Hands down the best! We originally followed Kyle there, and once I was inside chatting with Ant, we realized we actually grew up together. Small world moment! My daughter and I have gotten so many "Get What You Get" tattoos there, and it's become such a fun tradition for us. Every visit is a blast. The energy is laid back, creative, and just a good time all around. I've been going there for years and have gotten tattoos from four different artists, and every single one has been amazing. The talent in that shop is unreal. Anchor Tattoo is truly top tier. read more

This shop takes advantage of people. Im writing this review again and choosing to upload pictures as well. The artist Maggie no longer works here and this will focus on Anthony Stewart the owner. Background Information: I went in asking for one artist and they recommended me another (ive worked in shops and this is common if the artist feels another artist would do better in the style requested) I was not show a portfolio and everything went by fast I gave my deposit and waited. (This was my mistake) I then sent them the image I composed of the tattoo i wanted as well as some references. Whilst waiting for the day to come I noticed that they never asked me to go into detail or explain what I wanted after. Day of the tattoo they showed me a completely different design and did not want to do aspects of the tattoo that I composed. Long story short I received a tattoo that honestly looks like it came out of a chop shop. My issues with the tattoo: Anatomy is completely incorrect and all over the place. The shading is honestly ridiculous. Line work is shakey and blown out in several areas. It looks horrible and anyone can see that. Ive been told SEVERAL times that its a shitty tattoo not once did anyone think it was a good tattoo. Its embarrassing. The owner: After all of that the owner lacks any semblance of accountability. I had messaged the owner (Anthony) to see if we could work something out to fix it. At first, he was very understanding and offered to fix it and agreed with most of my concerns he even had another artist look at it whom also saw the issues with it. EVentually 3 months later I come back in to see what we could do with it and schedule a date to fix it. When I came in this time EVERYTHING CHANGED Anthony was very hostile and essentially gaslit me by all of a sudden saying "it's a great tattoo I don't know why you'd want to fix it" and "everyone in the shop thinks it looks great". Anthony also stated that I missed my second appointment. There was NEVER a second appointment the artist Maggie explained it would take X hours to complete and once the appointment ended that was that so again lying to save themselves (which honestly if you think there was a second appointment I "missed" thats ommision that you agree it looks incomplete or jacked). When discussing how to fix it, I again came up with an image where it kind of showed the direction I wanted to go to fix it but basically it got shot down (this is the second time i got shot down) . He said I'd have to just trust him and refused to draw a idea (he was gonna just freehand it). Even after all of that he asked for a 100$ deposit and stated that it will be 200$ an hour to fix. In no way was I told in the beginning l'd have to pay to fix the tattoo. In Conclusion: I never got it fixed, I wasted my time, and no amount was offered for compensation. This shop doesn't keep their word, is unreliable, and also, they do not care about the client. I was never rude when discussing the issue, I had. I was very polite, and they honestly just took advantage of that. You have a responsibility as a shop on who you employ and yet refused to own up to the blaring issues that came out of your shop. read more

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I came in to ask a question about a cover up and they took me on the spot. Kyle did an amazing job at covering the colors. The shop is clean and super welcoming. Definitely becoming a regular. read more

Emily is so welcoming as you walk thru the door, The quality of the work is very professional and detailed. they have so many traditional and or unique tattoos to choose from. Very patient. My grandkids love going to the shop with me, there is a teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game and temporary tattoos for the kids. the vibe is awesome! read more

Anchor Tattoo - Emily is awesome! - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

Amazing vibe! I was getting my first tattoo and they were all super kind. I got a morning glory on my thigh and I love it. Definitely a small piece for such a big area but because of how beautiful it came out I plan on going back and expanding the tattoo! Also got my belly button pierced here and it was only $50 with jewelry included. Amazing place! read more

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These guys are the real deal. Josh (lefthandjosh) did a terrific job with my tattoo; super patient and accommodating. The crew there will make you feel comfortable and won't fake it. If you're looking at getting a tattoo I would absolutely recommend any of them. Trustworthy, accommodating and great work. read more

Anchor tattoo is awesome! I got a tattoo by Matt that took two sessions and he nailed it. He made my dream tattoo come true. I would absolutely recommend this tattoo business and already have another appointment scheduled. read more

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Saw these guys at Vacacon this year, have been contemplating a Disney tattoo for a while but didn't want it to look janky. Matt's portfolio impressed me and I decided to pursue getting my first tattoo done by him. Easy to work with, super safe and professional, and incredible artwork! For my first tattoo I was a bit anxious but Matt did a great job keeping me assured, safe, and did a great job! I LOVE this tattoo the more I look at it. 10 out of 10 would recommend!! read more

Anchor Tattoo - Winnie the Pooh quote tattoo done by Matt - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

Been coming to this shop for many many years. each visit is pleasant and comfortable, Its full of flavor, and good people. Anthony and Matt have done several of my tattoos, they each have a unique style. the other artist always seem busy and friendly. I recommend this shop. read more

Did a quick walk in with my partner and they were able to get us in quick in & out. Price was understandable as well.

Hubby has been getting his Disney sleeve slowly completed by Matt. I came with him for his first appointment and was impressed with the business itself. Anchor is super clean and very relaxed. I appreciated the comfy couch in the waiting area. The place is full of Disney memorabilia and there are a lot of old school arcade games. I appreciate that they have the theme continued throughout of "anchor" with fish and other stuff. It is super consistent. Everyone there was super funny and very friendly as well. I also appreciated all of the TV's, it kept me entertained during the 4 hours we were there. They were playing various Halloween movies. Matt did an AMAZING job on my hubbies tattoo, its still a work in progress but I am SO impressed with his level fo detail. Like I cant even explain how amazing he is. And its obviously he is amazing because he is book almost a year out for his next appointment. Matt obviously takes his job very seriously, his business cards look like the cards you get in the Pops figurines. If you're looking for a great place to get a good tattoo or piercing this is your place. You're in good hands and if you want a Disney tattoo, Matt is definitely worth the wait, even I am super excited about my hubby's sleeve. read more

Just got new ink done by Ant (2nd one done by him) this past weekend. He surpassed my expectations with what he did for me, it came out so good I've already got numerous compliments on it! I know people are probably wondering what's their setup with COVID. The place is really clean and the artists take their time cleaning up before and after a session. Gloves are worn as well as masks during a session. Ample spacing between artists' station. I felt completely safe the entire time I was there. read more

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I was taken advantage of by Anchor Tattoo. I wasn't heard by the artist. He kept saying "ok" then did what he wanted, not what I wanted. I tried for months to reach out to the owner Anthony, he NEVER personally responded. I was WAY over charged for the crap I have to live with on my sleeve. Remember, tattoos are forever. $5400 for amateur work. Total rip!!! read more

Outstanding tattoo experience from beginning to end. Wanted to cover up a boring old tattoo with something better dedicated to wife. After calling a few places in town - Anchor was BY FAR the most responsive and awesome. They responded quickly to an IG message and hooked me up with an artist. Lucas then reached out to me via text and we got all lined up easily for appointment. Came in to the downtown shop with an idea of what I was looking for and Lucas sketched together something awesome. The vibe in the shop is so chill and everyone is super friendly. Lucas crushed it in 2 hours and 40 minutes - creating a masterpiece I'm so happy with. I'll be back for more work down the road and really appreciative how they treat people. read more

Not a tattoo guy...but wanted to get a tattoo from an important experience in my life. I went to Anchor and Kyle was working on a client. When he had time, he came over and spoke with me. Right out of the gate, I could tell he was a genuine artist and fully understands the importance of his work. I knew from our conversation that he was the guy I wanted to put something permanently on my body. Getting the tattoo done with Kyle was a great experience. He is a great listener, great communicator, and obviously, a talented artist. I would highly recommend Kyle and know that if I do ever get another tattoo...Kyle will be the one to do it. Thanks Kyle for helping me tell a story through your artistic ability. I love my tattoo and the experience of sharing space with you while getting it. read more

I've come here twice, once working with Octavio and another time working with Maggie. I wanted an anime tattoo and Octavio was excited to do it, the environment is friendly and the waiting room is fun if they run long with another person, we got to play on the arcade games they had. I am more than pleased with the outcome and he paid attention to the detail, he even went around showing the other artists my tattoo. I get so many compliments. Maggie was very nice and was very understanding when I wanted to take a break, I got flowers added to a previous tattoo that meant a lot to me and she added the little things that I asked for into it. Can't wait to book my next tattoo ! read more

Anchor Tattoo - Rem from rezero done by Octavio - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

We had a great experience at Anchor tatoo. We went in on a whim, hoping they would take walk ins. Thankfully they were able to squeeze us in! My husband and I got a couple of small tatoos on our hands, and they turned out better then expected. Well worth the price! Also we enjoyed the lobby that had comfortable couches and big screen TV's to watch movies on. Everyone was super nice, we enjoyed our experience. read more

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I had received a gift certificate for this spot for $100 for Anthony Stewart the owner & long story short I hate my tattoo & will not be going back. Communication was horrible and the line work is even worse. So unfortunate. read more

Anchor Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

I first met Matt about 4 years ago at Mouse-Con. After seeing his artwork and tattoos, I knew I could trust him to make my vision a reality. His work is clean, vibrant and he has this amazing ability to take my thoughts and make them a stunning tattoo. The shop is always clean, the guys are friendly and professional. They don't make you feel intimidated if you're not covered in ink I've trusted Matt to do several tattoos for me, but the first one he ever did, still gets compliments. I get stopped all the time I'm in Disneyland or Disneyworld, and asked where I got it done. I've recommended him to a lot of people as I know he's a solid artist and just a nice guy read more

Anchor Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

Just finished with JB. What a wonderful experience, he nailed it. Just want I wanted, color and size. He is the best. 2nd tattoo with him. Love the vibe in the shop and everyone is so friendly. Great place Antony. read more

I've received two tattoos from Matt and have gotten so many compliments about the artwork and quality of the tattoos. Matt is super friendly and easy to work with. Everyone in the shop is extremely nice and the artists clearly like working with one another. I would easily recommend anyone to this shop. read more

I've had several tattoos done here. Matt is amazing. He does the best Disney tattoos. His work is amazing, and he is very creative. The first tattoo I received from Matt, I came with an idea, and he built on it (with my permission), and he came up with something better than I ever imagined. read more

Matt fit me in the week I reached out. Anchor Tattoo was extremely clean and looks like they invest a lot in making the place look nice. They even had a BLM sign on their front door and ways they are supporting the cause which made me feel great. We just moved to Vacaville and it definitely has a different vibe from the East Bay. It was nice to see this sign and made me even more glad to be supporting this small business during the pandemic. Thanks for making my Ghibli dreams come true with my Totoro tat, Matt. read more

Anchor Tattoo - Totoro inner forearm 24 hours old - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

Great shop Super friendly Clean & ADA Compliant I would highly recommend This shop Worth the drive read more

This shop is filled with amazing artists. They all seem to have their specialties but they are also all amazing at many different types of tattoos. I came here for a half sleeve and after my first few appointments I realized I would never go anywhere else. Matt Robinson is my go-to artist. He is the in-house Disney nerd and that is why I chose him. I have searched all over the bay area for a shop who could do Disney the way I want and this was it. I made the mistake of going somewhere else for a different Disney tattoo and was told that Disney is lame and such a cliche tattoo. But Anchor Tattoo understood that Disney doesn't have to be cliche, it just depends on how the artist works it. The artists here do it all from Disney to family portraits and beyond. read more

Anchor Tattoo - Disney Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

I always heard about how good these guys are with Disney Tattoo's, after Covid had started over a year ago I went in and gave a deposit with Octavio, someone handed me off to him. I had to reschedule my original appt because of my work schedule and then he had to reschedule the 2nd one. Ive text him & left messages numerous times to get my $100 deposit back-with No answer or reply. He quoted me twice as much for the exact same tattoo I ended up getting @ another shop. (I wont give them a shout out on the negative review) not only have I bought tickets for and won A gift certificate for a raffle prize I miss located that as well(my fault) I wont use Anchor in the future for anything and I will Keep telling people that Octavio kept my $100. Its the principle & the money. Im single & work hard for my money and I just wanted a tattoo booooo. Integrity is everything in business read more

Shout out to JB and the crew at Anchor Tattoo in Vacaville! They were friendly, fun, and awesome! First tattoo EVER and I think I might get another one!! read more

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Honestly this is the WORST experience I have ever received at a tattoo shop. Customer service is nonexistent, the communication is horrible , way over priced and crap service. Moved to Vacaville and found this place and 1000% percent will say with all confidence...stay the hell away from this place !!! read more

This is the second time I am writing a review since my first review was obviously deleted. Ant or Anthony Stewart was who I had my tattoo appointment with. Not only was the communication nonexistent he was not prepared at all when I showed up for my tattoo appointment. He had nothing drawn up even though he had gotten a $100 deposit from me, and took about an hour to basically rip my tattoo design straight off of Pinterest. He also drew straight onto a stencil so when I had wanted to make obvious changes to the design, he made lots of excuses and eventually bullied me and manipulated me by putting the stencil on me so that I could think about it more and then told me that I worry too much and that I needed to just trust him. He made me extremely uncomfortable and talked misogynistic topics and eluded my question about rates until I was halfway through my tattoo. All in all an absolute terrible experience and I would not recommend getting tattooed by Anthony Stewart and I am now looking into tattoo removal. read more

Anchor Tattoo - Dahlia tattoo, courtesy of Anthony Stewart - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

I moved to FF almost a year ago and was looking around for a tattoo spot and came here and loved it, not only do they do amazing work on Disney designs, Even though I didn't get any Disney inspired but I got a cutesy one and it was just what I wanted!! i tattooed by JB and I really loved the outcome! Definitely going back for more! He was friendly and trusted his recommendations on sizing and any questions I had. I'm going back for more! read more

JB is THE MAN!!!!! Fantastic artist, listens to customers concerns, provides good advice regarding placement, embellishments, etc., to create terrific artwork. Can't recommend highly enough!!! read more

BEWARE! Left VM and also spoke with person to cancel and reschedule. They said the artist "Ant" would call me back. No call back from "Ant" then since I didn't hear back decided to keep my appointment. Then unbeknownst to me he gave away my appointment wouldn't refund $100 deposit. Don't recommend this joint. A friend of mine and I were going to go there together now she won't go there either. They lost two customers. Bad business ethics when you cannot get ahold of a person. The guy is a jerk. read more

I can't tell ya'll how much I love them and their work! Each artist is legit in their own right! I've had 2 tattoos now done with Matt and they are stunning. This shop has so much heart. They shared a very difficult time with my family and made it beautiful. My niece Erza passed away suddenly and because of their love for my brother, his fiancé and their children they have had their backs since day 1. They all loved her like their own and even painted the front window of the shop with her image. We had a celebration of life for her on her birthday a few days ago this was our first birthday without her and they held space for us and helped us honor her with tattooing folx and a sweet ballon release. My heart is forever grateful and I'm soooooooooooo happy they are in the world doing good work and helping folx heal. I heart Anchor Tattoo 4 life! read more

It's too bad the piercer reviews are dragging this place down. I'm sure Christian is a nice guy, but his piercings have a few problems. They go in at a SEVERE angle, not straight through. (This leads to poor healing.) They are crooked and off-center. (Visually unattractive.) His piercings HURT more than other piercers.' I've posted a photo of one of them. This piercer needs training, and I fully agree with all the the first reviewer said about the "vibe;" I was so distracted I realized later that he never even rang up the sale, just took the cash with no receipt. Try Industrial Tattoo in Berkeley, they were amazing and fixed my daughter's ear piercings. She's young and this was pretty tough on her, said the woman at Industrial's barely hurt and they are gorgeously done. And yes, an earlobe is pretty straightforward as far as piercings go. You can't do it straight? Sigh. I usually don't ever leave a negative comment because it's so unpleasant but ... I wish I had seen the other comments and I hope this helps someone avoid a hard situation. Why oh why did I miss the one reviewer's comment? It would have helped me avoid this troubling situation. read more

Anchor Tattoo - Please do not get pierced here! Crooked, angled, off center and painful. NO - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

"Let's get a tattoo today!" My bf exclaimed! Knowing that I've been wanting to get one for a while now, my reply? "Really, now, today?" And before I could think twice, we were on a mission! It was a lazy Saturday morning, and we were in no hurry... So after a couple calls and look ups on YELP... We found ourselves here. Walked in & was greeted by Jeremy. Very friendly and professional. The shop was good size. Three artists were working on different clients. Plenty of artwork and mirrors hung on the walls. This wasn't my bf's first tattoo... But it was mine! I was nervous! Not knowing what to expect was the worst part! I wanted something small, but meaningful. I decided on the Konji symbol for "love." After the inside of my right ankle was prepped, Jeremy took his time to place the computer generated symbol exactly where I wanted it. "Okay, you ready?" He asked before he started. Holding my hand, my bf was very supportive. Once he started.... I thought, "huh, is that it?" Ok, I measure my pain on a scale of 0-10... (Yes, I'm a nurse!) This was an average of 2-3 most of the time. At times, it was about 4-5. But it was very manageable. I figured it had to be. I mean, people keep coming back for more! After about 15 minutes he was done! My tattoo cherry was finally popped! My bf was next. He was doing a cover up on his left hand. He too, decided on a Konji, his was for "Tranquility." He has very large hands... He's a big guy! About the same size of the one on my ankle, he put on his hand. We were both very pleased. Jeremy gave us some "after care" instructions along with some ointment to apply. They only take cash. So be prepared for that. Minimum charge is $80. Tips are appreciated! It's true what they say, these things are addictive! My first one is just healed & I'm already planning my second one! read more

Anchor Tattoo - "Love" - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

Kyle at Anchor has done a total of three tattoos for me and my wife. He is super humble, easy going and accepting of tweaks and corrections. Tattoo artists can sometimes be intimidating and not happy when you propose changes - Kyle goes with the flow and makes the whole experience comfortable and about what you want. I went to Kyle with a super important/emotional child memorial tattoo idea. He took my examples and my ideas and produced exactly what I wanted in a tattoo. Kyle's lines were clean and he definitely has the eye of an artist. It was the same experience for my wife. The new salon on Main St. is clean and has a relaxed atmosphere. Both times we were in there it was just us and Kyle. I put myself on the calendar for a full sleeve in a few months. The pricing is very fair and you only get charged for actual time in the tattoo chair. Highly recommend! read more

love this place! Matt is about half way done with my full sleeve and I'm so in love with it so far! I won't be going anywhere else! read more

Anchor Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California

The guys at Anchor tattoo are the best. They are super personable and make you feel like you're at home. We scheduled with a guest spot who was from outta town named Peaches. Not only did he rock my husband's tattoo, but he smashed on the added personalization of it. Big shout out each and everyone of them you guys made our day. read more

Anchor wasn't my first choice.. in fact, one of the other parlors in town suggested I give these guys a visit. The shop is currently undergoing an upgrade to their digital footprint and I was truly going into my tattoo with blind faith. Holy shit did I luck out! All kidding aside, the work from this shop is truly top notch! I've been through quite a few tattoo parlors across the country and have seen some of the shittiest and some of the best looking shops. Anchor definitely nestles itself towards the top of that list. They've got a minimal amount of flash displayed on their walls, mostly all personal works. The shop boasts 8 tattoo stations with 4 artists... definitely enough room for one to move around! The best part of the shop is the dynamic of the artists and the interaction between them and the customers! I went in for a 7-hour tattoo broken into 2 sessions, but besides a few moments of silence, the shop was either filled with music, banter among patrons and artists and laughter. I think I'm forgetting something.... oh shit, the art work! As I've said, I went in blindly only to sit for 7 hours and ended up walking out with a bad ass piece of work to finish my sleeve. I'm looking forward to another session with these guys! read more

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Anthony did my first tattoo for me and I couldn't be any happier! He was very professional, clean and not judgmental. He was very reassuring and told me all the steps as we went. He made sure it was exactly how I wanted it and didn't disappoint with the end piece. I love their remodel the inside is so cool and the energy is great! I recommend any one and everyone with good taste and a love for tattoos to go to Anchor Tattoo! Thank you Anthony , I will be back for more. read more

Anchor Tattoo - My first tattoo, done by Anthony - Tattoo Near Me - Vacaville, California