Amazing service, everyone is so kind. So cool inside there's a lot of interesting things to look at! Not to mention my tattoo looks amazing read more

Delicious Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

I actually never made it to the tattoo point because I spoke with Justin a week earlier and made an app at 8 pm and he said many times that was fine just ask for Justin and showed up and closed and no-one has answered phones or messages since. read more

Hunter did an awesome cover up for me. The location itself is pretty dang cool. Has a neat vibe and chill people. They are pretty popular (well deserved) so you may have to wait a bit to get an appointment, but it's definitely worth it. read more

If you're looking to get a tattoo, Delicious Ink is the place to go. All of the artists are very personable and professional, and the entire parlor has a very cool feel to it. There are antiques, gaffs, and independent artwork all over the place--even the toilet seat is a custom piece of art. Everyone did a great job of making us feel comfortable for the full 5 hours I was under the needle. I'm pretty paranoid when it comes to finding the right tattoo artist--and Brooke Englehart, the incredibly talented artist who did my tattoo did such an amazing job, I cannot recommend her enough. I've never seen shading done so well on a tat before, and she was able to focus my 10000 ideas into the start of a sleeve that looks both complete as it is, but was also made so that it is open ended for continuation at any time. I will absolutely be going back to Brooke for all my tattoo work in the future--and to get an old tattoo corrected and reincorporated back into another existing piece I have. If it can be done, I am completely confident Brooke can make it happen! Overall, I found the entire experience to be very pleasant and was not put off by a single aspect of the parlor. I'd highly recommend booking an appointment with Brooke if you're looking to get completely awesome original tattoo work done. Love this place, love Brooke, and I WILL be coming back again soon. Enough said! read more

Delicious Ink Tattoo - Delicious Ink sign and storefront. - Tattoo Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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Where do I start? Pristine tattoo parlor. This place is so clean and welcoming. Ever walk into a tattoo shop and immediately get the feeling you're not welcome there? You won't get that here. I have always been greeted with a smile. This is so important especially if its your virgin tattoo or piercing experience! Plus there's tons of fun artwork a sculptures to look at to help ease any nerves you may be having (worked for me each time!). We went in for a "couples tattoo" that we had been discussing with Jennie for a while. Soon as we walked in she had the stencils drafted up and ready to go. We always trust her extremely professional and knowledgeable opinion when finalizing our ideas. She has NEVER steered us wrong. While she is fast, she is also extremely detailed. All of our outlining and shading was done perfectly. I could not have asked for a better outcome. Jennie 1,000% exceeded our expectations. There is a reason we drive to Rockford from Chicago just to see her. There is a reason I wait 2-3 months for an appointment with her when she's all booked up. You could go somewhere else to get your work done, but I wouldn't recommend it! Thank you for taking the time to work with us and to create such a beautiful everlasting memory. read more

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At 70, recently dolled up my arms....getting more artwork soon. Good news, recent surgical trip left me naked, but they couldn't take the tats. Lol. Thanks to Tim, my memories dance around me every day. He wears his heart on the ends of the tattoo gun needles. Thinking about putting my name and birthday on me in case I get lost someday. Bwaaaaaaah! read more

I had been curious about Delicious Ink for a long time, as they have a solid reputation for putting out quality work. So I decided the bite the metaphorical bullet and get my nostril pierced as a means of testing the waters. The shop itself is amazing, extremely well put together, immaculately clean, and you have an instant feeling of being in a professional environment. The piercer (John) was a little stand-offish with me at first, which rubbed me the wrong way a bit at first but, as a former piercer myself, I know it's hard to get excited about doing a nostril piercing for what feels like the billionth time. It could have just been an off day for him though so I didn't hold it against him and he seemed to warm up a bit through conversation. The price is what most people will struggle with compared to lower quality shops, $97 after 20% tip, but the thing to keep in mind is that you're paying for their experience and for quality. I happily recommend giving them a shot whether you're a first timer or a veteran to the business and I'm looking forward to paying them another visit. read more

I've been tattooed here a few times & I really, really love their work, I plan to go back for more tattoos! It's clean, the artists are fantastic & everyone is friendly & helpful. The only reason I'm not rating the shop with 5 stars is because I called about getting my 7 year old daughter's ears pierced & they're charging $75/ear! That is just crazy! I really wanted to take her there because it's a trusted local business that I'm familiar with. I know getting pierced by a trained professional best, but there is absolutely no way I can afford that! I'm very disappointed. read more

What a great shop. Clean, professional and really interesting and fun decor. It had been 40+ years since my last tattoo. Tim made me feel welcome and did an awesome job with the ridiculous little design I came up with. Hope to go back again. I highly recommend Delicious Ink. read more

I went to Delicious Ink today to get a navel piercing. I read so many reviews on all the tattoo/piercing places in Rockford, and Euro Tattoo has been getting so many scary, infectious problems reviews. Delicious Ink had 4.8 out of 5 on one site, and 5 on Yelp. So off I went. Tim Atwell was so nice and I was nervous and a little shaky but he talked me right through all the steps and of course it wasn't as "world ending" as i thought it would be. He told me all the precautions and not to touch the piercing at all, which my last naval pierce guy told me to clean it every day and it got so painful and infected. Overall I am super happy with my new pink belly jewelry that was cleaned for 10 minutes in the Autoclave! And it literally doesn't hurt me at all to move! Cost me 45$ total, (STILL CHEAP) but i opted to get the titanium metal instead of stainless steel, so it probably cost more, but I know the saying goes, " YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!" Don't learn it the hard way!! I did. Thank You Delicious Ink! Also the place has a cool antiquey design inside so there's lots to look at! read more

One of the best places to get a tattoo in Rockford, I had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. Everyone is very personable there and the shop is very clean and sterile. I got a bicep tattoo with Tim and he does amazing work, it is an original design by him and I would recommend checking him and the other artists out. The line work and shading is very well done, I have to go back and get it colored and I am very excited for that. The prices are very reasonable for thequality of work and I would recommend this shop to everyone. read more

Best shop in town hands down. Solvej did my leg sleeve and is currently working on my arm sleeve and both are exactly what I wanted.

Best Artists, best shop. It's all about the art, all of them do a great job. Jason is my artist of choice, I have multiple tattoos and he has always blown me away. I usually do not post on yelp, especially as something as serious as a tattoo, but you will not be disappointed. read more

This place was really good! Granted, I didn't get a tattoo--I had just gotten one two weeks prior, so that itch was sufficiently scratched! I went with my sister to get an add-on to her tattoo. She had a celtic design that incorporated her son's name, and she needed to get her daughter's added on. She had originally gotten hers done in Louisiana, and hadn't appreciated the "shading" that was done around the design. Her tat artist at Delicious Ink changed all of that. She turned my sister's "shading" into something awesome that looked more like a tattoo and less like a sticker. The place was clean, the artist was fast, efficient, and she made a masterpiece! I might just come back for my next tat :) read more

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Delicious Ink pretty much already has the reputation of the best tattoo shop in Rockford (at least that's what I think). So it was a no brainer for me to come here for my next tattoo. The shop is very clean, everyone was very nice. Jennie was absolutely wonderful to work with. She's super sweet, and she worked with me on my tattoo she did on my side. She did an absolutely amazing job and I am so happy with it! She was very flexible with design but also gave me her experienced opinion it. I had originally wanted something smaller but we decided to go bigger and I am so happy we did. I will definitely see her again when I'm ready for my next one! read more

I stopped in on a Friday afternoon to get a simple wedding band tattoo to surprise my wife for Mother's Day. When I arrived, there were three workers and no customers. When they finally came over to ask why I had come in, they stated there was no one available to help me. They checked their schedule and stated I could come back in three weeks for their next opening. Really?!? I drove two miles away to Euro Tattoo. They took care of me immediately. I had my simple tattoo in about 15 minutes. Save your time and skip Delicious Ink. read more

I highly recommend Delicious Ink. Solvej and Jennie do amazing work. So beautiful and beyond anything I could have come up with on my own. The shop itself is beautiful, filled with so many creative works of art. Just perfectly decorated. Give them a try! read more

I researched tattoo artists and parlors for at least 18 months before making an appointment. I asked everyone from friends and family to random strangers whose tats I admired where I should go and who did their art. I settled on several artists at Delicious Ink because they had the most consistent positive responses. And, my research was accurate. The ship was clean. Everyone was so nice and professional.I really appreciated Utah who counseled me on the phone and Gabby, who booked my appointment and took my deposit. Finally, I got a great tattoo from Solvej Jordahl. She was gentle and spent a lot of time getting the art and placement perfect. I highly recommend her and her work. read more

Tim is an amazing artist! Was so pleased with my tattoo and I'm so glad I took his advice on color and style. I would trust him with any tattoo I want in the future read more

Truthfully i don't think it gets any better than Delicious ink, The place is raw and honest and great at what they do, every artist in the place does amazing work, however i have only been tattooed by the only for all 22 of my pieces, his name is Tim. He will be brutally honest to you and you're ideas which is a good thing trust me, remember he is the professional not you. The shop is very clean and very organized. They take safety and sterilization very seriously. They take the smallest idea and turn it into something you would never expect. I won't go anywhere else and i wouldn't recommend you do either. read more

There is nothing more stressful than getting into a situation that you have no idea on how to handle. Last week I found myself in just that situation. My friend had her tragus pierced over 1 year ago. Recently the jewelry failed and was stuck in her ear. She asked me to remove it, but I honestly had zero experience with body piercings. She attempted to go into a local store in Florida. Since she had not had it placed there, they refused to look at it. As panic set in, we had no idea what to do. I called Tim, a friend of a friend back in WI, that I knew once owned a tattoo shop. I had not seen Tim in many years. Of course it was Friday night at 8 pm. However that did not stop him from helping us. He was in Vegas at a conference, stepped out, called me on Facetime, and helped instruct me through the process of what I would need to do to remove this piercing properly. He was professional and patient with us. There was so much relief when we successfully removed the piercing. I wanted to express that we are truly thankful for your help Tim. I would trust Tim with any piercing or tattoo I was going to have preformed. He is compassionate and it shows by him caring for clients and non-clients alike. read more

This is my favorite place to get tattoos in Rockford. The staff is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and very talented. I've had about 90% of my tattoos done in this location by a few of their artists and each time they make sure I'm very comfortable during the whole process and the best way to take care of my skin after. I always leave happy and excited about my new piece. read more

I came in on the recommendation of my hairstylist after mentioning I was looking for a clean and professional shop to get my nose pierced again after letting it close five years ago. I was immediately greeted by Tim who was incredibly professional and put me at ease. He explained each step and what I should expect. The piercing itself was done really well and I have minimal swelling and no pain after one day. He let me know that they would be willing to help me change my jewelry since I haven't used this style before (NeoMetal threadless). The shop is nicely decorated and really clean. I would go back without reservation for any other work I want to get done! read more

I chose to get pierced at delicious ink because I had heard nothing but great things about this tattoo and piercing parlor. Jennie was very flexible on the phone about when I could come in, what to expect, etc. It was the most pleasant piercing experience I've ever had. Jennie was well put together and very knowledgable. I was able to get my desired piercing for a very reasonable price and could not be happier. Thanks, Jennie! I'll be back to see you soon. read more

Delicious Ink is a unique tattoo parlour. The inside of the building itself is wonderfully decorated with murals done by the tattoo artists themselves. I had a foot tattoo done by Brooke when I came in, and my friend had a feather done on her ribs (also by Brooke). Both tattoos came out great, and Brooke was extremely friendly. For a first time tattoo goer, I had a great experience and Brooke really put me at ease. I brought in several ideas and she went over which idea would give me the best outcomes before we made a final decision. Overall great place for tattoos! read more

This was my first tattoo, and I couldn't have felt more awkward and more uncomfortable walking in. Immediately, the artists greeted me and put me at ease. My artist, Isaac, was most interested in my concerns and needs. He was patient and asked many questions to ensure we were on the same page. The place was clean, and it was clear that hygiene, safety, and professionalism are Delicious Ink's priorities. Here is the finished product after a week, a copy of my beloved dog's paw print, who passed away just a few days after I got the tat. read more

Delicious Ink Tattoo - Rendering of my beloved dog's paw that captures his coloring perfectly. My dog passed away three days after I got the tat. - Tattoo Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

Straight killed it on my tattoo, im super happy. Plus Zack played young jeezy the whole time.

They do really great work in a comfortable environment. I don't think they have a bad artist in the shop. If you're a first-timer and hesitant this place is about as comfortable as a tattoo shop can get. I have been here several times to more than one artist and they have all been great. Solvej is my ink-gal of choice. She is respectful, kind and soft spoken not to mention a BA tattoo artist. read more

Went to Delicious Ink to get quotes & schedule appts for tattoos for myself, husband, & son. Read some good reviews on Jason, Solvej, & Jennie so we thought we would check them out. This would be my first tattoo, my sons first & my husbands 3rd. We didn't even make it past the receptionist, Gabby, or whatever she is there. She was short with us, seemed to be annoyed with us trying to explain & show her what we were wanting. We are very polite people & tried to give her the benefit of doubt but we felt like we were a waste of her time. Now just so you all know there was only one person in the back getting something done and no one else there waiting, it was definitely not a busy time. We were only in there for maybe 5-10 minutes, so it's not like were asking a ton of questions and part of that time she stopped to take a phone call. Also when we walked in the door behind us didn't close all the way, so we hear a guy from the back yelling to close the door, so my son hurried to close it...Geez. Just very unprofessional & not welcoming at all. Will not even bother to go back to check out the talent there because of that awful experience. I cannot fathom spending my hard earned money on a place that cannot show basic respect & manners toward the people who walk through their front door. read more

Me and my sister visited Delicious Ink about 2 weeks ago. We were recommended by another shop, we called last minute so I was not expecting them to say come in, but they did! When we got there we had an idea of what we wanted. My sister drew hers up and was ready to go..me on the other hand was not. Tim Atwell spent some time drawing a few things up for me and explaining to me the correct process of planning out a tattoo (thank you so much for this knowledge) had he not done that I think I would not have been happy with my tattoo. Long story short I was apprehensive about going to a new tattoo shop however I was very pleased with Issac (he did my sisters tattoo it was her first) and Tim who did mine, they were both very friendly, knowledgeable, comforting, and great artists. The shop was clean and had a great atmosphere. I love my tattoo and have gotten so many compliments on it, I will definatly be returning soon for my next tattoo! read more

I had such a great experience here! Jason was great to work with and willing to fit me in when it worked best for me even though Gabby said I wouldn't be able to get in for another week. His work was wonderful! I am so ecstatic about my tattoo and the work he did to make it amazing! I definitely plan on going back to him for my future pieces! My boyfriend was even so impressed with it he had to go back to set up and appointment for his first tattoo (ever) with Jason! I can not wait to go back!! read more

I love this place! they make you feel comfortable. Prices are great and WOW all artists are great.. Brooke has been doing mine and I love her. I want her to do all my tats.. your not just a dollar sign to her. she tats you as if it was her own tat.. she is aesome read more

I recently got my septum pierced by Jennie. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! She took her time with me and was very patient. You can tell she knows her stuff. I felt like it was a very fair price for what I got (and for the peace of mind, knowing that they sterilized my ring for 15 mins and used gloves and all that good stuff). It was $40 before tip. I would recommend her to anybody. I like that she seemed like a perfectionist and takes pride in her work. Definitely worth the maybe few extra dollars than going, ahem, somewhere else... read more

I love Delicious Ink. I have been to other places including Millenium, European, Euro2, and Dreamline but I will never ever go anywhere else again. Tim Atwell is an amazing artist and a great person. I live in Chicago now and make trips home just to go there. All of my friends are devoted too. They do a great job, are affordable, they make you feel comfortable, and super friendly. Tim always goes out of his way to make our visits work out. Once he came in on his day off and another he stayed late to do some work for us. Most importantly the place is really clean and it has a great atmosphere! The other artists that work there do amazing work as well. You cant go wrong with Delicious Ink! read more