Roo my tattoo artist she is amazing I recommend her to anybody who wants a tattoo because she is really good. Also Roo is professional and East Bay Tattoo shop is really clean. read more

Daisy is definitely my go to artist for the future. Really appreciate the communication back and forth on my design ideas and/ or appointments. Love the finish of all my tattoos done by her. Thank you again grrly(: -- Olli read more

picked a tattoo from nana's flash and its been abt two months now, it's all healed and looks super clean. he offered free touchups but i didn't need any. i love my tattoo and had a fun time hanging at the shop w him while i got it done! great atmosphere and nana is a sweetheart. read more

DO NOT BOOK WITH NANA. I don't ever do reviews but I'm genuinely upset and should warn you don't book with nana. About two months ago almost three, I came into the shop asking to get a tattoo with RED INK. She drew out the tattoo, eventually we found one I liked and before she even tatted me she went and smoked a cigarette, came back in with the smell of cigarettes which made me sick but I disregarded it until she started tatting me she was asking her boss questions on whether she was tatting me the correct way or not. I'm not tryna get tatted by nobody practicing? Wtf I paid for a professional but whatever she was already tatting me so I couldn't tell her to stop. after the tattoo was done and over with, I look at the mirror and it's BLACK and CROOKED. I SAID RED INK.. I told her about it and she said after it healed in a few weeks it would be red. It's been two months almost three and here I am with a huge neck tattoo that's crooked and the wrong color smh. Please don't book with her. That girl don't know what she's doing. AT ALL. I tried messaging her and getting a refund and I was denied one. Now I have to go out my way and pay for it to be removed with my own money. Don't come here. read more

Disappointing experience. I found this spot to give Ant a try. Had set up something in advance for the fiance & myself with him specifically through Instagram then text. I let him know our budget was about $150 each for a custom & gave different options of what i had requested beforehand. When we get there he started with wanting to do my fiance & then mine since we originally set it with him. Then he started moving everyone around & just waved us off to other tattoo artists while he started on my man. my friend & i were waiting for almost 2 hours while the artist doing mine showed the same stencils way larger than what i wanted & i had to keep telling them smaller. I trusted it would come out how i explained since it looked like everyone had decent work. My mistake because halfway through they made it know that an apprentice was doing my tattoo. Fiance's came out amazing(ollin by ant). Unfortunately mine (betty boop by nana) will definitely be getting touch ups + corrections back at my home shop. We were all surprised at the end that they explained their hourly rate is $180/hour since i told them the price range we wanted to stay close to. Total came to $360 for each of us. And my friend never got her tattoo even tho she came in at the same time as us. (4:30pm) Wish I laid back with my friend because mine does not look like what i wanted & don't think an apprentice should charge the same as an experienced artist. read more

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The vibe at East Bay Tattoo in unmatched. Amazing portraits work and snacks! Best shop in the Bay read more

East Bay Tattoo - family portrait - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I called asking about a walk in tattoo and within two hours I had a beautiful new floral! Roo ( @tattoosbyroo) worked with me on the design, did fine lines, color, and text, and was really thoughtful about working with my budget. I'm trying to come back for sure read more

Roo added color and if the tattoo wasn't the bomb.com before....it's SENSATIONAL! Check it out for yourself. read more

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I've been getting tattooed by the shop owner for over a decade. I travel from Sacramento for every session. East Bay Tattoo is one of the best in the area, has some of the finest artisans and the nicest people kicking out the cleanest work. I can't recommend East Bay Tattoo enough. Not just the owner, but all the folk in the shop are beautiful people and talented AF. Pictures speak louder than words, so here's the latest we've been working on; plus it's a cover up!!! read more

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Got a really cute Friday the 13th tattoo here from Roo. Everyone was friendly and professional, and I love my piece! Def check them out, they're in a spot kinda by the lake that is easy to walk past without noticing. read more

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All of the artists are so talented and sweet to work with! I love Nana and Ant and would 10/10 recommend working with them for your next tattoo read more

nana has done all my tattoos and is an amazing artist i would never trust anyone else to tattoo me, they can do custom and their flash is stunning so sometimes i dont even want to pick an idea i'll just get whatever they have they deserve the world read more

After calling several tattoo spots around town, my best friend and I decided to try East Bay Tattoos. I'm so glad we did. Joe, Kaylee, and Roohani were extremely welcoming. The space was also warm and inviting, and they were kind enough to offer complimentary snacks and drinks. For those who know, seeing Brisk tea as an option made me feel quite at home. The tattooing process was flawless! Kaylee did a great job drawing up the stencils and was accommodating regarding my sizing and shading opinions. I appreciated the friendly conversation as well. The prices were 12/10--outstanding. My HUGE tattoo was only $150, and my friend's tattoo was $100. Pretty affordable if you ask me. Thanks, East Bay Tattoos, for creating such a safe space for my friend and me to get our matching tattoos. We'll remember this for a while See y'all next time, Cherise M. read more

East Bay Tattoo - $100 - super clean - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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I recently got a memorial tattoo from Joe at East Bay Tattoo. I'm still blown away by his incredible artistry - as are all the folks who have seen the tattoo of my dear dog Stanley. My son and I met with Joe beforehand and talked about what we both wanted etched on our shoulders. He came up with drawings pleasing to both of us. His attention to detail is truly astounding Everything was sterilized to the max and even my OCD son felt safe. I highly recommend this shop and especially Joe for anyone wanting personal engagement and artistic creativity when getting a tattoo. read more

East Bay Tattoo - Stanley the best dog ever - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Randy did my Left thigh a couple years back and he was the only choice to do my Right side! Randy is an absolute pro, I'm SUPER happy with the work he did and already planning the next Absolutely worth the trip and the pain. Shop itself is easy to get to, has a bodega with all your needs across the street and definitely comfortable enough for a few hours of discomfort. Review would have been 5 stars if it weren't for the other tattoo artist just killing time LOUDLY and annoyingly right by us all day. read more

East Bay Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

This is by far the most unprofessional tattoo parlor I've ever encountered. I really wanted a tattoo from Buelistic, but once I handed over my $100 deposit, she was practically unreachable. I reached out thru IG, text, and called the shop. Nobody would pick-up the phone, and I was stuck leaving a message. I finally asked for at least the blueprints for the tattoo designs (to at least walk away with something after paying her). I had been considering 2 different designs and she only had one. She only handed over the stupid blueprints when I finally got fed up and said I wanted a refund. Customer service from this shop is non-existent. And Buelistic was too busy taking IG pictures and promoting whatever song she's trying to release to actually do her job. This whole experience was ghetto, a huge headache, and a waste of money. Skip this place and go elsewhere read more

Joe is an amazing artist who goes the extra mile. Never feel rushed, does amazing work and is a chill guy who loves what he does. Currently working on a large sleeve cover up, & can't wait to show it off after years of hiding my arm. Looking forward to getting more work done by Joe. Great shop, highly recommend. read more

I booked an appointment with Joe for a floral coverup for some line work. He was amazing and exceeded my expectations. The tattoo shop is very well decorated, the staff were very nice, talented, and accommodating. I felt very comfortable and safe the entire time. If you are thinking about getting a new tattoo, go to East Bay Tattoo. I will recommend this place to all of my friends. read more

Gracie was so kind and accommodating! I came in for my first tattoo and I have some chronic pain issues so I was pretty nervous, but she took her time in our consultation to ease my concerns and let me partner come by and keep me company during our session. The shop is clean and everyone there is super pleasant and makes you really feel at ease. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Joe Parker is an excellent artist. He is very creative and really pays attention to detail. He is easy to work and so professional. I will definitely be seeing him again! read more

East Bay Tattoo - Tattoo by Joe Parker - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I love this shop. Relaxed, professional atmosphere and a comfortable open space full of art and tattoo flash. Way cool. I've been getting tattooed by Joe Parker @saucetattoer. I love his use of color and attention to detail. So far I have 9 pieces by him and don't think I'll go to anyone else. Joe has a soft hand while tattooing and is really fast so the work gets done quick, precise and I'm much more comfortable during. The shop is also full of other amazing artists, one of which actually teaches tattoo flash at the academy of art (barnaby). If you're looking for quality work in the Oakland area, go to East Bay Tattoo. read more

East Bay Tattoo - Joe Parker tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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By far the best experience for getting tattoo's. If there were more stars to give I would give them a 10 star plus rating. Very positive and sociable Vibes from everyone who works. I highly recommend them. read more

This place has some exceptionally talented artists. I came in recommended by a friend for a cover up of an elbow tattoo and couldn't be more pleased! My artist, Joe Parker worked with a rough idea I had in mind and completely blew my expectations away! Very chill atmosphere. I can't wait to get my next piece here. ! read more

Got my first tattoo here with Robert and it was the easiest process ever! I felt super comfortable the entire time! Robert helped me figure out exactly how I wanted my tattoo and worked with me through it all. My tattoo came out great and I barely felt a thing! Thank you! :) read more

East Bay Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I was referred to Joe by a customer at my job who had a very colorful shoulder tattoo of a phoenix. I'd been wanting to fix up my mom's memorial tattoo for a little over a year, and this recommendation was well worth it. Originally I just wanted part of the piece touched up, but Joe created a full floral arrangement piece to cover it up and it's so beautiful now that I hate to think about what it looked like before. If you're looking for someone who's great at colors and cover-ups, book Joe! He works fast and his work is gorgeous! read more

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