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Tattoo shops in Kalamazoo

3 verified shops in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Top-rated: Daybreak Tattoo · 4.9★. Local artists work in realism and American traditional.

3 shops · 911 reviews · 4.6 avg rating · Realism / Portrait · American Traditional

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  • Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Daybreak Tattoo boasts an impressive 4.9-star rating from 285 reviews. They specialize in custom tattoo designs including American Traditional and Realism / Portrait styles. Reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere and friendly artists who make the tattoo experience enjoyable.

    4125 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Realism / Portrait · Aftercare Products
  • Body Armor

    4.5(255)

    Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Body Armor is a renowned tattoo and piercing shop boasting a 4.5-star rating from 255 reviews. Known for their piercing services, customers frequently praise the welcoming staff and the attention to detail in their work. With a calming atmosphere, this shop is a favorite for both piercings and tattoos.

    3101 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

    Hours on shop pagePiercing Services
  • Located in Kalamazoo, MI, SouthPointe Ink - Tattoos and Piercings boasts a 4.5-star rating based on 371 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and specializes in custom tattoo designs and piercing services. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and the quality of the artwork, highlighting the friendliness of the staff and artists.

    1838 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

    Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo Designs

Order is by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: each shop's Google rating is pulled toward the directory average in proportion to how few reviews back it, so a 5.0 from six reviews does not outrank a 4.9 from eight hundred. The stars shown are the raw Google rating and review count.

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What locals say about Kalamazoo tattoo shops

Pulled from Google reviews of the top-rated shops in Kalamazoo.

Worked with Nick at the shop. Had met him at the Grand Rapids tattoo fest and seen some of his work. I thought his style was unique and so I reached out for this special Tolkien-esque tattoo. He was really great to work with and brought my art ideas into reality. Was really chill to talk to during the work as well. As an aside, I felt like Nick was worth driving from the Ann Arbor area (~1.5 hrs) to get this done. Love this tattoo very much and I'm happy with the choice to come to Daybreak. I also got to meet and see work from the other artists in the shop and I feel like this place has a tattoo style for everyone. The shop is very clean, and everyone has been great to chat with and very professional. I would recommend checking them out and sending an inquiry to the shop via email. Their shop assistant/receptionist/scheduler is awesome to work with. *Relevant personal experience - 7 prior tattoos of varying but similar size to this and ~ 40 total hours of actual work (getting inked)
Punchanello “Punchanello” H. on Daybreak Tattoo
They did an excellent job piercing my kid's ears. They have kind and caring staff that treat you like family. I would definitely recommend this business over other tattoo and piercing parlors, and I intend on going back to them for future piercings. I also plan on getting my first tattoo there because the vibe is very calming and they have great artists. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday wish a good memory Body Armor! ❤️
Ashley Quick on Body Armor
This is the best place I have ever had a tattoo done .The owner did my tattoo and it was awesome! All of the artists are great ! Piercings awesome! Love them there!! 😍
anthony garthe on SouthPointe Ink - Tattoos and Piercings

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Our directory lists 3 verified tattoo shops in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with 911 customer reviews combined and an average rating of 4.6 stars. Browse the listings above for hours, phone numbers, ratings and directions for each shop. You can also browse all tattoo shops in Michigan or see the best tattoo shops in Michigan.

Daybreak Tattoo is the top-rated tattoo shop in Kalamazoo with a 4.9-star Google rating from 285 reviews. It leads the listings above, which are ordered by an adjusted rating: each shop's Google rating is pulled toward the directory average in proportion to how few reviews back it, so the order is not a raw star sort. Compare every shop's rating and review count in the listings above.

Yes. 1 of the 3 tattoo shops in Kalamazoo welcomes walk-in clients, including SouthPointe Ink - Tattoos and Piercings. Availability varies by day, so calling ahead is still a good idea for larger pieces. You can also browse walk-in tattoo shops across Michigan.

2 tattoo shops in Kalamazoo offer piercing services alongside tattooing, including Body Armor and SouthPointe Ink - Tattoos and Piercings. Look for the “Piercing Services” tag in the listings above. You can also browse piercing shops across Michigan.

Artists in Kalamazoo work in realism and American traditional. Check each shop's page for artist portfolios and customer reviews mentioning specific styles, or browse the best shops across Michigan for realism, black & grey, fine line, American traditional, Japanese and script and lettering.