West Allis Tattoo & Gallery: Tattoo Shop Milwaukee

Never once had a problem, tattoos were crispy and they take the time to make sure the tat is what you want and to make sure everything they do is clean J is the best artist in Milwaukee.

Thought I would give this shop a chance since it’s nearby my home. Had a consultation with Justin at 4pm. Justin never showed up but the owner did to let me in. The owner said he would contact Justin. I sat & waited 20 minutes, Justin called me saying he would not make it in, was unaware of the appt made. Said I could text him pics of what I wanted and we could plan from there. Why would I want to give business to someone who doesn’t take my time seriously? I was turned off by the unprofessionalism. Neither Justin or the owner apologized for the inconvenience. Not a very good experience.

had John do a small tattoo of my grandfathers handwriting/signature. he really took his time making sure i liked placement and size and i appreciate the care he put into doing it well

Went to new location on national Ave was impressed with the work told me niece to go to them they asked for $150 deposit and then proceed to give her the run around and refuses to give her her money very unprofessional

Got my first tattoo here from jerell. Really clean tattoo I recommend this place. Everyone was really friendly. We did a lot of retakes but he was cool with it. Overall really good place to get a tattoo. The tattoo looks real niceee

The staff is beyond amazing and accommodating. They truly are custom tattooers and creative artists. Erik kent does exceptional american traditional and Neo traditional designs.

Erik cancelled my appointment 15 minutes before it started and his reasoning was I didn’t answer his text from that morning. Didn’t see this text cancelling my 3pm appointment because I was driving to said appointment so I was already there. This appointment had been booked for a week and we had texted about what I wanted prior to the appointment day. Told me to ask one of the other artists there to do it but the door was locked. Drove there for nothing. He then offered me another appointment a couple hours later but nothing for my wasted time. No thanks I’ll take my business to an artist that respect their client’s time. Unprofessional.

My friend and I went to John for a tattoo. I asked a lot of questions and was still deciding on my design, and he was really patient with me. He made me feel calm and relaxed. We even joked a little about my anxiety to get a tattoo. Ha! My tattoo was a memorial tattoo (so it meant a lot to me) and I love the way it turned out. Thanks John!

I had 2 tattoos done by John. He was nice did good work, except we had an appointment each time and had to sit there about over 2 hours before he started. The third appointment I received a text stating that he did not draw my tattoo up considering he had it 1 week before my appointment! Had to go elsewhere!

Had a 1:15 appointment. Showed up right at 1:15. No one was there. Waited for about half an hour with no one there before I finally left. wouldn’t recommend if you actually want to get your tattoo.

I finally got my dream tattoo. A big shout out to Jerell!

I personally would not tell anyone to go here. I had got a tattoo done a few weeks ago and Erik messed up on my sisters 6 of 6 tattoo. He lied and said he was going to redo it free of charge multiple times.. he just basically kept making up excuses. This is sloppy work and I am very disappointed!!

I have changed my rating of this place. Every time I go there, no matter the time of day, there is no one there. They also don't answer when I call. I got a tattoo there about a year ago and have been trying to get a touch-up since.

Jerell WAS perfect 😍 great atmosphere we were celebrating a 13 year anniversary an my 40th birthday 🥳 made OUR DREAMS COME TO TRUE THANKS AGIAN!!!!

Made appointment during Friday 13th special for Sunday at 2pm while the artist who we later found to be the owner was there asking if that time suited him and if the special was still good all weekend. Come in and only one artist was there and he apologized and called the owner with around 2pm. He said he would be there between 3 and 3:30 the latest so we decided to wait. As of 4pm we decided to leave and as of 4:30 making plans in the car by the lot no one has pulled up. Greatly disappointed on how they handled the whole situation.

I had an appointment for a piercing and when I showed up for my appointment, no one was there so I waited about 10 minutes and decided to go somewhere else. Edit: This wasn't today and what would be my motivation to lie? How unprofessional to call someone a liar instead of asking what day this happened instead of assuming and then attempt to rectify the situation. I'm now actually glad I didn't get my piercing here.

Erik worked on my ribs which hurt like a mf but it was so worth it the birds he did were amazing

Was there 10 minutes early for my appointment, called many times and the owner, no one was there nor owner picked up, got a text from the owner that the piercer called out sick 20-30 after my appointment should've started. Others showed up as I was there outside calling.

John made my experience great! Took his time to make sure my tattoo was perfect before beginning! He really made my idea come to life. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! Will definitely be returning for future tattoos!

My nephew went to get a tattoo from this place and the staff was rude as hell, they were more concerned about the people hanging out here. Now we had to go to a REAL shop to have the tattoo FIXED . I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS SHOP !!! Oh I must be racist too .... Like the owner said about the other negative review !!!