Review of Waldo's Darkside Tattoo
Waldo's Darkside Tattoo is a popular tattoo shop located in Kansas City, Missouri. The shop offers a wide range of tattoo services, including custom designs, cover-ups, and piercings. The shop is open seven days a week, but the hours vary, so it's best to call ahead to check availability.
The shop has a great reputation for its talented artists and friendly staff. Customers have praised the artists for their creativity and attention to detail, and many have returned for multiple tattoos. The shop has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which helps put customers at ease during the tattooing process.
While the shop has received some negative reviews, the majority of customers have had positive experiences. Some customers have complained about the pricing, but others have found the prices to be reasonable. It's important to note that pricing can vary depending on the size and complexity of the tattoo, so it's best to discuss pricing with the artist before getting started.
The shop is known for its cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols, which is especially important during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The staff takes the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of both customers and employees.
Overall, Waldo's Darkside Tattoo is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality tattoo in a friendly and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking for a small tattoo or a full sleeve, the talented artists at this shop can help bring your vision to life.
From the business
"Waldo’s Darkside is a small business with focus on creating custom tattoos. We enjoy taking ideas from just words to an image that will convey the idea. We have award winning artists that specialize in color , black and grey, new school, and realism tattoos."
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- In-store shopping
Waldo's Darkside Tattoo Reviews - 85
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Lauren J.
This shop was great. I LOVE the Star Wars theme, and Joe worked out the perfect design for my tattoo. It will forever be my favorite tattoo and I will no longer go anywhere else for tattoos but here! I have many tattoos and have had experiences with multiple other shops; this one has a great atmosphere and great people. Highly recommend!!
Heather Bell
Always enjoy getting my ink done by Brett! Relaxing atmosphere, very clean! Nice and welcoming people! They always make sure safety is #1! I recommend everyone to go here who wants the best professional tattoos!
Caleb Ozier
Top notch establishment. All of the staff are very knowledgeable, professional, and talented at their craft.
Waldo's Darkside has appropriate and competitive pricing. If you think a piece is over priced, maybe you should rethink getting a tattoo in the first place. Sure, you could pay less somewhere else but you are going to end up getting something one of these guys will have to touch up. In the tattoo world, you get what you pay for.
The shop itself is full of great decor and they always have movies rolling to help pass the time. The place is always clean and spotless and the staff pay very close attention to keeping the shop a safe, sanitary studio.
To the reviewer that "claimed there were cockroaches".. I highly doubt anything like that was observed. I would like to know where you studied entomology. It sounds like someone got a price or answer they didn't want to hear. All tattoo and piercing shops have to maintain a clean "hospital like" level of sanitation to continue to keep their license to operate.
I have gotten a lot of work done here and will continue to have all future work here as well. The best and friendliest place in Kansas City hands down.
Casaundra Kirchner
The owner, JP, is a fantastic tattoo artist. The shop is always very clean and everyone there is very professional while still making the process a fun experience. They are all knowledgeable and informative, making sure you always know exactly where you are in the process and what is going to happen. I will never get a tattoo anywhere else!
Emma Boxx
I’ve never actually been to this tattoo shop but a few years ago another car hit mine when I was passing through the intersection outside the shop. I was in shock and one of the employees helped me get out of my car and calmed me down. I haven’t forgotten this and very grateful for the person’s help. Waldo’s darkside definitely has some kind folks working for them.
gabriella r
I got my first tattoo done here. The guy was very nice and talked me through the whole process. Always was checking to see if I was comfortable and if I needed a break before he moved on to a new section. The healing process was also very easy( gave me instructions to take home). Pricing was very reasonable too. Definitely going back to get any future works done!
Brian Spence
All the guys here are really helpful. I had a great experience and got a great tattoo. Highly recommend Waldo's Darkside.
Angie Lile
My daughter and I just saw Jen for our first visit.. me for an update to my helix jewelry and her for a whole new helix piercing. I had mine done in my twenties with a gun and it took weeks for the swelling to go down and to stop hurting... Hers looks like it has been in for years. No swelling, no irritation... it was even less painless than getting her lobes done. Jen even called and checked on us that night. What a great first experience! We're definitely coming back when we want new jewelry.
Allayna Schultz
I highly recommend this place! Jen did my piercing, and she is amazing! Jen was super friendly and helpful. Everything was sterile and clean, straight from the package. I did not ever catch the name of her assistant, but they were both really great and easy to work with. I’ll definitely be returning!
Mollie Halseth
We had THE best experience with Jen! I was looking for a place to take my teenage daughter to for a nose piercing... after being totally turned off by the extreme rudeness at another shop I called Waldo Darkside & after speaking with Jen on the phone I felt she’d do a great job. She was even better in person... she was so inviting & really made my daughter feel comfortable. Jen even gave a lot of extra attention & time to her. Also all several of the other staff were there & were all very friendly. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks Jen!