This is a great place! I called ahead and they scheduled me a time to meet with Amy Porter. At our first meet, we went over what ideas I had and what ideas she had. It was a great collaborative experience. After emailing each other a few times, we got a final tattoo drawn up. I had a more elaborate tattoo (a penguin in a golf cart next to a sign) and it took 3 sessions to finish up. We stopped early one day as it was draining for me (coloring is rough!). Amy was super understanding and encouraged to not push myself. She was also super easy to talk to since we are both big nerds. The shop itself is super clean and open. Everyone that worked there is super nice and friendly. I am already planning that my next tattoo will be at this shop! read more

I am back because Antonio is a flake. Anyways amazing service, great prices, great tattoo! Sarah & Manny are wonderful. Sarah's art is amazing! So will be coming back here now for more tattoos. read more

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I LOVE it here. I have gotten several tattoos and they are wonderful. I love them so much I travel 45 min each direction. read more

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I had an awesome experience with Sarah last October. I got my first tattoo at 53!! My tattoo tuned out even better than I could have hoped for!! read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - Butterfly to represent the loss of my Mom and my metastatic breast cancer. - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

went to funky rooster on my birthday to get a little ladybug and Manny did a great job! Also got a beautiful painting done by Sarah! Wasn't sure about which placement I wanted so Manny made multiple stencils to help me decide and gave me his opinion on which would be best. They were booked all day but squeezed me in for the day that I wanted. I also ran a couple minutes late but they were so understanding! Sarah and Manny are great people and so talented! thank you! read more

I got my first tattoo done by Paige here and it is awesome. Everyone was super friendly and the shop was super cool. It was a very nice experience and It was super chill and welcoming environment. read more

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Funky Rooster is a local treasure. The staff is kind and courteous and their work is amazing. I have five tattoos by them (so far) and looking forward to another. read more

Made an appointment with Manny a week out. I told the person who answered that my daughter and I wanted to get something to celebrate her 21st birthday. Let them know we liked the Avengers, Día de los Muertos and the play Hamilton. Also made it clear we were open to any suggestions. Show up today and tell Manny the same thing and he ask if we have anything as reference. Hello... I just gave you four references. He doesn't bother to show us anything he's done before or as an "artist" give us any ideas. Ask us to bring him in something as a reference and we leave. Either this guy is the worst salesman ever or some how he's so busy he feels he doesn't need additional clients. If I could give zero stars I would. This place is garbage! read more

I heard a saying that went "cheap tattoos aren't good, good tattoos aren't cheap", but unfortunately, the tattoos at Funky Rooster are neither good nor cheap. My tattoo was very overpriced for the quality I received and ultimately did not give me what I wanted. I was charged $400 for a substandard tattoo. It was overall an immensely stressful and disappointing experience. I would highly recommended you go to another tattoo shop. read more

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I came here for my very first tattoo and it was a fantastic experience. Sarah was super helpful and organized and Jose, who did my tattoo, was really cool and my tattoo that turned out even better than I had wanted it. And Paige, who did my dad's tattoo, was super kind and gave us a friendly atmosphere. I'm so glad I found this place and I will definitely be back in the future! read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

One and only one my sweetheart Paige done my tattos. I know whatever I want I can trust her 100% . Very clean place, wonderful peopctle. read more

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I love this place ! Very organized and professional ! I love that the artists are mostly Women! Prices are cert reasonable and there's lots of parking ! read more

All I can say is WOW! I got in touch with Funky Rooster after my former ink shop decided not to treat me like a valued customer, and after my session with Manny I'm glad they did...because my skin has found its new home! The owners, Sarah and Manny, are a husband and wife team. They're both brilliant artists who also work in the shop, which is a HUGE added plus. Sarah is extremely friendly, professional, and accommodating. I sent a few pics, and both Sarah and Manny took the time to consult with me. They made sure we were on the same page about design and cost. I could tell right away this isn't some fly-by-night ink joint...these folks are true artists and caring business owners. They care about their customers and the beauty and quality of their art. They're the REAL DEAL =) As for Manny and the quality of his work, I could go on for pages. For starters, he's NOT one of those stuck-up artists with a snotty, self-important attitude. He's very warm and welcoming and open to your ideas. I knew immediately he wanted my tat to look how I wanted it, not how HE wanted it, and that makes all the difference. He's very careful about his lines and colors, making 100% everything was straight and perfect and exactly how I imagined it. When he needed to redraw a few parts to make sure it was just right before putting it on my skin, he did so cheerfully and carefully, and it turned out exactly like I wanted it. Manny's skill, confidence, and versatility really shines in his work...he's no cheap "flash" tattoo artist. This guy has a true gift, and it shows! I'm extremely fussy and picky about my ink, and Manny's patience and understanding is almost saintly. Plus, he's humble about himself and his work. Very impressive for such an incredibly talented artist =) The shop itself is amazing. Walking in, you're treated to a galaxy of gorgeous oil and acrylic paintings by Manny, Sarah, and Amy (Amy is a marvelous and friendly tattoo artist who also works there). Forget the old cliche "badass biker" atmosphere of other ink shops--this place is a paradise of good vibes, great art, relaxing music, and fun, welcoming people who are glad to know you! The shop is very clean and very convenient to access, with plenty of free street parking and a bunch of great little shops and local restaurants within easy walking distance (I had a delicious lunch at one of them before my appointment, but that's another review). As for cost, I won't quote specifics...let's just say it was wonderfully reasonable for the quality of work I received and the time Manny spent making sure everything was done to perfection, down to the tiniest details. I know where I'm going for my next tat, and where I'm sending my friends for their future ink: this place right here! And if tats aren't your thing, you're welcome to drop by and check out their art gallery--free of cost or obligation. Go for it, because it's definitely worth seeing the work of these ingenious local artists! Sarah, Manny, and everyone else will be happy to see you =) PS - I walked in on a Monday afternoon and got an appointment with Manny that day--but call ahead, because Manny is a popular guy (with good reason), and I'm sure the other artists are too! Pics to be posted soon, when everything heals up! read more

Would give 0 stars if I could Paige did my tattoo and charged $175 and hour. I honestly misheard her and thought she said $75 which I thought was reasonable. We did 2 sessions she estimated it would take 6 hrs to finish after 6 hours and more $1200 later included tip my tattoo was still not finished and the quality of work did not match the price. She also booked me 2 weeks later when my tattoo was not even healed fully and went over the most irritated parts. Didn't provide saniderm either which for charging that much you think she would. I emailed her and explained how i felt in the most honest respectful way I could because I was not happy with how it was coming out and she basically told me good luck finishing my arm with someone else and I should be more sure going into a large arm piece. Also did not get my $50 deposit back. Really bummed out and disappointed I spent $1200 on not even a full finished half sleeve and the artist basically said fuck you instead of being understanding and trying to make things right. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! When making an appointment Sarah was very helpful and booked me for my day off. Tonight my appointment was scheduled for 7pm and she called me to let me know I can come early if I wanted to, which was awesome! My tattoo was done by Paige and she did a phenomenal job. She was funny, friendly, and professional. I'm going to be getting all of my future tattoos done by Paige! read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I got my first tattoo at Funky Rooster in downtown Elgin. The whole experience was pleasant from start to finish. They did a great job making me feel right at ease by taking about the local artwork on the walls and work. Even if you do not want a tattoo stop in to check out the artwork on the walls. Great pieces and create a fun art studio feel. read more

I have had 3 tattoos done by Paige, and every time I have been impressed. She has great bedside manner and always checking in to make sure I am feeling good. She really takes her time to know the design and make sure it is just right! I would recommend her to anyone. Sarah is great too. She makes sure everything is going great. I even forgot my water bottle and they called me and held it until I could get it. read more

The most kind , nice , funny , talented and professional crew I've ever seen.. After being canceled 40 minutes before an appointment in a different tattoo shop I called funky rooster , Sara was super nice over the phone and tried to get me in the same day to make me feel better, and she did! Got my 3rd and 4th tattoo here... highly recommend even if it's a drive for you read more

Extremely cool place. Very clean with talented tattoo artists. The wall art on display is phenomenal. Customer service was great too, I had been to a couple of other area places that I wouldn't be able to say the same about, which is why I had my work done here! read more

Thank you to Sarah and Manny for taking care of us on Saturday! I have emailed and talked to Sarah on the phone before we went in and she was so nice to talk with. They also opened up early for us because we were going to a wedding in the evening. We all love our tattoos! read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Walked in here sometime last summer, on a weekend. I forgot her name but the lady greeted me right away when I came in through the door like an old friend who did not see me for a long time. I immediately felt welcome. I asked if they could accomodate my small cat in my wrist and yes, Artist Jose Manuel can do it! Jose Manuel was professional, soft spoken, real patient. I was unsure at first at the spot of my tattoo and he made sure I was happy with the placement because he said "you should be happy cos you're the one who's gonna wear it." That was impressive, it really meant he puts the client first. He didn't rush me or anything. Or I guess he really is a gentleman, at work or not. Tattoo wise - Jose Manuel has great attention to details. I liked how he did my little cat's whiskers and tail perfectly curled - very clean work. This tattoo arttist also was kind enough (or felt bad for me) to touch up my small little birds that were averagely done in a different tattoo shop:( All in all this is an outstanding local shoppe. The ambience of their place is very fun and relaxing and I think the whole aura in their shop is rounded up by the radiance of friendliness and warmth of the people working in here, especially the lady in the front! (Blonde, curly, bubbly lady) Rocking customer service! read more

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Tattoo artist there very friendly and down to earth...my wife and I have been to Antonio several times always perfect every time and he only breaks wen you ask for a break not like other self fish prick artist's he is,a great artist....not too mention Sara who painted my dog she is amazing and prices always are fair and honest......skip the flashy places and find funky were the art speaks for itself.... read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - Sara painted my cane corso....amazing work!!!! - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Quite disappointed with my most recent tattoo. Concept was great but the execution subpar. Lines not straight and I feel like Manny didn't really listen to me this time. He was skeptical when I told him my idea, but he was able to come up with a design that we agreed upon. Unfortunately there is no way for corrections to be made and I'm just stuck with it. Sigh. read more

amazing! Definitely recommend, they fit me in last min, day of. I will be going to them for all my tattoo needs from now on :)

Went here to get my first tattoo! AMAZING! The staff made me feel comfortable and were so welcoming. Will go back if I decide I want another read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - first tattoo - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Wow they said my deposit wasnt refundable, they didnt say that at the beginning when i made the appointment, i could swear the receit said if i cancelled it like the day of or like w.e that then it wouldnt be refundable, but i cancelled it like 4 days ahead. Can say I will not be getting a tattoo here anymore. Deuces ! read more

My fiancé and I at the time stumbled across this place while riding our bikes through the neighborhood last week. We came home and searched for them here on Yelp. We read great review after great review. We saw Manny's name appear quite often in the reviews praising his work. We knew we would visit them one day, just needed a reason for a tattoo. Fast forward to April 4th. Me and my fiancé got married! So immediately afterwards, we decided we should both get ring tattoos with our special date. We decided to stop in Funky Rooster. I'm sooooo glad we did. The ENTIRE staff was inviting, friendly, and very patient. Sarah was hilarious the whole time! She took her time and searched for different fonts, different symbols, and more. She conversed with each of us while we took our turns getting our individual tattoos. We were fortunate to have Manny complete our tattoos. He took his time. He was comical and made sure we were comfortable during the process. Needless to say, my husband and I were completely satisfied with our new tattoos. We will definitely be back soon and we will spread the word about this great place! Plus, they were inexpensive for the great quality of work they produced. read more

I got my first tatoo in here. Very friendly environment . Sarah is the owner of the shop and an artist too. I went there for my first tatoo and got an extraordinary service from Sarah and Page she is the Tatoo artist, she did a wonderful job. I'm very happie for the Tatoo and the great service as well. read more

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I wish I could give more stars because I would. From the moment I spoke to Sarah on the phone to the finished product, I couldn't have been more pleased with my 3rd tattoo. I have never gone to the same place twice for a tattoo, but I can say I will never go anywhere else again. All of the employees are so kind and professional, welcoming and warm. It's like we were hanging out with old friends. Manny did my tattoo and I had a vague idea what I wanted. But, what he drew up for me was beyond my wildest dream. I couldn't love it more. My BFF went to Paige and I was so impressed with her opinions and advice and the way she counseled my friend. We both had the most amazing experience and would recommend Funky Rooster to anyone! Thanks so much! read more

Highly recommend this location to anyone getting a tattoo. The staff was very friendly, professional and talented. The location was very clean and inviting. Absolutely love my tattoo! Manny is very talented and patient. Not only is he an great artist, but wants to make sure you are happy with your tattoo. read more

I have had 4 tattoos and 1 fix to an old tattoo and I couldn't be happier with the results. Everyone here is professional, enthusiastic, and fun to work with. They will listen to what you want to do and work with you to create the perfect tattoo. I will never go elsewhere as long as they exist because no other shop could live up to the standards that Funky Rooster has set. read more

Okay so here's my take on funky rooster. I just turned 18 and I was doing a lot of research for getting my first tattoo. Someone recommended this place to me so i decided to go in and talk to them. The customer service was so good. The lady who was at the desk was super nice and super friendly. She listened to me and then talked to one of the artists. I talked to Sean Kim about what I wanted and about how much it would be. He said it would be about 100-150 depending on size. Which was pretty much the same as most places. They seemed really understanding and made sure they knew exactly what I wanted. I put a down payment and made an appointment for my birthday. My birthday came and I was running just about min late. I called them and they were understanding. I got there and we didn't have to wait. He got my tattoo printed up and it was a little bigger than I wanted to he made it smaller. It was perfect size. I was super nervous about getting my tattoo and they were super nice and great at calming my nerves. Actually getting the tattoo was crazy fun which is kinda weird. And Sean defiantly did an amazing job and he didn't take that long either cause it was a small tattoo. After I finished they gave me detailed instructions for after care. I went to pay for it and asked how much and it was only 70$. My tattoo has a lot of meaning behind it and I'm so happy because Sean did a awesome job!!! read more

Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery - By Sean Kim. First tattoo!! Super happy with it!!!! - Art Galleries Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I was in the market for another ink project when I came across Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery. I read all the reviews on Yelp and I came across "Manny" who seemingly made a great impression with many of the customers. Next, I decided to go onto their website to research each tattoo artist. After finally coming to a decision on the artist, I contacted them. Sarah, the receptionist, was very good about accommodating my schedule. We sent a few text messages back and forth until we finalized the date. I then sent them a picture of the piece I designed, as you can see below. They gave me a very fair estimate (much less than a few of their competitors). The piece I designed is a tribute tattoo in honor of my brother who recently passed away unexpectedly. I was reminded that he was known to say "In HIS Grip" as a reference to his life being in the Lord's hands. It definitely made sense to capture a piece of him specifically for this tattoo. When I arrived for my appointment, the first thing I noticed was the beautiful and artistic paintings and wall decorations. The shop was clean and very bright. Sarah immediately greeted me by name when I walked further in. She was all smiles and seemed genuinely happy to meet me. She introduced me to Manny as if she and I were old friends. It was very professional and refreshing actually. Manny shook my hand and we discussed the tattoo in further detail. He then took me to his work area. Manny took my piece of paper with the design and made a stencil of it. He prepped my arm in the usual fashion and placed the stencil onto my left forearm. After removing it, we looked at the placement and came to the conclusion it was not properly centered. He then happily wiped off the stencil and started over. After the second time, he looked at the stenciling and came to his own conclusion the piece wasn't straight. So, he happily wiped it off a second time and started over. Manny clearly takes pride in his own work and was willing to do the extra work to make it as perfect as possible. Finally, after the third time, we collectively were happy with the placement. I asked Manny how long he felt it would take to complete the tattoo. He estimated 40 minutes. After finding the most comfortable position, Manny took over and began to develop his masterpiece. The immediate experience I had was that this tattoo had very little pain. I asked about it and Manny told me he recently upgraded to the newest technology in equipment. Not only did it not hurt as much, I could barely hear any noise. In fact, there was another person in the next chair over getting ink work done. I couldn't tell if they were in the middle of the process or if they had finished already since I heard no noise. It was very impressive. Sometimes the sound alone can cause people anxiety; but with this equipment, that would definitely not be the case. Although Manny felt it would only take him 40 minutes to complete the work, he actually under estimated the time by about 30 minutes. Most people could possibly say that is a bad thing; in my opinion, with this tribute tattoo, he could have taken much longer if I knew the piece would be absolutely perfect. He was extremely critical about the detail of his work. Even when I thought we were done, he would say, "Let me do a little more work." and "Let me look over it for a few more minutes." As you can see below, the finished product is near perfect. As a perfectionist, I can't help but to pick out the smallest detail and ask for improvements. However, I've NEVER met anyone as particular about their work as Manny. I anticipate visiting him in the future if the itch for another piece should arise. For now, I strongly recommend Funky Rooster Tattoo for all of you out there reading this review. Tell everyone there that JC on Yelp sent you. Take care and God bless!!! read more

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This place was so wonderful. My two friends and I came here after another tattoo place cancelled our appointments at the last minute. I didn't know what to expect but Sarah welcomed us and told us we could all three get our tattoos right away. Sarah was so friendly (and had excellent taste in music and basically tailored her playlist to what my friends and I wanted to hear). Sean Kim was our tattoo artist and he was awesome. He was really nice and professional and did an amazing job on our tattoos, tweaking them to fit exactly what we wanted. This place is really clean and fun and the people working here are awesome. I will definitely be back again. read more

Manny was AMAZING!!!! First tattoo for myself & he did such an awesome job on my wrist that I ended up getting one on my ankle as well. My sister has several tattoos, and these 2 by Manny are the best she's got! read more

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My husband and I have now both gotten a tattoo at the funky rooster and what a great shop!! Owner is super nice, place is super clean, tattoo artists take all the time to get it perfect which really matters when a tattoo is forever. Jose did my kids name tattoo and its seamless and perfect. Lines are clean and precise and shading is beautiful. read more

Manny and Sara run a fantastic shop!! They are very friendly and helpful and actually believe in customer service, not a common trait among a lot of tattoo shops. Manny is a great artist and does a great job in getting his art across in a tattoo. This was my first time in their shop but it definitely won't be my last! Thank you both for a wonderful experience and an absolutely great tattoo. read more

Amy is incredible! But the whole shop was friendly and accommodating. I explained to Amy over phone what I was looking for and what she came up with was even better than I imagined. Definitely recommended! read more

I could not be happier with my first visit to Funky Rooster last Saturday. Even though I was only looking for a small bit of text on my wrist, Manny took the time with me to find just the right script and placement. He's so talented, too. The font I chose has very narrow, delicate lines, and he was able to get them so clean and tight, I know it will keep looking good. The shop/ gallery is an inviting and comfortable place, and is nothing like the stereotypical biker/ rockabilly/ hipster tattoo joints. These people are just kind, unpretentious artists. Plus, the price was truly reasonable. I have plenty of friends who have paid double what I did for an equivalent tattoo. read more

Went here after going to several other shops in the area and being turned away feeling like I was wasting there time,the Funky Rooster was complete opposite they were very helpful and great people to do business with. Artist are very talented and knowledgable. Very clean shop. I have over 15 tattoos and been getting tats for over 30 years and I would have to say this is one of the best shops I have been to in a long time. Looked through all of the artist portfolio and there work is outstanding. Be sure to check this place out for your next tat. read more