Will never go back there again. Eli was amazing and new staff are not up to par. So hard pas. I will not trust anyone high as a kite

Found this business through Yelp . Great service and excellent work. Highly recommend this shop. Easy location, good hours and fair prices.

Eli is very professional. My tattoo looks amazing, he did a great job and makes you feel very comfortable. The place is clean. Would highly recommend read more

Eli was super nice and easy to work with when talking thru the design that i wanted to get. Really clean lines too. Very simple and straightforward process. read more

Staff here is super professional and helpful. Came here after having a bad experience somewhere else and my nose ring fell out. Jessica Bone looked at the area and tried to get the ring back in for free! She ended up doing my navel and nostril a month later and I've had no issues. I had another piercing done with Eli too! I was so nervous to go in, but he made me feel so comfortable and made my experience so pleasant. He was so understanding, friendly, and professional! After he pierced me, he gave me so much information about how to keep my piercings clean and answered all questions I had. Downers Grove Tattoo Co. provides quality piercings and makes the scary experience of needles going through your body so much easier! I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Eli Scott is an amazing tattoo artist, as so many already know. He has the professionalism, patience and creativity to give you just what you're looking for. He's the best. read more

I chose this shop because the reviews were so promising. Jessica gave my daughter a helix piercing and the experience was great. I'd definitely recommend and return. The shop is very clean and Jessica knowledgeable about care. There were no cons at all. Btw, when minors get piercings, you and your kid both need IDs and your child's birth certificate. They are $60 a piercing. read more

ELI WAS THE BEST. WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!! Very supportive considering it was my first tattoo, and he made it nice and easy for me, and helped me get through it!!! read more

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Needed to get a piercing out before an MRI and Eli was so nice and was able to take it out. I appreciate him!!

Eli did my first tattoo for me - he explained exactly what the process was going to be which made me feel so relaxed! The shop was clean and comfortable. He gave me directions for after care and made himself available for any questions via text! Would highly recommend him for anyone looking to get their first tattoo! read more

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Went here to get my cartilage pierced about a week ago and have had no problems. Eli is really knowledgeable about piercing and made it quick and painless. Shop and equipment was super clean. Would recommend. read more

Eli did an amazing job on my tattoo and two for my husband. He is so talented but also so compassionate, as we both wanted something to memorialize our 5 year old daughter who passed away. The shop was very clean, Eli was very professional, and he gave us great directions and supplies for after care. We are planning to get more tattoos and will absolutely be going back to him. read more

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Eli was super friendly and professional and knowledgeable with my ear and cartilage piercings. I'll be going back to him for more piercings in the future!! read more

I will be coming for some repair work and a new addition soon. Healed in 4 days wow brother just wow! Alex you are a perfectionist!! read more

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Went in to get a new nose stud. They keep the door locked which is weird since there's absolutely nothing to steal in the front area. When I called to asked to be let in, they wouldn't unlock the door until it was my turn even though they had seating inside. The person who put my piercing in was very unfriendly, never even told me her name or told me to have a good day. They also make you pay beforehand so you don't have the option not to tip because they could mess with your piercing or tattoo if you don't. Definitely the most unpleasant experience I've had with a piercer. Would recommend driving a bit out of your way to go elsewhere if you care about customer service. read more

Now that my tattoo is fully healed, I figured it was time to post a review. I got my very first tattoo here when I turned 18, and Jessica did a magnificent job. It still looks great 3 years on. Due to that experience, I returned here to get another tattoo for my 21st. Eli was a fantastic artist. He took my simple reference pictures and transformed them into a beautiful piece that I loved. The appointment went well and he was super understanding and accommodating whenever I was feeling uncomfortable. He explained the healing process and helped provide me with the right materials to ensure it went well. The final result speaks for itself. I'll always come back here for any future tattoos that I decide to get. You guys rock! read more

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Well, I just got my 14th tattoo from these people. I love them & their work. Have been going there since the 90's. When only the best will do read more

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Really clean line work while also being fast did mine and a buddy of mine and we couldn't be happier Eli really took care of us and we plan on returning in the future very chill 10/10 read more

The only reason I am even thinking about giving this place a one star is because my tattoo artist yesterday was amazing and did a great job on the tattoo they did for me. Other then that I just called yelled at and accused for making a page trying to hack their face book when really all I did was make my own post on my own page and tag them in it of the art work they did for me yesterday. The guy that just called me yelled at me to take down my post and said it was not okay to tag them in it even tho I was promoting their business and for the art work they did. Very rude and disrespectful for calling me and coming at me for something I didn't do. I unfortunately will never be going back then again because of this extremely rude call I got from them. read more

Great first-time ear piercing experience. Very thorough, safe, and informative. Really appreciated the detail and care!

Got my helix pierced and Eli took great care of me and my cousin! Super clean, great energy, overall an amazing piercing experience, definitely will be coming back soon. read more

I'll try to make this short but here goes: I hadn't gotten a tattoo for a while and decided to come here. It had good reviews and was in the area. I spoke with Eli. He asked me what I wanted and asked for my budget. I liked a few of his tattoos on instagram so he could see the style I was going for and showed a few reference images, but apparently someone else manages his account so who knows if he ever saw my other images? The day of: * He came with 3 stencils. Honestly none of them were as I had specified but I did fall in love with one, it was really nice and I didn't want him to have to rework a drawing because he was ALREADY complaining about how clients come in, ask for so much detail in a tiny space, ask for constant edits, etc. I somewhat empathized and was like OK, I trust you, you have a beautiful stencil, let's get this thing done. Keep in mind he does not allow you to take photos of the stencils, Im assuming because of stuff like this. Anyway, the whole thing looks beautiful on paper. Only issue is it was double my already pretty large budget. Why did he present something double my budget? Beats me, but it was the only one I liked and I figured the more expensive, the better quality, right? Not always the case. * He charges my card, shortly after takes me back, and then tells me he just smoked. I don't care what you do in your spare time, but why are you telling me you just smoked bud when Im about to get tattooed by you? Totally unprofessional, but I figured I already paid him, Im not getting my money back, so I got on the table. * Talked about his clients and called them, and I quote, "whores". * Just got really inappropriate. I don't care if you work in a tattoo parlor, I'm not one of your friends and don't care about your sex life. Also, keep in mind that people can't come in with you, neither to the consult or the visit. * Immediately after, I loved the tattoo but I noticed there were details where Im guessing the stencil wiped off, it wouldn't be hard to fix, and after trying to get more money off me he offered to fix it for free, but I honestly don't feel safe to go back. I really dislike the tattoo now because it just makes me feel like a permanent scar of me being an idiot and getting ripped off. Ultimately I paid 1600 for a 4 hour tattoo that I have to get re-worked by someone else. I'm already looking for another artist as I wanted more work done, this just isn't the place. Also, side note, but DON'T show up early. Edit: Had a consult with a legitimate artist yesterday. Learned I was overcharged and my original budget was accurate. Learned its not normal to not allow clients to invite a hand holder. Realized touch-up should be free. A 4 hour tattoo should not cost what this did, and rude customer service is just unacceptable when it comes to altering your literal body. I know there are many positive reviews but I dont know if these people have ever seen a proper artist before. Leaving this review HERE since my review on Google was apparently deleted. read more

Absolutely BEST tattoo experience I have ever had. I cannot give enough star power to Jessica Bone. Her talent is serious, and her personality is cool and charismatic, making her great to work with. Jessica did a smaller tattoo for me on my inner arm. She helped to work up the sketch and we went through a couple revisions with the scaling and fit to my arm. While some tattoo artists can get annoyed with going through iterations multiple times, Jessica was happy to rework the piece with me to touch it up and provide a sketch exactly to what I wanted. When doing the actual tattoo, Jessica had light hands and precision. We also had a good conversation, and I didn't want to leave the shop because I enjoyed talking with her so much! Last note: the shop has individual rooms set up instead of a large open space like most tattoo places. This setup makes it a private and comfortable for people getting new tattoos. I would highly recommend Jessica at DG tattoo to anyone seeking a new piece. Thanks again for an amazing job! read more

Eli Scott is amazing!! He listens to your ideas, gives great suggestions! His artistic talent is through the roof! Hes knowledgeable and informative! So easy to talk to!! I highly recommend going to get your ink from him at Downers Grove Tattoo! I got 2 in week and planning my third from him! read more

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I just got another Tattoo from Jessica and again amazing, she does great work and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I love how she takes her time and makes sure you're happy. If you need a tattoo than I would go to Jessica, she really knows not only how to take care of a customer , her work is solid and makes you feel like you're with an old friend. Thanks again Jessica read more

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Eli is working on a very difficult cover up on my arm. I was referred to the shop by someone I met in passing. After visiting the shop and talking with Eli... he was willing to do the cover up. I paid my deposit and then waited for my first appointment. While waiting for my appointment I made sure to research him. I did come across a yelp review here that couldn't be further from the truth. The women claimed he was a rip off artist. This is a complete lie. Eli and I went over pricing from the beginning. I did end up making changes to the cover up that changed the pricing. He was very clear with me about the price changes. We are now coming up on the 4th session to complete the tattoo cover up. Anyone looking for a cover up tattoo should be prepared to spend more on it. Not just any artist can do a cover up. Eli is a cover up master! I had a very thick black band that desperately needed a cover up. I've had many great artists turn me away until I met Eli. I have attached my pictures as reference to anyone that is interested. The pictures clearly show Eli knows what he is doing. Rip off artist my a**! I can't wait for my 4th session to complete my tattoo! Thanks again Eli!!! read more

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Tattoo artist was fantastic did amazing on my piece and is in my considerations for my next tattoo because of how well she did. She was also very friendly and saw me as a guest not just another person to tattoo read more

Just got my first tattoo done by Eli Scott and I will 1000% be coming back for my next tattoos! I came in with a design I had in mind and wasn't so sure exactly what I wanted but he turned it into something 1000x better. I was extremely nervous going in but my tattoo was almost completely painless. The price was also very fair considering the amount of shading he did! Eli is awesome and knows exactly what he's doing - 10/10 recommend! :) read more

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Eli did my tattoo and he was QUICK. It was my first ever tattoo and i was super nervous but eli was fun to talk to and we had some things in common. Overall, took about 45 minutes and he assured me that my random twitches were fine and normal. He also gave some advice and was very clear with what to do with after care. Definitely coming back! read more

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I met the owners of DGT (Yougman family) back in 2003. I heard from a friend they were known for tattooing large scale designs. I was immediately referred to Ray Youngman who specializes in traditional and old school art. I explained what I wanted in regards to a fluid of motion design for a half sleeve. I thought I sounded crazy but Ray was right on track. I booked in appointment and the rest is history. I have since been back for even bigger pieces. I was educated and in the right direction by the Youngman's and 8 years later I am still getting more work done. DGT tattoo's hold up very well, clean lines and shading are superb! I get many compliments and happy to refer people here. Keep in mind tattooing is a serious commitment and dedication, you only get one shot at perfection. I trust Downers Grove Tattoo for the job. read more

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I got my helix pierced today by Jessica Bone! She was so sweet, helped mark out the piercing and it honestly felt painless. She did a great job of explaining all the aftercare and making sure I felt good about it. I would definitely get another piercing from her! read more

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Went to see Eli today to get my first ever tattoo! His work is incredible! He guided me through each step and answered all of my questions (which were at least 100!). He took his time and I couldn't be happier! Thank you, Eli! read more

My first tattoo and could not have asked for a better experience with Eli. He was thorough in his communication, an artist in his execution, and a fun guy to hang out with. I love my tattoo, and his interpretation of my desired design. read more

Eli did a clean, well measured job on a friend's lobes and my navel. A very professional and skilled piercer. If you get your piercing done at Downers Grove Tattoo, speak to Eli. Jessica is sloppy and measures poorly but Eli does good work! The business takes reviews and customer satisfaction seriously. read more

Great place, I recommend going. I went in for a walk in and got two tattoos and they were all done well.

Eli did my cartilage piercing, as well as my moms. He was amazing!!! He was super friendly over the phone and was even nicer in person! I'm super glad he's the one that did it because of how calm and helping he is. I'll definitely come back for another one!! And I'd HIGHLY recommend him! read more

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Eli was out standing he knocked my work out of the water yhe cards where done a month ago and healed fantastic he free handed al lthe shadeing to help blend it in to my mountains and walked me through how he was dojng it and was amazing and the hook he did the same thing and made them both painless and was out standing price definitely a man to go to for ink read more

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I just got my first tattoo from Jessica. She really captured exactly what I was looking for and I think it looks amazing! I could not recommend her more! read more

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Had to wait until my tattoo healed before I gave my review. I went to Eli about 3 weeks ago for a finger tattoo. It went very well, the design was good and it took about ten minutes. The whole experience was great, and he's a very friendly guy. He even agreed to touch up the lines that didn't stick well, being a finger tattoo. Can't honestly complain. Thanks Eli! read more

Came in to get my nose re-pierced bc it closed up. The guy that did it was awesome. My only complaint was the price , $70 seems like a lot.