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
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Renato Guzman
Efficient, very clean and absolutely beautiful piece of work! I got my tattoo with Mario Desa and the work is amazing. They made sure to take every precaution but in terms of tattooing and during this pandemic. I'll definitely be back!
ashley vargas
Got a tattoo by Jen Trok. Lines aren’t very straight and was rushed when making a decision. Disappointed because she has been tattooing over 20 years. The other staff, mostly men, are not very welcoming. Overall, it was an uncomfortable experience.
Adriana Nava
My boyfriend and I got tattooed by Brandon & Erik and they were both great!! It was my first time getting one and Erik made me feel as comfortable as he could & talked to me throughout the whole time. Will definitely be coming back for more!
dawson kiser
I walked in late on a Saturday to get my first tattoo. I had no plan on what I wanted at all. I just knew I wanted one. I chose some flash done by Mario Desa. Mike Dalton tattooed me and it was the best first tattoo experience I could have asked for. I was comfortable and everyone was very friendly. It was a decent sized piece on my thigh and Mike did it pretty quickly. It turned out fantastic and the healing process has been very smooth. Since then I have looked through some of Mike's flash on Instagram and I am super excited to go back and get more work done by Mike. From what I have seen and from other people's testimonies of the shop, every artist there is more than capable at what they do and they truly love to tattoo. I highly recommend Great Lakes Tattoo. Also thank you Mike for staying a little after close to finish my tattoo. I truly appreciate it.
Oliver Newton
The staff was fantastic, very friendly and professional. Matt did a couple peice for my fiance and I and we are very happy with them. The front desk guy was great- we witnessed him working with a few other customers and he was helpful to everyone. Also, ATM there is an awesome art exhibit diet stairs.
Adam P
Erik was great the shop was clean and modern I actually went in on my lunch break from work to get inked. In and out in an hour and a half. Eriks not only quick, but efficient As well. Great work, very talented & super satisfied.. 10/10 will go back to Erik for my next tat. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for.
Carlos Roman
Awesome tattoo shop, the artist have a great attention to detail, always making amazing suggestions and extremely flexible with payment.
If you're looking for a new tattoo or ideas on American traditional- this is the place you want to be. Nick and the whole team make me feel right at home, excited to continue my sleeve through them.
Joe Perez
great guy, great products and always looks out for his customers.
great deal on protein (usually have to pay shopping and handling, so charges the flat rate saves close to 10-15 bucks)
Jaime Meyer
I got a tattoo from Nick about 1.5 years ago now, and I am still in love with it. I was living in Minneapolis at the time and flew to Chicago solely to meet with Nick for the tattoo. I had such a great experience here. The whole staff was friendly and all the artists are extremely talented. The shop has a great atmosphere and cool vibe. Whenever anyone asks me about any of my tattoos, I always recommend this shop. I live in Milwaukee now, so I am much closer. I will be back for another!
Purple Aquarius
Extremely kind and understanding, explained process throughly and ensured my brother knew what was going on ♥️