Stefan has done a couple of my tattoos now and every time he has put extra time in making sure…read moreeverything is perfect and right for me. He is supper talented and a pleasure to work with. Thanks again, Stefan! The shop plays great music and welcoming atmosphere. From what I've seen Woodrow's work is amazing too and he is super nice. Would highly recommend Black Cat and the crew! Cheers!

I've gotten several great tattoos from Woody in the past and always appreciated his skill and…read moreprofessionalism. Unfortunately, my most recent experience in March 2023 changed everything. I drove five hours for this appointment, only to be told an hour beforehand that I needed to come to his house instead of the shop -- no explanation, no prior notice. When I arrived, I was directed to a bedroom in someone else's house. It felt uncomfortable, but since I had trusted him before, I went along with it. He hadn't drawn up the design yet (despite it being a large, detailed piece), and after three hours, he had me sit in awkward, painful positions because he "didn't want to get the tattoo bed out." During the session, the conversation turned disturbingly inappropriate -- he bragged about hooking up with clients, talked explicitly about anal sex, and even shared a story about doing it in the room we were in. He also stated that he refuses to tattoo men because he finds them gross, which felt like a major red flag. He appeared to be under the influence -- red nose, constant sniffing, dilated pupils -- and what should've been a 4-hour session dragged into 9. After all that, over half of the tattoo fell out and had to be completely redone by another artist. I've been hesitant to speak up, but I feel a responsibility to warn others. I hope no one else ends up in a similarly unsafe and unprofessional situation.

I got my very first tattoo with Emmanuel! He is an amazing artists and super professional. Made me…read morefeel at ease and he has such a light hand, i barely felt anything. He is super friendly and it felt like I was getting tattooed by a friend. He also did an amazing job with my tattoo. The tattoo was in farsi and I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a talented, kind, and professional tattoo artists, Emmanuel is your guy. I will be going back very soon for my second tattoo!!!!

Emmanuel has been my go-to artist since he was an apprentice. He's always kind, patient, and open…read moreto ideas while keeping true to his fine line tattoo stlye. I'm happy with all the work he's done on me and will be back for more! Carboncillo is a nice shop too, great ambiance and he and Paydrow are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

From the moment I walked in, the customer service was top tier. Jeff, the owner, runs his shop with…read moreprofessionalism and integrity. You can tell he truly cares about the experience clients have, not just the tattoos. Everyone I met was welcoming and respectful, which immediately made me feel comfortable. And Teko? He absolutely did his thing. Not only is he talented, but his customer service stood out the most. He was patient, attentive, and made sure I was okay the entire time -- especially during the tougher moments of the session. That level of care matters. The atmosphere was clean, professional, and positive. I genuinely felt valued as a client. Safe to say... I found my new tattoo parlor. Highly recommend.

I can't recommend Triton Tattoo enough! My friend and I came in as walk-ins on what turned out to…read morebe an incredibly busy day. Even with the shop packed, everyone was transparent about the wait time, kept us updated throughout, and even gave us the Wi-Fi password so we could work on a school project while we waited. I'm especially glad Teks came in on his day off because he ended up doing my tattoo, and I couldn't be happier with it. He absolutely nailed the design. Both Teks and Danny made the whole experience fun and welcoming from start to finish. The tattoo turned out exactly how I hoped, and it was the perfect back-to-school gift to myself before starting my first year teaching. I'll definitely be back!

Absolutely wonderful experience. Soren has done 4 tattoos for me so far and I will definitely be…read morereturning for more. He is incredibly creative, patient, and listens to exactly what you want. The tattoo sessions are always a comfortable experience and I enjoy chatting with him during the process. His talent is clear in all his work and I consistently receive compliments on the tattoos he's done for me. You will not regret getting a tattoo from Soren!

I walked in off the street and was met with a classic old-school vibe with friendly staff. I asked…read morefor an intricate single line tattoo on the inside of my ankle and for a touch up on an old tattoo from 20+ years ago. Gerald was accommodating and obvious with lots of flash to showcase his talent. He's easy to talk to and most of the flash you see is his work. The place is clean and there are multiple private rooms. Highly recommend!

I've been looking for a really great tattoo shop for a while and found it…read more Ethan is one of the best!! His line and color work is superb. He's also a really nice guy. He is a true artist. The shop is nice and clean. I look forward to going back for more beautiful art. I've already had so many compliments on the art that was done and have referred lots of people.

I don't give 5 stars often. Ethan did 5 tattoos total on my husband and I yesterday. Like 4 or 5…read morehours worth of work. He did fantastic! I will return to him for my next tattoo.

I drove from Las Vegas to get tattooed by Stefan Johnsson and it was definitely worth the drive…read more Stefan is a phenomenal custom tattoo artist. The shop is located in Soquel near many cafés, antique stores, and bars. The shop is extremely clean and filled with awesome art. It's nice to be at a shop that's filled with nothing but talented artists.

I followed Joey here from a shop in San Jose, and very happy I did! Not only do I love Joey, the…read moreshop had a really nice vibe. I really liked how the stations were intimate, and all the art work on the walls was very cool to look at. Everyone seemed extremely friendly as well. Joey is professional, a great artist and always puts me at ease. And he always makes sure I'm 100% happy with the work. He even touched up my husband's work on the fly! We will continue coming here for sure. Pro tip - cash only! But there is an ATM at the coffee shop across the street.

He did a six hour session and finished the job in one go. I loved his color work, and he provided a…read moregreat designed and accepted my input.

I called in and was told "SUCK A DICK BITCH!!" I just…read morewanted to get a tattoo for the first time. Guess it wasn't meant to be lmao. Take care y'all

I live in South Carolina but am a Cali native and wanted a Redwood tree tat from someone that…read moreactually knows what Reds are. I found Ally doing a Google search and know it was Divine guidance that led me to her! From an hour zoom consultation a month out, to a couple hours of chatting about all things tats and life, to a pain free tattoo experience, Ally was the most excellent hostess, fantastic artist, gifted and skilled human. My Redwood tree tattoo exceeded my expectations and wishes by a ton! I'll travel across the country again for my next tattoo - she really is THAT good!! Thank you soooo much Ally! You're a gift to the world!

I went to hot Rod because it's famous and I figured Ally is a well-known expert in the tattoo…read morecommunity. Ally is known for particularly beautiful color work and extreme attention to detail in creating 3 dimensional effects. I figured something that is going to be worn on my skin for the rest of my life is worth seeking out the very best. But I didn't expect, was to meet such a compassionate, warm, and caring human being as Ally. I also was gritting my teeth because I was expecting to have pain with my tattoo, but Ally uses a completely pain-free method with skin numbing techniques. It's amazing, it really works. I almost never write reviews but I just had such a great experience that I wanted to take the time to comment. Thank you for making me a walking art canvas.