Graveside was recommended to me by multiple friends and family for my first tattoo…read more My artist Jordan was patient, kind and knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back.

On a monumental birthday, my BFF gave me a gift certificate to come get a tattoo here. She had…read moregotten the idea when during quarantine we would meet at a local wooded park and walk the trails for hours to stay sane. Prior to the pandemic I had decided I wanted to get boxing gloves on my shoulder. Having not gotten a tattoo in two decades and having sworn I would never again, I just like that changed my mind. She had come to this location twice to get a couple tattoos of her own over the past couple years and thought it would make a great birthday gift to come together for an appointment. It turned out to be on of the best gifts. The shop is in a strip mall. The waiting area leave little to be desired. My BFF made our appointments on a Saturday at 4pm. She said the artist though very nice and does good work has a tendency to run late. When she said late I never really imagined what was in store for us. The shop closes at 6 on Saturday's and we were still in the waiting room "waiting" for our appointment to begin. About 2ish hours in she said we could come back. I was a ball of nerves. The last time I got a tattoo I fainted, twice. The first time I got a tattoo I also fainted, twice. Both times I had to be brought back with smelling salts. I don't recommend. She heard that and took great care to get some gummy bears in me, have cold water available, a fan pointed at me and had me lay down as opposed to seated as with my other experiences. It worked. Still hurt like heck but I did not faint. In the end after being there for basically a whole day, I was pleased with the artist Aime, the results of the tattoo and the price was fair. I wasn't really happy with how long it took to get us back there and to complete the process, but that is about the only bad thing I can say. Since the first time I have been back to see Aime 2x's, for two more tattoos after swearing them off for 20 years. Funny thing is I'm a little obsessed now... But the waiting is not a fluke. Clear your calendar and pack a lunch. You WILL be here all day. Otherwise very much recommend

I've been tattooed by 5/6 of the artists at this shop. I've left the shop happy and satisfied with…read moremy tattoos, whether it be in design or execution, every single time. I know I can put my trust in any of them to knock it out of the park. Fantasy's is a collection of some of the most talented tattooers in the whole country, all under one roof. Would definitely recommend to a friend, even if you have to travel from out of town. Every artist is super friendly and laid back. I would recommend contacting the shops ig to book, as some of the artists there book out pretty far. 10/10 experience there. Best shop in the burgh!!

My tattoo experience by Matt (@tattoosbymatt_) was one of the smoothest and easiest i've had, and…read morethe whole session was so chill and comfortable. Matt was really easy to book with, communicated well, and was also extremely kind, polite, and courteous during the whole thing. He absolutely knocked the design and my idea out of the park, and it's hands down my favorite tattoo that I have. I didn't think it was possible to get the level of detail and color and crispy lines down in such a huge tattoo in the time we did, but he powered through the 6 hours! I will absolutely go back here and to Fantasy Tattoos for more.

I had a very disappointing and costly experience with CAIN at Human Canvas. I came in with a very…read morespecific fine line tattoo request, which Cain claimed to be experienced in. He charges premium hourly fees at $130/hour yet I later learned he's been tattooing for less than two years, something he never disclosed. He promised to send custom artwork before my appointment but never did. On the day of, he said I was actually scheduled for the following week and threw together a last minute design that didn't look like what I requested but I was assured it would be very soft and feminine once shaded. I was charged for 4 hours, including time spent prepping, printing, and adjusting the stencil, not just tattooing as he originally stated. After a second session with little improvement, I canceled my final appointment and asked for a refund of my deposit. Aside from asking me to come in for a healed picture he has not offered any resolution. He has ignored my texts, calls, request for my deposit back since I wasn't going to have the tattoo finished there, and he has never followed up or returned a call. I waste $900 to get a tattoo I didn't want, and now I have to pay to remove what he did so another artist can fix it. I did find a highly skilled ARTIST (Laura Mohn at The Kindred Spirit Tattoo co.) who completed the second half of the tattoo with custom fine line art for less than Cain charged and it's exactly what I asked for and absolutely beautiful! Do your homework. Don't be fooled by confidence that isn't backed by skill or integrity. The pics are my reference photos I showed at the consultation. What he charged me $900 for, and the second half of the tattoo which was completed by Laura Mohn from The Kindred Spirit to show how they look side by side for reference of what I asked for versus what Cain did. See descriptions.

Abbey did my tattoo...she is awesome! She had some designs ready for me to choose from - based on…read moreour discussion and it was just what I was looking to have done! I also told her about another tattoo I'd like to get and she came up with a great plan, one I hadn't even thought of before! I will definitely be going back to get that next tattoo from her!

This studio is clean, welcoming, and upholds a professional atmosphere. The artists are extremely…read moreeducated and honest with clients about having the right anatomy for a particular tattoo or piercing. Their customer service and overall performance speaks for itself.

I came to town to visit my family, I was thinking about getting a tattoo so I stopped in to the…read moreshop, talked to Dave a bit about what I was looking for, got scheduled for the next day. Dave was awesome, he was ready to roll soon as I walked in, after I did the usually paperwork we got to work. The shop has a great vibe, everyone one was friendly and the shop is very open and mellow. Dave did a great job, we had a nice conversation while he worked on my piece. Before I knew it we were done and I was out of there. I want to thank the crew there for being professional and having such a great environment for getting a quick tattoo, and thanks again Dave for doing such a good job on my new ink. When I am in the area again I wouldn't have a second thought about going to get more work done at the shop.

After a recommendation, my boyfriend went for his first tattoo and I went for my sixth, and we were…read moreabsolutely happy with our experience! I called on a Wednesday and they were able to fit two of us in on a Saturday. Victor worked with our ideas and did a fantastic job. He was very kind and was meticulous, he examined both of our tattoos and did not rush with either. We won't go anywhere else in Pittsburgh. This place is awesome!

I got a $500 tat from Victor that was so off I wouldn't let him touch it up. I talked to Shakey…read moreabout it, told him I was angry my panda bear had a grey face. He asked me to send him a picture to see if there was anything that could be done. I sent him the picture. Never heard from them again. There's better tattoo shops on that same street. I didn't know that.

Got my first tattoo, and Sam was amazing. He is very easy-going, creative, and a whiz at creating…read morean impressive tattoo that represents my parents. I can't say enough good things about his work.

I cannot say enough good things about Big Iron!! I only wish I had gone to them first! I needed a…read morejewelry change and I went to 2 other shops beforehand that either couldn't help me or gave me the complete wrong kind of jewelry (and made me pay for it.) Luckily I called Big Iron and let them know what happened and they told me to come right in and saved the day! I got the exact jewelry I needed plus it was only $20. Also the piercer Gianna is amazing and I highly recommend. I can't wait to go back to her with my other piercing needs!!

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT DO IT YALL!! my tattoo is absolutely nothing like i had wanted, Ryan had even…read moremessaged me to say that i could come in several hours early cause i was his only tattoo left, i came in like 15 minutes early, and he did not a single thing in that time. i had sent him a photo of a vine i had picked out forever ago, it was the one my heart had been set on for a really long time so for my 18th birthday i booked with him. he went free hand and the best way i can describe this is if a 7 yr old was given an outline and told to shade inside it. theirs no veins but it's too dark to fix it. IM BOOKING LASER REMOVAL SOON! trusttttt don't do it folks!!

Great work from artist who actually care and the atmosphere. Is amazing. I'll never go to another…read moretattoo shop again. I highly recommend.

I went to Nice Ink for my first ever tattoo and had a great experience. Scheduling was quick and…read moreeasy. I was able to get in within a month of my artist opening her books. Maura was amazing and made me feel so comfortable. I was very nervous and couldn't be happier with my artwork and overall experience.

I have had a few piercings done here and the service was amazing! They took their time to make sure…read moreI got exactly what I wanted and I had a super easy healing process each time. It's also super affordable. Great friendly staff too!