Edward did an excellent job on my tattoo, as well as my friend's 1st! He made the process very easy, it's been about a week and a half and has healed up beautifully. The vibes are very chill inside, and aside from Edward there seemed to be a lot of talent flipping through other artists' portfolios! They had some good tunes too. read more

Old Town Ink - @edwardmadisontattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Walked in. Had an existing tattoo - from 2008 - re-inked and a new one created. Artist was Big Tuna. Price was extremely reasonable. Place was exceptionally clean. Highly recommend. read more

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I am extremely disappointed in the unprofessional services I purchased from Old town Ink and Bubba. I feel totally F%$!ed over and I've wasted time and money with this. In 2025 I was scheduled for a tattoo appointment to do the inside of the arm sleeve for over 3k. The first set of issues was multiple reschedules between myself, Bubba's Manager Matt and Bubba. I missed several days of work and pay because of these "less than 24 hour cancelations" and reschedules. Once a a date was accomplished for the service the tattoo was left incomplete with shading missing in several parts of the tattoo. It is obvious the moment you see it. This was fine at first as Bubba guaranteed that he would finish in the 3 weeks following the first healing process. He asked me to call him directly to schedule, seeing as there were already issues with this in the beginning. I called several times with no answer and only reaching Bubba once with no appropriate schedule in the books. I sent out several emails over the course of an entire year with no responses save one unprofessional comment. I have kept things very respectful and professional and I didn't get what I paid for.... still to this day. read more

Just got my 4th tattoo at Old Town Ink. Edward is a great artist. No regrets. I'll keep coming back as long as he's there. read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

AMAZING experience! We are from Illinois, came to visit a friend for 1.5 days and decided to make it more memorable with tattoos. Had pictures in mind and Big Tuna didn't disappoint!! Friendly, makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. The ideas for the tattoos we had turned out better than we could've expected. Can't wait for our next trip out there to get some more ink! read more

Phenomenal experience with Edward Madison - can't wait to schedule my next appointment with him. My husband and I first found Old Town Ink on Instagram and saw that during Friday the 13th they would be doing flash tattoos so we headed down to be the first ones at the shop. That Saturday we headed to the shop to get some flash tattoos and Edward was the first to greet us. When talking to him and to another artist we could tell the night before had been a hell of a day and that getting something flash but with a custom twist likely wasn't going to happen - we were a little disappointed but Edward never broke great customer service. He was kind, helpful and honest which we appreciated. We headed home but about a week later I reached back out to book. Edward has a seamless and direct way to book with him and made me feel comfortable about booking from the beginning. He definitely fits the vibe check - he is an artist in his heart and enjoys what he does which is exactly what you want. He is self taught but extremely passionate and detailed. He wants you to be comfortable during your session and makes sure to check on you throughout. My session with him was about 5/6 hours and honestly he has the best hand that has ever tattooed me. He is gentle, makes conversation but not too much, makes sure the music fits your vibe (most appreciate this), and has the sugary sweets ready incase you need them. He made sure to answer all my questions about booking, preparing for my appointment and aftercare. Edward Madison is a must see at Old Town Ink Scottsdale read more

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Old town ink has been around a while and over the years has had great artists. The owner of the shop is a world renowned tattoo artist who has one televised competitions. It's a simple shop but it's decently priced and the artists are generally friendly. It's a tattoo shop it's very casual, but it's also a business so they're on top of things. I've gotten tattoos here and they're honest about what they're doing they'll fix something if they make a mistake and they listen to what you want. They'll also be upfront if they won't be comfortable doing something. read more

my first experience with a Tatoo and I am 77 Yrs old. Big Tuna was awesome. He was very patient and helpful with picking the right size and inking. I would highly recommend him. He answered all my questions and explained what he was doing!!! Big Tuna was very personable, likable and made me feel at ease!!! read more

Big Tuna was amazing! Super funny guy and was able to do both my partner and I as walk ins! Spent over 4 hrs with him and we laughed from start to finish! Did a nice job on our tattoos! The vibe was amazing in the shop and he come here several times and all the artists have been top notch! read more

Tommy was everything you see on TV! The consummate professional, amazingly concerned for your welfare and happiness and did an Amazing tattoo!! I have waited a very long time to get a coverup and I am so glad I did!! I cannot say enough how happy I am with this shop and with Tommy Helm as an artist and a person!! Please go here and ask for Tommy for your best ever tattoo experience!! read more

Old Town Ink - Sea turtle / coverup tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Went back yesterday for my 4th MASTERpiece by Bubba Irwin. This guy is talent incarnate, with meticulous attention to detail, shading, color, and quality. If you are reading this, you probably already know he's the "Inkmasters" champion, but let's be absolutely honest: it was not luck. He IS not only a champion, but an expert artist. We're talking a modern-day Picasso who will draw that priceless creation right on your body. I can tell you with 100% certainty and honesty that Bubba Irwin is the Lamborghini of tattoo artists. The level of detail & artistry is mindboggling. Why settle for an average tattoo scribbled permanently on your body that's going to need a cover up in a few years? It's your life. You deserve the best. Get the ****ing Lamborghini: Bubba Irwin. read more

My husband got our 3rd grandchild, Charles inked today. Sergio did a great job, matching the font to the other names. Thank u for getting my husband, into a sought after shop quickly. read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Walking into the tattoo parlor on my vacation, I lucked out by getting Cory as my artist. He perfectly captured my son's middle name in a soft, elegant script that I absolutely adore. When I mentioned my fading Ohana tattoo, Cory quickly offered to touch it up, adding depth and vibrant highlights that really made it pop. Cory's light hand and down to earth personality made the whole experience fantastic. If you're looking for top-notch talent, ask for Cory--you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I was a walk-in as it was my last day visiting Arizona. Was greeted very nicely by two individuals (sport I didn't ask for names). They asked what I wanted and they quickly assigned me to Shawn. It was a simple design but Shawn did a great job. He was friendly and made me feel comfortable as he was working on my wrist. Very happy with his work. Thank you!! read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Incredible experience, LOVE my tattoo, beyond appreciative to my artist Adrian Romero (@tattoosbyaadrian). This is my FIRST tattoo. My Grandmother is/was my best friend. She passed from COVID in Oct, 2022 and I miss her beyond words. Today would have been her 98th birthday. Adrian made this process seamless, comforting, and brought to life a part of my Grandmother--her precious writing. I will cherish this ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE!! I LOVE it and will be back for another read more

Old Town Ink - Best EXPERIENCE!! Adrian was amazing!! - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We booked an appt with Timmy Helm. This was a Christmas gift to my husband. Expect the best from an Ink Master. Expect to spend time here. There is no rushing a great tattoo artist. Let him use his imagination for your tattoo. Input from other artists is always recommended. When he has to take a break, please understand that he has to. All the staff and artists are amazing that we met. I would highly recommend. Well worth the money. read more

This tattoo place is in the heart of old town Scottsdale. One of the tattoo artist, "Bubba", won first place in the famously show called "Ink Master", season nine. If you are into American classic tattoos, this is your place! We stopped by, but didn't get any tattoos. I didn't see a lot of choices, nor I talked to an artist, as I am more into Japanese style tattoos. read more

Old Town Ink - Ink master participant! - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Amazing tattoos and friendly artists. I came out of town and it was worth the drive, I would recommend this shop to everyone.

It was a great experience. Fast service and so friendly. I had never been to a tattoo place before. Didn't know what to expect. But I must say this place was great. My husband is the one who actually got a tattoo on his arm. Nothing fancy. He is very happy with it read more

I had the most amazing experience at old town ink yesterday. I wanted to get a tribute for my bird and designed a tattoo myself to get done. My artist's name was Edward Madison. He was a delight to be around, I was very comfortable and he made great conversation. He did a fantastic job, he made the image in my brain come to life and more. The detail on the trident is absolutely insane. You can really tell that he loves what he does, and he was genuinely so happy with what he created on my body. I couldn't recommend this more and I am so grateful I was given this opportunity. Old town ink is definitely pricey, but it is so so worth it! read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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In honor of my father I got a simple heartbeat tattoo that they charged $100 for and the lines not consistent. The artist supposedly was a fine line expert but couldn't do a simple heartbeat line. read more

HOLY SMOKES !!!! I was looking for somewhere in AZ to get tattoos where I felt comfortable & that was skilled. wow- they exceeded my expectations BY FAR. I went down to their shop in Mesa n I just have to say that I'll be sending everyones who asks- THERE. Everyone was super cool but Mars was my artist & is AMAZING. Mars came up with the design based off a character I gave & really came through. I enjoyed the entire time & process. In the chair was super comfortable and welcoming, I forgot I was even getting the tattoo because we were chatting so casually. Seriously one of the best experiences I have ever had & the art is BEAUTIFUL. If you're considering anywhere, go here & reach out to mars !! (fr look at how incredible this tattoo is. clean lines & everything- i cannot wait to be back). [side note- the shop in mesa has a coffee shop attached which won my heart first, so also definitely worth checking out] read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Out of the 7 tattoos I now have, I've only gone to one place twice. That is now thankfully all over, thanks to Old Town Ink, specifically Matthew. From the email process until the finished product, he was the most patient artist I've ever worked with and frankly, the most talented. He has been getting into more single-needle work recently and I took a chance on him after seeing his work on Instagram. I am over the moon that I did. He booked an appointment for myself and two of my other friends on the same hour and a week later, we are all still gushing over how beautiful they all turned out. As soon as I walked in for our appointment, he had already designed mine based off the photos I had emailed him, and it was more than I could've imagined. There aren't many artist that do single-needle work here in AZ, specially ones that actually enjoy it and don't think it's a waste of time. He made me feel like my tattoo and ideas were worth his time, even when I was struggling to decide between two placements. If you want an artist that is talented, patient and genuine, do yourself a favor and go to Matthew at Old Town Ink. I've told all my friends that want similar work done, but this review might be more efficient to reach the masses. read more

Stay away from Capone if you want any kind of a decent tattoo, this tattoo meant the world to me. My niece went with me and wrote her name and I asked to have it tattooed. It looks like my niece is the one that did the tattoo. This is 3 weeks out. I'm so freaking sad and disappointed about this. Sucks really freaking sucks. read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo by CAPONE- AVOID AT ALL COSTS - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Got my first tattoo here! Friendly and clean! My artist was patient and paid attention to the details I wanted. I'd recommend this shop .

Make sure when you go you have Adrian take care of you especially with lettering!! He did a bang up job was my first time meeting him and his mines chemistry was like we've known each other for a hot minute. He even did a touchup for me because I was going through some personal stuff and he was being a good friend so if you're looking for a tattoo, make sure that you go see him. read more

I found old town by chance when looking for reputable tattoo shops and top artists in Arizona. Bubba Irwin kept coming up and taking a look at his work, I can see why. He has a keen eye for realism and his talent is phenomenal. Some of his pieces look like actual photos painted onto the skin! The shop itself is located in old town. Parking, thankfully, is pretty easy. Very clean looking shop and friendly staff. Everyone was extremely kind and welcoming. When I started the appointment process, I called and was asked to come in the following day. The shop assistant was so nice and we went over my idea and what I was looking forward to in detail prior to setting a date. Bubba's a busy guy and is in high demand so my wait time was almost a year but it was SO worth it. The night prior to my appointment, I spoke with Bubba at length about the design, placement, and what my expectations were. This piece took one full day and another appointment for a small touch up. I will absolutely be back. Bubba breathed life into my vision and now I have a stunning piece of art that I will cherish forever. read more

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Lorenzo was our tattoo artist. We came in for some fun bachelorette cactus tattoos and he accommodated 5 girls. He was friendly and so easy to talk to. Helped with recommendations on placement and design. Very professional and quick work! 100% recommend going to this shop! read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I was so excited to get a tattoo at this place, the reviews were so impressive. However, we walked into old town ink and were approached by a man working there. He asked me to please show him the tattoo I wanted saying it wouldn't be a problem. The Wi-Fi doesn't work so it took me a few minutes to pul to the picture. Once I finally had the picture pulled up he said he was so sorry it would be another hour and a half because he was currently in the middle of doing a tattoo; we couldn't wait so we left. I guess he didn't realize we were still standing at the corner and we watched him leave the shop and go to the bar across the street. Very professional! Cheers read more

I had Adrian draw a Tatoo on my back that was very involved. He took the time to update my drawing with something much better than I had initially wanted. He then began the tattoo process. He finished with something I would be thrilled with for the rest of my life. It turned out so much better than what I initially wanted. I was pleased with the process and the finished product. I will defiantly return to him when it comes time for my next tattoo. Bruce M read more

I got my first tattoo with who I think was Glen. He was great sizing and placing what I wanted. He warned me of the quick fading of a finger tattoo and suggested other spots and other ways to place it to reduce fading, but I was set with what I wanted. Only reason I didn't rate 5 stars is for the price. I understand fingers aren't super easy to tattoo on, but this was so simple so i was expecting cheaper than $100. Lines are soo straight, it was quick and super easy! Would defiantly recommend and defiantly go back!! read more

Old Town Ink - 3 1/2 weeks after getting the tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Visiting AZ from the United Kingdom ( NOT Pennsylvania) we decided to get some ink. Found this place on Yelp.... a great find. A warm welcome when we walked in and made us feel at ease. Tattoo chosen and booked for a few days later. Tattoos done by Jacob and Glenn, both great artists. Busy with customers making booking and enquires speaks volumes about the reputation. Definitely worth it. read more

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I wanted to get a dope butterfly tattoo but didn't know where to go. I just looked on yelp for tattoo shops with good ratings. I called ahead of time to see if they were taking walk-ins, they were. When I walked in, I was greeted right away. Everyone was so nice. Lots of people working on their art. Billy was the one to help me out. I gave him free reign on my tattoo. Told him what I wanted but to make it his own. HE BLEW MY EXPECTATIONS OUT OF THE WATER. He gave me what I wanted and more. I really was not expecting to walk out with a tattoo this incredible. I've only had it for 4 days and I've gotten 20+ compliments on it. Thank you Billy Hermann!!!!! read more

Old Town Ink - Done by Bill Hermann - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

You honestly won't find a better shop than Old Town Ink if you're looking for not only the best tattoo you'll ever get but a great experience as well. Everyone here is super friendly and welcoming from Matt being on point with the scheduling and always keeping me updated to the minute and just being an awesome guy, to all the artists there like Billy and Andrew and everyone else making me feel like I've been coming there for years and and always having a smile on there face. I was lucky enough to watch these guys in action and they create some amazing art! I had the privilege of working with Bubba Irwin on my sleeve tattoo. I gave him an idea of what I wanted and he made the image in my head come to life and created something more than I could have ever imagined! Bubba is a great guy and a phenomenal artist, he took care of everything the entire time I was there and never made me feel like just a customer but a friend as well! I'm halfway done with my sleeve and I can't wait to go back! I'll definitely never go anywhere else for a tattoo but to Bubba and the awesome crew at Old Town Ink!! read more

Old Town Ink - Awesome work done by Bubba Irwin!! - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I cannot recommend Mars enough for doing your tattoos. They are AMAZING and I don't think I would trust anyone else more thank Mars to make a design decision that would make the tattoo I want look best on my body. Will definitely be getting all future tats done by them! read more

Old Town Ink - two session tattoo by Mars - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

If you're looking for a crooked tattoo even after mentioning your concern about the stencil being crooked to the artist .... then this is the place for you! My tattoo was done palm facing up. As in it should be straight when done. and I completely understand it moves when I put my arm back down. But as you can see in the pic the tattoo clearly dips in the middle and I hate it. Uneven. Don't even know the artists name but it was a woman with purple hair. Idk if it has anything to do with the fact that I was a walk-in on a Friday and she mentioned she usually has fridays off. Seemed very impatient and instead of placing the stencil again when I said it looked crooked, she brushed it off and said my arm moves. Like ??????? It obviously needs to be straight when presented. Already planning on getting it removed so love that for me! read more

Old Town Ink - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This was my 4th Tattoo. I got my first tattoo at Zebra Tattoo in Berkeley, CA. second in NYC, third was at Recycle Tattoo in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) City, Vietnam. Just had a day long sitting with Bubba Irwin at Old Town Ink and by far the best experience. First of all, the shop location in Mesa is connected to a great coffee shop (Buddha's Brew). Great vibe. The shop itself is clean and very open and well outfitted (pic below). Had a chat about concept (pic below) and Bubba took it and ran with it. He started with an actual skull (plastic 3D skull) and took it into his lighted photo booth/studio to get lighting and angle right, used it as a template, then added the butterfly and smoke elements. Nailed the design and then after a couple of passes to get alignment perfect we got down to business. A total of about 8hrs from design to completion. We had a great conversation along the way, shared some of our favorite musical artists (Bubba and his daughter are both musicians) and influences and got to talking about movies, families and the like. Great guy, amazing work and overall a great experience. read more

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Amazing work and ultra-friendly vibes. So impressed with Travis Ross! I got a badass tat and had an overall excellent experience. Will definitely be back. Easy to schedule and communicate with. So happy to start a new year with a beautiful new tattoo from Old Town Ink. read more

Saw that Tommy Helm was now working at the Scottsdale shop, just minutes away from my wife's family, so i HAD to get on his books for over the Thanksgiving break. I get tattoos based on imagery that reminds me of departed loved ones, and this one was important to me because it was meant as a memorial to my Grandmother. Coordinating with Tommy's assistant Vivian was a pleasure; she responded to my initial inquiry within hours and before the end of the day had an appointment set up for the day after Thanksgiving. Because I was not local, i had not been able to have a full consultation with Tommy himself until the day of, and was told he wanted to meet me at the shop at 9 am instead of their normal opening hour of noon. I REALLY appreciated this extra window of time to get to know Tommy a little bit and build a raport before the work had even started. The color of the piece was my only "must have," so I gave Tommy complete artistic freedom for how he wanted the image to look and any touches he wanted to add. I dont know art, but i know what i like when i see it, and with an artist of Tommy's talents in so many mediums, i always feel like its best to just let them do what they do without overwelling them with 1000 different strange elements to cram together. Within an hour he had come up with a design i was in love with; the exact painterly style i knew i wanted but just couldnt get myself to explain properly. Stencil on, machines going, all told the sit was about 8-9 hours, with a few hours left to go to finish completely. The second i saw what we had built together in the mirror, i felt like i was looking at the best tattoo i had ever seen. I cannot WAIT to get back into this shop with Tommy once the current work is healed fully (FYI it has now been basically 5 days, and the peeling is finished and the soreness (giant full color inner arm piece = OWWWWW) is almost completely gone already. I have not show a single person the tattoo since i got it that did not do a double or even triple take as more and more details were included. I am not a religious person, but my Grandmother would be proud of the Virgin Mary art i now carry with me in her memory. To me, the work was flawless. But extra props have to go out to Tommy Helm too as an artist and my only company for almost 12 hours. Sure hes been on TV showcasing his work. But like anyone else, hes a real human being too. Our converstation ranged from personal tragedies, potential amazing outdoor excursion travel destinations, family histories, what we had for thanksgiving the day before. Im not huge on chatterbox tattooers, but Tommy really just made me feel like I was one of his boys, and every time i looked over and was impressed, i could see in his eyes that he was trying his damndest and really cared about the quality and outcome of the piece. When i had to leave a few hours earlier than i would have liked, he even through in some slight extra details so that unless I told someone and twisted my arm all the way around, theres almost no way to tell that it isnt finished. And if you have been a fan of Tommy's from seeing his work on IM just remember: he was runner up 15 years ago. Which means he NOW is 15 years more talented and experienced than even that. Overall i couldnt be happier with the shop, Tommy as an artist, and the expierence i was given here. I went in with an idea i couldnt describe and somehow walked in with the most perfect version of my idea i could ever think of. I didnt have much experience with any of the other artists, but during my time at least there wasnt a hint of ego, just guys talking to each other about how to become better artists. I always love seeing and hearing that so that was just yet another plus. read more

Mars canceled the day of when my daughter booked a month in advance. No reason given and then posted ink on another client. Classless and unprofessional. Dont recommend. When confronted about the cancellation, she stated "reading my review gave her a stroke". Don't spend the money! read more