We called ahead and had spoken to Cupcake prior to our visit. He was super nice and helpful!!

me and my friend walked in, barely got greeted and asked to look at the mini tattoo designs. David, immediately laughed in our faces and said we looked underage and wouldn't show us the book even after we showed our ID AND college ID. He went over to the counter and continued laughing with his friend so we decided to leave while they watched us walk out and laugh even harder. DAVID DO BETTER!! @zlasher__ read more

Went in on tuesday for the $50 mini tattoos. Pedro was our tattoo artist and he is extremely professional & kind! I highly recommend coming here read more

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My sister and I went in for a small tattoo on our ankle. (we got our maiden name in our dad's signature) The guys helped us out right away and were super friendly. Definitely recommend this tattoo shop. read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came in as a walk in and was greeted by Jeffrey he did an amazing job on my tattoo and really took his time. amazing work and great service!

Quick, virtually painless. Called, came 10 mins later, asked for David and he gave me exactly what I wanted and also let me use his phone charger. Whole thing took less than like 15 mins which is rad. Cool dudes, cool place, and there's a bar two/three doors down if you decide you decide you're not ready to go home. 10/10 people and experience would def recommend. read more

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Kristian (I hope I spelt it right) is awesome. He was super kind to my friend and I coming in there randomly to get some matching tattoos on my birthday. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting. In fact I already have on the few compliments I've gotten on my tattoo while in town. Thank you!!! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

We stopped in on a whim for my mom's 65th birthday. Jeffrey and team took great care of my mom and sisters. They were patient, answered all our questions and delivered excellent service. 100% recommend! First tattoo for mom and wonderful additions for my sister's collections. read more

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Decided to come in for a walk in tattoo since I'm visiting out of state. Waited behind a lady for about 10 minutes before somebody decided to say something to me. They said the wait was about 30 minutes, so I left my name down, number, and the time they told me I was expected. No calls or anything the entire day. I waited for an hour around South Congress for a phone call and nothing. Literally at 10pm there was still no phone call. Awful. If you're looking for a walk in appointment, I do not recommend this place despite them having a sign posted outside saying walk ins welcomed. read more

Jeffrey and Kristian are amazing. We got there at the right time and did not have to wait long. Both very nice men and great artists.

My son and I went in for our first tattoos to honor my mother who died in January. Savvy came up with the perfect design and was so incredibly kind and patient. Savvy did my tattoo and Pedro did my son's tattoo. Both tattoos perfect and now we have matching tattoos to honor my mother!! South side Tattoo has the top professionals who take time to create your tattoo and also to prepare you and make sure you are comfortable. I fully recommend and am so grateful we had the opportunity to interact with the amazing tattoo artists!! Thank you all so much for taking such good care of us and helping us to remember my Mom. read more

You get greeted the minute you walk in by the staff. The place is clean and well organized! They don't rush you or push you into any tattoo work. I was lucky enough to get Jeffary Tate. He worked with me on my design and placement. He took his time and it was not that painful. I would get my next tattoo here by Jeffary. read more

Southside Tattoo - Rose with crown! - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jeffery and Christian were awesome. My bff and I got tattoos and were so pleased. I sent 4 other people there and they were happy too.

This shop is AMAZING! Everyone was so kind and comforting (especially because it was my first tattoo). I was super nervous but Kristopher and Jeffrey were so patient and funny (exactly the vibes I needed). I'm already trying to think of more tattoos to get with them! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was wondering around the street shopping and decided on an impulse tattoo. Walked in and added my name to a list so I was able to go eat while I waited for my turn. Quick and easy process. I believe the artist was Pedro, he did a great job. The line work is great and he offered the shading which I wasn't sure if at first, but I love it. Thank you to everyone in the shop! read more

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A lot of tattoo establishments right now are really hard to go to without having an appointment. My boyfriend and I came in as walk-ins and they took us immediately! Jeffery did my tattoo and he was soooo great! Will definitely be back for my future tattoos! read more

Southside Tattoo - a cute lil bee Jeffery drew up for me - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love Southside tattoo had tattoos from most of the artist ! Want to give a shout out to Jeffrey who has done my latest tattoos ! Great shop and artist will recommend the best artists for your concept read more

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Got my first tattoo here and it was amazing. I was nervous, but the tattoo artist did an excellent job for both me and my brothers. Best shop in Austin. read more

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Ask for Jeffrey. He made my first ink the best experience possible. Helpful, patient and a great artist. Clean studio and friendly staff! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

My best friend and I came in for matching tattoos. Met with Noska outside and showed him a couple of pictures, left and came back to a perfect sketch!! Exactly what we wanted. He was friendly, professional, and did an amazing job!!! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Walked in for three small tattoos between me and my husband. Super nice guys and they both made sure we were confident with our tattoos before we finalized them. Good vibes overall. Quality place. read more

I LOVE these guys at Southside! i spent all day on Congress this weekend and i scheduled an appointment to get a tattoo. i've gotten about 4 tattoos from 3 different artists at this shop and all 3 of them are incredible artists. my pieces are gorgeous and the color is incredible. I'm currently working on a piece with Jett. The sketch itself is incredible, i cannot wait for the actual piece! Highly recommended, they do allow walk in's but i prefer going in and having something drawn up and then schedule a time. they do NOT do piercings. i've been there several times where people walk in and ask about piercings. strictly gorgeous tattoos! i recommend Southside Tattoos to anyone who's looking for a great artist! read more

The people were very nice and professional. I was able to walk in and out with my tattoo in 20 minutes! Very quality and highly recommend especially if it's your first tattoo. read more

This was my first tattoo and, although the pain was intense, the end result was so worth it! I am so grateful to Jack at Southside Tattoo for giving me such an amazing tattoo! I really wanted a lion with a fiery colored mane and it turned out amazing and perfect! It was placed to slightly cover/distract away from a scar I have and it was super effective! I couldn't be happier. Jack was super patient with me and was a trooper, tattooing for about 4 hours with short breaks, when my aunt only recommended 2 hours, staying past closing time to finish (now that doesn't mean y'all should push him to go longer than he should, he tattooed that long because I was flying back home the next day so it needed to get done in one session) He paid very close attention to detail and made sure that the colors we chose blended well together and he focused carefully on color placement and tattoo placement. He spent the time to carefully draw out the perfect outline that fit my wishes and was artistically smart. He also recommended adding some blue for contrast which really made the tattoo pop! He also took the time to give me instructions on after care, and during the tattoo he gave me tips to work though the pain. Thank you so much for putting up with my groaning and for giving me amazing body art! 10/10 would recommend him to anyone. Not to mention, his pricing was very very generous. I gave him all the cash left in my wallet as a tip, about 30% of the price he charged me. I really wish I could've given even more. He deserved it. Hopefully this praise will bring him more clients to make up for the 30% tip when he deserved like, 75%. read more

Southside Tattoo - Lion with a fiery mane, 4 hours of work in 1 sesh. Jack's dedicated to creating amazing pieces of art. So patient and attentive - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everyone over here is legit. I've gotten ink done by Chris Gunn and Ollie, two legends that do solid work. read more

Southside Tattoo - Work done by Ollie. No edits . - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just in town for a couple of days and wanted a tattoo. One of the places I heard of so walked in and was able to be seated really fast! Great tattoo place and vibe is just super chill. Everyone here is super kind and just felt like I had hanging out with friends the whole time. Jeffery is the artist that gave me my tattoo and he was super professional. Great skill and wasn't awkward at all. Also well priced which was a pleasant surprise! read more

I got my first tattoo when I was 18. Back then, not a lot of girls had tattoos, so I felt like a particular badass. Over the years, I found myself being ashamed of my ink, hiding them with band-aids and covering them with clothing. My worst moment was walking down the isle, in my beautiful strapless white wedding gown, feeling like a convict. I've always been afraid of doing a cover-up, thinking that I would just end up with something bigger and darker than what I have now. After reading the reviews on Yelp, I stopped by Southside to see if they had any suggestions. The shop was busy, and the gentleman (because he WAS a gentleman, polite and responsive) behind the counter told me to look through the books and see if I liked any particular artist. The book I chose happened to be Bart Willis, the owner, and boy, did I choose wisely! Bart took a photo of my tattoo and the ideas I had and came up with a design that I loved. The design was honestly more than I imagined it would be, and I was prepared to be a little let down by the reality. After about an hour in the chair with relatively little pain, I looked in the mirror to see an absolute transformation. What was once a 2-dimensional roadkill lizard is now a vibrant, eclectic piece of art that I literally can't take my eyes off of. I'm thrilled with my experience, and would recommend Bart to anyone needing to revitalize an aging tattoo. Thank you Bart, for making me proud to be myself again! read more

So the hubs and I went in looking to get wedding bands. Right away Eric said that was stupid (not in so many words but he got his point across). He asked questions trying to get to the root of what we actually wanted. He said he was booked up for a few weeks. I wasn't in a rush so I decided to take the time and figure out what I wanted before I went back. Eric called about 30 minutes later and said he had some ideas and a short amount of time THAT night if I wanted. Uh...yeah! I went back and he had sketched out a few options. He was struggling with the two images not being suitable with one another. He asked me..what do you really want out of this? So I told him the deep down truth. Five minutes later he came up with a design that almost brought me to tears. He also suggested a better body placement...on my hip rather than rib cage. The whole thing only took 45 minutes and quite painless. I have other tattoos so I have a basis of comparison. He didn't charge me the full rate but I tipped to make up the difference. When the hubs picked me up I told him that I didn't get the daisy/spade combo we had talked about but rather just the spade. It had scrolling for a feminine touch and the edges were worn and chiseled. When I told him what it meant to me, he cried and said the design was perfect. It may not be a sleeve or a mural but it was original and only for me. Eric did an incredible job of interpreting what I wanted. I couldn't be happier. Anytime someone mentions the word tattoo I tell them that Southside is the only place to go. read more

i got my first tattoo here today and i was really nervous going in, but i had pedro and he was great! he took the time to make sure i had the right size and placement and design. i cant compare if he made it less painless or not because it was painful for me regardless. i got a little lightheaded and he was patient with me to take breaks and drink water, which i really appreciate! my tattoo was minimum $100 if that helps! i had a great and quick experience and would recommended. read more

Southside Tattoo - i got a cowboy hat with an "f" initial for my dog i rescued in austin! - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Am I allowed to write a review if I didn't actually get a tattoo? Oh well, I don't care. I watched the process from beginning to end. Bart did an amazing job on my friend's butterfly tattoo -- I don't have a lot to compare it to, but he was quick and from the infrequent grimaces on her face, as painless as repeatedly sticking a needle in your lower back can be. It seemed pretty inexpensive too. He also has a reference to yelp listed on his flyer so customers can write a review if they choose. Cool. If, and this is a big if, I ever decide to get a second tattoo, this is where I will go. read more

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I got my first tattoo done here. Jeffrey was the tattoo artist and he made my first experience so enjoyable! He talked to me the entire time when I was freaking out. He was very informative in the end about how to properly care for the tattoo. I LOVE it so much and I have gotten endless compliments! I'm coming back here for my second! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was referred to Southside by my sister, who had gotten her daughter's name in script on her wrist a few months prior. I thought it turned out really nice, so (since my tattoo was mainly going to be script) I thought I would give Southside a try. I had been thinking about my tattoo for three years, so I was really excited to finally see it come to life. I took the script and few examples of the art I was thinking about and let the artist do his thing. Fast forward to 45 minutes later...I now have beautiful Harry Potter tattoo. I woke up that morning and was able to make an appointment that night. The place was clean, I felt comfortable and was never once made fun of (cause lets be real) because I was getting a Harry Potter tattoo. The artist (I wish I could remember his name!) even talked nerd to me and made the experience enjoyable. I have now had my tattoo for over two years, and I love it more everyday. Thank you Southside! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Southside is one of the many tattoo shops in Austin. It's by far the best - the staff is professional, patient, and they care about the customer. They really work hard to ensure you have a great experience and get the best artwork that's right for you. I spent a lot of time not only thinking about what I wanted for my first tat, but doing some research and talking to people with experience with the various shops. I'm certain there are other good shops, but for what I had done, Southside was 5 star. My tattoo was fairly complex - from the guys at Southside, Royce was the artist I picked and he was great -- he asked lots of questions and we spent a couple of sessions just getting the artwork right. His vision of what I was describing was spot on. The line work and shading took about 4 sessions, but it was worth the wait and it looks, well, bad ass :-). Royce was great about keeping the appointments, communicating in between sessions, and cool to work with. I couldn't be happier. The other artists seem great too - Noska and Jack were doing their thing during some of my sessions and the customers sounded happy and the artwork looked slick. If you are getting inked, Southside is the best place to go hands down. read more

Southside Tattoo - Nice example of some killer artwork by Royce @ Southside... - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came in for my second tattoo here the other day and was just as impressed as I was when I initially came. A few years back, Jack did an excellent job on a quote I asked for on my back, in typewriter font. At the time, I felt he and the shop were really honest. So, I decided to come back the other day to get something a bit more elaborate. I was quoted and told which artists would be best for the piece I was seeking, which was appreciated. A few hours later, I got a call from Royce, who let me know he'd be doing the piece and when we could do it. The customer service already made me comfortable, which was an added bonus. Royce took a lot of effort in making the design I had his own, while still keeping its integrity. Which, was awesome. He also was friendly and accommodating during the session. The placement of the tattoo didn't hurt at all, which helped too. The end result was perfect and exactly what I was seeking. Also, once again, I felt the pricing was very honest and I now can say I have my shop for future tattoos. read more

Southside Tattoo - "Tape deck heart" by Royce - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jeffery did some outstanding work on me! He made me feel super comfortable through the whole experience and i think that the piece really speaks for itself. I'm blown away with his work and will be back to add more... read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Location: Southside is a great place to get your first tattoo! -Clean, friendly and everyone is approachable -No pressure, upsell or pretentious attitude The Tattoo Artist: I got to work with Bart Willis. ('nuff said) -A real artist in every sense of the word who has pioneered Pacific Fusion -Probably the world's greatest living expert on Haida tattoos -Down to earth, humble and has a genuine desire to give you exactly what you want -Super experienced, steady hand and the most confident and straight line work I've seen I don't think I'm the first to say this but he's the only person I'll ever let tattoo me. (They all seem great though.) The Tattoo: I had quite a specific idea about what I wanted and got something better. -Every single suggestion Bart made improved upon my idea -The final result was way better than what was in my head -It has subtle details that Bart picked up on and took the time to implement without me prodding (I thought I'd be a pain in the butt if I asked him) -Minimal bleeding and swelling The Price: I couldn't have gotten a better value. -Not the average hourly rate but worked so fast that I feel like I would have paid more with someone cheaper who isn't ask quick -Add the experience, crisp lines, sage advice and the fact he knows what looks good where and I think I got a great deal read more

Southside Tattoo - Just finished, minimal bleeding and swelling. - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have not had any of my tattoos done since I've lived here in Austin...so when I started getting the itch to get another one, I turned to sites like this and cityserch to read reviews on local shops. Southside had the best reviews by far, so that's how it all began. I stopped by the shop on Monday to try and schedule a time to get in. I do suggest going in well in advance...I probably didn't do that, sicne I wanted to try to get in in the next few days. I do understand that they take walk ins though, so certainly consider that if you really want to get it done right away. Continuing on, Jack greeted me and was very helpful. He tried to get me in within a few days, but he was pretty booked up and so he recommended Royce. I called back the next day and Royce took my info, called me back and got me in that same day on Tuesday. I can't say enough GREAT things about Royce. I thought I knew what I wanted, but took his advice about how it would look on my wrist and decided to change it. He spent an hour with me going over different options trying to incorporate the meaning I wanted in my tattoo. In the end, I decided to go with some text in a font that I brought in. He was completely understanding in what I wanted and patient through the whole process. Then the tattoo, I got it on my wrist--which most people say is the msot painful. Honestly, he had such a gentle hand that it really didn't hurt and in 10 minutes it was over. It looks GREAT! Thanks so much Royce. Ask for Royce! And don't think twice about Southside Tattoos! read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came in last month with the idea of getting the lion of judah tatted on my chest for my first tattoo. I had the opportunity to speak with Jack about what I had in mind and he was very helpful. After my first visit, which was basically like a short interview session of what I wanted, we had another meet up about 3 days later. At that point he had pretty much sketched up in complete details the image of the tattoo, and I was amazed at what he did. I almost jumped on the table right then and there. He said there was still a little work that needed to be done so had to wait. Finally the day comes, and I'm about to get tatted for the first time, im calling him Jake.. some reason when ever I thought of his name i thought of Jake from training day, his name is jack though and I know that now. Very calm artist, didn't startle me or make me nervous. Very patient. I appreciated all of that. Very good and steady with the needle. We were able to finish the whole tattoo in one session which I'm thankful for because the initial pain was tough but once you get used to it, the tattoo itself was easy. I'll try to post a picture of the tattoo from day 1 and current date read more

Southside Tattoo - Day 1, jack. Lion of Judah tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Kristian was awesome. Very personable! Good conversation, and very talented artist! He made my first ever tattoo experience a memorable one! Would highly recommend to friends/ new friends to check out southside tattoo. read more

Southside Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

This tattoo shop is right next to the Continental Club on South Congress. I like to get a tattoo whenever I travel to a place I enjoy. Jett was the tattoo artist. He sketched out exactly what I described to him and knew just what I wanted. Although he's young, he's a great artist and very detailed and professional. The tattoo prices are very reasonable given its in a popular location. I'd recommend Southside Tattoo to anyone looking to get some work done. read more

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