I was here in Vermont for work, for a 24 hour stay and was down town, I love doing spur of the moment things and really wanted to get a tattoo, as all my tattoos are spur of the moment tattoos. So I walked to this place that was open, it was weird a lot of tattoo shops closes early, so I found this place, the staff was awesome!! I wanted a basic tattoo and got a butterfly, always wanted a butterfly, love butterflies the woman at the front desk was pretty cool and helped me pick the right one (yes there are many different butterflies) and also had to find the perfect size for where I wanted it, I didn't want it too big or small. The guy who did mine was pretty cool as well, very patient when I was telling him where I wanted it. It didn't take long to do, actually fell asleep, and it turned out beautifully. The outlines of the butterfly was pretty badass. Loved it. If anyone is looking for a place to get a tattoo here around Burlington, I would definitely go here. Vibes are amazing here as well. They do a lot of amazing work. I get compliments everyday at work of my tattoo as well. read more

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Thank you Bald Bill for your stories and your artwork. Took me and three friends for a walk-in and made us feel very comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

I could not even express the disappointment and lack of attention, lack and response, timelines and expectations that were set by them, Yankee Tattoo. Statements made by Louise and Jason never came true. I'd never recommend these people. A. Mott read more

This was my second time at Yankee Tattoo for piercings, with no plans to ever go elsewhere. Nick is a deep well of information about piercing, from the aesthetic to the anatomy and physiology. I came in with a bunch of questions, and ended up staying there the better part of an hour. Nick was totally thorough and unhurried throughout. When it came to the actual piercing, his air of calm was especially appreciated. He checked with me what angle I wanted the jewelry to lie, then added two helix piercings in line with an existing hole. In sum: clean, thoughtful, supportive, knowledgeable. Five stars, not only would recommend, but I'm actively corralling friends to come here for piercings. read more

Yankee Tattoo - Nick did the top two helix piercings and lined them up perfectly with the smaller bottom helix. - Tattoo Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a great experience getting my septum pierced - everything explained, super professional, lined up and measured perfectly, placed exactly how I wanted - truly a high level professional experience I felt really good abuyt (as a person with a LOT of piercing and tattoo experience). read more

Yankee Tattoo - Septum piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

i entrusted this shop with my birthday tattoo & i was so happy with every aspect of my experience. the booking (with being from michigan & all), the art, and the artist. everything & everyone was extremely pleasant & kind to me & im so happy to have a piece from here. read more

Yankee Tattoo - tattoo design & execution by artist jason allen aka jay! - Tattoo Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I had a piercing (threaded bar) done in another city a bit ago. It partially came out while I was in Burlington and I couldn't get it back through all the way. I came here and they tapered it open again, inserted my jewelry, and were really awesome all around. Their piercer is super great, highly recommend! read more

Got my first tattoo here, couldn't have had a better experience. Eric is amazing, Louise is amazing. They really made it a great time.

Nick made me feel so validated, safe and comfortable! He takes his time and goes over the whole process thoroughly. My piercings came out better than I could have imagined! Thanks Nick! read more

I thought it looked sketchy. It's not. I got my nose pierced by Nick and he was amazing! Best experience. Go here!

After scouring Yelp, making inquiries to locals and doing lots of research, I decided that this was really the only place good enough to handle the honeymoon tattoos my husband and I so desperately wanted. And after our experience here, I cannot wait to move to Burlington so we can spread the gospel of Yankee Tattoo to as many people as possible (not like they need it, though, judging by the articles and awards dotting the landscape of the parlor). We stopped by the parlor Wednesday to make our appointments, and met a whole bunch of employees who damn near rocked our socks right off. We came back (uncharacteristically early) Thursday to tweak our designs, which our artist, Anthony (who rocks with earnest), did without any trouble or grumbling at all. If we loved what Anthony did to our initial design idea (a his-and-hers modification of the "True Romance" tattoos), then the English language is simply ill-equipped to express how much we adore the actual tattoos. The colors, the shading, the actual tattoos, his talent..... they all came together to create jaw-dropping instances of body art that we just can't seem to find back home. Even the atmosphere of this place was perfect. The constant buzzing of the needles betrayed how in-demand Yankee Tattoo is (and deservedly so!), and the revolving door of walk-ins and clients with appointments made the small studio thrum with welcome activity. At the end of our inking experience, we were given a little goodie bag of care instructions, tattoo goo, bandages and bumper stickers. It's evident how seriously these guys take the art of tattooing, and the diligence with which they impart proper-care knowledge to their clientele (and the great pains they take in regard to the cleanliness and sterility of their instruments and workspaces) is just remarkable. Anthony even reiterated that he guarantees his work for life, and told us several times that, should our tats fade or become discolored, that we should just make an appointment for clean-up work the next time we're in town. It's probably a good thing that there's usually a good seven hours between us and Yankee Tattoo, because we would definitely be making all-too-frequent stops for body art here if we lived any closer. read more

I love Yankee Tattoo! Please keep in mind I have never got any tattoos from here. I have only done my piercings here. When you first walk in you will notice that this place is VERY clean and professional about their jobs. The person in the front of the shop takes care of everything for you! Even if you have questions or would like to talk to one of the artist about something. Its very easy to walk in and get your questions answered. To many people this is very important! I have gotten the following Piercings done here in Yankee! Labret Ears (Both top and bottoms) Snake bites (One on each side of the lip) Eyebrow Each visit was simple and quick. You will notice when they do the piercing they use all NEW needles. They don't reuse anything. As they do the piercing they do walk you through it one step outta time letting you know what they are doing. Such as when they are making sure they don't see any vanes to pop in the area of the piercing. After getting a location they then show you where it will be on to be sure you are happy with it. After the piercing is done they then will walk you through how to take care of it. Letting you know when and how to clean it. You can then ask them any questions that you may have. They don't make you feel rushed as they take their time with you! You also get sent home with the directions on how to care for it on paper. If you have any issues with the piercings they make it VERY clear to just come on in and they will take a look at it for you! As I said. This place us top notch on taking care of their clients. In a clean and friendly environment. read more

Bald Bill knows his shit. I went in a day ahead of time, worked out my design with him-- the next day he nailed it. The inner lip is not an easy canvass, but the people at Yankee Tattoo are pros. Also, I got a bumper sticker. read more

I am a first timer who wanted a tattoo to celebrate a major career/life change. I called for advise and was invited to stop by for a consult. The artist (Jason) was friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel immediately at ease. He had time so I sat for my tattoo then and there. Jason took my idea and image and crafted an absolutely beautiful tattoo of a maple leaf changing color. I am ecstatic with the result. The price was reasonable and he was clear about care and maintenance. For an old guy getting his first tat I can't say enough good things about Jason and the shop. read more

Yankee Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Good morning! My friends and I all went and got piercings here as an end of finals celebration. The piercer was great no pain at all. Super informative and answered any and all questions in full detail. The piercings still do not hurt even though they are relatively new! Awesome experience would recommend to anyone. read more

I'm surprised that so many of these posts are positive about this place. Though I guess that is a good thing for many people. As for myself, I can't say this place was the best shop to go for my first tattoo. Though I was happy with it initially, it being a tattoo and having a hamsa between my shoulder blades was awesome, Anthony did a horrible job with symmetry and line work. Though maybe not everyone wants it this way, but the design I gave Anthony was a completely symmetrical hamsa. Though this is probably extremely difficult to do, i think he could have pulled it off in a way that it wouldn't be noticeably asymmetrical. One thumb was clearly thicker that the other and the right finger was shorter than its matching counterpart. On top of it the lines within the hamsa were crooked and did not match up. Again, though I was happy to finally have a tattoo, Anthony also made the experience excruciating. Rather than have me lie down, I had to sit up while he drove into my spine. Maybe I'm not great with pain, but it's pretty hard having someone drill into a bony spot with nothing to brace against. It didn't help that instead of finding a way to make it more comfortable or relaxing by talking, he didn't talk to me for the entire time, except to sternly tell me to hold still. 3 years later, his line work started looking like someone had doodled it so I went to a local artist in CT and when she touched it up, she told me it looked like Anthony had carved me up like a pumpkin. Luckily she did an amazing job and it looks ten times better. In addition to my somewhat rocky experience, I'll also note that Anthony added an extra "the" to a quote on my friend's foot. That in itself should sum up how "professional" this place really is. read more

Only had piercings here - so know nothing about the tattoo side of the biz - but the staff couldn't have been better. It's clean, professional, and very comforting (I was quite worried about the pain). Don't be fooled by their location or plain outside appearance - these guys are really great! read more

Went to Yankee in early August to get my first tattoo. I wanted a white ink tattoo (I know, basic bitch) and stopped in to ask them if it was something they did. Anthony didn't try to dissuade me but he did give a very thorough disclaimer. I had read this: http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/should-you-get-a-white-ink-tattoo#.whz46z3lP so I knew the caveats. I put down a deposit and booked for the next Friday. That day, I went in and had a great experience. It hurt - but not as much as, say, your average brazilian wax. Anthony carefully bandaged me up (it only took 10 minutes for him to do the tattoo) and as he was explaining After-care, I fainted. I awoke from the deepest sleep to him kindly holding me so that I didn't fall out of the chair. Everyone was so nice about it! Anyway, I was told to come back in a month once it had healed to see if it needed to be touched up. I waited two months, and some of the color had fallen out. This is the nature of white ink, which is thicker than darker pigments. Anthony went over the whole thing again, free of charge. I still tipped, of course. I'm so happy with the end result and will go back here if I decide to get another. read more

Yankee Tattoo - White tattoo by Anthony. Super subtle, just what I wanted. Took two tries to make the ink stay but it was worth it. - Tattoo Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Yankee Tattoo is, IMO, *the* place to go if you wanna get a tattoo done right. They don't beat around the bush; they're straightforward, honest, and down to earth. Their quality is excellent, and despite the stereotype, the staff is very friendly towards first-timers. While the prices do seem a tad high, they're about about average for the Greater Burlington area and by far the best bang for your buck. As soon as I get some more spending cash (like that'll ever happen) I'm going back for another tattoo. First-timer tips: make sure you have lunch BEFORE you go, they won't let you start on an empty stomach, presumably for the same reason blood drives do. Also, parking on Pearl St is nigh impossible, try the public garage a block away, first 2 hours free. tl;dr - If you want a tattoo, this is the place. read more

This review is for their piercer and for their tattoo artist (not sure if they have more than 1). Nick: I had come in for a piece of jewelry since one of my conch pieces had fallen out earlier that day. I learned to replace the jewelry as quickly as possible since I waited about 2 days on a rook piercing that was over a year old and the piercing closed up. He was super friendly and we were able to talk the entire time I was there. I can't say anything about his piercing skills but I would probably trust him. :) Tattoo artist: I came here on a separate occasion for a small wrist tattoo at the end of the night. I had called ahead and they was able to accommodate me last minute at the end of the night. At the appointment, I didn't feel rushed at all even though they were closing soon. Instead we chatted and joked around for a while which put me at ease since this was my first tattoo. I didn't feel any pain and once he finished, he let me examine his work. He took no offense when I asked him to make a small adjustment. Before leaving, he gave me instructions on how to care for it and told me to come in for a complimentary touch-up if I needed one. read more

I got a tattoo here from Anthony as a walk-in with my guy last weekend. It's a text line on my wrist, about 2"x1.5". I am happy with the tat itself. It's a sensitive area and detailed font, and looks fantastic. The color does seem a little light, but my wrist was swelling a lot towards the end, so I'll blame that. The gun parts were all wrapped individually, and put together in front of me--definitely the cleanest tattoo I've ever gotten. The price was amazing, and even better given that it was a good, professional experience. Shop minimum is $65, and they charged me $80. The only reason for the 4 stars was the design aspect. I get that they usually service dumb students or tramps that want little butterflies, but their text book was really unimpressive--about 20 pages of (only) Word fonts. If you didn't have an exact idea of what you wanted, they sent you there. There wasn't any kind of artistic feel, more like a generic stamping, which was disappointing. Luckily, I came prepared. Anthony was professional and honest about the design I wanted (what wouldn't work, what needed to be bigger, etc), but never actually introduced himself (got his name from his card) and was very quiet. I did appreciate that he was friendly! When I cleaned it for the first time, it was really gross. A lot of ink was left on the skin/the skin around it and it took a lot of time to get everything off. It healed beautifully (I followed the directions they provided to the letter). I would definitely go back, but probably make an appt. next time! read more

Was itching for tattoo number three (the previous two having been acquired in Colorado years ago) so on a friend's recommendation I stopped in for a consult. Super straightforward, I just showed them the design I had in mind and we talked over details, paid a deposit and set up an appointment (lucky to get in the same day, but I'm not sure how typical that is). Jason did an amazing job, clearly very experienced and passionate about his work. I'll be coming back in a couple weeks for color when the line art heals. The shop itself definitely meets standards of cleanliness, it's a professional place that's been doing consistently good business for 20+ years and it shows. They were even very patient with me while my bank was being difficult and I had to call them while paying. read more

Great place! Got me in same day for a piercing change and the piercer was amazing. Helped me find the perfect piece of jewelry and customize it to my nose. Amazing read more

I came here to get two piercings a couple of days ago, and my entire experience was fantastic. The staff there are extremely friendly, and the piercer, Nick, was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I was extremely nervous, but excited, about getting my piercings done, and Nick answered all of my questions thoroughly, assured me that my nerves were normal, and made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entire procedure. I could not be happier with the results, and with the service that I received while I was at Yankee Tattoo. Even the atmosphere was great, the shop is well lit, and the walls are covered with artwork. I have not gotten a tattoo here, but after seeing the shop and the tattoo artists at work, I would definitely come here for some ink as well. Thank you Nick and Yankee Tattoo for a wonderful piercing experience! read more

It's no secret that I shy away from commitments. I try, but I have such a hard time sticking around for things. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that it took me such a long, long, long, long time to finally get that tattoo I wanted. I was referred to Anthony, can't remember by whom, and I had an amazing first time experience. As a late-in-life, control-freak, and mild germaphobe it helped my process that he was calm, assuring, knowlegable and he covered his tools with plastic, and he wore gloves. He even smelled clean. I came in with a sketch and an idea, I provided him with a plethora of possibilities to take my concept, and then I left him alone for a couple weeks. I love what he came up with, it's beautiful, it's me...I still look down on my arm and smile. Couldn't be happier. read more

Got a piercing from Nick. Great experience! Place is clean and Nick was great. I was in and out quickly, which was appreciated!

The only place in town that I would trust with a needle and my body. And they refuse to do work on kids, which I appreciate, even if they are just covering their own asses. read more

Jim Duval was awesome and made my scarred up arms look like something totally beautiful... kick ass artist... the downside, he had a coworker that would sit there and make passive aggressive comments all day about my arms, which was a drug reaction as a kid not really being nuts and it was all I could do not to jump out of that chair and break his neck... because of this coworker, I will never go back again... but Jim Duval is great... read more

I went in with a concept and came out with a beautiful tattoo. The shop is really clean and the staff are super friendly and accomodating. Definitely the best place in the area. read more

Went in with an idea, came out with a tattoo on my chest. Great place. Clean and the ppl are cool. Bald Bill is def. in demand and is reportedly the best but the others working there did tattoos for me and my buddies and its the best tattoos we have. Def. go here if ur in the area and want a tattoo. read more

Everything you want in a tattoo/piercing place. I didn't get a tattoo there, but did get pierced. Clean, friendly place.

Changed out some jewelry and got a new piercing with Nick. Great guy, knowledgeable and kind. Walked me through everything before hand and he really knows how to make you feel comfortable. Highly recommend. read more

I got two piercings here when I lived in Burlington, a cartilage piercing in '09, and a nose piercing last summer. Both were awesome and I enjoyed my experience at Yankee a ton, it's definitely a more fun atmosphere compared to other places I've gotten pierced. The piercer was great, he didn't mind that I had a bunch of friends with me, and he even waited to stick the needle through until a calmer song came on. I'm posting this now because I now live in NYC and I've been trying to get a new nose piercing. I didn't think I was picky, but I walked out of three places today because they were unprofessional, rude, and one bc he refused to put a hoop in. If you're lucky enough to live in Burlington, go to Yankee. Personally I think it might be worth the wait for me to hold off until I get back up to burly in a couple months! read more

Got my first body piercing here and it was done by Nick. He was amazing, super friendly and informative and wasn't hesitant to answer any questions. The shop overall was very clean and he wiped down everything after each piercing. Would definitely recommend coming here!! read more

Anthony Audy did a really bad job on my arm piece. He showed zero interest in talking to me up front about what I wanted done and spent all of 2 minutes preparing. Only go to Yankee if you want to 1) pay to have someone else fix the work later, or 2) get some fucking Tim Burton Nightmare before Xmas tattoo for your sweet partime job at Spooky Town or 3) be super disappointed. Seriously. read more

Clean, professional, and very friendly. I got an ear piercing here with a living social deal. They are also great at responding to emails if you want anything special or have any questions. read more

Clean, thoughtful, informed, efficient, and incredibly cool. If you are going to get a piercing or tattoo in Vermont (and I've been around the block), this is where you need to go. I will never work with another shop again. They are understanding and chill, but so incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I have a lot of love for Yankee. read more

I've had a piercing by Georgie and one by Nick, and they are both very professional and well educated piercers. I highly recommend going to either of them for all piercings. read more

Great tattoo parlor. Bald Bill has tattooed several of my friends (mostly more traditional stuff like pin-up girls) and did a great job. I can't really speak to any of the other's artist's work. Yankee is clean and professional. I would recommend checking it out. read more

Really good experience of getting my ear pierced! They are really professional in doing this! Recommend to go instead of do it in the jewelry store. They were very helpful and they gave me a hand of putting my backside part back( cuz I drop it)! read more