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    A-1 Tattoo Co

    4.5 (23 reviews)
    PriceyTattoo, Piercing
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Allison A.

    I found this tattoo shop on Google, and figured that I'd give it a go. I am beyond satisfied with the tattoo that I got from Nick Hart at A-1 Tattoo Co. Nick's detail in his art is immaculate, so I definitely recommend going to Nick Hart for quality and detailed tattoos! He's also very nice and sociable. :)

    Allegra C.

    Got a matching tattoo with my best friend while visiting to Kansas City. Found this place from another yelp review and soooo happy we chose here! We showed Ben (Benjamin Carlson) what we wanted from Pinterest and he made it so much better! His artistry is beautiful.

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    Paul W.

    First and only tattoo. Read the reviews and made my decision on that. Don't let the appearance of outside scare you. It is a great place to go to. Clean and well run. Josh did a great piece for me. Really friendly and professional. Would go back again, but this a one off. Highly recommended. Love my tattoo.

    Lauren K.

    My best friend of 20 years came to visit me so we decided to get matching tattoos. They are cash only, but that wasn't a problem. We were helped immediately. Shannon told us how much it would be for what we wanted. She was very gentle. I will continue to go here for my future tattoos and would definitely recommend this shop.

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    Susanna Lee L.

    I've gotten work done at tons of shops in KC, but hadn't visited A-1 until my favorite artist, Ben Carlson, joined them. I went in on Sunday, and was really impressed. It's a clean shop, big enough to house a nice variety of artists, not so big that they lose the intimacy that makes a place comfortable. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to do, I thought about adding a few small pieces to my sleeve-in-progress, but Ben showed me some really beautiful original art that made me reconsider. I've always done relatively small things, and didn't know if I could handle something so big, but he really knows what he's doing, and made it as easy as possible for me to take it all. He did an AMAZING coverup, one that I didn't think was possible. I'm very, very happy with the results! I'm including a pic...

    Erin L.

    I got my first tattoo today & called & they told me to just come in. The staff was so friendly & the girl that did my tattoo was really cool & really nice. She explained what she was doing, made sure I was comfortable & she did A GREAT JOB!!!! Couldn't have asked for a better first experience honestly! Strongly recommend

    Mark O.

    Back home on leave and went and saw Mitch. First let me say that he is an awesome artist. We talked about what I wanted and when I saw the final drawing I was really Impressed. He took his time , very personable, very clean and did an amazing job. Super awesome guy and I would recommend him to anyone! Planning on getting a few more done by him when i'm back in town again.

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    Carrie was super nice and was very talkative and helpful for my first tattoo! The space was very clean and was very organized.

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    Nick tattooed me and my girlfriend, great guy. clean shop, nice atmosphere, 10/10, would go again.

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    Another bonus is he has a super light hand, the most painless of my tattoos have come from Mitch.

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    Freaks on Broadway - First of a set of religious symbols. More to come

    Freaks on Broadway

    3.9(129 reviews)
    11.2 miWestport
    $$

    Great place for walk in peircings!! My boyfriend and I went in, got helped almost right away and…read moregot pierced not 15 minutes later! The staff was experienced and made us feel comfortable. All for an affordable price. I appreciate the surgical steel and not having to ask too many questions in that regard. I would say my only "qualm" if you can even call it that, is that they don't send you home with any cleaning solutions. You have to make it yourself. It's easy - distilled water and salt - but there's something about having a shop provide it to you that makes you trust it more. They could also probably increase price slightly if they added that...just a business reco from me. But I'm happy!!

    Amazing tattoo shop. Thee ONLY place I go for any work to be done. My tattoo guy "Poppa" is still…read morethere which is frosting flakes Grrrrrrrr8 he does great work. Ronnie is a excellent piercer..she did my Septum and Tragus on the right. I'm going back for my left side. She will not pierce anything that's not a good choice. She is very honest and quick. She is a peach and professional. They have an ATM so I you don't carry cash lol don't trip they got you.. the pictures on the wall are a bit dated but kinda funny to see the kind where tats started so simple and now are way more advanced. Now it's located in the Westport and parking is a Beast. The only reason I hate going is the parking is Insanely bad. Oh yeah the welcome party is a little dry and uninterested and uninteresting I don't like her disposition. Not friendly Not a people person..I get it a tattoo shop BUT ....anyway. I adore my artist.

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    Freaks on Broadway - Septum piercing and Labret Piercing

    Septum piercing and Labret Piercing

    Freaks on Broadway - Beautiful lines, Rich saturation. David is the bomb!

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    Beautiful lines, Rich saturation. David is the bomb!

    Supernatural Body Piercing - View from the queue

    Supernatural Body Piercing

    4.7(137 reviews)
    11.5 mi
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    Chose this place for my nipple piercing. It was my first time being pierced with a needle since…read moreI've had my ears done with a gun. And boy, does it feel a different. They made it so quick and efficient. I love the piece of jewelry I picked. Overall 10/10 experience from the moment I walked in till I got out. My face was smiling from ears to ears.

    I initially chose to use this piercing studio because I liked the way the exterior of the building…read morelooked with its Ouija inspired graphics. I was directed to the website where it was easy to arrange an appointment, and that appointment happened to be with the owner of the establishment. Once I got there for my appointment, I was in awe of the interior decor as well, which was really nicely decorated and had a very cool indoor plant garden, of sorts. I was greeted very professionally, and then was shown all the options available for my dermal piercing, which was fantastic! I didn't realize I would be given such a massive selection to choose from, which got me really giggity lol. It took me a few minutes, but I made my selection and then proceeded to wait in the lobby until I was called. It was there that I became more in awe- especially after seeing his pressed penny machine. I have literally never walked by a pressed penny machine without choosing to partake, so that was RAAAAD! Now, I don't want to think about my age hahaaa but it's been at least 20 years since my last piercing. Clay was VERY thorough in letting me know all the details about THIS type of piercing, which I didn't previously know. Apparently- dermals WILL eventually work their way out, which didn't make me change my mind- but can certainly sway others against it. He stressed that it was only a matter of time, but I am grateful for knowing this so I don't need to freak tf out when the time comes hahaaa. Aside from that- this dude had an amazing personality-very caring and communicated well all thru the process. I don't plan on ever going anywhere else for a piercing or body jewelry, as I am HOOKED!

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    Supernatural Body Piercing - Pressed penny machine. Save your pennies, folks!

    Pressed penny machine. Save your pennies, folks!

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    Catalyst Arts Collective - I debuted my tatted arm on my wedding day :)

    Catalyst Arts Collective

    5.0(4 reviews)
    8.6 miCrossroads, Greater Downtown
    $$$$

    The #1 tattoo shop in Kansas City. Hands down. Has won tons of awards and all the artists are all…read moreincredibly skilled! As I just said, you cannot go wrong with any of the artists here; however, the two that I go to are Bob Bitner, a master, and Wes Durham, the current apprentice. Both guys have done amazing work and I will continue to recommend both of them as well as the shop as a whole! I will briefly summarize how the process works for those of you that are unaware. Catalyst really only works on appointment only. Unless you want work done by one of their two apprentices you will likely have to put your name on a year long wait list to get an appointment with one of the master artists and likely will also need to give them a down payment-this is so people don't back out all the time. The next step is usually to go have a consultation with your artist that you choose. During this consultation, you and your artist will discuss the type of artwork that you like and want on your body for the rest of your life (lol) and then either he or she will work on some drafts to show you to see if you like them. Most recently, Catalyst was located out in the cuts of Independence, MO off 291 Hwy; however, they recently moved down into the Crossroads! I had my forearm sleeve recently completed by Wes D. at the old Independence shop. I do have an appointment in January of 2019 with Bob B. to finish the rest of my sleeve! This shop prides itself of professionalism, cleanliness, and unique work & artistry. It is not cheap but you get what you pay for when you purchase a tattoo. In my opinion, this will be with you for the rest of your life so you might as well have it done by the best tattoo artists possible!!

    I've been going to see Mikey Ruck for the last 4 years for my work!!! He's amazing because I'm a…read moregiant sissy, even though I don't act like when it comes to my tattoos, he's very light handed and his work is precise and wonderful. I only come here and will only go where Mikey goes. He's done all the color work in my photos - the lady dragonfly monster is my work in progress piece that he started in grayscale.

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    Catalyst Arts Collective - Planetary alignment - all Mikey

    Planetary alignment - all Mikey

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    Catalyst Arts Collective

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    A-1 Tattoo Co - tattoo - Updated July 2026

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