I'm going to preface this by saying I work for this business and give a big warm "fuck you" to…read moreYelp. My clients have left many good reviews for me that I EARNED with hard work and good customer service but they are hidden because my clients apparently don't use Yelp enough. The reviews go straight into "not recommended" and the business I show up for every day has 2 stars. Well, I use Yelp. I've got some credibility on this predatory website and today I'm going to use it. Turnpike tattoo has been in business for 2 decades. I got the second tattoo I've ever had in my life here about 15 years ago by Kelly Doty. A lot of great artists started out at this shop. Over the years prior to my employment I would stop by turnpike on a whim with friends and get small tattoos as walk ins. I've never had a bad experience here as a client or as an employee. I'm sure this entire review is against the rules but at least our business isn't paying Yelp to remove our bad reviews like everyone else is. Here are some tattoos I've done recently.

Came here for my second nose piercing a few weeks ago. As always, the piercing room is pristine. I…read morelike that youre not out in the open and you can have some privacy; they also do intimate piercings.

Was very pleased with my tattoo experience at Vanity Rites last night!…read more Katie was awesome! She really paid attention to the little details and made sure I was comfortable and knew what was going on (as it was on my back) The shop has a very relaxing, welcoming vibe and everyone was very personable One piece of advice, if Jo offers you some beet juice just drink it ;) Will absolutely go back again for more work!

Ted was fantastic, he did an amazing job on my finger tattoo. Highly recommend getting an…read moreappointment with him

They accommodated me and my sister, last minute, wanting a tattoo to remember my father who just…read morepassed away before I flew back to Florida. The service and the experience in the tattoo was more than I expected. John was amazing!

Got an amazing tattoo from Rachael! She is an great artist and very friendly. Can't wait to go…read moreback and get another!

My sister and I came in to get a conch and a belly button piercing. Steve did both piercings and he…read morewas awesome! Super friendly, great vibe, and the shop was clean. Definitely going to come back to CT Ink in the future and recommend it to my friends!

Do not come here for cartilage piercings!!!! I got a double…read morehelix piercing here in September and I recently went to another piercer to get my jewelry switched out. This licensed piercer told me that the jewelry Connecticut Ink put in was not made for cartilage (butterfly backs) and the piercing was done wrong! My holes healed improperly due to the jewelry and somehow the piercing was made at an angle causing it to further take longer to heal. I would not recommend this place for piercings!!

What an amazing spot full of oddities! If you're into that show at all you MUST stop by this…read moreplace! Very convenient location on Route 5 in the heart of Wallingford. I was shocked I hadn't heard of the place when a friend and myself stopped by. I'm crazy about "Oddities" from A&E so the fact Wallingford now has their own oddity shop is great. The owner was a very polite guy patiently telling us about some of the items he had for sale. Things like genuine 4 leaf clover necklaces, interesting antiques, beautiful artwork. One that really stood out to me was a piece done completely out of butterfly wings. If you're into the creepy crawlies they have tons of spiders, scorpions encased in glass for necklaces. Rings too. They also have cricket lollipops! haha. Gemstones, books, CDs, tarantulas, action figures, vintage finds, artwork, tarot cards, taxidermy pieces the list goes on. You really just don't know what you'll find here when you stop by. I found it very inspiring the owner didn't take out any loans and has created his business on his own. Very humble interesting place to stop by where you can find that unforgettable unique gift. I can't wait to stop by again and pick up a little something I had my eye on. One of a kind shop. Don't miss this place.

i had a great experience here, the tattoo came out great and the artist worked with me to make it…read morejust right. the staff are very friendly but the artist seemed a little annoyed. shop was very clean.

From the owner: Reputable Tattoo Shop with 3 locations based in Connecticut where skilled tattoo artist are ready…read moreto bring your Vision to life! We have over 20+ artist you can choose from, each artist has their own unique style of tattooing!