Daniel was amazing!!!! I'm so happy with the piece and also he was very quick but precise. He was very kind and answered all my questions. I felt very heard and am in love with my new tattoo. Thank you! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Went in for the Friday the 13th tattoo deal. Was pleased with the process. I anticipated waiting at least an hour and the time went by smoothly. Was tattooed by Kayla who is usually at the Roswell shop, and was very happy with the result. Would go back again! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

See all

I was your stereotypical indecisive walk-in and JD was awesome to work with. I chose a couple of tattoos from a book they had and he put them together and sized it perfectly for my thigh. He was very talented and charged a very fair rate! The vibe in the shop was super cool, great artwork, great music, and nice people. If you're looking for your first tattoo or your 50th, JD will treat you right. read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

See all

Marco is wonderful! He took the picture I gave him and did an amazing job doing his work He's also very personable and has such a beautiful spirit. He loves what he does and he took as much time as possible to make sure I have the tattoo I wanted based on what I shared with him. If you want a tattoo, I highly suggest using Marco read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great pricing, I go to Danny every time! Super light hand and my tattoos age wonderfully. Definitely my favorite artist and I will follow him wherever he goes. read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Virgo tatt :) - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Please come here if you want a fucked up tattoo by SEAGH MULLIGAN. so yeah, this guy did my tattoo. It was a very small, minimal tattoo. Pretty much impossible to fuck up, so I didn't mind who did it. I can't wrap my head around how you can't mess something up so easily. He told me to wait for it to heal to come back and get it outlined again, free of charge. I wait for it to heal, call back, they gave me his email. I emailed Seagh, he replies once saying nothing relevant at all. I called back the store, they said they have no idea what his schedule is so if I want it fixed, I'd have to ask him. Well four emails later, I guess he doesn't feel like replying. If he can mess up such a simple heart outline, don't trust him to do more complicated pieces. It's not even about the money. The customer service is terrible. read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - When a reputable place fucks up a simple tattoo lol - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Shout out to Sam! I was a walk in on Friday the 13th! I'm pretty sure they usually dislike the typical Friday the 13th ppl, but I'm lucky I got him. I went in there bc I always wanted one on that day, but also to inquire a tattoo I've been thinking bout getting for my bday. The tattoo he did for me was my 10th one, but my first tattoo from Atlanta. I walked in preparing to just get a simple stenciled tattoo. Shockingly! He hooked it up and did color, shading, and highlights. He made this simple tattoo come to life. Right there and then, I wondered why I never really got colored tattoos. He even made it less painful. His hands were so light. He made me so happy that I told my bf about him and we're going back to get the tattoo I inquired about. I can't wait!! Thanks Sam for this amazing experience! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sacred Heart is clean and bright with reasonable pricing and great staff. It has never seemed terribly crowded, and they're willing to accept walk-ins, even on the weekends. A friend - with several beautiful, intricate pieces - recommended this place, and I have not been disappointed. Besides, Q is my boy! He inked me up for my first and second tattoos - super friendly and patient, even though I made him stop and start every five minutes so I could breathe through the pain. That takes a lot, man! I would recommend Sacred Heart to anyone looking to get inked. read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had an excellent experience with Chris Barton at Sacred Heart. His work, which delves primarily in blacks, greys, midtones and photorealism, was perfect for the tattoo I had in mind. Originally I was trying to book with Emily, but she's very popular (like Chris) and they were both booked till May. Not sure how, but Chris was able to squeeze me into his Friday only two days before the appointment. It was very generous of him. It took a few calls to set something up, but I finally got in touch with Chris once Emily called me and hooked me up with him. The shop is very clean. It's a bit hard to find, but once you get into the building and walk up the stairs through their entrance, you can tell they put in a lot of effort to clean their shop. It's also obvious how much they care about and love their work. The shop owner even introduced himself and gave me a warm welcome during the session. Chris was extremely friendly. It doesn't hurt that he's also very attractive, kind've a beardy hipster type with cool sleeves, pretty eyes, and a nice smile. We chatted the entire time he was working on my tattoo. His hand is very steady and his work is clean. What I ended up coming in for, an inner arm tattoo of an 18th century panopticon diagram with print artifacts and fine lines, looks superb. It's still healing, mind you, so it might still look shiny in the photos attached here. Chris was easy to work with. We traded phone numbers and emails so I could send him my examples. He did an excellent job with the transfer once we were sitting down to ink the piece, and only after a couple attempts at transfer placement did he have it down the way we wanted. I definitely felt like Chris listened to me, which is super important. Chris's work is typically more on the photorealistic side of things, so keep that in mind when you're looking at the photos. It's a really sick tattoo and he nailed it. Looks just like the diagram as it was printed on paper. The fine lines, artifacts, and "smudge" look in certain areas was part of the original design. I highly recommend Chris (for black and greys) and Emily (for color). I'm planning to come back next year for an additional arm piece from Chris. read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - An panopticon prison diagram from the 18th century. Credit: Chris Barton. - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

See all

I went for my second tattoo, I have done my research of all the shops in the area and scared heart was one of the best ranked in georgia. Eddy met with me, took my drawing and added some extra stuff to really make it pop. He was extremely friendly and very easy to work with. It's a work in progress but after phase one it looks amazing and he did a great job. read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Koi fish on right upper arm - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

See all

Had an amazing experience. Marco was VERY friendly from the very first phone call, all the way to walking in the shop and getting my tattoo fixed. Marco fixed my heart behind my ear and did an amazing job. Customer service and attitude 10/10!!!!! read more

Kyle Richey gave me a tattoo to forever remember my grandmother Bea by. It's so beautiful I can't quit looking at it. Over all ambience of sacred heart is spot on and Kyle is the best!!! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Beautiful Bee Kyle drew up and did for me - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My sister and I both got our first tattoo from Kyle in L5P. We were able to call in and schedule a time during Thanksgiving week since I was visiting from out of state. Not only did he do a fabulous job, but he was very accommodating throughout the whole process. Kyle helped us go through several designs until it was exactly what we wanted. He was patient, quick, light handed and would be perfect for both first timers and those who've had several tattoos. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone. read more

I've had a great experience every time I go here. Great art, and great people. More than willing to help you out, and make sure you're happy with the tattoo read more

I received my first (and as of now, only) tattoo from Emily Effler at Sacred Heart in L5P. So while I can't speak to this studio as it compares to other tattoo places, I can say without hesitation that it's a great spot for a newbie to get inked. Emily made the entire process a pleasure. We corresponded through email before my appointment and I gave her an idea of what I was looking for. When I arrived at the studio she had a few different design ideas for me to review. We selected a favorite, tweaked it a bit and she finalized a design for my tattoo within a few minutes. She was very mindful of the fact that this was my first time getting a tattoo. During each step of the process she explained what she was doing and gave me tips for things to watch for, should I decide to get more tattoos from other artists in the future. Things like, "always make sure they are opening new packages of needles and equipment." That's an important one. When she first started applying ink to skin, she told me what she'd just color in a small dot first--in case the pain was too unbearable, I'd be left with a new mole and no harm done. I appreciated her concern although the process wasn't painful at all. The end result is stunning and I am completely enamored with my first tattoo. It is a vivid and unique work of art. Emily sent me home with detailed instructions on how to care for it and treat my skin during the recovery period. Much appreciated. The studio itself is clean, bright and well maintained while still maintaining a bit of an edge that you'd expect from a spot in L5P. I felt very comfortable for the duration of my appointment. If I ever decide to get another tattoo in the Atlanta area I'll come back here in a heartbeat. read more

Ive gotten most of my tattoos here, but this was more important, cause it was father son bonding time. Go ahead and burn me on it, but he wanted to get 2 tattoos as his birthday present from me. So that me thinking that there is no way I can walk into a tattoo shop without getting something done. As we were both walk ins we were both worked up pretty fast, the place was dead, but I have no clue how busy it can get. At first Loki was kinda puzzled by what I wanted, but did it anyways. We got going, and less then an hour later he was done. I was kinda shocked how fast it was. The location was my ribs on my right side, and he forewarned me about the pain but Im ok with that. He kept mentioned how good I was about the pain not complaining or passing out, or needing a break, which made him work faster. He was a cool dude, kept talking about all kinds of randomness, making me think less about the pain. He was good about telling me what to do to care for it. And I got the lyrics: Dear Prudence, Meet The Brand New Day. In script. It looks beyond amazing. Ill be back to get more done by him asap. read more

Got my third and fourth tattoo yesterday with Josh. I talked to him on the phone earlier in the day, and he was extremely helpful already. He did not seem annoyed by all my questions and concerns, and he was very willing to wash off and reprint the tattoo. THANK GOD I went to him! We tried like 5 times till it was perfect. Josh is extremely efficient and talented. I am absolutely in love with my tattoos! Plus, we had a great conversation. (LOL He knows a lot about the Asian culture.) I hate it when the tattoo artist sits there and doesn't give a single f***. On top of all that, the price was fair. Definitely recommending the shop to my friends! :) It's so close to Emory, and with all the bars down the street=AMAZING!! I am so glad that I decided to go down there, and I WILL return in the future... read more

Back in the day, when I decided to get my first tattoo, I ended up at Tornado Tattoo in Little 5 Points. One look at the dim lighting, grimy interior and employee smoking a cigarette indoors told me that I wasn't in the right shop for me. So, I walked across the street to Sacred Heart and I've never looked back. The shop is clean and bright and the employees (whether they're your artist or not) are always friendly. Though I've been to different artists over the years, Travis is now my go-to guy. He's talented, creative and a great conversationalist (which is of great importance considering you might just be sitting or laying in the same spot for a few hours). I would (and do) recommend Travis and Sacred Heart to anyone. read more

Got my first tattoo here on Saturday! Mari was the one who worked on me and she was awesome. I explained to her that I was nervous and she was very patient and encouraging. My tattoo was very small, so the process was very quick and there weren't a lot of details to work with. However, I will be going back to Mari again in the future, as she has an incredible portfolio. My friend also came with me and got a more complicated piece done by Seagh. She wanted a neo-traditional piece done on her calf and Seagh jumped at the chance to work on it, as that is his style. It was a very well-done tattoo that had a lot of details and looked very crisp/clean. Seagh himself was also very funny and nice. I believe my friend will be getting several more tattoos from him in the future. The store itself was very cool and clean. They have tons of awards hanging up on the walls that are, in a way, reassuring that you are in good hands. The process for signing in is fast and easy. The *only* criticism I have is that the walk-in process for my friend took over 4 hours. She stated that she wanted a tattoo as soon as we walked in at 12:00 PM and they told her that that was fine. I got my tattoo done and Seagh said to give him an hour or two to draw up my friend's design. We walked over to a nearby store and then came back an hour and a half later and Seagh had started working on someone else. He took another 30 minutes to an hour to finish the guy he was working on, then finally got to my friend, whose tattoo took about 2 and a half hours. So, in short, we got there at 12 PM for my appointment and my friend stayed there until about 5:00 PM. So, while I won't take a star off of this review for that, it was certainly frustrating, especially because I had other appointments to get to. In short, if you're in a hurry, don't come in as a walk-in. Make an appointment and they'll be able to help you super quickly. Mari and Seagh are amazing and I highly recommend both of them. :) read more

Have you ever thought you had the GREATEST tattoo idea ever, then regretted it the first time your friends got drunk enough to tell you the truth? That isn't going to happen at Sacred Heart. I've taken more than a handful of friends there for their first tattoo, or to complete work another artist dropped the ball on, or for people who are new to Atlanta and need an artist they can trust after leaving their old home behind. I found Sacred Heart when I followed the two artists I adore the most - KC Wagner and Loki Shane Defriece. KC did my first tattoo when I was 18. It still shocks people, first they don't believe how old I am, and then they definitely don't believe how old my tattoos are. KC currently only works appointments, but you can check out his portfolio at the shop. Or ask me about my back piece ;p I met Loki out and about in Atlanta, he is friendly to strangers even when they aren't making him money. He did a 'moving-on' piece for me and warned me it wouldn't look the way others might expect it to look; it was perfectly the way I imagined, my hair covers it now, but I proudly showed it off for a long time. He has also done other non-traditional work because it is what I needed. I could go on forever about my tats from the boy. I took a friend for a mother memorial piece, what he wanted was something easily misinterpreted. Rather than ink him on the neck and just let him walk out the door, Loki talked with him about the consequences of such a visible cliché. They found something just as meaningful that he would have less chance of regretting later. (bats on your neck are just kinda goth, this friend wasn't and isn't goth) And here is another pride point in my tattoo boys and myself (the canvas) I'm getting more work crawling up my leg soon! Hurray for pulling pieces together into one bigger work. If you love ink or are curious, check out several shops. You will probably like the artists (and customers) at Sacred the best. read more

I have now received three tattoos from sacred heart , Loki to be exact !! Amazing to say the very least !!! He is patient with what you want . Takes time to draw it up and make sure without a doubt that it is exactly what you want ! I definitely without a doubt recommend this place !!!! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Saw Tony Olivas here for a tattoo I had been wanting for years. Great clean studio and a beautiful tattoo by a world class tattoo artist. I can't wait to get a few more from this legend of black and grey tattoo. read more

This is a first-class shop. I have been friends with tattoo artists and generally interested in the whole industry since 1999. 14 years and hundreds of hours of being tattooed later, I would like to think I know a good shop from a bad one. While Atlanta has some tattoo cesspools, there are also some gems. Sacred Heart is one of them. From the owner Tony Olivas to the manager, Loki, this is a great shop with great respect in the tattooed community that only hires artists with potential to improve and competitive pricing. I walked in yesterday meaning to get tattooed by Loki, but ended up getting worked on by Eddie. His professionalism and enthusiasm were palpable and it's clear this is a highly professional staff. FIVE STARS. read more

Excellent first tattoo experience! I did a drop in appointment and my artist was really helpful walking me thru the process! I was at first skeptical of how it would turn out because of my dark skin, but it turned out great and the process was pretty quick! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Tat by David Mosher - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

See all

Got my first tattoo at 66 and I was a little scared. Brandi Smart did a great job customizing the design and executing the perfect tattoo! Good, clean shop and a friendly staff. read more

Sacred Heart is a wonderful, clean tattoo shop to get work done!!! My fiancé and I took my best friend there to get her first tattoo, we also wanted one as well ( definitely not our first)...they had isasha ( sorry if I misspelled) as an artist and I had Eddie; both were incredibly awesome!!! My piece took about 4 hours and Eddie was very nice and calming. I've never been more happy then I am with any other tattoo...I got a black and grey Michael Myers mask on the back left calf, and it looks awesome!!! I will definitely be going back for Eddie...I'm glad I found an artist that understands my style and is patient, clean, efficient, and nice!!! . read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - This is my piece from my previous post!!! I'm super stoked!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Reasonably priced tattoos. Great artists, great artwork. Brian M is a great guy! The atmosphere is friendly and and welcoming. The shop is clean and hygienic. And they don't shaft you on prices and will work with your tattoo size to get the right price--but remember they're artists and good work doesn't come cheap and cheap work isn't good. They've won several tattoo community prizes and are renowned nationwide. The L5P location is great. read more

I got my first tattoo here and returned again to get my next two. They're awesome! Exactly what I wanted, great prices and done in a reasonable time period. I felt very comfortable in the location, which is obviously important. Clean and not shady whatsoever. Will definitely keep coming back. I highly recommend! My artist for all three tattoos was Q. Jones. Amazing artist. read more

See all

Edy Arg did a fantastic job, he took a very tired tatt and brought it back to life and made it a work of art! I love it and have plans to cover some past bad ink very soon! Recommend this artist to all my friends! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Edy Arg you are the Man! This was an old tatt and Edy brought it back to life and turned it into a work of art! - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I just got my third tattoo done yesterday at sacred heart by Emily. She said she had only been there for 5 days at that point. But I can honestly say that I've found the artist that I want to do all of the rest of my tats. She has the lightest touch with the gun. It's almost like she can read my mind. She did exactly what I wanted with my tat even when I couldn't really explain it to her well. Love this place. And love Emily. I would recommend this shop to anyone first timers and veterans!!!!! read more

I got a small piece done here, and although they did a great job these artists were a bit pretentious. Not overbearingly so, but unless you are there for real ink, expect to be talked down to. read more

Loki and Josh are phenomenal. My lady and I wandered in one evening with the intent of commemorating our Atlanta visit with a little permanent ink. Not only did they take us both immediately, Loki took ladyfriend's idea and ran with it, drawing up in a few short minutes one of the loveliest octopi I've seen. Soon after that, we were both on the table, getting inked. I won't say it was painless (hell, you're getting needles thrust into your skin at incredible speeds), but it was pretty darn close. I had to stop myself from laughing at some points because it actually tickled. Anyway, Josh's work was fantastic, and he was certainly a champ and a blast to chat with, but the standout of the night was Loki's octopus. His random, free-formed sketch turned into a true work of art when transfered onto skin, into which he put a heck of a lot of detail for such a small piece. The colors almost hurt my eyes with their loveliness. The price was quite reasonable, and the result will bring a lifetime of happiness. Highly recommend this wonderful joint and the artists therein! read more

Great work done here. I got something simple, but the guys dresed it up and made it look great. The place was clean and the tats I saw other artist do was fantastic. A def *thumbs up*! read more

I went in to make an appointment for a huge piece. I called ahead and talked to the owner. When I got there he was a bit rude and cut me off a few times. I felt like he just didn't really care. I was then greeted by the artist who was actually going to tattoo me, and she more than made up for it. She really helped me plan my tattoo, even though she wasn't supposed to work that day. The space has a nice feeling too it and it's very clean. I will be going back. read more

They were so rude and unhelpful that we actually left disgusted. We had even called ahead, and they were much nicer or we wouldn't have bothered. What a rotten experience. read more

I had the pleasure of getting an appointment with Brandi Smart. She was super accommodating, warm, fun and is very talented. The studio she works out of was great everyone there was also very cool. Most certainly visit this place for your next tattoo. I only wish they had a front desk person as they picked up in business during my visit and potential clients had a lot of questions and no one to be able to focus and answer all of their questions and phone calls. read more

Loki D is a ink God that walks amongst non inked mortals!!! Lol Love him and his work! Totally professional and gifted. Cool shop, very clean, it's a kick in the nuts to walk up all those stairs tho lol no children allowed but some exceptions can be made. Loki has just about completed my pirate sleeve in collaboration with other skilled artists and gave my kid his first tattoo. He even gave my son the biggest compliment telling him you must be a natural bro, didn't flinch, your mom takes the needle well too! Being my son thinks I walk on water that was the ultimate compliment anyone couldve ever given him! Lol loki is well traveled, enjoys good food, dope bands, and is a atl native. Talking to him while getting your work done will never get dull, the dude is mega righteous!! Im Letting you know now loki is highly requested and i send everyone who compliments me on my work to him so he may be booked up months into the future. There are other highly qualified artists there, just check out there portfolios. You will see some amazing art! I cant stress enough how professional and talented the staff is here! I have gotten tattoos from some of the best artists in atlanta and Sacred Heart is in my top 3 favorite shops. Nothing but positive things to say about Loki, the staff, and the shop! Bravo Guys, Loki I will be contacting you on doing some work brother! I gotta get on fb and see pics of your trip dude! read more

Sacred Heart Tattoo - Loki D. did my pin up pirate babe, I totally love her! He totally captured me in this tattoo from the hair & to her bottom! Lol - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

See all

Emily is the dopest!! She's like the tattoo whisperer. Totally patient, creative and fun to talk to. She took her time to listen to what I wanted, had her own suggestions and was like a tattoo monster. I was visiting and so glad it was her who did my sweet little heart! read more

ben is an incredible tattoo artist. i give him 5 stars. . he was extremely efficient, talented, and professional. as a matter of fact, he drew the design i brought with me, perfectly.... and executed the tattoo with precision. i would highly, highly recommend ben and sacred heart tattoo. i can't wait to go back! read more

Had an AWESOME experience! Mandi walked us through the process, and did an amazing job. Very professional, and joke around at the same. HIGHLY recommend! read more