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Review of Great Lakes Tattoo

Great Lakes Tattoo:

Great Lakes Tattoo is a well-known tattoo shop located in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. The shop specializes in traditional American tattoos and has a team of skilled artists who are passionate about their craft. The shop is open seven days a week, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, making it easy for customers to schedule appointments or walk-ins.

The shop's location is easily accessible, and the interior is clean and well-decorated with tattoo memorabilia. The staff is friendly, professional, and accommodating, making customers feel comfortable and at ease during their tattooing experience. The shop offers a wide range of tattoo designs, and the artists work with customers to create custom designs that meet their specific needs and preferences.

Great Lakes Tattoo has received numerous positive reviews from customers who have praised the shop's cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality of work. The shop's artists are highly skilled and pay close attention to detail, ensuring that each tattoo is unique and well-executed. The prices are reasonable, and the shop offers a variety of payment options, making it accessible to customers with different budgets.

If you're looking for a traditional American tattoo or a custom design, Great Lakes Tattoo is definitely worth checking out. The shop's skilled artists, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere make it a top choice for tattoo enthusiasts in the Chicago area.

From the business

"In 2013, Great Lakes Tattoo opened in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. The shop is a one-of-a-kind space with an attitude-free atmosphere that celebrates and honors the traditions of tattooing; past, present and future. Considered one of the best tattoo shops in Chicago, Great Lakes Tattoo also houses the Great State Gallery, an art and event space that hosts art shows, storytelling nights, live music and more. Great Lakes Tattoo is a destination shop for Chicago residents and tourists alike. The tattooers at GLT do designs of all kinds, including traditional American, Japanese, portraits, black and grey, tribal and more. Tattooers are available for appointments and walk-ins everyday."

Amenities

  • Delivery
  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping

Great Lakes Tattoo Reviews - 100

4.8
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Jack Koeckritz

Jack Koeckritz

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Great Experience Amazing Staff Expertise Highly Recommend

Great Lakes Tattoo is the real deal. From start to finish with booking all the way to getting tattooed with one of their artists was a great experience. The staff is absolutely amazing to work with and their expertise is bar none. I had the pleasure of getting tattooed by Matt and he was spectacular and will be a repeat customer moving forward. Highly Recommend!

Julia M

Julia M

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Great Service Talented Artists Beautiful Tattoo

I had an appointment with Mike and came a bit earlier than the actual time, as it was pouring rain outside. I was taken care of nearly right away and got to see the design I wanted. It looked amazing! Then when proceeded to the tattooing process we had a pleasant conversation and the overall process seemed to take a few minutes. The studio looks so great inside and is filled with nice, warm and welcoming people who have great talent and are passionate about their art. The tattoo I got is so beautiful and I still can’t get over it. If you are still wondering if you should come and get yourself a tattoo, this is your sign to book up or walk in and do it.

Caitlyn Crowe

Caitlyn Crowe

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Great Service Talented Staff

I tried out their shop for the first time and it was amazing, the staff is so nice and patient. I live 2 hours away and i’m definitely going back for more tattoos! Matt did mine and his line word is superb!! 10/10 recommend.

K Diaz

K Diaz

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Professional Clean COVID protocols Nice environment

Tattooed by Nick. He’s an awesome guy, quick, professional, and responsive. The shop itself is clean, their COVID protocols are sharp, and the environment is really nice. Get tattooed here!

A Ingram

A Ingram

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Excellent Artist Clean Studio Relaxing Experience Comfortable

Erik was an excellent artist and made some adjustments to my design to make it even better. Very clean and a relaxing and comfortable experience.

joe f

joe f

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Great Experience Skilled Tattoo Artist Long-Lasting Tattoos Free Drinks

Such a great experience! Got my tattoo by Brandon, he is very light-handed and great at what he does. His tattoos are definitely made to last! Btw- after you get tattooed, go to twisted spoke for free drinks!

AJ Wilson

AJ Wilson

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Great Experience Clean Polite Supportive Business Talented Artists

Great Lakes is hands down the best Traditional shop in the city (possible the whole Midwest). I have gotten tattooed by multiple artists at this shop and each time is great experience. Clean, timely, polite and everything else you could ask for in a tattoo shop. Will continue to support this business and their artists for years to come

Rae Ellen Nuccio

Great Lakes Tattoo is fantastic. This was my first tattoo and I was a little nervous. They were so great communicating with me before my appointment making sure we both were on the same page with what I wanted. Nick was so nice, calm and chill. He made me feel super comfortable and is crazy talented! I found out a friend had some work done with Nick as well and she loves everything he did!
I love the outcome of my tattoo as it is a representation of my mom and dad and super special...I've had a ton of compliments on it as well!
This place it the best- thanks Nick!

Ismael Jr Zaragoza

Ismael Jr Zaragoza

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Great Staff Top Notch Artists Highly Recommend Very Happy Customer

Nicest tattoo shop I've ever been to. Great staff and all the artists are top notch. You don't feel pressured or doubtful about the work you get done. Highly recommend. I went with Mario and will be going with him in the future. Very happy customer.

sarah korntheuer

sarah korntheuer

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Amazing Great Service Repeat Customers

Great Lakes is amazing! Nick, Mario, Brandon, Mike you name 'em! Crazy talent, patience, flexibility. There's a reason we're repeat customers!!

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Great Lakes Tattoo Hours

  • Monday 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM