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    4.6 (93 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Sad to say that school no longer teaches them how to write in cursive.

    I'm so embarrassed of my tattoo done here - I reached out to owner n he doesn't bother talking to me n Jennifer the manager has done nothing to fix this ugly writing- the tattoo artist took 45 min looking for fonts - n then she rushed me because she had someone else - they refused to fix it nor to give me money back.

    Snake Crusher. Josh killed it on this. Couldn't be happier!
    Aaron C.

    I couldn't have enjoyed my first, big tattoo experience more (got my wife's initial a few years back, but it's small!) Josh did a fantastic job and made the consultation and appointment a blast. Got to meet the whole team and participated in quoting favorite movies, trash talking, rocking out, and learning that these guys know their stuff and take good care of their clients. I've seen their work on a handful of buddies and wanted one for years, and now I get to have some of my own to show off. If you're thinking about a tattoo and live near/ regularly visit the western suburbs, go talk to the guys at Noodles! Aaron

    Lyrics from Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes by Fall Out Boy

    This is a bit of a long overdue review, as my cousin and I got a couple of tattoos here on August 26, 2021. I'm not the type to really leave reviews, but I felt the need to leave one for Noodles Tattoo Studio. These guys are amazing. I moved out of state, but before my move I was looking to get Fall Out Boy tattoos with my cousin as a going away gift to her. With the pandemic, almost all shops are fully booked with no leeway for other appointments. That all changed when I reached out to noodles. I shot them an email and before I knew it, they had us down in their books with a down payment. The day of our appointment, we were greeted by the receptionist and shown our initial tattoo designs. When we wanted some tweaks made, she gladly made the changes and they were perfect. She mentioned that she was excited for us to come in, as she also had a Fall Out Boy tattoo that she had done at the shop. She was very sweet and I'm so sorry that I never caught her name. Emil (the owner) happened to be our artist. He was very kind, attentive to client's needs, and a great conversationalist. Josh and Richard were also tattooing in the shop and throughout our time slot, we were all engaging in conversation with one another. Great conversations and lots of jokes. I can't thank you guys enough for the positive experience. The shop is very clean, well lit, and there's something on every wall to look at. The tattoo art they have on display is amazing! My cousin and I agree that this was the most positive experience we've had a tattoo shop. The tattoos we got from Noodles are easily my favorites. I definitely would love to come back to get another tattoo from Emil when I visit back in state. Thank you all for giving us such a great experience, especially that this was my last tattoo at home before moving.

    Jocelyn M.

    Absolutely loved my experience here. I was a walk-in so I wasn't expecting to get my tattoo that day but the guy said an hour wait (place was busy too) so I said why not and waited. It got to my turn in good time and I showed him what I wanted and he "airdropped" it to his iPad and went to his section to draw it up. Didn't take long at all. Laid down on the table and he went to work. It took maybe an hour to an hour in a half and he was done. I loved it. I was sent home with all the after care instructions, even though i had a lot of tattoos, they want to make sure They send you home informed. Healed really well. My dog scratched it so a little of the coloring came off but I was told I could come back in for a touch up. I will be back for my sleeve work soon. Also. I have a lot of scars on my arms and he is the only artist that would tattoo over them. I was unsure how the ink would take but it did! Happy overall.

    Tattoo of three peonies done by Noodles over two sessions.
    Ashley H.

    This place is the absolute best! Today was my third time getting a tattoo here, and I will be a customer for life. All the guys in the shop are fantastic - extremely welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable about what they're doing! They're not afraid to be honest, too. If something won't work for your skin or the location you want it, they'll be honest and tell you so. They really care about their clients and want to see them happy, so they want to be upfront with you if it's not a design or location that will stand up to the wear and tear over time. All the artists are super talented, but Noodles himself is particularly my favorite! The first time I saw him he was extremely reassuring and walked me through everything because it was my first tattoo, and I was super nervous. My friend who also sees him says he's more gentle with the needle than other artists she's used before. (I can't really compare because I've been lucky enough to have Noodles do all of my tattoos so far!) He also takes the time to hammer out your design and make sure you love it before he starts working. You never feel like you're being hurried along because there's another client waiting either. Each artist gives you their full attention and time. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that this is the only place you should go if you want a tattoo!

    I like how they think!
    Angela M.

    I totally enjoyed my experience here! I searched Yelp for a Tattoo studio near me that was reputable and did good work. Noodles received the highest ranking and had the best reviews and I trust my fellow Yelpers! In true fashion, you guys did not disappoint! Rich was seeing a client out when I arrived. I arrived at the perfect down time. It was about 3pm. I showed him what I'd like done and he told me the guy for me would be Josh. Josh had stepped out to grab lunch; but I was happy to wait. Josh returned. We talked, it was a small job, he took me before his 430p appointment. His work proved to be worth my while and wait! I love his handiwork on the two small-med word tattoos that I wanted. Both Rich and Josh were pleasant and easy-going. I felt totally comfortable in the shop; as if I'd been there before. These are my 3rd and 4th tats, so I'm no stranger as what to expect. Josh is a complete professional. He had me fill out paperwork, his work space was clean and hygienic, he prepped me and talk me through getting started, made sure I could take the sting. They played awesome Blues music, singing along at times. It's the kind of comfortable atmosphere, I'd bring my 20 year daughter too for her first ink should she ever want! A+ all the way...,in Service, Attitude and all around Business and Customer Appeal!

    I told Josh I wanted a crescent moon with Larkspur flowers. This is what the end result was. I love it SO much!
    Sophia M.

    I've been wanting to come to Noodles for years and I finally did. Best experience I could ask for when going to get tattooed. The staff is so welcoming and answered any and all questions I had about the process and my tattoo. Josh was awesome. When he showed me the design he drew for me it was EXACTLY what I wanted! They are all so talented and I already booked for another :) The shop overall is so clean and very cool. I definitely recommend this shop and will be coming back for many more.

    Went on a Saturday for a walk in tattoo and had a great experience! Rich did my tattoo and he was super friendly and made me feel at ease as it was my first tattoo. He also did an incredible job. I got exactly what I asked for and for a very reasonable price. I love my tattoo.

    My cat's paw print on my left calf, by Bud Weeks, 8/16/14
    Eva S.

    First time getting a tattoo, so I was very concerned about safety and quality. I came to this shop because it had the highest rating on Yelp, and I'm so glad I chose them. As others have said, the shop is shiny-clean; from the moment I walked in, I felt completely safe trusting them with my skin and my health. I had started with an email describing what I wanted; Bud confirmed that he could do it but set up a consultation so that we could talk face-to-face and each get our questions answered - that extra step to ensure good communication and quality. I was really nervous about the whole experience, but his kindness put me at ease, and he made sure all my questions were answered before I left. On my appointment day, he and the other staff member in the shop chatted with me like we were old friends; this helped me relax, feel like I fit in, and calm down about the whole process. They reiterated to me that if I had any questions or concerns during the process, they wanted me to speak up; the whole process is collaborative, and they wanted to get it right. My request - a tattoo of my cat's pawprint - was pretty simple, and Bud nailed the sketch and placement in one shot. The pain, which I had been nervous about, was minor; just a scraping/irritation. We chatted about my cat and our careers and life, and I got to just relax and watch Bud work. It was over so much faster than I had imagined, and I couldn't stop smiling once I looked in the mirror. Before I left, I received after-care instructions, and Bud offered to take another look at it after it had healed up, in case it needed any touching up. I was really impressed with that level of care and attention, making sure that I ended up completely happy with my art. It doesn't matter if you're getting the simplest tattoo, which is pretty much what I asked for - you're going to be treated with the same level of care as someone who just got an really huge, intricate design. That made me feel really good about the whole experience. Not only do I have exactly what I wanted, but I felt like I fit right in, even though I was so self-conscious when I walked in the door. I would confidently send anyone to Bud for their next - or first! - tattoo!

    Moms on the left, mine on the right
    Paloma B.

    Thank you Josh for two amazing tattoos for my mom and I in honor of my grandmother! Very comfortable environment, minimal pain. He said he has a nickname "Gentle Josh" and he was right! He was very accommodating for both of us.

    Shoutout to my man Richard! Great guy with a great sense of humor! It was my first time getting tatted and obviously nervous, he kept me calmed and made it feel like I've known him forever. The place is clean and organized and the receptionist is nice! Went in as a walk-in but will most definitely be coming back and recommending this place and Richard!

    Molly R.

    This is best place I've ever been too. The guys are super relax and funny. It was my first tattoo and I was nervous but the check in process was super easy with very little paperwork. Rich was my tattoo artist and was amazingly perfect in every way possible. He stenciled out my tattoo twice and put my piece together like a puzzle. He walked me through the whole process and even stayed later to finish up the little details just to make sure I was happy with the piece. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo this place is the first stop I'd go to no doubt about it.

    Megan O.

    This place is AWESOME! We called around to shops in the area for a spur of the moment Saturday afternoon tattoo...everywhere else was fully booked solid. I stumbled upon Noodles after driving past it many many times. We called in and the girl who answered was super sweet and said we can put you on a wait list and call if there's openings. We sent her an email of what we were looking for and about 2 hours after we originally called, she called back and said we could get in the last time slot of the evening. We got over there and talked with Emil for a little bit while we waited for Josh and Richard to be done... both guys knew how important these tattoos were to us and put so much pride into their work. We walked out of there in about an hour just absolutely speechless! We loved the shop and this will be our new go to for tattoos in the future! If you are looking for a great shop in the Warrenville/Naperville area call Noodles!

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    Ask the Community - Noodles Tattoo Studio

    What's the average cost & is there a design fee for a very simple basis tattoo also it's mostly printing?

    The minimum is now $100. They charge an additional $5 if you use a card or ApplePay.

    Do you guys do piercings too?

    Sorry, Noodles Tattoo does not offer piercings of any kind. -- But you won't find a better tattoo experience anywhere. Highly recommend!

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