work. PS: The pricing is mind blowing as well, and I've been around the tattoo pricing chart quite a few times. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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Thank you so much I would recommend King Cobra to anyone especially for a 1st tattoo Shelby did a fantastic job. Thank you so much!!!!! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - In honor of our older sister who passed away. Thank you Shelby!!!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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With a great recommendation, 5-star ratings in Yelp, and word of mouth, I took a mini road trip to get another set of tattoos at King Cobra this weekend. I ended up with an Aries astrological constellation sign and a lotus flower. I called ahead of time to make sure someone would be able to ink me and they assured me I could just walk in and be taken care of (which I was). I only had to wait about 15-20 minutes after filling out the necessary paperwork to begin my tattoos. Overall, I had a positive experience. A little different standards compared to other tattoo shops I have been to in the past, but nothing super alarming. Happy with how my tattoos turned out, and the prices were not too bad either. Not super happy with my tattoo artist; he wasn't much for small talk or formalities but he was talented and I appreciated the attention to detail. Overall, good experience but would probably set an appointment with the owner if I ever decided to return. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Aries constellation sign $60 (not including the moon, prior tattoo) - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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Amazing artists! Shelby does amazing work and makes sure your favorite music is playing so the tattoo doesn't hurt as much. thank you King Cobra Tattoo! read more

Thank you Shelby!! Love my new tattoo! Your work is amazing and you're great to talk to! Loved your bird stories! Thank you thank you!

Came in to ask about getting more ink early in the day. All my questions were answered professionally. Agreed to a specific time with Shelby and told him I'd see him later that day. Once back I felt comfortable with him and getting what I wanted and where and him using the specific colors that I wanted. Very likable guy. I love my new shark tat. I will definitely go back to him. Clean lines and with 17 years experience, he knows what he is doing with shading and coloring giving me that realistic effect I desired. Clean and sanitary shop. Its a small quaint shop, as that's all it needs to be. Your there to get a tattoo riiiiight, not to loiter around and go back n fourth on weather you want ink or not! Didn't use the restroom so I can't offer insight on that. read more

Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. Beautiful inside and comfortable. My tattoo was everything I could've wanted and more

I've had two tattoos done at King Cobra and I am extremely satisfied with both of them. Shelby is extremely professional, honest, fun, and an amazing artist. Thank you, Shelby and staff!!! read more

I cant tell you enough how much i love this place ! I have had all of my tattoos done here by shelby . He always takes his time and does an amazing job . Its always exactly what i ask for . I highly recommend seeing shelby if your thinking about getting a tattoo ! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - My whole back was also done by shelby - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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I had my first tattoo here. I have always wanted one so I took the plunge. The place is clean. Very edgy decor which I loved and good atmosphere. It is a small shop so when I was getting my tattoo with my huge anxiety I felt boxed in but that was about me. Although it hurt like hell, the staff was great to work with. My artist was able to get me to make it through to the finish. Defiantly recommend. read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Almost there. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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UPDATE: apparently the guy who tattooed me name is Mike & he stopped working at the shop shortly after my experience lol. it'd only be fair to state that info since the business itself probs isn't that terrible but should be way more aware of who they're hiring. oh & I've got my piece fixed. it looks amazing now! good luck on your body art journey :-) I came here thinking someone would be good at tattooing dark skin tones 'cause I saw some lady posted she got a cover up here but I ended up getting my body ruined & now needing a cover up lol. I got tattooed by the tall, thin guy with long hair & his station is literally right in front of the door. can't remember his name, sadly (I'm really bad with names) but it wasn't Cory or Nic like I read in the reviews. I went in like 5 months ago (I've been holding off this review for god knows why) to get a tattoo of the moon phases & this idiot butchered it. I should've stopped at the circles & had someone finish the rest 'cause it went south once he got to the detail. everyone in the shop had gone by this time & somehow we got on to the topic of meat (cause he was talking shit about someone as he was basically the whole time) then saying dumb shit to me cause I don't eat meat LOL. I swear after that he just ruined me 'cause I was checking on the tattoo every so often & it looked fairly good until then. once he was done he told me how it's gonna look funny 'cause of the grey wash & it'll go away after a few days but nope man, check this shit out. the white fell out (why would you even use white? Idk) & the whole piece is just shit & I have to find a real artist to help me fix my skin lol. he had me thinking he would have me leaving happy because I told him about my last bad encounter with a tattooist (I just have really bad experiences with tattooists, I suppose). I was wrong. shit, he was wrong too for fucking me up like this. Good luck if you go here! :-) read more

King Cobra Tattoo - I mean. let this speak for itself. would you want to get tattooed after seeing this healed work? - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

Got my tattoo done by Nic. He was very easy to communicate with via text when I had questions or concerns about my tatt. He listened to the details I wanted for my tattoo. Other than that, I let him sort of add/shade/color how he wanted. My tatt came out super dope and I couldn't be any happier with the results and I'll sure be coming back for more tattoos from him! read more

Came in to get a 2year old tattoo fixed by Nic. Was not an easy tattoo to fix. Really cool guy to get tatted by and easy to talk to. I chose him because his artwork was similar to the style of work I originally wanted to get tattooed on my chest. Definitely going to get my full chest piece finished by him and possibly many other tattoos down the line. I have also coincidentally came in a previous time to get another tattoo fixed (I know I have a lot of fucked tattoos) by Cory. Another great tattoo artist. read more

A friend of mine were looking to get a tattoo done and since the place I had gone to previously was closed this particular day, we decided to check this place out based on the reviews. Had a little issue finding the place but that's not a big deal at all. When we pulled up there were no customers, just Cory standing outside. At first glance he seemed intimidating but once we got to talking with him, we realized he is completely awesome. Very friendly indeed, along with his fellow shop buddies as well who all showed up a little while later. Everyone was full of jokes and humorous sarcasm that they made the environment completely fun and relaxing. After going over what we both wanted to get, Cory got right on it and made sure we were both comfortable throughout the entire process; especially with my friend being this was her first tattoo. He definitely has an eye for small details and extremely clean lines. I would recommend this place, especially Cory. I'd definitely think of this place again whenever I'm ready for more ink! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - In honor or pregnancy and infant loss, done by Cory. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

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I pulled up. Parked. Got out and was immediately greeted by 4 guys, Cory being one. I interacted with Cory about my tattoo idea.......................DO NOT SMOKE WEED IN YOUR SHOP AND EXPECT PROFITS. I was inside the shop 2 minutes tops and I will fail a drug test tomorrow. Work on your canvas. read more

Been there twice now and with a friend. Shelby does awesome work, he is so talented and was referred by many. He is a great artist and is a pleasure to talk with, excellent combination of professionalism and fun. I look forward to having more work done as I complete my design. read more

Came on a whim to get a tattoo on my birthday and they fit me in last minute the next day. I was hoping to stay at a certain budget and they quoted me a great price but really delivered on the quality. Nick did an amazing job and I'm so happy I decoded to try them out. Super friendly,I'll be back for my next one! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Dandelion on shoulder turning into music notes. So happy with color and the quality! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California

My husband and I waited for 20+ years to get tattoos, we went in to King Cobra to see what they could do. Shelby took our ideas and made them into master pieces. We are both very happy with our tattoos and plan on getting more. Shelby made us feel comfortable while getting the tattoos, and that was important to us. Can't wait to see what he comes up with for my next tattoo. Everybody at the shop is very friendly and do anything they can to make you feel at home. I won't go anywhere else for a tattoo. read more

I wanted to get a sugar skull done, and my regular tattoo artist moved out of state, so I researched tattoo shops in my area. I found King Cobra tattoo shop they have awesome reviews all 5 stars. I went in and talk to Dnice about what I wanted showed him a pic, and threw some of my idea at him. He was very attentive, and really listened to me. He tossed a few of his own ideas out which I liked a lot more then my own. I'm not too much into to color, but the way he explained it to me, and how it would bring the tattoo together changed mind and I decided to go with his suggestion. After talking he told me it would take him a few hrs to draw up my idea so we made an appt for the next day. I was excited to get this tattoo done, when I went to the shop the next day Dnice had a sketch drawn out and it was better then I expected. We sat down, and got started it took about 2 1/2 hrs, and during the time he asked questions to get to know my skin type etc. He kept a conversion going, and was super professional. He keeps a steady pass DOES not rush through the tattooing process, and make sure his work is as close to perfect as possible!! Needless to say the tattoo came out awesome I'm in love with the tattoo I got. Everyone that sees it loves it as well. I have more work I'd like to get done, and I'll definitely be going back to Dnice, and King Cobra tattoo. I've found my new tattoo artist!!! This place is great, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality tattoo. You can't go wrong at King Cobra..... Thank you Dnice!!! read more

King Cobra Tattoo - Sugar skull by Dnice - Tattoo Near Me - Oakley, California