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Sacred Rose Tattoo

4.7 (352 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Denise R.

I had the pleasure of having a tattoo done by Kristina today. It was an amazing experience. My tattoo is everything I could've wanted. This tattoo was painless. Kristina is so gentle. I would like to add though I met another lady there and the owner and they were amazing as well. Very, very clean and comfortable environment. I will definitely be going back and I have already told several friends and family members this is the place to get a tattoo. Loved everything about it. Thank you ladies.

Kitty J.

Ellen did this lovely portrait of my dog on me. I love it :) I really enjoy getting tattooed with her in general. She has a heating pad on the table so it's extra comfortable to lay there and be tattooed.

Vanessa F.

I love kitty! This shop is very clean, professional and very friendly offering water/tea while waiting. Back in September I was out that way for work & really wanted a Friday the 13th tattoo. I invited my mom & we found this woman owned tattoo shop. We both got baby ghost. The second time back was this past December (Friday the 13th). Kitty is such a sweet beautiful soul who recognized us by our ghost tattoos & we were excited she had time to see us both again. She is extremely light handed, thorough & frequently checks in. Highly recommend as I will continue to go back to see her!

Sad original tattoo
Alisha A.

I had a friend who was my tattoo artist for 10 years. She passed away, and when I was inspired to get a new tattoo I stumbled on Kitty. I had a plan to get a brand new tattoo but once I saw her work, I asked if she wanted to fix one that I got 25 years ago. Kitty was kind, sweet, professional and responsive as I explored my options. We did our first session today, and I am beyond thrilled. She blew me away with her light touch, her kindness, and was incredibly thoughtful when I started crying about the state of the world. When I saw the finished masterpiece I was dumbfounded. I can't believe it's the same tattoo!!!! I made another appointment so we can start on my next tattoo. Everyone was super nice, and I loved the vibe and space. If you're looking for amazing flowers and animals, look no further. Thank you again for bringing me so much joy, in such a dark time. Now if Yelp would just upload the photo of your masterpiece I'd be happy.

California poppies by Karen, featured prominently at my wedding
Michele O.

This is probably the most overdue review I've ever written. I've been coming to Sacred Rose for over a decade and have gotten tattoos with a few different artists, but most notably I've gotten probably a third of my body if not more tattooed by the shop owner Karen Roze. Karen is both a supremely talented tattoo artist with decades of experience and also an incredible human being. Our conversations have spanned many topics and have been one of the reasons I don't notice the pain of sitting through multiple 4+ hour sessions for my large tattoos. She is truly an artist when it comes to color and when I give her a vague idea of what I want, she comes back to me with a beautifully drawn piece that is always much better than I had envisioned. I trust her judgment completely and it shows! The shop itself is super clean and the walls are covered in art. The location is great and as far as Berkeley is concerned, it's not that hard to find parking. I can't rave about this shop and Karen enough. If you want a big tattoo and can get an appointment with her, do it! You absolutely won't regret it.

Joy's amazing work
Ryan B.

Awesome place, don't know if it could be any awesomer! Been going to this place since it used to be on University closer to campus. Chill vibe and super nice folks. Absolutely love working with Joy Shannon when she comes into town. Service is always top notch. Will definitely be back. A+++

Great place , very cool & great vibe ! Service was great ! Claud great work on my piece ! So coming back if I'm ever back in town !

Kitty J.

I love Sacred Rose :) I've had the honor of getting tattooed with Karen, Ceci, Louis, Dobos, Javi, and Mynt! Everyone who I meet there is so kind and their tattoo work is amazing. The front desk person, Leigh always offers clients tea, coffee, and water. It's the most hospitable tattoo shop I've ever been to :). I really enjoy tattooing there and also being tattooed there

Inside of my right forearm
Hillary L.

My first experience at Sacred Rose was in August of 2023. Kitty Jones was the talented artist that I worked with. Kitty has a unique knack for drawing animals in ways that truly capture their essence. This is why I chose to work with her. Kitty was very responsive to my emails and asked the right questions to get ideas of what I wanted. She promptly sent over drafts, and we went from there. On the day-of, I arrived a bit early, and Kitty was fully prepared. During the tattooing, she was kind, making sure that I was fully comfortable, and incredibly careful with detail (as you can see). Kitty understands tattooing. She gets it from both the artist's and recipient's perspectives.

Final product
Pamela L.

I had been planning on adding to my butterfly tattoo for quite a while but wasn't sure where to go. Many people offered suggestions until my friend mentioned a woman owned tattoo parlour. As soon as I heard about Sacred Rose Tattoo, I knew it was the place for me. I emailed photos of what I wanted, Martin made sure that he was clear about my choice then he got right to it. It did take longer than I expected but that was just because Martin wanted me to be happy with the end result. And I was! I'll definitely be returning to Sacred Rose Tattoo!

Mystical Wizard ‍
Selena B.

I highly recommend getting a tattoo here, the atmosphere was super chill and more inviting then most tattoo shops. I got my tattoo done by Mynt and the entire process was so stress free and I'm so happy with how everything came out! Her booking process was the easiest and her design came out exactly how I envisioned.

Finished product.
Rachel N.

The place gives a super chill, no judgment vibe. Mondo was my artist and he was awesome. Talked to me and the friend who came with me for support. Knew where I wanted the tattoo was going to be painful and was totally cool with my colorful language . Did beautiful work.

My nieces name I got tattooed on me.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly and professional staff, skilled tattoo artists, and a clean and inviting environment.

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Ask the Community - Sacred Rose Tattoo

Do you also do piercings?

sorry we don't do piercings.

Hi...did you use to be located in San Francisco or gave you always been in Berkeley?

Karen opened Sacred Rose Tattoo in San Francisco in 1998. Eventually the business would outgrow our original San Francisco storefront, and we moved to Berkeley in 2006. On October 1, 2018, we relocated to an even bigger space at 1960 San Pablo… 

What is the base price for a tattoo?

Right now our minimum price is $100. However we are flexible and would encourage you to get your money’s worth with a beautiful piece of art. Our hourly rate for large work is $200/hour. We do not charge for drawing time or consultations. Hope to… 

What artist does the Japanese tattoos, including the lettering?

Hi lily, Sorry it took me some time to get back to you. We’ve had to move the shop recently and I’m just getting back into the swing of things! I specialize in the Japanese… 

Do you do stick and poke?

Buffy can accommodate you if that's what you're after. She's by appointment only.

Is Sacred Rose offering Friday the 13th deals?

Not this time around, thank you!

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Review Highlights - Sacred Rose Tattoo

“Martin del Camino and Karen Roze are the two artists I've worked with there, and they're both really talented.”

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Magnetic Arts

5.0(27 reviews)
1.8 mi•South Berkeley

This review is for a tattoo done by Faye who works out of Magnetic Arts! I found Faye through…read moreInstagram because she had Pokemon flash pieces and I had been wanting one of Psyduck for awhile. I reached out with this idea and heard back within a day. I really liked how excited Faye was to do this piece and she had a sketch ready for me a couple days before my appointment. Parking is a little tricky at Magnetic Arts but there was plenty of information on their site to prepare me. I was lucky enough to get free (!) parking right across the street so it wasn't a problem. We discussed placement for a little bit and Faye was open to different sizes and placements, borders, etc. So she was really accommodating to seeing where I'd like my tattoo best. The tattoo itself was so quick and so well done! With the second skin bandage, I had no issues with healing. I also don't require touch ups but I know Faye would squeeze me in if needed. Thank you Faye! I'll be back :)

I found Ally on Instagram and booked an appointment for a coverup tattoo about a month in advance…read more I sent her a picture of my original tattoo and the reference I had drawn to be the coverup. Days leading up to it, I was still very worried because I hadn't seen her sketch yet. The day beforehand, she sent me her sketch and I adjusted it to my liking. The next day was my appointment and I had to call her since the building was kind of hard to find. The studio was very clean and professional. I had never had a professional studio tattoo prior to this visit and I was a little worried about the pain especially because of the stipple shading. Ally had a super light hand and the outline was completely fine, and after the pain spray it was basically numb. Another concern was the healing process and I did notice little black flakes coming off and I was a little worried. After a couple weeks, fully healed, the tattoo looks as good as it was when it was freshly done. The session took less than two hours and I think the price was reasonable. Definitely appreciate Ally being my first studio tattoo experience! Thanks again :-)

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Magnetic Arts - Second session

Second session

Magnetic Arts
Magnetic Arts

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O Tattoo Studio - Siri's awesome tattoo!

O Tattoo Studio

5.0(124 reviews)
2.2 mi•Rockridge, North Oakland
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Arie was amazing to work with!…read more I reached out to her via email for a custom design and everything went really smoothly. I sent her lots of reference images and the tattoo she created was exactly what I wanted. Her communication was consistent and she got back to me quickly whenever I had questions. I wanted a fine line design with some ornamental touches and I'm so happy with my result. The studio is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. My tattoo was pretty large for my first one, but I felt fine the entire time and Arie checked on me consistently. Applying the stencil took time, but I'm grateful for that because the placement was exactly what I wanted. We ended up going bigger day of and seeing the piece on my body with a stencil was super helpful in getting it right. I really appreciated Arie's calm demeanor & attention to detail! I get so many compliments on my tattoo, and I'm already planning to come back for more. The healing process was a breeze and my skin was never irritated, even immediately after my tattoo was completed. Highly recommend working with Arie and visiting O Tattoo if you're looking for a beautiful piece, that's done by a qualified, artistic professional.

The O Tattoo Studio is by far one of the nicest tattoo shops that I have ever been…read more The studio is super cute and clean, not your stereotypical tattoo shop. I get tattooed by KG (Kris) and her work is amazing. I have two pieces done by her and I am obsessed with both. Most definitely will come back for another one! I met the owner Siri the last time I came in and she was really nice, actually everyone that works here is. I would definitely recommend checking out KG and the other artists here, they will not disappoint!

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O Tattoo Studio - Fresh photo of first tattoo. Thanks Siri!

Fresh photo of first tattoo. Thanks Siri!

O Tattoo Studio - Line work by Siri

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Line work by Siri

FTW Tattoo Parlor - My son... six months in. Beautiful work!

FTW Tattoo Parlor

4.7(119 reviews)
2.2 mi•Rockridge, North Oakland
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This was from my birthday last year but I wanted to mention how good of an experience I had for my…read morefirst tattoo. Sean was referred to me by my sister since our two other friends have gone to him for their tattoos, so I already felt comfortable going to him. Made an appointment through email, sent different pictures of what I wanted, and he was easy to communicate with. When I arrived, he was friendly and accommodating with all the little changes I wanted on the stencils. He made good conversation throughout the entire process, which distracted me from the light pain from the tattoos. For both arms, he said it was a minimum of $80! Such a good price for two tats so I decided to tip him graciously. Highly recommend this place if you want your first tattoo experience to be comfortable.

I've had tattoos done here in the past and they've always done a beautiful job. It had been years…read moreso I wanted to see if any of the artists I worked with and trusted were still there. I saw on Instagram that Sean Perkinson was still doing his thing so I sent him an email letting him know what I wanted. We chatted back and forth and set the date. When I arrived, his warm welcome made me feel right at home. He took his time sizing, and re-sizing to make sure the tattoo fit the area I wanted. Sean made the whole process so comfortable and talking with him was like talking to an old friend. He is such a great guy and talented artist. I will be returning and recommending Sean and FTW to everyone!

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FTW Tattoo Parlor - Jason Phillips

Jason Phillips

FTW Tattoo Parlor - Right arm - Moon

Right arm - Moon

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Left arm - Sun

Tattoo 13

Tattoo 13

4.6(179 reviews)
3.1 mi•Temescal, North Oakland
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My husband and I were in town for the weekend and decided to get our wedding date tattooed on our…read morefingers. I can't wear my wedding ring because I've had multiple surgeries and having any jewelry on agitates my skin. We had been wanting to do it for a while so called around to see if anywhere had walk ins available. I called Tattoo 13's sister shop and they directed me there. The person that answered the phone said if I could get there soon they could take me so we went right there and were the first people in. They took us immediately and people started coming in pretty quickly afterwards. Definitely a fast paced shop that gets lots of foot traffic so adjust your expectations if you think you're gonna get right in. We got Nino (@zappyzip on Instagram) and he was really great at being straight with us about what will and won't look good on a finger. We both have tattoos but these were our first finger tattoos so we didn't really know what was realistic. My husband wanted to get the entire date in Roman numerals and Nino very gentle told him that would not be a good idea cause it's just too much writing and that we should keep it simple. He was totally right and we were so happy with how they turned out. Shop was very clean, friendly and professional. I read reviews before coming and could kinda tell the general attitude of the negative reviewers and I'm sure if you come in here and act like a tool or are rude they might get a little spicy with you but honestly everyone here was so nice and talented. Next time we are in the area we are definitely gonna try and book in advance with Nino!

Best shop in Oakland. The original tattoo 13 LOCATION HAS MOVED this year after 25 years. Good…read morenews, the same owner and same artists are just down the street. NEW ADDRESS is 4228 Telegraph avenue on the corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to the bar Tall boy.

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Tattoo 13 - Corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to Tall boy and across from Kansai

Corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to Tall boy and across from Kansai

Tattoo 13 - New shop address

New shop address

Tattoo 13 - Same people, new shop, same neighborhood

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Same people, new shop, same neighborhood

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