This is about a year ago. Very professional and on time. He was nice and my tattoo came out so well. I'm going back in a few weeks to get another. The vibe was good- mellow read more

Darryl is an ink master, and a master at many forms of art. He's always professional, patient, and makes the experience fun. If you're looking for a great tattoo go see Darryl. read more

Oakland Ink - Cali Love tattoo by Darryl of Oakland Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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If you are in downtown Oakland and want to get tatted please come to Oakland Ink. They are nice, friendly, and funny people. Who take good care of you. Darryl has done three of my tattoos, two for my sister and two for my cousin. Plan on being there a while if your get multiple pieces. We always go back to Darryl. read more

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This was my first time out in the bay & I have a thing where I get a tattoo whenever I visit a new place. Markuss was cool dude and a very talented artists.. won't be the last time I let him tattoo me. read more

Oakland Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I have two tattoos from this shop. They are fantastic. Light handed, personable and great artists. I'm already planning my next one there read more

DO NOT GO HERE FOR A PIERCING!!!! Not sanitary went here to replace the top to my jewelry. They put their hands all over the jewelry with NO glove on! Then the piercer showed up say I owe him $40 to put the top on for me?! NOPE not happening LOL! Mind you it's not even screwed on and I had to go yet somewhere else to get that fixed. BE WARE! read more

Darrell is an amazing artist. He makes your ideas materialize better than you can even imagine them. Extremely professional, the prices are reasonable and he just a great guy all around. The other artists are friendly and professional and the shop has a nice feel to it. It's definitely hard to find a good artist you vibe with who can make your ideas pop and follow it up with dope ink work. He will be my artist until he retires. Don yourself a favor and book with him or any of the other artists. I wish I could give him more stars. Just got a fresh piece today and supremely satisfied with the outcome. read more

Good prices good people they were the nicest artist I've ever met special shout out to Daryl thanks bringing the cart on my arm to life read more

Oakland Ink - Lion tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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I got my second tattoo with Noah yesterday and I am falling in love with it more and more every second. Noah is a cool dude to talk to and he was very gentle with the needle while working on my arm. He also is very versatile with his style of art, which I like. He fixed some REALLY SHITTY tattoos from my teenage years that I used to regret but I actually like them now. I like this shop because although it is filled with guys, there's no creepy vibe at all. I'm coming back next week to get more of my quarter sleeve done. I'm glad I've found one artist I can stick with. read more

Oakland Ink - Super dope Oakland oak tree design with pointillism! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Got tattooed here today by Stix, it was an overall awesome experience from start to finish. I called ahead of time and made an appointment after being referred by a friend, the shop has a wonderful laid back vibe that instantly puts you at ease as you walk in. Stix spent some time adjusting the size and dimensions of my tattoo to better suit my needs and then we started, not only is he a great artist with a steady hand, he's friendly and fun to be tattooed by. I love the tattoo and would gladly go back here for any future artwork. read more

Oakland Ink - Seed of life ascension done by Stix - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

The place is very clean, people are cool! I like the artist David, I told him I want a cherry blossom and my great grandma's name as a stem, he designed this tattoo for me. Love it!!! First tattoo of my life!!!! I think I'm ready to get the next one hahahha read more

Oakland Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

My opinion of oakland ink at first was pretty good i even recommended it to friends until i paid a little over a thousand dollars for a half sleeve that was just not the quality that i expected from them and the artist matthew used smoke as shading around my bigger pieces and he did not use enough ink or did not go deep enough into my skin for the ink to lay because after it all peeled the there was no smoke!! The bigger pieces came out good but the smoke that tied everything together all fell out and it took him 2 and a half hours to do and that i paid for. On top of that i found of the artist matthew moved to LA so he cant do a touch up and im really pissed. How can you hire a tattoo artist to a shop that charges $150 an hour and that artist cant even lay ink properly? read more

Got a dope tattoo from this spot. My girl did too. Highly recommend! The guy who did my work was named Davin or David. Something like that. Anyway they have a cool shop atmosphere and their prices aren't too expensive. Good music too. read more

Oakland Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I was glad to see that a new tattoo shop was opening up so close to my work. They've only been open for about a couple of weeks. I ended up coming here on Friday because I needed some plugs. I've had mine out throughout the week and was going out of town. And, I forgot to put some in before leaving home that day. I figured this place would have some so that's when I decided to stop by. First off, I wear 6g. When I asked about 6g plugs, the plugs weren't organized and the sizes weren't labeled. One of the guys used a metal device to measure them in order to find me my size. He ended up finding them, but I had to get cash to pay for them. After getting cash, the plugs were all wrapped up for me in a cleaning solution. I brought them back to work and attempted to put them in. I couldn't get them all the way through because my ears started to hurt. At first, I thought, "Maybe the holes started to close up or the plugs are the wrong size." I looked at them and I thought they looked a little too big. I decided to take them back and have the guy remeasure them for me. He showed me that they were a "6" even a little smaller than a 6. So I figured, my ears had started to close up, but I recall that when I stretched my ears from an 8g to a 6g, I had little to no discomfort. My ears were throbbing and hurting towards the end of the night, I decided to take them out. Once coming home, I put in actual 6g's that I have and what relief! My ears felt normal again. I compared my plugs with the ones I purchased at Oakland Ink, and they were too big. They looked like they may have been a 4g. I even received some more 6g plugs that ordered online last week, in the mail today, and all fit fine. So now I'm stuck with 4g that I paid $20 for. Yay. read more

To summarize: light-handed, friendly, fast, affordable. I went here for my first tattoo as a walk-in that hadn't even called in advance. I had gotten a pretty high quote for my piece and checked in here to get a second opinion. I was quoted almost half of what the first quote was and I decided to get it then and there. Christopher helped me out. The whole process took a bit over an hour, it was quick, and it didn't hurt that much. Of course, it was in a sensitive area (upper forearm) so it wasn't completely painless, but I have a feeling it could have been worse. It's been a little less than a week and it has been healing up really well. It's very dark on my skin, and I'm pleased with the outcome. The only criticism I had was that I wished I received after-care instructions, but it's nothing that Google didn't fix. Thanks for a good first experience, Christopher! read more

This shop is brimming with talent. I'd be hesitant to go anywhere else. Noah has already deftly etched two pieces on me so far, honoring my greyscale preference, although his color work is equally compelling. Noah's range is impressive. Light hand, zero perceivable misogyny, no drama. The gentlemen manning this shop should be proud of themselves. I'm psyched to go back! If you're looking for the place, you just found it ;) read more

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Wonderful staff that is very easy to work with. Have been going to Markuss Decker for my work and he's gone above and beyond to work with me. Had nothing but good experiences talking to the shop owner Darryl and just hanging out. Definitely worth stopping by to get some work done read more

This shop is mos def one of the best places you can go to get a tattoo. If you're looking for quality work, an inviting vibe and a clean environment this is the shop for you. Darryll is the man! read more

Oakland Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Went there to get my ears pierced and stretched. Ally the piercer is awesome! I hardly felt a thing, walked in and out in 10 minutes. She was incredibly friendly and gave me great advice on stretching. I also got to talk to one of the tattoo artists who listened to my ideas and gave me a quote. Everyone there was very nice and friendly. Also, great pricing! Overall, a very cool place. Ally is the best! read more

Came to Oakland ink with my boyfriend after a impulse decision. Walked in and at first was skeptical about going on with the process seeing as this was going to be my FIRST tattoo. Upon entering I was greeted by one of the artist Kash and she was very nice and friendly. She calmed me down and explained the whole process how it would go and what I should expect and also told me if I needed to stop at anytime to just let her know. She was very understanding and professional with the whole process and it didn't take very long, about 10-15 minutes, though my tattoo was fairly simple. When kash finished she told me how to take proper care of it and how long I would have to keep the plastic bandage on to prevent infection. Overall it was a great experience for an impulsive decision and I'm glad I came here to Oakland Ink. Definitely will be coming back for more tattoos read more

Oakland Ink - The process - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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Best tattoo experience ever! Took my 18 year old son with me for his first (and my 3rd) tattoo. We were treated with respect and professionalism. The staff here is young, fresh, and confident. Highly recommend this shop for all your piercing and tattoo needs. Prices are set by the artist doing your tattoo and they quote you upfront. VERY AFFORDABLE! read more

Oakland Ink - My sons first tattoo! Excellent work at this quality shop! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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Davin did an excellent job on my tat. I had an old tat from college that I never really liked 100% because it didn't look coherent. After years of thinking about it, I decided to see if someone could build on the old one & create a tat that actually represented me & what I'm about. I like that Davin did a consultation with me first to get an idea of what I wanted. Then he created a drawing of a mandala & had me approve it before he got started. He broke the process up into 3 different sessions, but it was worth it because he did quality work & he brought all of the elements together. I'm very happy with the final result & I FINALLY love my ink. read more

My niece and I just got our first tattoo at Oakland Ink. I have to say both Styx and Davin put us at ease because they calmed our nerves and both were very informative w/ the process. Thx for putting us at ease and making this a great experience we shared together. read more

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Heart and Soul of Oakland. Always greeted warmly by the wealth of talent in this shop. These cats will accommodate your ideas. Pricing is not intimidating and well worth it. All the artists are actively keeping arts alive in Oakland. read more

Whoa! I don't think I was ready for this place. I have never been to a tattoo shop that made me feel so welcomed, like a family... kinda weird, But I guess that's what you get in Oakland. I can honestly say that since I've moved here from Tennessee, I've been welcomed anywhere. What a great city even with all of it's flaws. I took my time planning my next tattoo. It had to be with the right person, the right kinda style, and at the right price. I got it all, plus a cool little family to keep coming back to. Shout out to Darrell! Your the best!! read more

Got my tattoo done a few weeks ago..done by Darryl..and what can I say I LOVE IT!!!! It was exactly what I wanted..he was very professional and super nice, I will definitely go back when I want another one done!! read more

Oakland Ink - Magnolia flower - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Couldnt have been more happy! I always wanted to get my navel pierced but always put it off. One day I spontaneously found this place on Yelp because I was in the area. I was so nervous and I wanted it to Be PERFECT. Perfect was exactly what I got. My piercer was incredibly sweet and down and she did the job perfectly! I would definitely reccomend this place and come here again for another piercing read more

Oakland Ink - I love my navel piercing! Thanks Oakland Ink! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is my go to tattoo shop when visitimg the Bay. Got work done by the homie "Stix" who came from Southern Caifornia and is familiar with old school black and white Chicano style work. He is very professional and works well to your needs. He has a light hand and doesn't dig into your skin like a madman. He did my neck up and honestly I barely felt a thing and I would be the one to admit pain. This guy is experience and knows what he's doing. I ask for a pillow as a joke and he then right away grabs a towel paper roll, wraps it in saran wrap and tucks it under my head, what service!! What tattoest does that? I love the laid back character, great personality and talented art, this is the must to guy to book. I shouldn't be yelping this because now my appointments will be harder to get. Another guy to go to is "Christopher" filipino brother who has a wide extensive album portfolio of excellent detailed imagery, very talented and just a cool guy! And saved the best for last is the homie "D", the owner of the 1902 building, fully remodeled into great art that covers the room done by himself personally. The man D's mentor is one of my favorites of the Bay Area name Shannon "Mo Better". I got tatt work done by D and it was - and still looks fantastic. These are a great set of talented artists all in one filled room with great vibes and good energy. The location is just a block off the bus stop and bart. Easy to find and get to location. If you are in the area and looking in for very positive energy and light handed needle work then go see these guys, you will not be dissapointed. Pictures provided but not the ones of me I don't anyone copying my ink but trust me the man's lines are straight! read more

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First, I like to apologize for not giving an early review, Hey....i been busy--you know how it is...., however, there is no reason why i should not take time to let you all know about my second tatto I got here at OAKLAND INK!! by CATFISH!! --Sure, my tatto was a three letter word, but it was on my arm, small, feminine and most important--PERFECT!!! I wanted to make sure to pick a nice font, but not something you see on everyone, and I was thankful that they were patient with me and were able to find the ONE I TRULY LOVE, which again was PERFECT AND FEMININE. Having a tatto on your arm can go wrong or go....PERFECT, THANKS to CATFISH it went amazing. Now lets talk pain!! Man, I have to say, part of me doesn't like the fact that my new favorite tatto artist its in Oakland, because I am going to have to come here all the time, but you know---soo worth it!! He was great, pain I felt, but not as much, and its almost as if he was barely touching me. Great job CATFISH!! Now, i had to get a little touched up, and CATFISH was so sweet and helpful. I know it comes with the payment, but I really enjoyed his attitude towards it. The little touch up I need it, make it look supper amazing!!! Look what you need to know is couple things, Catfish gave me my second tatto. My tatto was not lifted, it healed nicely, it looks amazing and after touch it up, still didnt lift ITS beautiful nice flat, and I LOVE IT!!! COME CHECK HIM OUT!!!! I know i am coming to see him again and again and again---well you get the pic!!! read more

This has been by far one of the best tattooing experiences I've had. Davin was beyond professional, HIGHLY communicative in his procedure and how his tools are treated and sterilized; I've never had that experience (13 tattoos in) and was incredibly impressed by his professionalism. He makes good conversation, super patient and understanding, and really takes what he does seriously. Loved my time there and gladly will pass on the review to anyone interested in some dope ink read more

This place is awesome, the people are super cool. Davin is an awesome artist and his work is CLEAN! He's thorough with procedure and makes it a pleasant experience all around. I would recommend him! read more

I recently moved to Oakland, and was looking to get some more tattoos. I took the recommendation of my housemates to go to Oakland Ink. Neither of them had tattoos, so I wasn't too sure and was pretty nervous upon walking in. My anxiousness melted away as soon as I hit the door. I was greeted with great art on the walls, and the Descendants playing on the house stereo. I was met right as I walked in by Noah. He listened attentively, and drew up exactly what I wanted. Since then, I've worked with four artists in the shop (3 in house and 1 guest) I've been blown away with the results every time! In just over year's time, I've jumped from two tattoos to nineteen! (Noah having done the majority of my work) The shop minimum is fantastic, the artists are great and the shop is more than a place to get tattooed; It's one of the spots that makes Oakland such a treasured place to live. Even if you aren't looking to get inked, go in and check out the space, as it doubles as a gallery. Be sure to tell 'em Jay sent you! read more

Trin is an amazingly talented artist, a true professional, and will treat you with respect. I mention this because after checking out a few other artist I found that this is not always the case, particularly if you are a woman. The tattoo he did for me turned out way better than I could have hoped for, and I'm beyond happy. I can't wait to get my next tattoo. A soon as I figure what my next tattoo will be, I will be going back to Trin. If you are looking for high quality work, then look no further. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

They told me I couldn't tattoo my knuckles because I didn't have a full sleeve yet! They also said I needed to "earn a knuckle or face tattoo" because it's apart of the culture. That's ridiculous. Do NOT come here. read more

I am getting my work done by Stix; he has an eye for detail and makes sure the work is art and not just ink. He is skilled at interpreting my ideas, getting them out of my head and onto my skin while making them beautiful. My daughter loved the work so much she dropped in for a beautiful shoulder piece too! The place has a chill vibe, interesting artists working there and always something to watch out the window while getting your work done. Check it out for sure. read more

Oakland Ink is relatively new to the scene apparently, but to me personally I couldn't have asked for a better tattoo parlor. One afternoon when I finally had the urge (and funds) to cover a tattoo I got when I was 18, tattooist Catfish helped flawlessly with my problem. He was super informative and blended my existing tattoo with one I wanted now. He was super helpful, and the rest of the Oakland Ink crew is hella dope. I will definitely be back. Good vibes good ink. read more

After my original scheduling problems, Ally, a piercer from the shop, contacted me andrrighted the situation. She pierced my septum and it was quick and it came out beautiful. She offered between a 14 or 16 gauge which I thought was awesome. The studio was clean. Ally was very friendly and professional. Thanks guys! read more

Went to get my nose pierced Allison was awesome. Super sweet super quick super clean. I have no idea about the tattoo artist other than they were super funny and welcoming to this preppy looking customer. #nojudgment read more

I was visiting from LA and looking to get my ears pierced. It was my first experience in a tattoo/piercing shop. The staff was courteous and professional. Allison was the one who performed the piercing. She was very friendly and easy to talk to and did a nice job. I would definitely recommended this place. read more

Had work done by Noah at a convention. He was great, personable and quality work. I have to go and schedule my next piece.