I got incredibly lucky the day I took my son to Havertown Electric for his first tattoo and Mike…read moreDiCicco was available for a walk in. He was super personable, helped my son relax and made sure he was getting what he wanted. I went back 2 weeks later for a small tattoo for myself and then within months, was collaborating with Mike on a half sleeve incorporate a cover-up. I gave Mike reference photos of the 2 dragons I wanted, some high-level ideas and a deposit and he turned that into a beautiful piece. We had sessions every two weeks for 3 months and I can confidently say he is consistently friendly, chill, cares about his clients' comfort, has little ego and really wants people to love their ink. Following his advice was never a mistake, he's an artist you can trust. I'm already planning my next big piece. Beyond Mike, the shop itself is great. All of the staff is welcoming and willing to work with you to make sure you get. It's clean and has a good vibe all around.

Absolutely amazing experience for me and my daughter. Comfortable, safe. Artist listen to what…read morewe wanted and we left so happy.

Roddie and his wife are super cool people. Olde Media tattoo is super clean and Roddie makes you…read morefeel at ease, especially for a first timer like me. Roddie tattooed a super cool Rooster Fish on the underside of my forearm. It came out beautiful and so realistic. I will definitely be back real soon for my second tattoo.

I was really skeptical about getting a portrait tattoo. But after checking out Shane's portfolio, I…read moreknew he was the guy for the job. Totally exceeded my expectations. Super experienced and talented! 10/10 recommend!

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.

Joe is wonderful! I went to baker street to get my tongue pierced and it was a 10/10 experience…read more The atmosphere is amazing, everyone is welcoming, some really cool/wild art all around. Compared to the other shops I have gone to I would definitely pick this place over other local shops. Joe is a super friendly person, made the process simple and easy. I am beyond happy with my tongue piercing, and will most definitely be coming back. Thank you so much Joe! :)

Absolutely blown away by my butterfly tattoo by Mark Madgin! I went in wanting something delicate,…read morewith fine lines and Mark delivered exactly that! If you want something fine-lined, elegant, with real care and craftsmanship, Mark Madgin is your person. Definitely coming back for more!

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.

Just want back to get my tattoo finished after 5 yrs. Davie did an excellent job. Going back to get…read morea portrait done by Sam very soon!!! Great work going back very soon. I am going to get two more tattoos. Went there to get my Taekwondo Tattoo and going to get it finished as well as a portrait. I had gotten it done in 2016. I hope the same artist is still working there, He was fantastic and very respectful. https://youtube.com/shorts/fgtToWXSghg?si=V6-uIAssbqDcAExu

I got a tattoo done here by Chad Knight. He does great work! The design I was asking for was a bit…read moresilly but he took my idea & made the piece out to be everything I wanted & more. The shop itself is very nice, clean, welcoming & comfortable. The tattoo I got done was in a painful spot but Chad made sure I was okay throughout the session. I will certainly be back once I'm ready for my next piece. I highly recommend this place & Chad specifically if you want a truly amazing tattoo.

Jay Derita was my artist at this shop but he's not the only one that made my experience bad it was…read morecollectively the whole shop for it's overall unwelcoming attitude. My main bone to pick is with Jay. I trusted him with my first tattoo ever and he ripped me off and gave me an ugly tattoo. He charged me 250$ for the tattoo and acted like there wasn't a mistake. And I'm the type of person that will still tip someone. I was furious it's total was 300$. Bullshit. I gave jay creative freedom over the tattoo design and I could have easily agreed to a color tattoo if he suggested it as the best option. He never sent me a picture of his design or really talked to me I just showed up and was kinda forced to pick the one option. Jay should have been straight up said I can make this tattoo look a lot better if I did it in color. I was a very accommodating client and in no way was difficult. But I feel Jay gave me a bad black and grey tattoo. And took advantage of me. Coming in to the shop was bad right off that bad I wasn't treated nicely. I was instantly ridiculed for bring me boyfriend. Jay never mentioned people were not allowed to come with you to your tattoo. Instantly when I sat in the chair it was awkward. Jay didn't make an effort to communicate, and as soon as he began outlining and shading he messed up starting the carpet from the movie. There was nothing I could do about it. And I was furious. I hated my first tattoo experience because of jay. He gave me a jacked up tattoo and I'm pissed. You can barely make out the numbers in on the keychain. And most times people only see the god damn key and ask what it's connected to. The composition sucks and so does the shading. Overall moral of this is: DO NOT GO TO JAY FOR BLACK AND GREY! HE WILL JUST STEAL YOUR MONEY AND YOUR STUCK WITH A BAD TATTOO! If I could give it NO STARS I WOULD!

I got my first tattoo here and the experience from start to finish was very positive. Granted the…read morepiece I got was rather larger so it required multiple sessions, but between all of the scheduling and overall experience it was awesome. Michael Langdale was my artist and he was super friendly, also very talented and knowledgeable on his craft. He made sure I was comfortable and was happy to explain the whole process or any questions I had before and during any session. I felt I was getting quality service and work, and ultimately did. The piece looks amazing and was definitely worth it. Healing was also a breeze. The location is also convenient and really nice. It's easily accessible by septa, there is also parking available too! It's a smaller shop, but welcoming. Everything is really clean and sterile, which I feel besides the overall atmosphere and quality of work, that's REALLY important too. You can see new items being taken out from the packages before your tattoo/work is started. Everything is organized and well kept. Whether you have many tattoos, few, or none, I recommend checking this place out!

Rc is a true definition of the word pioneer. What ever style tattoo you're looking for, him or…read moresomeone on staff can handle the work, class A shop, there's a reason they've been around for 30+ years!

I had 2 tattoos here and brought my daughter for her first. All tattoos look great. Studio is…read moreclean. Staff friendly

Maddie was fantastic. Gentle, kind, exceptionally talented. We got along really well, and I'm so…read moreglad I was able to have her work on this personally meaningful body art. There were a couple spots that hurt especially bad (remaining areola tissue), so we used a lidocaine spray to help numb the areas a bit. I felt totally justified and also much more comfortable. And the fellow artist who was in that day in January ordered all of us sushi from a local spot. (Unknown, but good.) Bonus: free parking across the tracks.

Had such a great experience with Mila here- shop was clean, peaceful, and all around so inviting…read more Mila did a phenomenal job at drawing up my design beforehand & making adjustments, tattoo turned out so much better than I ever thought it could!! Thank you so much Mila for a wonderful tattoo experience :)

If you haven't been there you are missing out. If the smell of the smoker doesn't bring you in, the…read morefood will. The flavors are beyond anything I expected. We will be back and I see plenty of catering orders in our future. Thank you!

Staff is friendly and portion is big for small size. They were out of smoked beef for the Southern…read more Comfort. So I went with the Luv n Comfort. The pulled pork was fine but I don't think it blends well with the macaroni. The macaroni is well seasoned and prepared. I do not taste any bacon in mine- I think they forgot to add it in. I saw after the fact they have a Mac and cheese burger which I don't see everywhere. This place also has Po Boys regularly which can be hard to find in this area. Apparently if you want an Oyster Po Boy, I don't believe they have it here but you can go to Ruby Cajun not too far away.