Aviary Tattoo Shop is a gem. After 34 years since I've stepped foot in a tattoo shop, Aviary shows…read morehow positively the tattoo business has grown: the gun is practically silent; the pain comparatively minimal; the atmosphere has shed its "hazing" attitude. Gretchen is an artist as much as a tattoo professional. Her talent created a fierce tattoo from a photo that I had initially butchered into a crude drawing that would've made a 4-year-old child point to the fridge door and laugh. The shop is bright, comfortable, spotless, and thoroughly welcoming, eclipsed only by Gretchen's warm personality and gentle touch, matched by that of Michele, who assisted. This is the perfect place for your first tattoo or your fiftieth tattoo. Even if you don't like tattoos, Aviary will have you offering your flesh for emblazonment like the fields welcome the rain.

From the owner: The Aviary Tattoo Shop is a welcoming, friendly, woman-owned business. Our warm, comfortable…read moreatmosphere is excellent for first time tattoo clients and experienced collectors alike. We welcome all of our adult neighbors (18+) regardless of age, gender, race, or neurodiversity. We strive to accommodate all needs of our clients including privacy, comfort, volume, and pain management. Our artists specialize in fine line, black and grey realism, cover up tattoos, pet portraits, memorial tattoos and more.

We love this shop! Vibes are unmatched and work is immaculate. They do all things from flash to…read morecustom. Super friendly staff and everyone is welcome. They do walk ins or you can schedule an appointment.

Great shop great people got my work done by john awesome guy and very talented HIGHLY recommend…read morehim!!

I just got my third tattoo and Trinity was fabulous, mine was hand drawn name and date she made it…read moreand it turned out beautifully. Highly recommend.

Service was excellent very accommodating. The entire experience was chill and inviting. Truly…read moreenjoyed having Vince create an original back piece. Outlined in one sitting completely relaxed. I am beyond thrilled with the art on my body. Take a look for yourself see the quality artwork you could have on your body.

Thank you much for accommodating me with my special request. Great vibe!!! I highly recommend it!!read more

I was turned away I wanted a coverup of an ex's name I have. They told me I need to go get it…read morelightened first by laser then come back. This is where I originally got the tattoo about 15 years ago. He had no interest at all in even giving me other options. I will not be going back even if do the laser.

Infinite body piercing is the only place I will get pierced in Philly and I recommend it to…read moreabsolutely everyone. Their online booking system is easy, it's clear, and you have a general idea of what to expect from your appointment and the cost. Bookings are a few weeks out because they're quite a busy shop so plan in advance. The team is super friendly and greets you when you come in. It's a very welcoming staff and space. They walk you through the process, have you pick out your jewelry and sign a few forms, tell you the total price then you wait in their small waiting area until you get called back to your room. Once you get called back, their rooms are super clean and their piercers are very knowledgeable. They do what you need to feel comfortable, whether that's being walked through step by step of what's going to happen or going in completely blind. The rooms and materials are clean and they set you up for success for healing your piercing.

I've been pierced in many cities and many places. For some reason I feel awkward when shopping for…read morejewelry here. Once I'm in w the piercer all is great. Their piercing staff are great about answering questions and sharing info. They also know lots of the best piercers in other cities. They have an above average selection of jewelry.

Amazing piercer. Super delicate and with good prices. I got my septum piercing for $20 with a…read morespecial offer.

I want to thank Gabby for an amazing tattoo! She gave me exactly what I wanted. The shop was clean…read moreand the atmosphere was comfortable. I will definitely be a returning customer. Thanks again Gabby!

I found Kristen while researching fine line tattoos in my area and I will never go anywhere else…read more She has tattooed me 4 times and all the work is gorgeous. I get so many compliments on her art and refer anyone looking to get work done. Her studio is beautiful, clean and relaxing. She takes all safety measures with gloves, sterilization, and wrapping/covering everything she uses. A fun bonus is laughing through your appt with her and Jason as they immediately make you feel like life long friends. I have gotten black and grey, I referred a friend that got watercolors and another that got realistic colors....all are stunning!!!! Can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Kristen Steele is meandering botanical scapes, tussie-mussies & fauna of all sorts…read more Email create@byherhandtattoos.com to start your customized piece!

10/10. Philly Steve was insanely professional from the moment I walked in. Awesome conversation,…read moredid exactly what I asked for with the tattoo(s) & was overly hygienic (much appreciated in this industry). I was overwhelmed with the attention to detail & personal touch he put into everything. Highly recommend!!!

I had a great experience here. The shop itself was spotless and had a really comfortable vibe the…read morewhole time I was there. The owner/artist was friendly and straight to the point, which I appreciated -- no pressure, just honest communication. He also took the time to talk with my best friend and me about future tattoo ideas and gave helpful input instead of just rushing us out the door after the appointment. You can tell he actually cares about the work and the people getting it. Super happy with my tattoo and I'll definitely be coming back. Wish I could give 10 stars instead of just 5!

I have been going here for years. Mike Munter is the goat. Clean lines. Great color shading…read more Everything and more you could ask for. Very clean shop. Email or calling is the best way to book an appointment.

I would give Dave Hurban negative stars if i could. I went in for a navel piercing about a week ago…read morewith 2 friends. Even though we all have very different belly button shapes, he pierced all of us with the exact same size jewelry--mistake #1. Hours later it started hurting. The next day it began swelling to the point that my stomach was closing in on the gem. I went to see him on Tuesday because he wasn't working Sunday or Monday. He told me my issue was that I was cleaning it too much as if that would cause the amount of swelling, bruising, and puss that I was seeing. He squeezed puss out of it and then took it out and replaced it with a longer bar, saying it would be fine. 2 days passed and it was hurting worse and worse. I couldn't sleep because of the pain, despite taking tons of advil and not touching it at all. I decided to see a different piercer because he had been so dismissive of me the first time. The new piercer told me it had been done originally with a size about 3x too small for my anatomy. He said the piercing was so bad and swelling that it would take up to a year to heal if it did at all. We ended up taking it out and my piercer was appalled that the longer bar was a straight bar that Dave had BENT himself to shape it to a navel piercing. This piercer told me NEVER to go back to Dave again. I spoke to him today and he said he does not issue any refunds and "different piercers have different techniques." There is no way that putting a bent bar into someone's navel is a valid technique. Pictures are below. Dave can say what he wants, but a safely done piercing should never react like that for so long. Do not go here under any circumstances.