Absolutely love this spot. Ok so I got that stunning Lilly done at well what was Cadillacs now…read moreknown as hard times I think so anyway got it done years ago I think tanning caused it to fade so I came here to revive my Lilly I also got lyrics from my father's favorite Metallica song done the day after his funeral I was a mess but my artist was absolutely amazing throughout and helped me make up my mind I absolutely love the ink he was amazing great guy great music great atmosphere professional personable I'll absolutely be back thank you

Got a piece done bob was amazing and was able to see me right after the passing of someone I loved…read morevery much to put my favorite lyrics from his favorite song on my wrist looks absolutely amazing will absolutely continue coming here id highly recommend

Very professional. I really love my tattoo. It was quick and very neat. I would highly recommend…read more Tony did my tat and the other artist Styles did amazing work while I was there too.

I got a shoulder/back/arm tattoo with a variety of special request and modifications. Tone the…read moreowner was polite and engaged when I was explaining my vision. he sourced parts of the tattoo and did a freehand drawing of the modifications directly on me so the tattoo could move with me and form to my anatomy. the vibe during the whole process was calm chill focused. Most importantly besides breaks as it was a large tattoo there was no interruptions which allow him to stay in the zone and finish faster than anticipated. This however, did not take away the quality of the piece. Also, he is very dedicated to his art he lets you know after the swelling goes down to come back for inspection to see if anything needs tweaking or improvement to ensure he has quality work. I would recommend this shop and artist. His realism and meddle work is amazing.

Horrible customer service. I went to ask a quick question…read moresince I've heard good things about their work. I waited in front of the desk while everyone ignored I was there. No "welcome", no "I'll be right there when I'm finished" completely ignored. I sat down for a little longer waiting but never happened. Try saying at least Hi next time guys!

I drove up from Baltimore to get work done by resident artist Alexandra Fische. I love the studio,…read morethe staff, and the quality of the art I received! I initiated contact with my artist back in February, and was able to see her in May (I was rescheduled once due to the artist being booked at a convention). I thought it was worth the wait. The artist was kind, professional, and talented. Her designs are well balanced, her lines are smooth, and her gorgeous, gradient colouring and sharp highlights are stunning. I sat for five hours, and she worked the whole way through. I was very impressed with her professional demeanor. The studio has limited parking in the front, which is great, because I was worried about paying for street parking in Philadelphia. The studio is a large open-floor concept area, where each artist gets their own booth to work. The entire space was extremely clean, well lit and well organized. I didn't mean to be nosy, but it was cool to see what other artists were working on. They all seemed equally professional and talented, with their own niche, aesthetic or art style. My artist, as well as the others I overheard were very thorough, giving their clients detailed instructions on tattoo after care before sending them on their way. I'll be back in about a few weeks to finish my colouring, and I'm happy to return! I would definitely recommend Philadelphia Tattoo Collective to friends.

My tattoos look amazing! I went into get one tattoo with Sage, she was great to talk to and work…read morewith. Before the tattoo we were talking about one I had on my shoulder that was done poorly and she offered to work within my budget to do both the tattoo I went for, and for her to fix up my existing one. In the end I am beyond satisfied with the new ink on my body. Once I get my money up I'll definitely come back and get more by her again, she brings a great vibe and talent to the shop!

I had my existing earlobe piercings re-pierced here by Zeus. The piercing channel was sharply…read moreangled and exited significantly off-center. Before the piercing, Zeus put gloves on, touched the door handle, left and re-entered the room, adjusted his clothing, and attempted to proceed without changing gloves. I had to ask for new gloves before the piercing could continue. Because of the incorrect placement and hygiene concerns, I removed the piercings the same day rather than attempting to heal them. When I contacted Zeus afterward to address the placement issue, I was blamed for the result rather than offered a professional resolution. Not the kind of treatment and quality of service one would expect at this price point. Photos are included so others can make an informed decision. I would not recommend this shop.

Normally I don't take the time to write reviews but I really felt the need to warn others about the…read moreservice I received when I WALKED IN THE FRONT DOOR: As I said I walked in on sunday 10/8/17 to see if they had any tattoo goo or redemption for my tattoo's care as i do not want a product with lanolin on my tattoo. Upon arrival I was promptly greeted by a girl with brown braided hair and dark rim glasses who said "we don't have it, just use aquaphor". I had told her i had bad experiences with the product aquaphor and was looking for tattoo goo or redemption. Well evidently this question hit a hipster nerve. As she then replied to me in an extremely condescending tone "oh cause tattoo goo doesn't?" then rolled her eyes like I was some kind of idiot that never had a tattoo before. I get that she may of had a bad day or maybe she just didn't feel like being at work that particular day but to speak to a customer like that is extremely unprofessional and if she doesn't want to hear questions about tattoos then don't work at a tattoo shop! Other than her the place looked pretty decent with its register of artists and their work. But her hipster "holier than thou" attitude was incredibly rude for just an honest question. Maybe if the shop found a new employee to help walk ins I would have had a better experience even if they didn't have the product I was looking for. As this girls attitude was definitely uncalled for. I wish I got her name because I wouldn't recommend her to anyone if she does tattoos. I would feel terrible for anyone who would put their skin in her hands.

Do not go to Brenda if she doesn't "like" what you want permanently tattooed on your body she won't…read moregive a damn about it. She'll get started on it to get your money of course but then you'll never get another appointment with her again. She's definitely not a professional she makes excuses not to finish a piece that she overwhelmed herself with. So you as the customer will be left unhappy and desperately searching for an actual artist to finish what she started. On top of that when you reach out to the shop owner you don't get a response.

Got my bellybutton pierced here a little while back. Very clean and efficient, and great price…read more($25!). Also Rick and Morty playing on the tv screen throughout the entire experience was a gucci gang bonus

Recently got my septum pierced by Angie. Amazing experience. All the artists are so cool and nice…read moreand super professional. Angie did an amazing job, everything was clean, it was quick, and she explained the proper after care. Excited to maybe get my next tattoo here :)

I cannot say enough great things about Cresson Street Tattoo! I have had two sessions with two…read moredifferent artists here and both were great! My first session was Jan 2024 with Janelle - I had her ink me the Manayunk bridge, some floral work, and some song lyrics. Janelle had been recced to me by a friend and she was wonderful, very personable, and fun to talk to! Sadly she suddenly moved out of state so I wasn't able to book her for my next session. Next session was with Gwen which I was able to coordinate everything via Instagram. I had some floral work and words as a tribute to my Grandma that recently passed away. Gwen was equally as awesome as Janelle and I had a blast hanging out with her while getting inked! Fantastic work by both artists, I will definitely continue to come back here for future work! The facility is very clean and everyone I've interacted with here is great. Some take deposits, some don't but they are cash only and do have an ATM ($300 limit) on site.

I cannot say enough about how happy I am with the work that Jackie Brown of Cresson Street Tattoo…read morehas done with her latest work on my arm. After she did some fantastic cosmetic coverup work earlier this year on my leg due to some unsightly veins which I felt embarrassed about, I knew that I could count on her on to draw up a Macaw parrot that I wanted since I was in my early twenties many, many years ago. This was important to me, and she did, but to another level. With her help and my feedback, she created a beautiful work of art that I will be proud of for the rest of my life. I also loved the environment. It was an experience to be around other customers and to hear their stories throughout their process. I specifically enjoyed and looked forward to the idle chit chat between Stephanie and Jackie. They made me laugh and made me feel welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend Cresson Street Tattoo as I've seen the work they did for others and the care and thought creating the right tattoo for their clients as well. Needless to say, but I will be going back!

I was so excited to go to this Tattoo/Art oasis. I met…read moreAngie the owner who is so pleasant! Upon entering I felt as if I entered a fun art class. There was wall to wall unique artwork. Classroom chairs - sitting in one made feel as if I was going on an art journey while Angie sat at her teacher's desk. Tash who I had not seen since the Pandemic came in and I was So Happy! Seeing her after all of these years and embarking on the journey of her being my tattoo artist. *Wonderful and fun ambience *Comfortable *Clean *Licensed *Creative *Cost-effective Thank you Angie and Tash!!!

I genuinely had the worst experience here with Eros. He kept getting annoyed bc my tattoo just did…read morenot look straight to me given his placements. I understand how spending a lot of time on just placement can be annoying, but he didn't show any hospitality or care to want to do it right, he was visibly upset & wouldn't even react when I kept apologizing. He said "with tattoos it is hard to be a perfectionist" which is absolutely ridiculous & not something I would ever want to hear from the person that's about to tattoo me. It just has to be perfect to me because it is my body it is going on permanently. In the end I walked out with a slanted tattoo & another that looks carelessly done, thick in some areas & empty in others. I truly regret not exercising better judgement & just walking out after I saw his demeanor bc I ended up paying a big price. Other than that he is extremely unprofessional. He was not set up when I arrived for my 12pm appointment. I took a 20 min work call & he still wasn't done setting up when I finished, we didn't begin placing the tattoo until about 1pm. I wouldn't even return for a touch up.