I always feel like businesses in the second floor are highly sketchy for some reason...not sure why but that's usually my first initial thought. Tattoo Boulevard was the complete opposite of that. I had been following tattoo artist Barry San for the past year after seeing some work he had done on a performer at the Tiki Hut (I know so random) and loved it. I was finally ready to get a piece wanting to get some closure for the next chapter in my life. I had a consultation with him prior to scheduling my session and it was amazing. The space itself is very open and spacious and I felt comfortable as the walls were adorn with various art work from the different artists. My session was on a Sunday....meaning free street parking! From start to finish my experience was fantastic! The details, the vibes, so much unexplanable awesomeness...the design/detail completed piece was more than I could've imagined. Highly recommend Barry San for his dotwork and intricate lines...and overall fab chill vibe. read more

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Got my 2nd tattoo from Barry San at Tattoo Boulevard. After getting my 1st tattoo, I was speaking to someone about tattoos and he mentioned the big thing for him is finding an artist that you have the synergy with and can connect with. The process can be long and painful - so it was great working with Barry. His was completely freehand and I told him a little bit of my Filipino background and he took it from there! read more

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I just had my second session with Ms. Kelsey. She's just great, and I can't say enough good things about her. I mean that simply from a client interaction level. Just a good person. She values time, and she knows her worth. I'm not going to speak too much about skill level as I'll let the pictures do that. She's just great. The gorilla tattoo was completed approximately 11 months ago with the mountain scenery tattoo being completed yesterday (2024JAN24). Eventually, it will be a sleeve and chest piece; all color. Photograph provision is simply her black/white work until the color session begins. read more

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I just moved to Chicago and was in search of tattoo artists to get my sleeves going. I stumbled upon John Bass' Instagram page and instantly fell in love with his work. Let me tell you...this guy is TIMELY when it comes to replying to clients and made it so easy for me. I basically just sent him my reference photos for ideas along with a photo of where I wanted the tattoo placed and we were able to plan a date and time within a week. The shop itself was super spacious and clean. I came on a Monday (appointment only) and loved that it wasn't crammed. John took his time answering all of my questions and gave great input when I was torn between placement. He put his own spin on my original idea and offered suggestions on what he thought would make the tattoo look best. I could tell he actually cares about how a tattoo looks on a person as opposed to just doing exactly what the client wanted and collecting his $$$. During the tattoo, we didn't have much conversation but I just let him be in his zone-- it wasn't awkward at all. He always made sure I was comfortable and okay to continue. I sat for about 3.5 hours. He surprised me with adding white detailing which I was not expecting at all but was something I always wanted on my tattoos so it ended up being perfect actually. I can definitely see myself coming to John for future ink! read more

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The shop just opened up and I have to say I'm very impressed. It is super clean and spacious. Everyone is super friendly. They have 2 piercers and 7 artists. My artist is Angel who is also the owner of the shop. He is very professional and his work is exceptional. This coming from a girl with 29 tattoos. There is a lot of parking around. Also a parking lot that is pay on weekdays but free on the weekends. read more

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This place is great! First of all if yiu want to get a tattoo I highly recommend this tattoo shop. From my experience, I came in during their walk-in days, and asked for a particular artist... This is because this place has several artist and in my opinion each one has a style which I think it's amazing as they will perfect the stype of art you are looking to get. I was able to go over details and what I wanted to get done... We went over the calendar and worked together to make the date happen that worked best. Please note that I previously did my homework by researching the type of work on the sites IG plus I was referred here. On the date of the appointment, we get ready for the tattoo, the artist name is Barry by the way, super nice guy, easy going, his work is perfection in my opinion. He really exceeded my expectations. About the shop, very clean, organized, lavatory super clean and supplied.they also provide you with snacks depending on your artist and yummy tea . Overall this was a total vibe and awesome experience.. I will be back. read more

So good! I got my first two tattoos here from Luke. I found him on instagram after searching for someone for awhile. He was super nice and it was easy to make an appointment. My mom and I got matching words on our wrists. He gave us multiple options for sizing and placement. I also got a butterfly on my ankle. I hadn't even thought of it, but he offered to do details in white which I love and look so good. I came back recently with my cousin. I wasn't getting a tattoo but I just went with her. Luke recognized me and took a picture of my now-healed tattoo. My cousin's tattoo looks awesome too, he again did an incredible job. All of our tattoos healed super well and look great. read more

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Kelsey Ramirez is honestly the girl to go to for my tattoos!! She's the best. Extremely creative

Firstly, the shop itself is stunning, spotless, great vibe, great flow and no shortage of beautiful artwork to look at. I could honestly take a nap in the lounge/waiting area, its that comfortable. All the artists and team members there are very welcoming and accommodating, it makes you feel confident and comfortable in their environment. So... A+ to start with. I was lucky enough to land a session with Adrian Morales, and let me tell you, this dude is a master and a true artist. I came in with a good idea of what I wanted and after consulting with Adrian he added ideas that blew my mind and made it even better. Adrian takes his craft very seriously, he puts everything he has into every piece of art he creates, he has an amazing style and will work with you to infuse that style to create a beautiful piece of art. That being said, don't expect to go in there with a plain piece of clip art and expect him put that on your body, like I said Arian is an artist, and there are plenty others that will tattoo clip art. Adrian leaves you with a piece of him that you will carry forever, he takes pride in that and will do whatever it takes to make that art perfect. So in conclusion, if you want to go on a journey to get the best piece art possible, i suggest you go see Adrian. Just take it slow, be patient, and let the man create something you both will love and be proud of. I will definitely be returning to this shop and I'm taking my friends with me. I'm not meaning to take away from any of the other artists at Tattoo BLVD, they are all amazing artists, all with unique styles that is sure to meet anyones needs. read more

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Superb work on my sleeve. Very friendly atmosphere and professional artists and staff. Tattoo Boulevard was recommended to me by my brother-in-law after he had his sleeve and shoulder work done by Rhyno. I contacted the shop via their Instagram, and started consulting with Rhyno about some work. After a few days of conversation I set up an appointment for October 2019. The process was easy and convenient. During that time Rhyno and I bounced designs back and forth. I decided on a forearm piece of a tengu before getting more. I came in and the shop was similar to most tattoo shops. The artists' are work hung around the shop, which was quite sophisticated. To me at least, as it felt like there were more there than just skin art. Usual paperwork and was off. Rhyno explained the process and got going on the piece. He knew a lot about Japanese folklore and history. Very affable. After it was done, about 4 hours, the price was very reasonable. Side note, if you're going to a tattoo parlor expecting a bargain price for a custom design be realistic. They do offer $100 sales, but for custom pieces expect to pay. After the forearm, we started to discuss the design for the sleeve. Set up another appointment and got to discussing art choices. After a few weeks I settled on momiji on a cloud background for the sleeve. Process same as before and scheduled 2 more sessions. Again, first-time people keep a realistic timeframe for large work. Mine took many months and countless hours. I cannot stress enough how friendly everyone at the shop is. Everytime they were making a food run Rhyno asked if I wanted to join in. I don't really like eating while getting tattooed or sitting for a long time. Everytime someone asks to see my sleeve I am quick to mention Rhyno and Tattoo Boulevard. read more

I had such a great experience! I contacted Luke via his website and he was quick to answer on Instagram as well. The appointment came and was so smooth and Luke was perfectly prepared! I absolutely love my tattoo and it's very special to me. Thanks so much Luke, you're the best!! read more

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So I already told you guys we got tattooed yesterday. I failed to mention though how fucking amazing this shop was. Tattoo Boulevard was one of the coolest shops I've ever been in. They have such an awesome atmosphere filled with art and chill vibes. Kiddo Castillo did another amazing job on my tattoo! Once again I'm super thrilled with the outcome of his work. We were in such great spirits from this place we actually got piercings before we left too. Marina made my conch piercing so quick and painless, I couldn't believe it. If you're looking for an artist/shop in Chicago I can't recommend this artist enough! read more

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Absolutely awful experience with Adrian Morales. I went to him because the first time he did a good job with a script on my back. He was super easy to work with. The second time I went for a portrait. He showed up two hours late for the appointment. I was the first of the day. The portrait had a script underneath. He had trouble writing it on paper and then I verbally spelled it out. He seemed confused and I frustratingly took the paper from him and spelled it out. "Do what thou wilt." He was writing "do what though wilt." Really... Thinking the matter was settled I was happy. Until after I was horrified that It contained his original spelling mistake that I had corrected twice before. No wonder he cropped out the script from his Instagram because he realized his mistake. He did not own up. Accused me of making the mistake. And blocked me on IG as well as removed the original image which I screenshotted before he took it down. He also left a lot of scarring as you can see. read more

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Amazing first tattoo experience at Tattoo Boulevard! I had my tattoo done by Angel, the shop owner and an incredibly talented artist. I worked with him to get a tribute tattoo done for my mother and he helped to adjust it and make it even better. I am so happy with the result. On a whole, Tattoo Boulevard is a very spacious and clean place. All the artists are very friendly and have personalized their own work spaces. The waiting area is comfortable and there was plenty of space for me to bring along two of my best friends for moral support. Would absolutely recommend Tattoo Boulevard. read more

I just wanted to write a quick review of my experience getting my first -and second!- tattoo here with the great Miguel Mercado. My buddy and I came here to get Miguel's stamp. We set an appointment and when we arrived the wait was short. Miguel was very nice and listened to what we wanted. For my particular tattoo, he redesigned his stamp and included what I wanted, which is the Picasso sculpture located at the Daley Plaza. This was my first tattoo. I was not nervous or anything, and if I have to describe the pain for starters, I'd say something like 2 or 3 in a scale of 10. When you are getting the tattoo, it feels like they are slicing bread with a knife. The day after, it felt like a sun burn, a very bad one. Again, the pain never went beyond 3 in a scale of 10. I understand pain is a very subjective feeling, so for every individual it is different. I was very happy with my first tattoo. It healed in 10 days following the given instructions, and it looks great! A month later I went back to see Miguel again for my second tattoo. This time, I wanted a stamp of Barcelona, the city I was born in. So I have the couple of cities I love: the city I was born in, and the city that adopted me. For Barcelona, it was very clear to me I wanted the Sagrada Familia temple on it. I kind of wanted the Catalan flag as a background also, but I did not know where to place it. Miguel went the extra mile and spent whatever time necessary to find the best fit. Incredibly, he came with a design that resembled the Antoni Tapies art, which is a Catalan artist I am very fond of. So there you go, as you can see in the pictures I uploaded, I have the two cities I love "stamped" on my back. I recommend Tattoo Blvd, and I particularly recommend Miguel to get a tattoo. My experience went great, and I am very happy with my tattoos! Thanks for reading! UPGRADED REVIEW, MARCH 2018 Heads up! Miguel Mercado is no longer an artist at Tattoo Boulevard. You can find him now at Old Town Tatu, 3313 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL (773) 442-8288 read more

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Every artist here is impressive, but I personally was looking for a great black and grey artist. I found Adrian Morales on Instagram and HAD to get tattooed by him after seeing his work. He made setting up my appointment extremely easy. I was super nervous going in for my first tattoo, but I quickly felt relaxed once Adrian and I started talking ideas for a design. It didn't feel rushed and I could tell he really cared about helping my bring my ideas to life (he somehow made sense of what I thought was the nonsense I was trying to explain lol) I had a million questions about aftercare that he was more than patient with me about, and my tattoo healed perfectly. Thank you Adrian and Tattoo Boulevard! I'll be back soon! P.S. the shop is HUGE and beautiful and bright! Nice change of pace from some of the shops I've gone to with friends for their tattoos. Can't wait to show it off! read more

First time coming here and I already want to come back! Everyone's so nice and welcoming, overall awesome vibes when I was there. John Bass did an amazing job on my scorpion line tat!! I definitely recommend this shop 100% :) read more

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I'm in the military and have found Tattoo Boulevard the only shop in Chicago worth investing any of my time or money into. I'm not sure where these negative reviews are coming from because they do not give one ounce of factual information. Let me give you the real scoop. I usually only make it into town once or twice a year, and after years of searching for the right artist and right shop I thankfully finally found Adrian at Tattoo Boulevard. He has always been punctual with his time, and always puts in more effort than I would have ever expected. After building a client/artist relationship he always makes sure that when I'm in town he makes time for me to be able to get tattooed. And his work is unsurpassed in the Chicagoland area, and trust me I have looked time and time again. Next let's talk about the shop itself, the walls are decorated with all of the shops artists work. You can see the diversity of art that this shop can provide. These artists are like a family and if one artist thinks his partner can do a better job for that style they will introduce you to the better artist for the job. They have a comfortable waiting area, and professional work sections. There's plenty of space for you to bring a friend or loved one if you're nervous to come alone. Although you have no reason to feel nervous this shop is a big family. I love Tattoo Boulevard and will never get a tattoo anywhere else. I'm in the military and I'm not in the business of getting screwed around. None of these artists do that so this is the shop I'll call home. Rangers Lead The Way! read more

It's difficult to give a true rating because I had 2 very different experiences here. I first came as a walk in and had a terrific experience with John bass. He greeted me warmly, worked with me to generate great ideas, and was meticulous and thoughtful in his tattooing. He was friendly and kind. However, for my second experience I had made an appointment a week in advance with Miguel. I had shared ideas with him by email of what I was hoping for my tattoo. He showed up almost an hour late to our session, and had no idea what kind of tattoo he was doing. Every other artist I've booked with in the past always has come to the appt with at least a sketch or rough draft ready. He did not seem to care at all. He was rushing me to pick one of his prior designs rather than try to create something personal and unique. The price quoted seemed high for a cookie cutter small rose and then he told me after all that he was cash only! I did not feel comfortable moving forward so I left. That experience definitely ruined my first great impression! read more

This is the best shop in Chicago my artist is Adrian Morales I highly recommend him. In six months he completed two religious black and grey sleeves. Honestly, this has been the greatest time to connect with such a talented individual his very professional, humble and skills are just breathtaking amazing. I'm so proud to say that tattoo boulevard is the greatest shop I have ever experienced. Lastly, my artist does the best lettering in all of Chicago that's a fact. read more

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Amazing artists and experience overall. This is my new shop and Sean C. is definitely my new artist. My previous artist left her shop and fell off the face of the earth. That shop has since moved further away from me and I don't enjoy their management style. I tried Tattoo Boulevard on a whim and I'm very happy I did. Nikk and Sean are great guys and the shop is super clean. Sean did an Expressionism piece for me, based on a famous and detailed painting. But, all of their artists seem talented so check them out to see who's available. read more

Kelsey was very professional and did a fantastic job. I hadn't had a tattoo in over 20 years but she made me feel comfortable and at ease. While I was waiting other artists were friendly and helpful. One guy actually spent 20 minutes fixing the image I wanted before Kelsey was available just to be nice. The ambiance of the place is fantastic, with beautiful artwork by the artists on the walls and good music and movies playing. I would definitely return there if I was to get another tattoo. The only reason this is not a 5 star is I had made an appointment the day before and they said Bill would contact me and do my work. Bill did not call me and I waited for 90 minutes and he did not show. So as long as you don't get Bill, I highly recommend the place. Extra thanks to Kelsey for showing up on short notice to help me. read more

Tyler is AWESOME! He does such amazing work and pours his whole heart into each piece. He is always striking up great conversations and makes each appointment super enjoyable. Definitely worth going to see him for some new ink! read more

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Tyler is a true professional and artist! You can tell he has an absolute passion for the art of tattooing. I was a tattoo virgin. We worked for two weeks on a design back and forth numerous times till we got it just right. I committed to one very long session 4 hours in the chair 5 hours total full-color quarter sleeve; we picked Sunday morning the place was very quiet relaxed. Go big or go home was my thought. It's now day three of the recovery, and I could not be more thrilled with the results. read more

Sean took really good care of me. I came in with some pictures of what I was thinking and he drew up a great design. I got 2 tattoos back to back and he was quick and professional. The tattoos turned out great and I will definitely be returning for additional work. 100% recommend. read more

I was scared go to this place,because you never how they are. But I recommend they are friendly people and Mike I like it us Tattos,maybe are small but we are happy thanks read more

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Lalo is great! I can't explain how happy I am with his work. I had a shitty high school tattoo and yesterday he turned it into a masterpiece. He makes you feel so comfortable and explains the procedure and after care so well. I will be coming back to get my sleeve and i can't wait. Thanks Lalo!!! read more

Just got a little finger tattoo by Angel! He did an absolutely amazing job. Love this place and the people here! I definitely recommend this place to everyone. They have a plethora of fantastic artists that can do every style imaginable. Thanks so much for the fantastic piece! Will post pics when it's healed!! read more

Stooped in last Thursday to get a tattoo, the artist Adrian wanted time to work on the art. Said he was gonna text me so i could send him what i had for him to work on and we made an appointment for 2 o'clock today, never texted I show up at 2, no Adrian. He finally walks in around 20 after, tells me hell be right with me and disappears for another 15. I left. Fuck this place, plenty of tatto shops that actuall respect their clients. read more

I've only been to the shop once however first impressions are the best impressions. Very nice place you can tell they clean extensively which makes me feel good hey the cleaner the better. Anyways my tattoo Artists name is Tyler I have been going to him for numerous years. He's a good guy who pays attention to detail and his work with colors are awesome. Tyler has done my whole neck left and right arms and one calf. So I've know the guy for a long time and consider him not only as my tattoo artist but a good friend as well. Not only has he tattooed me but also my really close friend Ray who comes from Grand Rapids Michigan just to get tattooed by Tyler. So I gave this place Five stars because of the cleanliness and the professional staff at Tattoo Blvd. I highly reccomend coming to this joint and get some awesome work done. read more

This place is definitely worth checking out! I sat for Angel for 15+ hours, and his skill is off the charts. The shop is clean, everyone is friendly, and all the artwork on the walls prove they're passionate about what they do. When I'm ready for my next tat, this is where I'm going. read more

Very clean, open and bright shop is just the beginning. As big as the shop is, it is loaded with talent. As you get to the top of the stairs the wall across from the entrance is covered with awards that attest to the talent within. Black and grey, color, and any style. read more

I came into Tattoo Boulevard on Friday the 13 for the first time and overall it was a great experience! Reason for a 4/5 star is because the guy that was copying IDs and handing out paper work literally just threw papers at me and I can understand that it's busy and you're in a hurry but it's still unprofessional, other than that I thought it was really cool how they had three different boards and each one had a price point for you to pick out from, I picked a $60 tattoo and my artist was "rugrat", super friendly guy, clean shop, and made good conversation through the pains, I wouldn't mind coming back for a future tattoo! read more

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Started a new piece a couple weeks ago with Tyler (@TBoneTheBlackGorilla - follow him!) and I couldn't be more excited! The stars aligned when he just so happened to be venturing back to Chicago around the same time I received a referral from a mutual friend. Thanks Tara!! Working with him to design the (shoulder, arm, back, chest) piece was super easy. He listened to my feedback and provided just the right amount of compromise and expertise. His customer service, along with everyone I interacted with in the shop was outstanding. The shop is clean, and I felt really comfortable while I sat for the 5 hours! Looking forward to part 2 next month and will post a pic of the tattoo then. read more

I came in to see Tyler one day to get a couple roses done. The tattoo was so quick and practically painless. The price was fair and the shop was clean and well kept. Tyler was super cool and I can't wait to come get more work done by him. Keep up the awesome work. Be back soon! read more

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Adrian Morales and the crew at tattoo blvd are absolutely amazing! They are so funny and make getting tattooed way more comfortable. I will never go anywhere else for a tattoo. I highly recommend this place. The shop is beautiful and very clean. With the 14 fantastic artists they have you are sure to find the perfect one for you but adrian will always be my favorite! read more

I've been here several times and i absolutely love their work. I've gotten 2 tattoos and a piercing done by Marina, who's no longer there, and 2 piercings done by Barry, which came out amazing. Their staff is friendly and their tools and areas for piercings/tattoos are extremely clean (they clean their stations/tools before and after they start/finish a tattoo or piercing). I would recommend this place to anyone who's interested in getting amazing work done read more

Tattoo Boulevard is THE place to get tattoos/piercings! The shop is spacious, clean and the staff is really friendly and professional. This is a place with extremely talented artists and the artwork displayed throughout shows that. I've had both my tattoos done by Angel Cruz and couldn't be any happier with how they turned out. I recommend this place to anyone looking to get tattoos and piercings, you will not be disappointed! read more

Best experience I have ever had getting a tattoo. I got a big dreamcatcher on my back by Marc A. And it's turned out so well. He got it done pretty quick and the pain was bearable lol but over all I'd say I'm coming back for more. read more

A special thanks to Kiddo Castillo who was a very kind and caring to this 60 year old getting my very simple second tattoo and brighting up my dull yin-yang. Kiddo has a very special quality of making you feel that you are getting a work of art; in my case a very simple design. In fact, I am still looking at the beauty of his work. Thank you Kiddo! read more