I just got my first tattoo and the experience was so much better than I could have hoped for…read more After visiting reaching out to several tattoo artists to check out the quality of the artwork as well as the general "vibe" of each parlor I was immediately impressed by the artist's work, the demeanor of the artist and the simple but inviting atmosphere at Old Salt Tattooers. Laurent's work is simply beautiful. He was certain to explore what I was looking for in design, give me his input when I asked for it and ensure that I was happily with the design prior to having it inked. I felt at ease during the process as Laurent was able to chat when I was I wanted to but worked quietly when I needed to have time to leave off on conversation. While his overall manner was what I needed, the quality of the work was what stood out the most. My Asian inspired tattoo ran from my foot to just above my knee and was completed in only two sessions. His work was quick considering the intricacy of the design but exceeded my expectations in its quality. The tattoo was simply beautiful and exactly what I wanted in its design. I will definitely be returning to Old Salt Tattooers for more work and would definitely recommend Old Salt Tattooers to others as well.

Loved my experience with Marcus. He was professional, personable, and made good suggestions for my…read morefriend and I. He was accommodating to our schedules as well. The only reason for 4 stars was that our appointment was at 12 and we didn't actually start tattooing until 130. It's all good though because we finished up around the time I had hoped with awesome pieces for life. :) The owner tattoo guy was in the shop too, he was funny and made the shop and even more enjoyable experience.

The other tattoo artists may be great - and by the reviews many seem to be - but Pete Silva is the…read moreabsolute worst, a scam artist, and quite possibly the least professional person with which I've ever dealt. Not only did he not do a thing regarding the design of our anniversary tattoos, he proceeded to go against all of our agreement and kept our $200 deposit, producing absolutely nothing but a series of rude messages. He is not worth your time or money. If you like the studio, request a different artist.

Got my first ever tattoo from Erik and the whole process start to finish was just a breeze. Came in…read moreand talked about my idea, then set up a day like a week later. Came in on the day, he got the design done in about an hour and it was just perfect. Design was bigger than either of really expected it to be, but he stuck to his original price point which was super awesome of him. Tattoo turned out amazing and outer layer has healed extremely fast! He is extremely talented, and I cannot recommend him enough!

Location: Nice and clean! The staff is constantly cleaning and making sure everything looks nice…read more Artist: Mike D did an amazing job on my tattoo that I came in with. His linework is super impressive and he was very considerate of what I wanted. Easy going and fun to talk with while he's tattooing Price: Great pricing for the quality of work that is performed. Leave a nice tip! Overall: I couldn't be happier with my complete experience here. I will be back for my next one very soon Mike!

The owner did such a great job on my tattoo last week, so cute for Valentine's Day! Such a nice…read moreshop owner who made great small talk and made my experience wonderful. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking to get a new tattoo!

I have been a customer of Solid State Tattoo for many years. The owner Jon is my "go to guy" for…read moretattoos. I have nearly a full arm sleeve from him and 1/2 my lower calf. He is super talented and does beautiful traditional style tattoos, color tattoos and black and gray tattoos. He has always exceeded my expectations and taken my tattooed farther than I imagined. Each new one becomes another top favorite. The shop itself is amazing. Yes, it is clean and you feel comfortable and safe being tattooed there. But more than that, Jon has uncovered the gorgeous historical aspects of his shop. The brick walls, gorgeous trim work, floors,and stunning tile ceiling makes his shop a piece of artwork itself. Just stop in and be in awe. There are tons of flashes to see and lots of cool artwork. But the best thing is leaving there with your very own piece of artwork to enjoy forever. Artist Josh is also fantastic and I have see tons of his pieces as well. He is someone you can trust and you'll be happy with his work. Both Josh and Jon take pride in their artwork. It shows. That's why I keep going back. It's pretty awesome to have talent right here in the city and not have to go searching for it.

Jon was very responsive and easy to schedule with. He made our appointment feel important even…read morethough we were just getting small, quick tattoos. Would definitely go back for any future work, the shop is spotless.

I cannot express how thrilled I am with my tattoo. It's simple ... 2 letters. But i had dreamed…read moreabout how I wanted those 2 letters to look for years. After consulting with Cello, he was able to take my vision and recreate it ... make it mine, forever a part of me. I cannot express how that makes me feel. These 2 letters form a word, but the letters are my kids initials as well. To have them with me, forever .... it literally brings tears to my eyes. His prices were reasonable ... not looking for the cheapest, but the best and from the work I saw to the awards all over his establishment, it was clear I made the right choice. He was professional, the place was so clean & everything was totally sanitized. I've already made my next appointment

Cello is the best. Shop is clean and very friendly. Tattoos I've seen are amazing. You will not be…read moredisappointed.

Walt is amazing at his job. I have always heard great things about Bay Street tattoo/piercing and I…read morealso like to support women owned businesses. Walt is professional, calm, patient, and a wonderful conversationalist. He took time to truly listen and make sure my friend and I were happy and comfortable with every stage of the tattoo process. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the work done. The shop is clean, cool, and very inviting. There is also a parking lot, which is a huge surprise in Bay View! If you're thinking about getting pierced or tattooed, I highly recommend starting here.

My friends and I got piercings done here and they were amazing. Sheri and Walt are amazing. They…read morewere so nice, fun, professional, and wanted the best for the clients. We actually ended up booking a tattoo appointment because we liked the establishment so much. My husband did as well cause he liked the place so much.

Medium Joe was able to add words to my tattoo of wings I already had. Since my mom passed away…read moreand funeral was coming up M.J. Got me asap. Fun guy, great attitude and artist! Highly recommend! Thx Medium Joe

I had another great experience with Zoe's Vicious Circle recently. There was a particular piece…read morethat I had wanted to get done for a while. Joe came up with some amazing ideas and brought it to life. I was so happy with how it turned out. I have to give a big thank you to Joe for keeping my spirits up during the tattooing process. As anyone who has tattoos can tell you, they hurt like hell. He was very encouraging to me when the pain got to be rather intense, and he also cracked jokes and made me laugh. This was the third piece I have had done here, all of them by Joe. My husband has also had work done by Joe. We will be back for anymore ink that we decide to get in the future.

Great atmosphere in the shop and everyone is friendly. The artist are top notch and I will go back…read moreto Tim everytime I want work done.

A huge thank you to Ben! He pierced my daughter's navel today and made her so happy! He is very…read morekind and professional. He is very good at what he does and he's very fast! We didn't even have an appointment and he took care of her right away!

Kaleb hooked me up with a couple tattoos, quality of his thin line tattoos and attention to detail…read moreis crazy! (I have sensitive skin and he was very gentle)

I went to an experienced artist multiple times at this shop for sleeve work. He did good work for…read moreme, So I trusted him to do a chest piece and he butchered it AND charged me full price. Now I have to go get it fixed somewhere else and go through the discomfort again. Unbelievable. I will never return.

I love my Tattoo. Samantha Weeks does absolutely amazing work. I can't see myself ever going to…read moreanyone else.

I have been seeing Samantha Weeks for a few years now and she is the best artist I have had the…read morepleasure of working with. She collaborates with me in my ideas and makes sure that my vision comes to life, and honestly she always finds a way to make it better or improve on my thoughts. I can just sit with her and spill my ideas and watch her draw things out in real time using her iPad. Love being able to work with someone who has the patience and kindness to work with me throughout all my changing ideas and visions. 10/10 would recommend!