I called in about 15 minutes before a walk in and got this awesome (though I'm sure cliché) tattoo done within a few hours! Max was an awesome artist to work with, had a great time watching the idea come to life. The area in which I got tattooed on was secluded, but welcoming enough for a great vibe! I will likely find myself here again if the chance arises. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo done by Max - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Rene did such a wonderful job I love this tattoo it came out perfect! He was really nice and helpful I'm so glad I went to this tattoo shop. Thank you so much again Rene for helping me out and fitting me in before I go back mn! :) you did an amazing job I love it! 10/10 definitely recommend this shop and Rene! :) read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Rene is absolutely amazing. He was patient with me when I had to reschedule and took his time on my tattoo. I think that his passion for tattooing and doing quality work is the best I've seen and really puts a person at ease when considering a permanent piece. I will go back to Rene for all my tattoos to come! read more

Kitchens' Ink - King Fisher - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A friend and I, along with two other friends walked in to Kitchens' Ink to get some really simple tattoos . Joe and Max were super kind! Max said he was an apprentice but was hyped up and creative in taking on my ghost, and joe was helpful and informative for my friend who got his first tattoo. They were quick and not overpriced. As San Antonio, TX residents I would highly recommend this to any out of towners as it is in very cool place in downtown Denver full of great places to hangout after or before. Nice job guys! read more

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My first tattoo. We were walk in customers and were promptly take care of. The design I chose is a simple heart with an infinity symbol and two small heats inside the larger heart. Black with pink small hearts. $120 for the tattoo. Kind of expensive for this type and size tattoo. My artist was nice. Kind of subdued. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Trust the reviews, Kitchens' Ink is A1. I had an exceptional experience here and based on the outpour of positive reviews on both Yelp and Google, it would appear the vast majority of clients agree. When it comes to something you're going to smack on your body for eternity (unless you want to endure the immense pain and wallet hemorrhaging that accompanies laser removal) you best put some real thought into where you're going to go for ink. I planned a short getaway to Denver and as an early birthday gift to myself, sprung for a new tattoo as part of the trip. After doing some preliminary research on Yelp, I stumbled across Kitchens & decided to further investigate. Initially, I was pleased with the work of all the artists, but narrowed it down to three in particular who I thought would be best suited for my tattoo after browsing their portfolios. I sent an email to Kitchens describing what I wanted, where I wanted it, some reference photos, artists I'd like to work with, and my availability. Within a couple of hours, Rene responded and shortly thereafter we were able to set up an appointment. *I just want to note real quickly how much I appreciated being able to discuss things over email. It allowed me to easily concentrate and thoroughly contemplate my desired tattoo. I know a lot of tattoo novice's get nervous when describing the tat(s) they want, and this is an easy medium of communication that takes that edge off. A week later I was at the shop in person. They're fittingly located in the arts district, and the shop is easy to find as it's right on the main thoroughfare that is Santa Fe Drive. There's by no means an abundance of parking, but it is relatively easy to come by. When I entered the shop, I immediately felt relaxed and comfortable, which is sadly not always the case. Unfortunately, many tattoo shops I've been in have had an omnipresent air of pretentiousness. That could not have been farther from my experience at Kitchens. They provide a safe, CLEAN, relaxed environment that is welcoming to all. Rene is.....an extraordinary artist. I felt like he took my reference photos, and altered them in a collaborative way, fusing his artistic style with my personality. He was receptive, patient, and didn't give me a single ounce of grief when I asked if we could change the location of my tattoo from my leg to my arm. When deciding how to position my tattoo he even went as far as to take into account the curvature of my body and how the tattoo would look in relation. In my humble opinion, that attention to detail separates the good from the great. Rene took artistic liberty, but never in a way that was grandiose or far fetched. His linework is top-notch and he works efficiently. Bonus points because he's genuinely a nice guy, and he was easy to converse with, attentive, and communicative. He comes highly recommended by me, and should I ever find myself needing a tattoo in Denver, he has my loyalty! A final word regarding pricing, because I know it's on everyone's mind. I'm not sure if I've just been frequenting expensive shops or what, but Kitchens' Ink was VERY affordable. Especially considering the impressive quality of the tattoo. It was shockingly reasonable, especially for how well done it was. Definitely a hidden gem if you want quality work, at a price that won't bury you. They conveniently take most credit/debit cards, and as always that cash money, baby! Lots of love to Kitchens Ink. It's one thing to provide a wonderful tattoo, but a top pedigree experience as well? I feel beyond lucky. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Molotov Cocktail by Rene - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The high caliber reputation of this shop is well deserved. Its a nice combo of clean professionalism mixed with honest and upfront character in the setting of elite talent and artistic freedom. I had the pleasure of working with Jessica and cannot say enough about how much she impressed me. While at a pool, I was struck by a couple of incredible tattoos on a stranger. They were so well done, I was inspired to ask where the gal got them. Jessica had done both. I researched a little bit, found her work to be next-level amd well within my design field. I contacted her via the Kitchens Ink website. We discussed a few ideas over email, then I sat for a quick consult. She took some measurements and further assessed my concept and set a date for the session. A few weeks later she shared some design ideas/examples with me for final approval. Then i came in, sat for a few hours and left with a bad ass piece of art that I absolutely love. Everything was done professionally and with great attention to my specific desires and ideas. She listened to what I had to say, why I wanted the particular piece I did, and offered her own artistic contribution amd guidance to the project. I was impressed thoroughly at every step. I endorse her and the shop as a whole fully. Amd I already have plans to add more work down the line. 100 percent satisfied customer. Awesome shop. Awesome artist. Thank you! read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My sister, who I have grown incredibly close to over the last few years, recently moved to Denver (I'm in Michigan). We set up a trip for me to come visit & decided we should get sister tattoos while I was out there. Nothing fancy, just something simple. She took a recommendation from a coworker to check out Kitchen's Ink. I let my sister take the reins and plan this since I couldn't contribute much. She started corresponding with Babs via email - which is a HUGE plus to not have to play phone tag with weird work schedules, etc. Babs reserved a time for us during my very short visit & we sent over our idea/design with ease. We showed up, Babs listened to our slight design mods & created something simple yet perfect & clean & dainty (heh, tattoos, dainty) for us. Here's where my real 5-Star review comes from - Babs was SO incredibly patient with me. I have two tattoos, but am a serial fainter, and I made her stop a couple times so I could compose myself... she gave me a simple solution to help me out, and the rest was a breeze. But really... she was super gracious and patient and didn't make me feel like such a dummy for being a wuss. All in all, my sister and I are thrilled with the outcome, and I would absolutely go back for my next tattoo if I'm in Denver for when the time comes for the next one ;) THANK YOU BABS! PLEASE NEVER LEAVE! read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I happened to be walking around the art district when I came across this shop. I've been wanting to cover up a hideous, small tattoo that I had done as a teenager. I decided to be spontaneous and walk-in. As luck would have it, they had a tattoo artist that was free (his name escapes me for some reason) and within minutes he had a design for my honu. He was very quick, hygienic, and personable. Being that it was a simple, small cover up tattoo, I was in and out in less than half an hour. The shop itself is clean and has an ample waiting area with comfy seating. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Honu - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

For my first review in Denver as a (very) recent transplant, it felt appropriate to pick a place where I had a wonderful experience. I suppose this also acts as the kick-off to the continuation of my Portland, OR project of getting tattooed at as many different shops as possible. All for the reviews, of course. My partner and I made appointments at Kitchen's Ink to have our complementary (NOT matching!) tattoos done. A key and an escutcheon. (No, *I* got the key. He got the keyhole.) Joe took our relatively vague designs and quickly finished beautiful designs, incorporating some of his own suggestions which he ran by us first, and ultimately made the finished products that much more beautiful. Joe was incredibly pleasant to talk to throughout the process, which is quite a feat when one is being tattooed on the back of the calf. His conversation is easy and fluid, yet he was completely understanding when I had to bury my head in my arms and grit my teeth. He tattooed both of us in under two hours and even gave us a buddy discount on our tattoos, which resulted in a much lower price than I'd anticipated. I'd go back here again and again. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had been wanting to get a memorial tattoo for my grandfather who passed away earlier this year for quite a while. When I finally decided on what to get I called up Kitchens' Ink and made an appointment to come in and get the tattoo. Kitchens' Ink isn't like most tattoo shops in that it does not have that "cooler than you" vibe coming out of it. It is a great space with friendly and knowledgeable artists. When I arrived for my appointment, I told Trent my ideas and gave him pictures and my grandfather's old police badge to reference. It took him about an hour to literally make my vision for what I wanted appear on paper. He even got my grandfather's signature perfectly! When it came to the actual tattoo, Trent did a fantastic job. He is super professional and it is clear that he knows his stuff. In the end, my tattoo came out better than I would have ever expected. For a piece that means so much to me, I will be forever grateful and will recommend Kitchens' Ink to anyone that is considering a tattoo. I will be returning for all of my future ink. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Trent did an amazing job! Highly recommend him! - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My sister and I called ahead as we were heading towards Denver from Fraser (1.5 hours away) and we were able to get an unofficial appointment with Jessica. I got a blue Rocky Mountain Columbine done and my sister got a star. It's been eight years since I had a tattoo done and I was nervous about the pain. Jessica was very understanding and we made small talk to get my mind off the pain. She was very quick and did a superb job! My sister let Jessica freestyle her tattoo and it came out really good. It looks like real paint brush strokes which is very fitting as my sister loves to paint. Quick, friendly, and reasonably priced! This made our vacation totally worth it. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Blue Rocky Mountain Columbine by Jessica - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I don't usually review places but I feel obligated to to warn people about Kitchens Ink in hopes that you won't make the permanent mistake that I made in trusting Kitchens Ink. In August 2018 I reached out to kitchens ink to request more information on getting a tattoo cover up. I eventually met with Trent and ask him if he thought he would be able to cover up an arm tattoo. He responded with confidence and said he could easily cover up my tattoo and make it something I'd be proud to show off. This confidence gave me a false comfort so I scheduled an appointment which he required a $110 deposit to hold the time slot. He told me to send him reference material of what I was looking for via email so he could draw stuff up. We came up with a plan to cover up my tattoo with a forest of trees and I also requested a wolf to be the focal point of the tattoo. On the day of my appointment when I showed up Trent had nothing drawn up even though I sent him a lot of reference material about what I was looking for. He also had me double booked another customer walked in and he had to send her to another tattoo artist. (She also paid a deposit) He claimed he did draw a wolf but he said he lost the drawing of the wolf. He insisted it would be best to draw right on my skin for the best cover up. So that's what he did. Instead of being prepared with a drawing when I got there he preceded to waste 2 hours (at $110 dollars an hour) not even tattooing but drawing on my arm with a ball point pen. Instead of a forest of trees he drew the outline of one large awkwardly shaped tree and rather than add definition to the tree he preceded to color it in with a off black color that looks like grease. Once I realized his plan was just to color the whole thing in black I paid him for the little that he did and left with an incomplete tattoo. I was there for 5 hours and paid him $500 before I left (not including the deposit). I immediately was filled with regret when I left thinking "what did I just do to my arm". It's been a little under four years and cost several thousands of dollars of tattoo removal and I am still reminded everyday of the mistake I made in 2016 trusting kitchens ink. I can't wear short sleeve shirts anymore because people pass me and tell me I have grease on my arm and I have to explain that it is a poorly done tattoo. decide for yourself wether you would like to be stuck with this forever. The worst part is the tattoo I was getting covered up has been removed mostly by the laser removal and what's left is the bad cover up. Don't make the same mistake I did and choose not to go to the Kitchens Ink. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Kitchen's Ink is always a blur to me somehow. It must be from all the free wine : ) There is often live music, last time there were cupcakes and I met a writer. Most of the time, Kitchen's Ink is extremely busy when I visit. The last exhibit I saw featured photographic images of naked and slightly androgynous women. The photographs were very well lit. This exhibit was titled, "Deviant Behavior Erotic Art Exhibit." Then, isn't Kitchen's Ink rather liberal in content? Always packed, Kitchen's Ink is a-buzz during First Friday. read more

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I stopped in just to see what kind of artists they had at this shop, I was really impressed with what I saw, especially JAM's work. I showed him the black and white photo (attached) and said I wanted it in color with the people removed and the number changed. He never made me feel intimidated or foolish for wanting something out of the ordinary. He listened to what I wanted and not only did it, but completely blew away my expectations! the amount of detail he put in to my piece is mind blowing, from the refection in the head light, the highlights on the paint and fins to the tiny rivets in the leather, he truly puts his heart and soul in to each piece he does. he was so easy to work with and a great communicator throughout the whole process. it takes a huge amount of trust to let someone put something permanent on your skin and I will be coming back to him for all my future work. JAM, I cant thank you enough for giving me such a perfect piece of art that I can display proudly for the rest of my life. read more

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I got my first tattoo here over the weekend by Jam. Me and my daughter got matching tattoos and it was a very special event for us- we were on a trip from california before she goes off to college. I can understand a few of the comments about the attitudes when we first got there- but it's kind of what I expected from tattoo artists, when chicks come in wanting flowers lol. He warmed up a ton after we started talking and was actually very sweet and funny. We had a great time and he helped make my first tattoo experience a positive one. We came in as drop ins and they got us right in. I had 2 pictures, from which Jam drew the perfect combination of both. I was so nervous I could barely stand but quickly relaxed once we got started. We are so happy with the results! Also they play really cool old school music and the place has a cool vibe and is very clean and hygienic. read more

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I went in to another tattoo shop in the area and was looking at a few option but everyone closed at six, this seemed like the only place with positive reviews that was open until 8pm on a Sunday. When I walked in, there was a couple who had just finished getting matching pieces which they loved which seemed like a good sign even though the dude at the desk was short with me when I came in. My artist was René. He figured out what I wanted and drew it super quickly and got to work right away. He is kind and funny and as far as my tattoo goes, he had a light touch and was super fast. I only wish the lines were slightly straighter but other than that, I love my matchstick tattoo. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is my first yelp review and have been "sitting" on it since June....I went to Patrick to have 2 gulls added to a tattoo I already had...simple. His energy was awful and so was that tattoo (and this was my 11Th)... I carried that bad energy and tattoo with me until Jordan from certified customs did an awesome job fixing a gull and doing an awesome nature tattoo.. Honestly, for me to take the time to write a review it had to bad! read more

I had a great experience here. Vibe was comfortable and process was easy. This was my first big piece and Jessica did an amazing job. She created beautiful art, collaborated well with me, had a light touch and was great to talk to during the 4 hours I was there. read more

Kitchens' Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Got my first tattoo from Trent a few weeks ago. I absolutely love my tattoo and it turned out better than I imagined. He helped me pick the right script and tattooed me a few hours later. The tattoo healed perfectly. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Kitchen's Ink is an amazing shop with super talented artists. I have been going to Rene for years and he has done an entire sleeve for me that I am absolutely in love with. He is always super clean and professional and works quickly. People constantly compliment on my arm and his style is very adaptable. read more

Today I had an appointment to get a pretty simple, small tattoo in memoriam of my best friend who passed away a year ago today but when I got there the artist was unwilling to do the exact design I wanted - which I can understand when adjustments need to be made - but there was no discussion, he was very short, was visibly irritated, shaking his head when I asked for minor changes, and I felt like he spoke to me like I was stupid. I ended up leaving and going to a place where the artist was friendly, heard me out, did an amazing job, and did not act inconvenienced by me - the way customer service should be. There's no reason to treat paying customers that way. Fortunately there are many options in Denver. read more

Best shop in town, LQBTQIA friendly! Liz Greeen is hands-down one of the most talented artists and tattooists in Denver! I've been getting tattooed by Liz for years and am always blown away. Not only are they incredibly talented, Liz is super quirky and queer and makes you feel v comfortable during the whole process. Also Kitchen's Ink is one of the only shops that has a pronoun preference question on their intake--super inclusive and non awkward. I now have three pieces from Liz and they are by far my favorites--especially my handpoked finger tattoos :) Thank you Liz and everyone at Kitchen's Ink for being so bomb :) xoxox read more

Kitchens' Ink - Finger pokes by the amazing Liz Greeen! - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Updating my review. The tattooing was not what I expected, but neither was the Awesome customer service afterwards! Within the week of posting this Laura Babsie contacted me and was very helpful and willing to resolve my situation. She was very prompt, took the time to look at the work I was concerned about and offered to fix it to my satisfaction. This goes a long way for me. I would recommend laura as an artist and an honest and helpful business owner. Thank you Laura!! read more

When I went in, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to get and gave Jess, the artist, some stuff to point her in the right direction. She took an outline of my shoulder where I had the work done and said she'd see me in two weeks. I was somewhat surprised to find that what she designed didn't really match up with what I had in my head, but as she explained to me what her thought processes were, I thought, "You know, that makes really good sense." She took my base ideas and turned into a really beautiful and dynamic work of art that worked very well with my body. She was friendly, informative, and very competent - I love what I left with. I am very grateful I trusted her judgment. While I don't really know how it compares in terms of price, I consider what I paid very reasonable for the art I got and think of it as money very well spent. They also have rotating art exhibited there that is, shall we say, interesting. If nothing, it certainly broadens your horizons a bit (not that one wandering through Kitchen's Ink is likely to be narrowly-horizoned, but you know what I mean). read more

I've been going to this shop for years to get tattooed by Liz Greene and it's an awesome shop. All the artists are talented and it's a very welcoming environment. I was very happy to see pronoun options on the consent form the last time I visited, because although my gender identity is nobody's business, it is important that people know how to refer to me correctly. Being able to write in my pronouns rather than having to interrupt someone to correct them or grin and bear it (both of which all gender non-comforming people do on a daily basis) is extremely validating. I'd highly recommend the shop and Liz in particular! read more

Been coming here for years! I always see Rene!! All of my tattoos are from him. Hes patient, creative, super friendly, gentle, not afraid to do anything weird or crazy and really makes sure you love what you are getting!! I highly recommend this place and Rene!! He is amazing and I love his work!! read more

Trent did a terrific job with my seahorse tattoo. I went in with a photograph of what I wanted and he made it so much better than the photo! There is beautiful dimension and depth to this tattoo and the colors are gorgeous and just pop! I am very pleased with the service I received and the quality of the shop. I will definitely return! read more

Kitchens' Ink - Seahorse tattoo by Trent - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is the most comfortable laid back shop I've visited. From the moment I walked in I felt at home. Rene is an amazing artist. He found and drew my lily with ease. Listened to what I wanted and made an incredible piece of art I will proudly display for years to come. All the artist were friendly and everyone took an interest in each other's work. I have three tats from three diff shops and I'm happy to say I've finally found one I love. Can't wait to visit again. Thanks guys!!! read more

Kitchens' Ink - Rene is amazing! - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is easily my favorite tattoo place in Denver. It's in a cool part of town; everyone is talented, and friendly. I always appreciate businesses that are explicitly queer-friendly, and this shop definitely is. They have a single person bathroom, and Liz (one of the artists) had a spot to indicate preferred pronouns on paperwork. Even though people usually guess my gender identity from my appearance, it's wonderful to know that any of my friends along the LGBT spectrum would be welcome and comfortable here. read more

By far My favorite tattoo shop in denver. I've been very happy with every tattoo I've gotten. Great people and great vibes. Rene is My favorite!! read more

Great artists who love what they do. I like Rene and plan to go back. Great little spot on Santa Fe

The email I just sent the shop sums it up: I spent two hours in your shop today, an hour and a half of which was spent waiting for Dan to stencil a simple 6 letters and then waiting for him to set up his station (or whatever else he may have been doing). After sitting with him for 10 minutes and him deciding he needed to re-stencil one of the letters he started to have an attitude with me and told me it wasn't going to work out. I have had a lot of work done and never been treated with such disrespect by someone who calls them self a professional. I ended up going to another shop which is highly rated and was treated respectfully. They were very busy as it was though I was able to meet with an artist, discuss what I was looking for, get inked, get in and out within two hours AND it costed me at least $60 less than what Dan quoted me. I sincerely hope this message gets to the manager or shop owner. I work in customer service and understand the importance of it to people. I simply want you to know that my business was not valued today and therefore other people will be getting my money, my family and friends' money when it's tattoo time. By the way I asked to speak to the manager before I left and while one artist was apologetic for my experience another made nothing but excuses for Dan. None of this should be an acceptable way to treat a customer. read more

Joe Manly (the owner) is an exquisite fine artist. I have a copious amount of ink on my body, but the piece I get complimented on the most is the small piece on my inner arm that Joe did about a year ago. His detail work is precise and immaculate. More importantly, Joe will take the time with you to make sure you are 100% happy with your design before it's etched into your skin forever. There's no pretension at his shop, even though it's filled with fabulous art and artists. On any given First Friday his space is always packed, because there's quality work on the walls and friendly people hanging out. read more

From 3/5/2015 I worked with Liz on a forearm piece of my Mom's first name signature. Liz was very patient with me and extremely accommodating. The tattoo itself only took her about 45 minutes but she was engaging and friendly the entire time. The tattoo turned out to be really awesome. I would absolutely recommend Kitchen's Ink to anyone interested in getting a quality tattoo. read more

JAM is an excellent tattoo artist and is dedicated to his craft. I have had multiple large pieces completed with JAM and he never fails to impress!! I highly recommend this artist! read more

Clean, reasonably priced, however won't go back due to a bad experience with an artist here. There are better shops in Denver.

Kitchen's Ink is a great place to get some ink done. Raul is an amazing artist. He does all custom work and works days ahead to create exactly what you want. I plan on getting more work done when I have some extra money. Also they are reasonably priced. Love it! read more

Patrick worked on my tattoo and I couldn't be happier. He did a replica of the pendent my husband gave me. Beautiful!

Joe Manly is a true artist of the flesh. I don't trust anyone else to do my artwork. I've known him for 20 years and he has never done me wrong. The other tattoo artists there are high caliber professionals as well. There is no hipster pretension here when you come through the door. This is no "pick a tattoo off the wall" style parlor. Its quality, custom work. Furthermore Kitchens Ink is a gallery that you should wander into on first Friday or anytime you find yourself in the Santa Fe arts district. If you like real art that's inspired by people with eclectic vision check it out. If you like mass market pop art maybe you should accidentally stumble out in front of a fast moving car Or just walk across the street and pay 10 grand for a brown smudge on a piece of toilet paper in a fancy gold frame. Kitchens Ink is where you you want to go. read more