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    Tattoo Candy

    4.4 (86 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Treble clef tattoo I got from Carrie a week ago!
    Nicholas M.

    Before ever actually getting a tattoo, I would walk past this place daily since it's on the way to my apartment, and the thought of going through the tattoo process was nothing short of intimidating in my eyes. I'd glace inside the windows and see all the amazing works of art, then the artists preparing their ink and wielding their mighty needle, awaiting their next customer. I'd say 'no thanks' in my head, and move along. After getting my first tattoo earlier this year, I decided that I wanted more work done on my arm. My first tat was simply an outline of an eagle (the one shown on the Mexican flag), so one night after work I walked in Tattoo Candy and told them that I wanted my tattoo colored in. Immediately an artist I worked with, Carrie, got her space set up and the coloring process began. She was an amazing artist to work with. Very focused in her craft, yet incredibly social at the same time, conversing with me just talking about whatever. Before I knew it, my tat was completed! Looked amazing, and a couple weeks later, I got another one done by Carrie that is equally as stunning. Truly a wonderful shop filled with friendly people. Walk ins are acceptable as are appointments. Each artist seems to have a unique style so whatever type of piece you're looking to do, just talk one of the guys (or gal) and see who can help ya! Don't worry, none of em bite, they just tend to stab you a lot ;)

    Julie L.

    Jake did a fabulous job on my tattoo! While other artists quoted the time it would take at 5 hours (and double the rate) he did this beautiful weeping willow in under 3!!! He's very professional, talented and easy to talk too. The other artists seemed cool as well. This is my fourth tattoo and hands down he's the best.

    My tattoo
    Ryan P.

    My wife and I came in for tattoos. Not matching but themed. I have a few but it was my wife's first. We had a good vibe from the shop and our artist, Tanner, did a great job of explaining everything. The work came out great and was fairly priced

    the bears they're each about an inch

    I've been going here for years unfortunately all of the good artists seem to leave, up until my last visit even when I wasn't with my preferred artist my tattoos came out good. This last visit I walked in and saw victor, while he was very nice the tattoos are shitty and I definitely feel like I overpaid for what looks like apprentice work. I paid $260 for three tiny little tattoos that didn't even come out well, yes I was told a price before hand but i've had so much work done here I just expected him to put in quality for the price. If you look at the bears the eyes are totally different sizes, he should have used the dot from the mountain as the eye but instead put a second smaller dot above it, the ear on the second bear isn't filled in, the M shaped eyebrows are awful, the second little bear has no shading, the feet... these are about an inch in size I have an 8in long leg piece I got done here with Carrie V (moved to midwest classic) that was $300 and took 3 hours, these tattoos took 45 minutes, the price was ridiculous but for the quality as well i feel incredibly ripped off. I know he offers free touch ups within the year but I had a friend get a tattoo from him with cruddy line work as well so I honestly don't believe he can do any better I'm just gonna have someone else fix it. Disappointed to say the least, going to be my last time coming here till they find some better artists again.

    Artist: Tanner
    Rachel D.

    Tanner designed this incredible switchblade tattoo for me on the spot as a walk in. He somehow intuited what I wanted based off of (or perhaps despite haha) my ramblings about how I had saved so many concept images I found on Google (like close to 100 photos of art and tattoos and vintage daggers) that I couldn't even remember what I liked in the first place! And he was genuinely excited designing and tattooing this as well. Pretty sure he might be superhuman... I am so happy with my tattoo, and with the overall wonderful experience I had with Tanner and with Tattoo Candy. Thank you so much!

    Start of sleeve
    Joe C.

    I've had Speck do some more work on my forearm tattoo and I absolutely love her work! I am working on the full sleeve and already have future designs in mind so I will be a frequent client! I look forward to being a walking canvas created by Speck!

    Flash by Norm! He was so excited.
    Katie L.

    Love this shop! Went here for my first tattoo and Tanner was very helpful! He made sure I was comfortable and helped me with the placement of the piece since I had no idea what would look best. Loved the place so much I came back two months later for their October sale. Ended up getting two flash pieces done with Tanner again and Norm! Norm was so excited about the piece; very thorough and attentive to detail. Overall they are both great, and easy and fun to talk to.

    Abby K.

    So it was my 18th birthday and my first instinct was to get my first tattoo. I stumbled upon Tattoo Candy when i was doing my research and went for it! I called ahead of time to make sure the artist wasn't busy and was able to come in a couple hours later! Jake was my tattoo artist and he created exactly what i wanted! I brought in a couple images and outlines as a reference for what i wanted. The drawing and set up took longer than the tattoo itself which was very surprising! I ended up paying $120 for this tattoo which o thought was super reasonable. I am so pleased with the result (as you can see by my huge smile) and I am definitely coming back for more!

    My amazing ice cream cone by Speck!
    Annie P.

    I have gone here twice now for tattoos. Let me start out by saying that I live in Denver. I make sure to come here when I'm visiting Chicago. The first time I got tattooed by Allie and she did an AMAZING job with bring my idea to life and then giving me such a great tattoo that I will appreciate forever. The second time I got tattooed by Speck! She did such an amazing job with my ice cream cone and I love love love it! I am so happy that I finally got tattooed by Speck because she does fantastic work. I can't wait until I am in Chicago again so I can get another one from her. :) The shop is great, clean, and everyone there is so helpful with any questions or anything else you might need.

    They have a disco ball, 'nuf said
    Rebecca B.

    GO HERE. I got a tattoo from Jake a few weeks ago. He was AMAAAZING. First of all, I got a Star Wars tattoo, and when I was telling one of the women at the desk what I wanted, she said, "Hold on, let me go get Jake, he's our Star Wars guy." They have a Star Wars Guy, guys. Second, they quoted me at less than half of what Revolution had quoted me for the same design. It wound up being a little more in the end because I wanted it a little bigger than we'd originally talked about, but it was like a $50 add-on to accommodate for that. No big deal. Third, it has healed BEAUTIFULLY. It looks fantastic. I'll have to see how it looks in a few months, but as far as I know right now, I don't think I'll need any touch-ups. Fourth, I have never been in a tattoo shop before in which there's so much beautiful original artwork. Or, in other words, I've never been in a tattoo shop before in which I looked at the artwork on the walls and actually got inspired. Jake's stuff is beautiful (I think I miiiiight have to have him do a No Face tattoo for me someday), but Speck's is what really caught my eye - I have to have her do some work for me. I'm already plotting it out in my head. Fifth, I originally came here because I had had less than stellar experiences with other shops, where tattoo artists were pushy, stubborn, or closet bigots (the things you find out when you friend your artist on Facebook...). A friend of mine had had similar experiences and was referred to Tattoo Candy because their staff is friendly, inclusive, and chill. They employ SO many women! (That's always a good sign to me.) It was really a dream experience - Tattoo Candy 4everrrrrrrrrr. Seriously, go here, go here, go here. UPDATE 12/15/2015: I have had consistently amazing experiences here. I did wind up getting a tattoo from Speck and it is just gorgeous, definitely my favorite art so far. I loved her so much I interviewed her for the publication where I work. Go here, go here, go here.

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    Have gotten two tattoos done by Anna and have had a great experience. Will be back for more art!

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    Tanner is awesome! Just had a fantastic tattoo experience. Tattoo Candy is epic if you're looking for a chill artist this is the place!

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    Got my first tattoo here. It was quick and easy. Great place for permanent late night decision. My tattoo healed just fine and is perfect!

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    Do they do ear piercings? How much does a regular lobe piercing cost?

    Hi! we currently don't do piercings at the moment, but keep an eye out!

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    We had a good vibe from the shop and our artist, Tanner, did a great job of explaining everything.

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