Space Cat Tattoo

I got three cartilage piercings done and all new earrings for existing piercings picked out by Jesus, and he was so patient and kind when helping me through all of it. he made sure I understand the entire process and explained each step before he did it. He is kind, gentle, and professional, exactly who you would want to be piercing your ears/body!! Highly Recommend :))

I went in to see Jesus for 3 piercings - cartilage, nose, lip. It was a great experience. Jesus has good calm energy. I started off nervous but his calm demeanor really made it enjoyable and I felt safe. He’s very clean, conscientious of his sterile field. By the end of it I was already thinking of my next piercing. The people at the front desk were nice, welcoming, answered my questions. I also did a quick consult with Sean for a tattoo bc I saw his art on instagram. He is very intentional with his art, explained well what’s needed to get started on a custom tat process, humble, and easy to talk to. 👍

Phenomenonal staff! Aiden was my artist for my first tattoos, and honestly, he was great! He explained the process, was thorough in placing the stencil, asked if I was doing okay throughout the tattooing, and even gave me a card with after care. I definitely recommend this place for not only its professionalism, but also how artistic each artist is! I absolutely will be back for more!

My teen daughters wanted a cartilage piercing. Since I’ve heard awful things about the Claire’s gun I decided to try an actual piercer.Jesus was amazing. He was so great at explaining what he was doing and how to take care of their ears.They both love their new piercings! They recommend that they both come back in a month for a check to make sure they’re healing and to see if they need a shorter flat back post.Would definitely recommend!

I took my son in because his ear had closed in over the back piece of his earring. Jesus took us without an appointment. He explained every step and what to expect. He patiently and gently worked on getting the piece out of his ear, and managed to get it out as pain free as possible. He was very professional and kind. Thank you Jesus!

I was very pleased with the speed of service, friendliness, communication, professionalism, and many other aspects. Would highly recommend to come and get your 1st tattoo or ads on’s!!! I know it’s worth the hour drive for me!!!!

Got a Friday the 13th tattoo, Sean was awesome! The atmosphere is great. Will definitely come back!

The whole experience was incredible! We came in with three walk ins while I was in town for the week, and they were nothing but friendly and accommodating. Sammi saw exactly what I was envisioning and designed the perfect tattoo for me. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Me and my partner got little line frogs from Mish. He was lovely! His work is great! Cannot say enough good things.

Mish is the best tattoo artist! I get all my tattoos with him and plan to get more! He fixed my Divine Feminine Mac Miller tattoo that my friend who is a practicing artist did on me. He also is just so nice and always makes me feel comfortable.

Sage is the best tattoo artist ever! She is such a talented artist, and when I texted her about what I wanted designed, she did it quickly and flawlessly, and then tattooed it onto me even better!!

Great service! Wonderful environment! Welcomed as soon as I walked in, super friendly staff! Amazing artists and clean facility!

I love all my tattoos so far that I’ve gotten done by Mish. It started as me and my fiancé getting tattoos we drew for each other, to falling in love with Mish’s works and art around his station. This has become our usual tattoo place now and we definitely plan on getting more!

Once again I found myself in this awesome shop. I love coming here every time for the chill atmosphere and to see my favorite artist, Sammi. This is my fourth tattoo from her and quite possibly my favorite, not just from her, but in general. Of the dozen or so that I have this one blows me away. I asked Sammi to design this Calcipher tattoo for me and she absolutely nailed it!! I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Best tattoo shop. Friendly staff, excellent artists, fair prices and great art work every time. Clean shop and great customer service. The owner Sean Kim is an absolutely amazing artist, I have been working with him for 10+ years. Aiden is my new artist at Space Cat and he is outstanding every time I have worked with him. Great artist with very fair prices, amazing work and he always nails exactly what you are looking for. Great job Sean, Aiden and Space Cat Tattoo!

Best place to get tattoos, Mish is probably one of the best anime tattoo artists around and basically did my whole arm, love the place so much, always a great time when I go in to get a tattoo :))

Mish did an awesome job, was patient and understood exactly what I wanted. Great experience for my first tattoo, would recommend to any friends looking. Will be back for any future work.2023 updateCame back to Mish for all my additional work, probably clocked in 20ish hours now, and would still recommend to any friend getting a tattoo. He understood what i was trying to do with my idea, and was able to give input to make it look even better.

I’ve been coming here for years! I’m obsessed❤️ all the artists are amazing. Stop in and ask for Aiden!! On tattoo #12

Sage is such a wonderful and gentle artist! I had been planning to get my very first tattoo for a very long time, but was super nervous about the entire process and getting it done. She was super understanding, informational, and kind throughout the entire process! Not to mention super gentle, considering the placement of my tattoo tends to be more painful. She gave me multiple size options, made sure I was informed and 100% happy with the placement and font, and super patient with me the entire time. Even afterwards, when I was talking about getting another tattoo with her, she gave me some suggestions for prepping and how to manage the pain for next time around!! Plus, her work is so beautiful and detailed, even for something so simple. I had such a wonderful experience and can’t wait to get back in her chair soon!

Walked in with my friend and got both our tattoos done in a hour and a half. Service was amazing my friend got his first tat and our artist was very patient with him.

Sage tattooed me at the Rand Road location this week. She is a remarkably talented tattoo artist. She was responsive and patient with me through the design process. Sage has an amazing light touch with the tattoo gun, which was pretty incredible, as there was little to no pain or discomfort. The final product is better than I imagined. Sage is a gifted artist, so, if you want a tattoo, get in touch with her!The shop itself is pristine and immaculate, the nicest tattoo shop I have ever seen. Highly recommended!!!

Sean was amazing! I will absolutely going back to this shop. I called and one of the staff picked up immediately, and set a consult for me the next day. I met with Sean, and he reviewed my design. I showed him a few changes I would like to make and he took notes and sketched the rough layout. He booked me in the very next day for the session! He offered me multiple sizes for the design, and was so meticulous about placement and styling. Extremely professional. Everyone in the shop was friendly and knowledgeable. The whole place was spotless as well. Our session was roughly three hours, and the final result was absolutely stunning. Huge thank you to Sean for your professionalism and wonderful artwork.

I love Space Cat Tattoo! The vibes are always cool and positive here. I personally see Tony and can never say enough good about him. He listens to the idea you have, gets creative with his artistry, and always ensures the design is what you were thinking during his creative process... There is no wondering if you are going to get something completely different than what you asked for. I have quite a few pieces by Tony and know there are only more to come! Not only is Tony an amazing artist he also is a good time. You will never leave feeling awkward or like your time spent was a waste, often times I dont even notice the time spent because him and the other artists make the environment a great place to be in. So if you are in Arlington Heights, or surrounding suburbs, go book a session with Tony, you can find him on instagram @inkbytony... His work is impressive and he can do a wide range of style! He always wants whats best for his clients and will always make sure that your experience from consultation to chair and leaving is great. CHECK HIM CHECK HIM !!!

Was so excited to stay in my neighborhood and not have to drive to the city for a tattoo!!! And we had such a great experience! Sage listened to what we wanted drew it perfectly executed it perfectly. My husband and I both got one and are super happy!!

I’ve been going to Sean Kim for my tattoos for 14 years now & he never disappoints! He now owns two Space Cat Tattoo locations & both shops are so clean & welcoming. Sean is so talented at what he does, you have to check this place out! 10/10!

Been working in this neighborhood for about 6 years and never even knew about this hidden gem (thanks Google). Aiden is an extremely talented artist and an all around good person. Before anything even started he talked with me about some ideas, and then nailed it. He made an old not so good, weathered tattoo look not only new but much better. Will be going back to Aiden, as soon as this one heals and I get more ideas on what else I want.

Mish is absolutely incredible. We are working on a leg sleeve and its amazing. The other artist are so kind amd welcoming. The apprentice Sooji is also so freaking amazing and talented. One of my favorite tattoo places Ive been to.

Mish did my tattoos today and he was awesome!I was a walk in, and I didn’t have to wait at all.He was super helpful with the placements, because I was a little indecisive and it turned out so cool.Fairly priced as well!Will definitely be coming back for another sometime soon.

Liv was a intern when i got my tattoo, although it was a simple tattoo she wanted to make sure she gave me exactly what i pictured. She was very sweet and everyone seemed welcoming and the prices were understandable too. I plan to come for my next tattoo!

Aiden is gentle, sensitive, and a fabulous artist. He interpreted my tattoo idea into a beautiful work of art. Above and beyond my expectations! His fine lines are masterful… check out his portfolio.

My experience was great! Me and my sister were walk in’s for small marching tattoos. They got us in right away, were professional, and quick! Only bummer is there is a $120 minimum regardless of size, but it’s high quality so just something to know ahead of time.

Went in for a flash tattoo and a custom tattoo designed by Aiden. Staff is great and the artists are amazing. Aiden does great work and is willing to work with any ideas you have and will make magic happen. Will continue to keep on coming for more!!

I knew I wanted a specific tattoo for years now and I went in with the design that means a lot to me and it turned out perfect. The place itself is clean and has a good vibe. The process was simple and I was in and out for a smaller tattoo. Javi was my tattoo artist and he is a consummate professional. Im so happy to have this on my arm

Mish was so amazing. they squeezed us in and the shop was so responsive. the tattoos were fantastic and they made sure to keep the three of us comfortable and at ease. such a great experience and we will definitely come back!

I got a tattoo from Mish. The whole environment was very professional and friendly. Everyone was super nice! The tattoo turned out amazing and I absolutely love it. Would highly recommend this shop! Super clean too :)

I went there for my very first tattoo today. The results are absolutely stunning. It was everything I hope for it more. The detail is amazing, the line work is fantastic, Sean Kim is a great artist, which makes sense since I was referred to him from somebody else. His shop is brand new, but hes been making tattoos for years so dont let the lack of reviews scare you away. If youre considering a tattoo, go here

Mish was the best. He quickly responded to my dms and was interested in the design I had showed him. He accommodated all my needs and gave me the date of the appointment which was a couple days later. This was my first tattoo so I had no idea what to expect so when I came in and met a super down to earth nice guy I knew it was going to be a nice experience. He kept me comfortable the whole time and delivered a tattoo I couldn’t be more happy about. Don’t think I can go anywhere else for future tattoos, this is my go to now. 100% recommend Space Cat Tattoos and especially Mish.

First things first Space Cat has the most comfortable couch in their sitting area, I could have fallen asleep on it while my artist was getting set up. Next their customer service was on point and they were super flexible with my schedule! I recommend them all day long and i’ll be back for my next piece for sure!

Mish was my artist, he helped me pick out a tat that encompassed my favorite artist all while covering up an old tattoo that I wanted to get rid of, this was not an easy task. Mish was excellent I will be recommending to all my friends. The business was very clean and all other employees I interacted with were very nice as well. I will definitely be going back.

Sean was fantastic. Professional. Meticulous. And does really beautiful clean work. Both my brother and I love our tattoos. My bro now has “a guy” for all his work moving forward, and I do too every time I come visit! I live out of town and he worked us in for some small tattoos. He didn’t have to do that. So grateful.

Sage, the intern did an amazing job! I showed her what I wanted, she gave me a few different choices for size, color, variations, she was fantastic. The building is beautiful and clean, I will be back very soon!

I called and asked if they had availability that same day to do my tattoo and they scheduled me in! Sean did an amazing job, it’s my first tattoo and I absolutely love it! Definitely am coming back for my next tattoo!

Aiden was awesome! He was very professional and did a great job on my new Elton John tattoo. Love it! I’d definitely recommend him.

I got my eyebrow pierced by Azalea and Sage and they did an absolutely amazing job ! They made me feel very comfortable and safe. Will definitely be coming in again in the future

I needed to cover up a piece I couldnt stand to look at anymore. When I came in, I barely had any ideas on what to cover my old piece up with ( I really thought I wouldnt ever be able to cover my piece up with anything I liked). Sean was very patient with me, and we eventually came up with something. I absolutely love his work, and Im so thrilled with my new piece. Ive always wanted more tattoos, but I was scared to get any more after my first tattoo. Sean definitely restored my trust, and Im so excited to come back :)

Lovely Service. Aiden gave me my first tattoo and I absolutely love it. They took me in with no appointment and we’re super kind!

Everyone in thr shop was super nice and welcoming! Mish did an amazing job on my tattoo and was super flexible to work with. Highly recommend checking this shop out!

I had a great experience getting a tattoo from Sean. He is a very talented artist and he gave me exactly what I wanted and does clean professional work. I would highly recommend for anyone to get work done at Spacecat Tattoo. I will be returning for future tattoos. I love my piece and am very happy with the work done

I had an absolutely amazing experience with Aiden, an apprentice at the shop! This tattoo is hands down the best, cleanest, and perfect tattoo I’ve ever gotten. I’ve been tattooed by people who have been doing it for years, and my experience with Aiden topped all of that. Amazing place and atmosphere.

Sean was absolutely amazing!Update: I went back for another tattoo and it is just as great as the first one. Ive gotten so many compliments and I am so beyond happy with both of them.

Got tattooed by Aiden. He did an amazing job! Everyone was very professional, the shop was very clean and organized. Very happy and satisfied with my tattoos and experience

Aiden did a perfect job with my first tattoo

Got a tattoo from Aiden! He did an amazing job! Everyone was very professional. The shop was very clean and neat, great atmosphere!

Saw Seans work on a coworker and was impressed so I went in and talked about a tattoo I had been thinking about. After a bit I decided to go ahead and get it and was totally floored with how it turned out. I have at least 2 more I want to get and I definitely want him to do them. I strongly recommend this shop.

Went in for my first tattoo and I have to say it was a very easy going experience. Liz did my drawing and loved it the moment I saw it, it only took one session and I couldnt be happier with what I received, thank you Liz.

Ive come back to Mish for 8 tattoos now and all the sessions and healing went very smoothly. The shop was extremely clean and I was greeted with super friendly service, definitely would go back for another session and cant recommend enough!

Mish was incredible. Line work is elite, and he worked faster than anyone I’d had tattoo me before. Love it and will certainly be coming back for more

Sean Kim did my tattoos and it was a great experience. I’m so happy with how they turned out! I got something small, it turned out too cute!

Mish did a great job!! My brother got his first tattoo was very happy with the results. Definitely recommend Mish and the shop. Overall very clean and professional staff.

Group of Amazing artists. I worked with Mish to sort out an idea I wanted to integrate into each other. Mish talked the ideas over with me and we came out with a perfect solution.

Livi was fantastic and I cant wait to go back to get my tattoo finished! Shop has a great environment and all the staff was very friendly.

Only been going to Mish since I started getting tattooed. Love that he’s quick and efficient without lacking quality. 10/10 recommend 👍🏽

Messaged them on Instagram, told them what I wanted and they were able to help me out. 10/10 recommend this place and will definitely be coming back for the rest of my tattoo ideas! :)

I got a tattoo from Sean. He was super professional and made sure I was okay during the whole process. The shop overall was super clean and well kept.

I am so in love with the tattoo that I received from Sean. This place was so amazing! Me and my friends walked in and he accepted us with such a kind heart! I love bragging about my new tattoo 🖤

Made an appointment with Mish. He knew exactly what I wanted without me saying much. Seemed like he took what was on my brain and layed it down on paper. He is clearly passionate and very professional about his work. I will definitely be coming back for more work from Mish.

Talented artist here too bad my first experience was horrible. Went in to talk to the artist on what I want and decided a date and time and the day of tattoo the artist gave me a 12 hour notice saying they can’t anymore and then the artist ghost me. Wasted time for sure.

Aiden, thank you so much. Love, this is what I wanted, and this is what I got. Youre the best, thank you

Absolutely fell in love with the design Aiden crafted from my sketch.

Came in numerous times and gotten exactly what Ive wanted. I recommend it to everyone bc Ive never been to such a chill place. Worked with Aidan and Sean and they are both amazing. 10/10

Love it thank you Mish for the lovely tattoo 😘

I was tattooed by Sage and she did AMAZING so sweet and the environment/her energy was so great. I love my new tattoo and would def come back

Prior to visiting this shop, i went to a different shop as a walk in with the same idea and they seemed scared to do my tattoo. so i went on google and i came across this shop & also Sean, he was so cooperative and was able to give exactly what i wanted. this is my first time doing a review and this shop for sure deserves it thanks to Sean !

Made a deposit of $60 to do a tattoo first week of December and they do not honor to do any work after 3 months, didn’t tell me anything about the money will be gone, no paper or nothing, all I was given the credit card receipt, so called Tatoo artist took the photo of the tattoo that I want to get tattooed and that was it-stay away and save your time and money.

Did a walk in with my sister and AIDEN was patient and did a great job on our matching sister tattoos

Made an appointment with Mish. He designed my tattoo and did an amazing job and checks on you periodically as well for comfort highly recommended!

Absolutely love this place. Sean was blessed with artistic powers, and the team behind him is friendly and gives quick responses with scheduling. Highly recommend!

The shop is always clean, the artists are friendly, Ive been going to Mish ever since they opened and Im never disappointed

Everything about this place is awesomeThankyou mish !!!

Sean did amazing job on my tattoo! Really professional and friendly. I would highly recommend!

Got a matching tattoo with my brother here a few weeks ago! Loved it!

Terrible. Went in to get a estimate and the guy said he couldnt do the tattoo due to the size I wanted . Went to rising Phoenix down the street and got exactly what I wanted and the correct size.

Fast responses to my email inquiries. Mish did an excellent job and listened to my requests. Excellent experience!

Mish did an awesome job on my tattoo. Highly recommend.

Very clean and professional. Simple tattoo but Sean made sure it was complete and even.

Works well with his clients and does his best to really capture what the client is looking for

Aiden did an awesome job definitely going back..

Rude and poor customer service. That alone makes me never want to go there.

Thanks Aiden! Such nice people and easy to work with!

Very friendly and did great job!

Ask for Mish! Hes the best!

Amazing work and super nice staff

Only place I let pierce my ears. 🪐

Wonderful people who give amazing tattoos!

This was one of the best experiences I ever had

Professional and clean. Great atmosphere!

Highly recommend!!!!!!