Hello! Just dropping in to update my review and go over how my tattoo has held up. It will be 2 years in March since I got this tattoo and I still love looking at it everyday! The detail still looks great and I have regularly been complimented on it by strangers on the street. (See updated pictures). It may need a couple small touch ups but, overall I don't really notice that and neither does anyone else that sees it. Im hoping to come back for another one someday in the future! read more

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I found Dream Masters because I was looking for a high quality, clean, and technically skilled tattoo shop. They exceeded my every expectation! I already had part of a sleeve done, and was looking for an artist to continue the piece since my former artist retired during the pandemic. Svetylo (who I worked with) is an incredibly friendly, communicative, and collaborative artist. After emailing them describing my idea, he quickly reached out to set up my appointment. I brought along sketches of my idea, and he not only made sure he understood what I wanted, he also asked great questions to understand my job and daily routine to make sure the tattoo would fit my lifestyle. His technique is very precise, and i can say out of all my 6 previous tattoos, this one hurt the least! Especially for a piece on the back of the hand, this tattoo has beautiful line work and is healing very well. I can't wait to go back and finish my sleeve. I would recommend Dream Masters, and Svetylo, to anyone looking for high quality and unique tattoos. read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Tattoo in process. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dream Masters. Highly Recommend. As a total newb getting a tattoo for the first time in my life, I was nervous not only about the outcome, but also the process - particularly the pain. I bugged out on researching the best in the Bay Area and finally landed here - Dream Masters. I studied the style and work of the different artists and decided to put my trust in Svetlyo. That was the best decision I could have made because not only am I beyond ecstatic about my piece, but he is truly a master at his craft. The tempo and pace of the needlework was so skillful that I barely felt any pain. To be 100% candid, it never went past a 3 (on a scale of 10). Precision with speed and unparalleled quality - I could go on and on about my incredible first experience. You will walk out with custom artwork you can proudly wear anywhere on your body. I left the studio already thinking about my next piece. I am hooked! Thank you so very much, Svetlyo. See you again real soon! read more

Great experience with Lahel. She took the time to make sure the design was exactly what I was after before we started and made sure I was happy with all the detail before she finished up. Very highly recommended! read more

This was my first tattoo, and I had checked out a couple of paces in North Beach. The majority of these places, they felt pretentious, too cool for school, and that I don't belong vibe. When I entered Dream Masters Custom Tattoos, they were super down-to-earth and genuinely friendly. My tattoo artist Alex was very professional, hygienic, and kind, with great energy and skill. It was very relaxing, and it felt like a loving cat scratching the fuck out of my arm. If it's your first tattoo experience, I highly recommend Alex; cat scratch that, I insist you ask for Alex; you will not regret it. Now, my only issue is what tattoo to get next....DAMN read more

The overall vibe of the shop is a 10/10. I'm here in SF for work and was unsure if the timing was going to work out, and I'm so happy to say that it did! You are more than likely to be greeted by Dom over the phone or upon entering the shop. She is absolutely wonderful and so easy to talk to while you're waiting. I consulted with Svetlyo, the shop owner, and the process from beginning to end is exactly what I was looking for: a family kind of vibe. The inspiration for my design was something very emotional, and I was met with nothing but sympathy and understanding during the consultation. The design that was originally drawn up was absolutely stunning, though I did request additions, which Svetlyo took with no hesitance at all (I have had problems with this before). I got a sternum piece, so I couldn't talk much during the actual tattoo, but that was fine! Svetlyo and Dom were both present for the four hour session and I felt 100% comfortable. Svetlyo was also very conscious of other raised tattoos I got and was sure to be very careful the entireeee time. Call me quick to get attached, but this will be my go-to shop for any serious work here on, definitely recommend at least stopping by and checking this GEM of a shop out for yourself!! read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Tattoo session with shop owner, super easy going! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nicole is the best! Had my first tattoo done here tonight and it was a great experience. The whole staff is super friendly and inviting and made the process easy. Nicole is so nice and very personable. She took my design ideas and made it perfect. It was the best first tattoo experience I could ask for. I will definitely be coming back to her for a full sleeve in the future. read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got a panda on my ankle with my friend and although it is cute, I do notice some imperfection. There is this random DOT on the left side that I have no clue why it's there. Is the design too simple or was this a butter-finger moment? Not loving that random extra DOT... Also, can someone give me a thought on this? My panda's constantly getting itchy and the outline gets bumpy like hives. TIt happens randomly and it is so frustrating. It has been 7 months and the itching should be gone by now. I have a larger tattoo from another parlor and the itching went away in a month. Is this poor inking quality? What is happening? read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

THE BEST!!!!! This shop is absolutely phenomenal. Ironically enough I found Dream Masters on Yelp, & from the very first meeting they were exactly what I was looking for in a tattoo shop / artist. I had a rough conceptual idea for a piece that I'd been wanting to do, but every other shop was very disinterested in the creative process & just wanted to get a deposit and to get you in the chair, Dream Masters were much different... They took the time to work through the process of taking a rough idea and developing a creative plan. This was everything the other tattoo shops had failed to do. The whole staff is friendly, shop is super clean, and their ideas & artistic ability is incredible. 26 hours of chair time later... I couldn't be any more pleased with my experience at Dream Masters. Svetlyo is one of the most talented & knowledgeable artists in the world, trust...you'll be fortunate if you decide to get inked at Dream Masters Tattoo!!! read more

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I got a tattoo from Lahel at Dream Master and I'm going back for another one , she's amazing !

Love this shop! First of all, it's across the street from City Lights bookstore in the legendary Beatnik hood where Allen Ginsberg and other greats used to read their work. Always been a dream of mine to get body art where my heroes used to hang. The owner is a phenomenal artist plus just an all around super nice guy. Such a legend, and his apprentice Raven is another epic legend in the making. Def recommend taking advantage of her skills early in her career, her prices are gonna skyrocket soon, so it's amazing talent for a helluva rate. Raven specialities include fantasy, realism, geometric and illustrative black work. watercolor read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Stick & poke special work in progress - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Gabe was fabulous! He came in on a Sunday for us & didn't rush us at all. He took time to make sure we were sure about our drawings. If you are going to San Francisco for vacation and want a tattoo...he is your guy!! read more

I've been going to Dream Masters since 2014. I have gotten 4 tattoos done by Dave. I highly recommend Dave, he is an experienced artist that is passionate about his career. Simply saying he's experienced is an understatement. Dave is the person I trust to do all my tattoos. Love that guy. read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Ignore the redness, my skin sensitive.. lol art done by Dave! Highly recommend! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great shop at an interesting location. Interesting because of the number of tattoo establishments and "clubs" around North Beach. We stumbled upon Dream Masters because of yelp. Upon entering I noticed immediately how clean and brightly lit the shop was. One of the tattoo artists greeted me at the door and was able to help me with my questions. He pointed me to the right artist and so then there was work to be done. PJ gave me a quote and we started working as soon as he was done with his prior engagement. Albeit painful, I thought he did a pretty good job checking in with me since I'm more of the silent type whenever I get any ink done. Boo thang was able to come by and take a sneak peak on the progress which was cool, I know he couldn't get his hands off the arcade machine. Overall for an impulse and simple tattoo I was satisfied with the outcome. Customer service was A+. read more

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let me just start off by saying that I would highly recommend Brittany for any type of bird tattoo. her skill level is on point and she makes the entire process as painless as possible. I was literally almost falling asleep when she was tattooing my foot. I will say I was a bit apprehensive with the creative process since she does most of her sketches through photoshop, but all of the apprehension faded when we were discussing what i had envisioned for my tattoo the day of. i got a hummingbird with peach colored geraniums and initially wanted the bird angled towards the flowers. she explained to me that the positioning would not look right and that my hummingbird would look like a tiny dragon if it was angled the way I had asked for. I went with it because i figured you're the artist. this is how you make a living so you must be good at it, especially if you work in the best tattoo shop in san Francisco. i couldn't have been more satisfied with how it turned out. the blending of the colors and the detail she added was spectacular. with this being my first tattoo my expectations were through the roof. this was honestly not the first tattoo shop i was looking at, but my husband recommended it and he is seldom wrong in his suggestions. in summation, i would definitely visit this shop again to have brittany do all of my additional artwork. everything she does is outstanding and she takes constructive criticism exceptionally well (actually encourages it). oh and to all of the people who say they would not drive to san francisco for a tattoo, the art speaks for itself. read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Brittany is amazing! She far exceeded my expectations and I would definitely go to her in the future. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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While wandering through North Beach on a Friday afternoon, we found ourselves in the welcoming Dream Masters shop on Columbus Avenue. I consider it the best luck that Nicole was there to help craft the perfect tattoo that I've been wanting to get in honor of my Norwegian mom for quite a while. I wasn't sure how I wanted it to look but Nicole was able to customize the font and design and help place it perfectly. She is creative, patient and a perfectionist in the best way! Thank you to Nicole and Dream Masters for a great experience! read more

I cannot say enough about my experience at Dream Masters, specifically with Brittany! I didn't know anything about the shop beforehand, only that a friend of mine had some great work done there and really recommended it. But I'm so glad I gave it a go. This was my first tattoo and I only had an idea of what I wanted. However with just a couple different drawings, Brittany was able to create a stunning piece that was both beautiful and encompassed all the elements that I wanted. With her watercolor design work, the colors were beyond what I could have imagined. I was equally impressed with her ability to know that something I wanted wouldn't work well but not just shoot it down. Rather, she would explain why a certain element wouldn't work at that angle, or why something needed to be added to balance the drawing out. I also liked that she was comfortable deferring to Svetlyo for advice, rather than just guessing. Though she's incredibly talented, it's always good to have a 2nd seasoned opinion. In the end, the whole process was fantastic. I always thought a friend would be with me for my first tattoo, but it just turned out that the friend was my artist! She made me feel comfortable throughout everything. I've only had my tattoo a few days and have already received numerous comments from friends and strangers alike, including "Is that real??" because it is so vibrant. Thanks again Brittany! read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - The gorgeous work Brittany did for me - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great customer service ! My tattoo artist was Gabriel and he was so nice! Definitely not too pricey I would say on the moderate side. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ! ESPECIALLY FOR WALK-INS! read more

Just got my tattoo from Dave. The experience was so pleasant and he was so understanding and accommodating to my requests. Got a semicolon tattoo and I couldn't be any happier with how it turned out. The shop is super clean and everyone was incredibly welcoming. For my first ever tattooing experience, I would definitely come here again for my next one! Thanks Dave! read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Semicolon from Dave! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Juan was my artist and was awesome. Did my tattoo in 1.5 hours. All I did was give him a basic idea of what I wanted and he made it into an awesome design. I absolutely love the work he did on me. Highly recommend. read more

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I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone that wants a tattoo. Specially if it's your 1st time getting a tattoo! Renette will hook you up with a dope tattoo. And she's hella smooth with it. She makes you feel as comfortable as possible her tattoos are crispy clean not all thick and blobby n shit. I got my 1st tattoo with Renette, and now I'm on my 5th one, and already booked my 6th one! And yes, all have been done by Renette! I completely trust her when it comes to someone tattooing me. Not to mention, her shop is hella clean. Hygienic practices on point. She does everything in front of you so there's no doubt about new needles or not. read more

I reached out to Renette at Dream Masters because I really liked her style and linework. It took Renette three weeks to respond to my note, and then another two weeks to get a hold of her for a consultation. When she told me to come in, she was tattooing someone, so our consultation felt rushed and I didn't leave feeling like she really understood what I wanted. She was brusque and short, and I left hoping that we'd have another chance to make a personal connection so that she could really understand what this tattoo meant to me. She told me to send her some ideas that reflected what I wanted, and that she would be in touch to schedule a time for us to review her design before getting the tattoo in three weeks. I paid my deposit and gave her my availability to meet. I sent her material that same day and waited. I heard nothing. I tried calling and emailing about a week before our appointment and after several days she told me to come in and showed me the design. I really liked most of what she had drawn, but was missing critical elements about what the tattoo meant to me. When I suggested a couple edits to her design, she said that she wasn't sure she would have time to incorporate them before our appointment that weekend. She said she would try and have the edited design back to me the next day. Three days later, I still heard nothing. I called, the day before our appointment and was told to come in. Renette said that she was leaving town next week and that she felt like she just didn't have time to fit me in before she left. She recommended another person from Dream Masters, but his style was completely different and he couldn't fit me in for weeks. I asked for my money back. Overall, I'm glad that Renette cancelled on me. Now that I've had experience working with artists who are friendly, responsive, and professional, I realize what a bad experience "working" with Renette was. My suggestion to a Renette is that both she and her clients might benefit from her treating her prospective clients with more attention, focus, and communication. My interactions and Renette's lack of friendliness or communication left me feeling disappointed or anxious after every interaction. Renette is a very talented artist. I just hope that the way she treats her clients in the future does her work justice. read more

FIRST TATTOO FROM A STICK N POKE COVER UP AND SHE DID AMAZING. I highly recommend Nicole! She is new but VERY TALENTED. When I walked in it was very clean and nice. She worked with MY schedule and came up with an amazing original design in less than 24 hours. I was scared at first and she was gentle, polite and understanding. She didn't rush a single thing. I live in Oklahoma but no matter the distance I'm 100% coming back for my next tattoo. read more

6/5 stars, Svetlyo is the man, and the entire business is awesome. You'll have to get on his books early, but if you want a world class tattoo, it's worth it. You'll come in as a client, but leave as family. Svetlyo and crew are a ton of fun to hang out with and the quality of work there is second to none. Sad that I moved out of state or I'd be going to Svetlyo for all my future tattoos. read more

I can honestly say there is no other establishment in the city period that I hold in as high of a regard as Dream Masters. Brittany is amazing. I came in with my boyfriend who was getting a chest and shoulder piece by the amazingly talented Svetlyo, and was hoping to get some roman numerals on the back of my arm, and Brittany was awesome! She was able to fit me in and I was so comfortable I almost fell asleep. My experience was so awesome I couldn't imagine seeing anyone else. So, when the time came to get the Raven on my forearm I called Brittany. I gave her an idea and she created something far better and more beautiful than I could have ever thought of. She's not just an awesome tattoo artist, she's an awesome artist period. The last factor that won both me and the bf over was the atmosphere. There is absolutely NO pretension here. The other artists come by and chat with you and seem truly interested in the work each other is doing. I have never felt more comfortable in a tattoo shop and doubt if I will find that anywhere else. This is by far the best tattoo shop in San Francisco, and probably Northern California, and it is for these reasons and many more that this is the only place he and I will got to from now on. read more

Growing up, I've always been fascinated by body art and because of that, I wanted my first piece to be a big piece). With that said, I've had my dream tattoo in mind for a few years not but it took me a while to find a place that I felt met my expectations. Upon entering Dream Masters Tattoo however, I immediately noticed not only the cleanliness and tidiness of the beautiful shop, but also the friendliness of the warm hearted and talented staff. And from that moment, I knew that this was where I wanted my first piece to be done. My tattoo was done by Svetlyo and I must say that it is difficult to imagine any other artist with a more humble origin. He worked patiently with me in taking what i wanted as a tattoo and transferring it onto paper. His passion and talent of the art molded my ideas and his drawings into a masterpiece above and beyond my expectations. Overall, my experience here was extraordinary to say the least and I will, without a doubt, be returning to dream masters! read more

Woah, where do I begin? First off, if you want a really great, unique tattoo definitely check out Dream Masters Custom Tattoos. Each artist there has a unique style and are amazing at creating tattoos for you that fit who you are, your personality and the general idea of what you're looking for. When you walk in, the studio is small, but its CLEAN. They make sure that place is spotless upon working on any projects. Not only is it clean, but everyone is very friendly. You can walk right in and at least one of them will look up, smile and greet you, and ask you how they can help you. I got my tattoo done by Svetlyo, and he did a fabulous job. He's incredibly friendly, and very passionate about what he does. I went in about 6 months ago to set up an appointment with him, he sat me down and told me how he works when it comes to tattoos, I then told him what I was looking for and he listed a TON of different ideas as to what he could do with that idea. After settling with a general idea, we set up an appointment, and he told me he'd let me know when he'd have the sketch done of my piece. Couple weeks down the road, I received an email from him of the idea he had for my tattoo. BEAUTIFUL. He put so much time and effort into the idea that it was literally already a master piece when I saw it. Now, six months later, I finally got to sit down and get the tattoo. Svetlyo was very patient and gentle with me. He's very, very conscious about people's bodies and their pain tolerance. He always asks how you're doing during the tattoo, he lets you take breaks, and he jokes a lot and tells stories to help entertain you during the tattoo. I'm absolutely in love with what he did, and I could see myself going back in the future. Really great guy and I would recommend him to anyone! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I was in town for a very short time and had a very ambitious design in mind. The guys here got me in right away with Dave, who was just amazing. I wanted to turn some small existing work I had on my shoulder into a half sleeve, and I had a week to get it done. Dave took the elements I wanted in the piece, and ran with it. It was a pretty demanding and detailed design, but he managed to incorporate everything I wanted and more, and he incorporated the old art beautifully. He completed my half sleeve in a little under 8 hours in one session. It was painful, but he was on point the entire time. The dude was a machine. No mistakes, and every line and shade was perfect. Seriously, Dave's shading is world class. And the price was incredibly reasonable for the level of quality i received. I could not be happier with how the piece turned out. It is everything I wanted and more. I would HIGHLY recommend Dream Masters, and especially Dave to anyone for any ink they are looking to get done. Really friendly staff, really clean operation. Could not have asked for a better experience or better result. I will definitely be back. read more

Awesome place to get a tattoo. We drove all the way from Sacramento to come to THIS tattoo shop and it was well worth it! They are not about the get in, get out. It's a process, and for that you'll be very happy in the end. Brittany did a fantastic job on my wife's first tattoo and she couldn't be any happier. I loved the fact Brittany took her craft very seriously and takes constructive feedback very well. Also, because it was my wife's birthday, Brittany got her a little birthday cake. Blew my mind. Such an awesome lady. At some point, when I figure out what I want for a tattoo, I'll be coming back here. Customers for life. read more

Svetlyo is a treasure so rare the only comparison I can think of is a 1-in-a-trillion asteroid that crosses paths with a celestial body. The resulting bang gives breath and life to his art. He is not bound by specific styles or genres. Rather, Svetlyo's art feels driven by his life experience injected under skin. The result is personalized and inspired creations of celestial proportions. Like Shelly's Frankenstein, Svetlyo's designs transcend into a make-believe world where tattoo art is unbound. His practice parallels the Japanese art of wabi-sabi. Imperfections in the human form are intricately woven into designs which morph into tattoos so unique they defy and challenge the works of the most accomplished of artists. And perhaps the most subtle yet profound element of his art is the love that emanates from each prick of the needle. Through this enchanted lens, Svetlyo injects his entire being into his art. The result is a canvas kissed by heaven: an explosion of color, light, and all things magical. read more

I called the place and said that I will be there in 10 mins and Brittany did my 1st tattoo on my wrist... She is amazing... I was a bit nervous because I didn't knew how much it would hurt me... But she kept me engrossed in the conversation and the tattoo was done in no time.... I love my heart more and more day by day.... read more

Svetlyo is a BAD ASS ARTIST!!!!! I got a portriat of my daughter and it is AMAZING. It was overall a great expierence .If your looking for an awesome tattoo go see him. read more

Laid on my side for two hours, no cushion or anything (just the table). Felt pretty much invisible the entire time I was there. Female employee talked to my artist the whole time about World of Warcraft (very annoying). Tattoo was sub-par, didn't like it. Definitely won't return or recommend. I'm sure the owner wasn't there. P.S. I've had alot of work done over the years in many different places... this was a first read more

Absolutely amazing! Cannot recommend more! Having the desire to put something permanent on my body led me to do a LOT of research. I looked at more than two dozen tattoo shops in San Francisco and the adjacent peninsula. Then based on their portfolios and awards won, I narrowed down my potential artists to a handful, and contacted them with my ideas. I wanted to consult with them to see what they could bring to my ideas. Svetlyo was my first choice and I was completely right. While other artists took weeks to answer my inquiry, his came in the next day. We set up a consultation and the expertise showed through. He was able to tell me what colors would look best on me, what position would be best, and what location would be best. He and Nicole, who is another artist there, are super friendly and make you want to come back over and over. Plus Nicole is a kick ass artist herself! You will not be disappointed if you go here. The only warning I'll pass along is that you will become addicted to how amazing the work looks. I went in for one medium and one small tattoo, now I'm working on a full sleeve :) Enjoy! read more

Visiting San Francisco with my friend and wanted tattoos. Drove by this place, looked it up and was happy with the reviews. Walked in and told Jared what I wanted. He came back with two designs to choose from and I loved them both. My last tattoo was 17 years ago so I was somewhat nervous, even though what I was getting was small. Jared made the whole process simple and easy. The whole staff was friendly, the place was clean and their work is awesome. We're two females and we were completely comfortable here. I would definitely come back to Dream Masters Custom Tattoos the next time I'm in town. read more

Where do i start. How about amazed by the art, the service, and hospitality. I am overwhelmed by my experience and definitely will be coming back to get more work done. Dave is patient, and focused on perfection. He has a great sense of humor that distracts you from the pain. All staff are very passionate about what they do. read more

I went in with a watercolour tattoo idea that I'd been dreaming about for months and Renette brought it to life completely! Very pleased with her work and efficiency. It's healed up perfectly. I will definitely be using DMCTS for my next tat! Edit: I went back and had Renette do a second, larger piece and she was again a rock star. The shop is still in pristine shape. Highly recommend this tattoo shop! read more

Got a small ass sun and the dude charged me 100$ for it. VERY Pricey. I think he was the owner but I'm not 100% sure. I have a good amount of tattoos and definitely have big and small ones. The other workers where cool. But 100$ definitely not good business that the artist is doing. read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband and I came to SF for the wknd and have had our tattoo ideas for a while and Dave made them come to life! He was able to match my husbands current arm piece PERFECTLY. Line were sharp and shading was great! He also created a piece for my outer right arm, 5 birds and although they were mostly silhouette's he still added a ton of detail. I also got script in my husbands handwriting. A+! Highly reconvened! Very very clean shop and great atmosphere. Brittany was totally sweet even though we didn't work with her! Thanks again guys! read more

Dream Masters Tattoos - Dave did a fantastic job matching this tattoo to my husbands current arm piece! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nice clean shop with friendly people. Scheduling was super easy. Renette did a an amazing job and I will be back for more work from her soon. read more