Dre is amazing!!! I'm so glad I found him!…read more I first saw him in December 2022. He was doing a $30 Thursday, and I figured that was a great way to meet him and see how his work is. He was phenomenal! Super funny, normal, and inviting. His shop is clean, spacious, and conveniently located. I just went back in December 2023 and got a bigger piece this time. He's talented AND affordable! Highly recommend Dre to anyone in western Washington. He's worth the drive if you're not in the immediate Olympia area.

Met Dre through work. Saw his own ink, and thought this might be the guy. Ive wanted my tribal…read moreturtle for well over a year, searching designs over the course of 14 months. Several misses at local tattoo shops delayed me from getting the work done. The motivation was there, but something was missing. I guess i don't need a large shop, a chain, or folks that cant be at their shop when their hours say they'll be, yes, that happened, TWICE. Dre was not only willing to do the work, but JUST AS his IG page says you can message him and hell get back to you. He did, and gave me the confidence he'd be the right guy for the job. I was scheduled, for just a day later! The shop is SUPER clean and isn't cliched. Dre is a SoCal man, but has local art on his walls as well as stuff highlighting his CA heritage, which I admire because I'm a NY transplant myself, which showed me he honors his past, but isn't tied to it. Just enough free spirit to ALSO make him the right guy. Dre has a few apprentice artists working with him right now, one male, one female. This is Super important because some ladies want work in more intimate places, and i think having a choice for the client is smart. Additionally, i think this shows his expectation of growth, which im sure is bound to happen. Oh, and by the way, Dre served this country in a previous career in the military. Theres a humble but strong nod to his service, by way-of his retirement flag and a humble display of his service medals, which I genuinely appreciated. Dre has real technique, noticeable by how he speaks to his apprentice team, giving them direction on how the line work can be done, by tuning out music and listening to the art tools. Real zen stuff which reminded me tattooing is first and foremost ART, and a union of creator and created. None of what I saw was disappointing, every aspect of his shop is elevated, and worthy of much more future business. By the way, my wife and i go back today for her newest ink, and im getting another small one as well. You can see his work @threebirdstattooco on IG. 5 stars? I only wish i could go higher.

Overall, great experience. I've been tattooed from Cody multiple times. I personally love the…read moreaesthetic and environment of the shop he has created. Cody is quick and efficient, with no bullshit in between. I've always hated going to a shop and waiting an hour while the artist talks amongst his coworkers and then decides to start prepping after their 7th smoke break. Dark Letter offers more than just a nice tattoo, it's a great experience. Just my 2 cents.

First off, I just want to state that Cody and Chelsea are so kind, inviting and easy to talk to!…read moreThe whole process from start to finish was ridiculously easy, clean and comfortable. The Dark Letter Tattoo Shop is so dope inside, the decor is unique and I can say that I haven't been into a shop so well laid out before. The tattoo that I got was a pre-drawn flash of a grim reaper with a red sun in the background. I was able to pay the whole price upfront using their website and check in was easy once I arrived as well. My tattoo is AMAZING; clean lines, well packed color, and it was done in well under 2 hours! I will continue to recommend this shop to everyone I know! Keep up the great work :)

This is such a cool shop! I have known the shop owner for over 12 years and she is an expert in her…read morecraft. If you trust the process you will be happy with the results for the rest of your life. I have two large pieces by Nickhole and I love them both, she really cares about your comfort and the long lasting result and quality of her work.

Nickhole is the best! Very talented. I had a design in mind and after a short chit-chat Nichole…read moremade it better. I love my tattoo it's fun and it's more me than the one I originally wanted. Can't wait to get more.

She responded to my message and booked me in even though I messaged late at night she was so nice…read moreso sweet she's a real artist you gotta just trust her process I walked out of that salon dancing I swear, if you want a boring haircut do not go here I've neverrrr had my haircut with such finesse and talent and speed. She knew what I wanted without any pictures and I have super thick coarse long hair, Thank you girl bless you I'll be back

Upon searching for a new stylist I found this highly rated business on Yelp and sent a request for…read morean appointment. I put it in my information, what I am looking for and a 3 day range that apparently is the max Yelp will let you input. I did receive a quick reply but it only said "sorry I'm not available" as if I was putting her out. They could have replied, "thank you for your inquiry, not accepting new clients at this time" or "the time frame you provided doesn't work with my schedule, can we see if we can schedule another time?" or basically any sort of kindness at all. My schedule is open but they wouldn't know because they didn't ask, guess they don't need or want new business.

This shop is conveniently located in downtown Olympia across from a park and with plenty of street…read moreparking that is free after 5pm. Look for the Sasquatch on the door and you'll know you're in the right spot. Currently they are not open for walk-ins for obvious reasons but if you send them a message with a project they will get back to you within a couple of days and schedule you in. Their Yelp page doesn't do them justice but if you go to their website you can see tons of the work done by the artists who work here. I was lucky enough to get a session with Devon, who was able to turn my vision into something better than I could have imagined. He was super friendly and did not have his own agenda regarding the project so I never felt like he was leading me down a path that wasn't my own. The shop was super clean and bright (even with windows boarded up) and the music playing kept up a positive mood throughout. If the artist is humming along while working that's a good sign the task is going well. Devon is truly talented and has a way of making you feel at ease throughout the process. Time flies when you're in his capable hands. I highly recommend!

Their tattoo work is adequate, but working with the artist wasn't a great experience. From the get…read morego, he was openly and unapologetically judging my two female friends and I. He outright judged our character from our appearance and made sexist comments toward us during the entire experience. I wanted to speak up, but I couldn't because he was about to tattoo my friend and I didn't want risk upsetting him before permanently marking her. As well, throughout the entirety of tattooing he made her feel uncomfortable. Our experience was so negative with this artist, that my extremely polite and non-confrontational friend decided to not tip for the first time in her life (that's a big deal for her). Anyways, moral of the story: we won't be going back.

This place is great! I came in and showed them pictures of what I was envisioning and then made a…read morecouple additional changes. The appointment was set for the following day and when I arrived, Jeremy had created the design perfectly. I was in and out within an hour and thought the price was reasonable. Definitely recommend this place for your next tattoo.

Took me months to decide on a font. Looked up reviews for a shop nearby and this one stuck out…read more Went to their shop just to get a quote and schedule an appt. Place was busy. 5 artists doing clients. One artist on standby, Tex. Came right to the counter. Showed him the simple tat I wanted. Without hesitation he quoted me a price that I was really happy with. Sat for 5 minutes while he worked on the sketch. Again, I was pleased with it and off to work. Did not take long. I was really surprised at how quick I was in & out. Granted it is a simple tattoo (straight and forward, nothing fancy, black). How I like my tats. Will go here again or recommend.

I have come to this tattoo parlor for about 3 years now, I was sent here by my Uncle who has been…read morecoming for years, they have done 2 or 3 of my tattoos, & I wanted another one, something simple, easy & only a few words. I showed them a picture & asked a price, they told me it was $150. Confused I asked how come, because I've gotten others there that were no where near as much for something so simple, & he told me 'this is not a garage sale' Needless to say, I will not be coming back to this shop, he was extremely disrespectful & flat out rude. If I could have given them 0 stars, I would have. I walked two blocks to spider monkey, got the same tattoo for 75$ less than electric rose said.

I just got my Hello Kitty tattoo done there this weekend and WOW! Amazing service and excellent…read morestaff! It's a tiny shop, but I love that the artists interact with the customers and give quick appointments! The artist readjusted the position of my tattoo and talked to me during the session as well as compliment the work as he was doing it! Even if the tattoo seems silly, it was very thoughtful of them to make me feel great about a decision to put it on my body FOREVER :) I will definitely be back without a doubt! So worth the 100 mile drive!

I have been going to this shop for 20 years. They are professional, they confirm appointments and…read morekeep track, custom pieces are followed through with each artist, and every artist makes you feel like family and friends when your around in the shop. Highly recommend them and I will not go anywhere else, and I have no problem paying for that assurance.

Well here we are! (And there you are and there over there he is. Lol) Now you may have gotten…read moretattooed from other shops (and no I'm not talking about your cousins attic with a razor blade.) but there is one shop in the top of Olympus that towers over the northwest section of Merika. (*looks up into the mountain with the sun burning your eyes.* "ah! My eyes they burn!!!.... FROM AWESOMENESS!") So get comfy, shaved and ready for the stencil of this review! Atmosphere: Well it feels like a squirrel took a wrong turn and ended up in the Willy Wonka section where they inspected nuts because this place is amazingly nut! (Places Spider monkeys on the nut scale.. *processing...ding!*... it's... aaaaaa... good nut. Lol [Now a days that means something completely different. These kids and their analogies! *Shakes cane to the sky only to be blinded by the sun again* "Gosh darn it!!" Lol]) There is so much Art and trinkets on the walls, that I almost 83.4% go crossed eye from trying to take in all of the art. (Now I'm starting to wonder why my tattoos end up in different parts of my body... O.O) The place is immaculate and the only litter ever created was when I accidentally dropped a wrapper on the ground and that's actually the only time I saw the mess that it really was. (Due to my wrapper. Don't worry I picked it right away.) Each artist section is covered by their art creations and a spin to it. (Kinda like a college dorm room but instead of poster it's amazing art.) Let's talk about the restroom because just like everyone (which I read in a wise book a long time ago and I live by it daily) they poop. *tear falls done* she's... breathtaking, the seat is wiped and the sink is clean, there's art on the wall and my backside cinnamon rolls thank you for caring for my donkey. Customer Service/Product: Now you may have seen a lot of 80s through 90s movies where they depict the tattoo artist as tattooed, pierced and mean! Well let me tell you it's nothing like that. These people are tattooed, pierced and.. friendly! O.O I've personally been working with Skrappy for 94.7% of my tattoos and he has not disappointed me! (YET!.... I'm just joking. I don't think he will. No pressure.. [ALL PRESSURE!!... I'm just joshing you.. *cough* O.O!!!]) They have a professional outlook and making sure you have what you want and taking the correct steps to set up their station and make it a safe environment to be tatted in. (Plus Skrappy has the softest hands there. Well that's what he told me and I'm sticking to it. Lol.) The tattoos produced here are worth every cent and they actually care what you want, what's doable, and what's not. They won't curve the truth and honestly I love seeing that in a business. Plus the majority of the time while I'm getting tattooed were mostly telling jokes, catching up or just staring deep each other's eyes. Lol. Conclusion: You ever just get so frustrated to not getting what you want? Ever want quality work that's worth your money? Ever needed a clean safe environment where professional who have done this for years know what they're doing? Ever ask Samantha Boiser from cubicle 36-B and get rejected so now you take the stairs instead of the elevator just in case of the off chance you get stuck with her in it like last Tuesday and she brings it out and tells you why she said no so you end up crying in front of her so she just awkwardly gets off a floor earlier!?!... if you checked yes in one of these things *thinks..* yes.. if you have checked one in any of these. This place is your place to go. With an amazing selection of tattoo artist, immaculate environment filled with fascinating art and professional but awesome background it's hard not waste every pay check here! (Why am I so broke!?! *shakes to the sky--* ah my eyes again!!)

I hadn't had a tattoo in 6 years, after my soul dog passed away I knew I wanted a tattoo in her…read morememory. Natalee was recommended to me from someone on Facebook about a year ago, so found her social pages, looked at her work & hit her up, waited 6 months & had thee best experience! She gives the best quality work. Natalee is super friendly & knowledgeable. I can't wait to see her again. The shop was clean. Everyone was friendly. Definitely go here for your tattoo needs.

Another piece with Chandler! Many more to come! He has truly captured what I asked for! He nailed…read moreit in every way! Badass artist and shop with great energy! 10/10, you're the bees knees

I got a tattoo from The Sarge in September 2021 and was so happy and impressed. Today (September…read more2023) I got a tattoo from Curtis and was equally happy and impressed. Cannot say enough nice things about this place

Tiki Tattoo is absolutely amazing! I had Dino do a bicycle tattoo for me and it came out just like…read morethe picture I showed him. This guy went above and beyond for me, he worked on my piece after the shop hours say they close at 7! I also love that the shop is extremely clean, (I have a phobia of germs, so it's refreshing to see the artists take cleanliness so serious) I strongly recommend this place to anyone wanting an excellent looking tattoo! Ask for Dino! This guy is INCREDIBLE!!! I'll totally be back for more ink!!