Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing

I got my eyebrow pierced by Ery about a month ago and it has healed so well. This was the first piercing I’ve ever gotten and I’m so glad it was such a great experience and very painless. The placement is perfect and everything was super sterile, I’d highly recommend getting pierced here!

I got a nostril piercing done by Ery here yesterday and had the best experience! They were very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way and always made sure I was comfortable. They were super friendly and patient too! The shop itself was very clean and well maintained. Ill definitely come back here for more piercings and future tattoos :)

They did such a good job piercing me. Barely felt a thing! Lylia was super great with making sure I felt comfortable and relaxed getting pierced and was very clean and sanitary throughout the whole thing. Its been healing very well and I stopped feeling pain by the next day. So happy with the results!

Had an overall great experience here. Angelo was my artist and he killed it with the design, line work and shading. He made me feel very comfortable and the atmosphere of the place was very chill. Highly suggest checking them out.

I have nothing but love for the artists that work at this great tattoo shop. I get so many compliments on my tattoos from strangers and recommend ppl to check this place out. Every artist Ive met here are professional and so talented. They take pride in their work, so I can guarantee youll come out loving your unique ink piece. You can set up an appointment with the artists to go over your ideas for a new tattoo (but they also take in walk-in customers so not necessarily appointment only). The shop environment is very clean and has a great vibe. They use clean, sterile items every time so nothing shady like other locations Ive seen. Also, piercing staff is great, got a daith piercing and it was done so well it healed quickly and looks great. Ive gotten tattoos from Javier, Angelo, Matt and Luscious and I highly recommend them all! Great guys to work with and fun to chat with during your tattoo session. Looking forward to getting more pieces from these great tattoo artists!

Got my right nostril pierced by Ery a few weeks ago! They did a great job piercing it! Ery took care to walk me through each step of the process which I appreciated! The piercing is symmetrical to my other nostril that I got years ago. Im excited for the renewed potential of cool jewelry and looks I can try out once its fully healed!

The artists are great. Worked with me on price. Joshua even came in on his day off because he was as interested in doing my piece as i was having it done. Plenty of sass/sarcasm to go around which I love in general. Got the appointment set up all the way from Tampa, Florida. Already saving up so I can get a companion piece done.

Great shop. Jake is a world class artist and a great guy to boot. I cant imagine going anywhere else ever again. I can say even though I did not get a tattoo from the other guys I looked through their work and its world class as well. This is the only place I will ever get a tattoo at again as long as they are open. The added bonus is that all the artists are friendly and not douchebags.

Had my upper ear pierced the other day which couldn’t have gone more smoothly. Piercing artist, Ery, ensured I was comfortable and was thorough on post-piercing care procedures. Place was very clean and had a great selection of earrings/plugs.Will return for more ear piercing 😎

I had an awesome experience at Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing! The piercer Ery was wonderful! They were very knowledgeable and welcoming. They walked me through everything and made me feel comfortable. They showed me a lot of different pieces of jewelry that worked with my budget. Will be coming back!

I have been tattooed (Angelo is a beast) and pierced (the piercer Erie I think is how you spell their name is so patient with you!) and each time the customer service has been fantastic. It’s a very clean environment and they make you very comfortable and I really love how seriously they take health. The moment you mentioned that you might be lightheaded or a little bit hungry they have plenty of food and drinks on hand for you and everyone at the shop is very comfortable answering any question you have or finding the person that can answer it. This is the only place I will go to.

This is a top notch tattoo shop no doubt! The place was totally immaculate! This is no dive tattoo parlor, let me tell you! The shop is very clean and I felt safe with the appearance of the studio. The original artwork hanging up in the shop is absolutely stunning. They have a great selection of cool clothes and great jewelry too!I was really impressed with staff. They treated me with great care, very personable and sensitive to my needs. I got a chance to speak with the owner and he treated me like family.I was very happy with my tattoo and I will be telling all my friends, they are already asking when I can show it off!Thank you Royal Flesh for my sweet cover up tattoo! I am already planning my next visit!

A friend and I went together to get some piercings the other day. I had talked her into going to Royal Flesh because I have gotten both tattooed and pierced there before with great results a few years back. Again, it’s proven to be a great choice. The piercer, Kelly, was absolutely amazing. Did a total of 4 piercings to us, and they are doing great! She’s so smooth with the needle, it was painless and quick, and they look amazing! Very clean, sanitary and took the time to sanitize jewelry prior. Thank You Kelly!

Recently, I found a tattoo that I really liked online and decided to take the plunge and get it myself. Having never reached out to a tattoo artist to discuss a commissioned piece before, I was more than a little nervous (which is generally my nature) and had no idea where to start. I Goggled around, looking for artists in Chicago that was skilled in the tattoo style of the piece that I found and came across Joe Fryday. I loved his work and knew the shop he worked out of (I had in previous years got a conch piercing done at Royal, along with beautiful jewelry.)Still nervous, I emailed him explaining what I was looking for along with a picture of the design. He responded quickly and we immediately set up an appointment to sit down and go over what I liked about the design and what I could expect going forward. He was professional and answered all of my questions to put me at ease.Long story short: the tattoo came out beautifully, with my permission he altered the design to make it unique to me while keeping the primary look of the piece intact. I absolutely love what he did and how it looks on me.The shop is incredibly cool and clean. All the staff I have interacted at Royal have been helpful, friendly, and professional. I really appreciate Joes patience with me through this process, and I am already looking forward to my next tattoo!Aside: if youre paying with credit card here there is a 5% service charge because awful people ruin it for the rest of us.

Went with two friends to get nose piercings and were turned alway because the only piercer was out of town for the entire weekend. When we tried to call the next weekend, no one answered. When we went to the shop, they were able to pierce us, but the wait was almost an hour and a half despite only two people being in line before us. After waiting, they checked our noses and informed us that they would only be able to pierce one nose. The piercing cost almost $100 and took close to two hours. However, the staff was incredibly nice. The store was clean and the piercing area was private! The only odd thing was that they were playing Adam Sandler movies full volume the entire time we were there. Overall, great atmosphere, but too long of a wait

I used to come here and got a piercing with a previous piercer. She was really great but left the studio. Ive tried a couple times since to try get information about piercings and tattoos and each time Im greeted by the new piercer who is just extremely rude. She rolled her eyes when I was asking questions to gauge the different artists strengths as if wanting to know what artist would be best for something that will permanently on my body was me being difficult. Its happened more than once now so I cant chalk it up to a bad day. Its funny because all my blonde friends whove gone in and met her say they have a great experience. Not hard to understand why she treats me so poorly after talking with friends.

Absolutely adore this shop. I have gotten one tattoo here with Rick Sanchez and recommended him to four of my friends who have followed through with him. it is professional yet goofy and you feel so comfortable. the artists and the piercer are all so incredibly talented and I will never stop recommending them/ coming in for more tattoos!

I love the environment at Royal Flesh. All of the employees are very welcoming and chill. I live a few hours away from the shop and have no problem driving there, because I know when I get there, its going to be a great time.Ive personally had 12 tattoos done by Kenneth Mickelson. He has great style, an awesome attitude, and a smooth steady hand. I havent gone to any new tattoo artists since getting inked by Kenneth. Kenneth will go above and beyond to make sure your piece is unique and B.A. every time. The dark lines and beautiful color work he has to offer will leave you super impressed. Definitely recommend!

Even though my last session at Royal Flesh was one of the longest and most painful of my tattoo career, it was also absolutely one of the best. Javier approached me in a humble, friendly, and confident manner, and dedicated himself to my art for results worth being proud of on both sides. Javier and the whole RF crew were down to earth, straightforward about pricing and details, and easy to chat with through the whole evening, catering to my comfort in every way. It’s also been my best heal yet, at over 20 pieces total, with Javier’s expertise making it a cinch. Easily recommended, as I can say without a doubt that I’ll be back soon!

Royal flesh tattoo is the best place to go too, they are very professional at what they do and very clean at their job. Every time I come in to this shop I see how every employee has patience with every customer and they do their best to meet the customers expectations so they can be satisfied. Ricardo sanchez is one of the topnotch reliable artists and he has awesome art work everyone should check him out, great talent.

Great experience. The staff was awesome and super friendly. The shop was clean. My tattoo came out amazing. The best part was they played Adam Sandler the whole time, HES MY FAVORITE!!!!!

I love Royal Flesh. Got my fourth tat from Angelo and it’s time to go big or go home!Angelo is one of those rare combinations of a skilled and gifted artist who lives his medium and an old soul, an authentic human being.His use of color got me right away because that’s what I was looking for but his black, shading and line work speaks for itself.Everyone in that shop is top drawer. And, I know they’re great working with those of us who are less than experts. Good people to start with and great for the decerning eye that will know how an artist will treat his vision. Just go in and check out their books and hang a bit, ask some questions. It will be time well spent.In a couple of months, if I don’t blow and appointments, (sorry A) you’ll see legs of Fire and Water from feet to knees with a Coy Fish and a Dragon.Glad I got that outta my system. Now....Do it!

Ive been tattooed for a couple of decades now, and have been in many shops. For the last 8 months or so, Ive pretty much decided this is my go-to shop. The shop is extremely well run from both a cleanliness and artistic standpoint. The overall layout of the space is very welcoming. The building is split down the middle width-wise, so it doesnt seem like youre being led to the back of the building to be slaughtered, ha. Plenty of space to work in, for your friends/family to wait while you are getting inked, and the music there is usually fantastic. The windows and lighting are a nice touch as well. Doesnt seem like a dungeon. All of the artists there are extremely capable of making your tattoo idea a reality. I highly suggest you go to this shop. Parking is very available on the street whether youre on Broadway or Irving Park Road. Ive been inked there by Norm and Dustin. Full sleeve work. All tattoos have come out fantastic and Im elated.

Super clean space, amazing artists. Working on a piece with Javier, and he is friendly, professional and amazing at what he does. Cant wait to finish this next month!

Loved everything about my experience at Royal Flesh. The staff goes the extra mile to make sure youre satisfied with your design and really work closely with you to make sure youre getting exactly what you want. The shop is clean and sanitized regularly which is awesome. Really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back for my next tattoo!

I got two tattoos done here. The artists are great, hands-down some of the best Ive ever worked with. They take their time and really try to understand exactly what you want. The actual tattooing took about 4 hours, but we easily spent an hour beforehand talking and sketching out a couple different designs before we decided on the one. If youre looking for talented artists who are willing to work within your budget, I cannot recommend this place enough.

Both my wife and I have nothing but good things to say about the level of experience, expertise, knowledge and just sheer love of the craft that we experience every time we visit. These guys have absolutely hands down some of the best talents in the industry coming out of this building and our artwork absolutely portrays this hard work and dedication. We drive around three hours one way once a month and have never once left unsatisfied with the trip. Shout out to Angelo Tiffe, this man can seriously lay down some beautiful artwork and his attention to detail is paramount.

I went in yesterday to get my first tattoo done ever by Eric P here, and it was one of the best experiences Ive ever had! I got a small rose tattoo done on my rib cage complete with lots of shading and Eric made it exactly how I wanted it and insanely gorgeous! He was extremely professional, courteous, and paid attention to what he was doing and what I wanted. Everyone also in the shop was very kind and the shop was kept very clean! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!!

Very clean, nicely put and staff very friendly. Angelo was my tattoo artist and he is absolutely amazing. His work is impeccable and he took extremely good care of me. I had a blast and next one would definitely be with Angelo again.

Amazing artists , a clean classy shop ! Kenny has done all 5 of my tattoos and the piercing girls are so professional , I went in to pierce my nose and they nicely turned me away because I had a recent sinus infection in past 30 days she kindly told me as soon as it was medically safe for me to come back. so I did and she hooked me up I love the original jewelry pieces to chose from. Where I live they would have gladly took my cash pierced me and not care one bit. Thank you to all the great people in this shop !!

I received my first tattoo here upon a referral from a good friend. I worked with Libby and it was an outstanding experience. It was easy to think that I would intimidated or rushed into making decisions but the exact opposite was true. Libby helped me with a design Im in love with. She was very patient as we made decisions and then when it came time to ink up, she was still patient until I was 100% comfortable on size and location. She also spent over an hour on my touch up a few weeks after the initial session.I will be going here again for further work.

I HIGHLY reccomend going to Royal Flesh. This shop has a great atmosphere. Right when I walked in I was greated immediately. You can tell when you walk in that they take care of the shop and keep it very clean. All of artists that work there are laid back and easy to communicate with. You can tell that they all spend countless amount of time and effort on every tattoo. I was lucky enough to call, and set up an appointment the same day. Ole was the artist that worked with me and his work is amazing to say the least. He went above and beyond my expectations. If youre looking to get a tattoo that you will love this is the place to go!

Overall a great experience. My first time getting a piercing done here and I would definitely come here again. My piercer Ery was phenomenal and really kind.

I got my nose piercing here and the service was incredible! Beautiful jewelry to pick from, the piercer was very nice, and the shop was very very clean. i usually have an issue with my piercings getting infected but not this one! my nose was only sore for a couple days after. can’t wait to get my next piercing here!

Really nice place. Cool art on the walls. Impressive tattoo portfolio. The piercer was really kind and personable. Jewelry selection was dazzling. Lost a star from me only because the prices on the jewelry were pretty high.

Man Ive been meaning to post this for a while now. Angelo is one of the greatest artists Ive had the pleasure of working with in this country. Hes so freaking chill and yet professional. I first met him in 2017 before I even planned to move to Chicago but was just visiting for a weekend. Over email, he agreed to do a raven mandala. I expected something the size of my palm - he created something shoulder to shoulder. Eight grueling hours we spent together, knocking this thing out in one go. We even had lunch together before hand, so we probably spent close to 11 hours together as complete strangers.Now whenever Im on that side of town, I pop in to say hi. Without fail, he asks me to lift the shirt so he can show off the badass tattoo he gave me. I adore him and the piece. We are now working together on so many different ideas. I love that I can give him a concept and he just runs with it.Everyone at the shop is wonderful, friendly, and professional. The music is always good. Company is even better.

One of the cleanest, most professional experiences Ive dealt with. Dave the Piercer listened to my concerns, found and ordered the earings I was looking for, and personally called me when they were ordered, and when they arrived. Very quick, accurate and painless, and I couldnt be happier with them.10/10 would recommend to everybody!

So this post is long overdue....sorry guys!! Hands down best tattoo artist and shop in Chicago. Jake is by far one of the best artist Ive worked with. Not only is his work sick but he is genuinely a great dude! And he has now done a full sleeve for me and an add on to my leg. Cant wait to get in and work on our next piece. Thanks so much to Jake and Royal Flesh....Great people and shop!!! Go see Jake

Worst tattoo experience Ive ever had. I waned to get a relatively simple tattoo of a jellyfish, so Ive decided to go to Royal flash to get it done. Ive had a pretty good experience there before. I walked in and asked if anybody was available to work on it. An artist named Rick said that he had a design of a jellyfish that would work for me. I looked at the design. It was small and simple, just what I was looking for. The tattoo turned out okay, but a few hours after I got it done Ive noticed a lot of blow outs. Since it was already pretty late, I contacted Rick the next morning. I told him that I didnt feel that it looked right ( I have 12 tattoos, and none of them looked like that). He said that it was still very fresh, and that it was still too early to tell if something was wrong with it. A few days later I contacted him again and asked if I could come into the shop so he could take a look. He agreed. When I came in and showed him a tattoo he said that the tattoo looked fine, and that the blowouts looked like glue residue. Another artist in the shop said that all of my tattoos looked like that, which is bs. Rick also said that it is a difficult spot to tattoo and that this could have happened. Well, I would appreciate if he said that before agreeing to tattoo. I left the shop. Rick told me to contact him in a few weeks. During that time I spoke to at least 7 other artists. All of them said that it was not done properly. They said that the artist went WAY to deep and those blow outs cannot be controlled. Several weeks later, when I realized that the blowouts are not going away, I contacted Rick again and asked for a refund. He told me to come in the shop to take a look at the tattoo again. When I did, he said that he still thinks its a good tattoo because it still looked like a jellyfish. He once again said that its a difficult spot to tattoo, and that the needle he used was way to thin for that spot. Again, he didnt tell me any of that before tattooing. He also said that anyone who said its a bad tattoo lied straight to my face(quote). He said that he wanted to fix it. He said he was going to text me his ideas. The first time he did I said that I really didnt like it because all he did was basically making the lines thicker without even covering up all of the blowouts. A week later or so he sent me a different idea of his where he did exactly the same thing. Thats when I decided to just find another artist and not wast my time. To me it was clear that he didnt even try to come up with something that would probably fix the mess. The guy has to learn to take ownership of his mistakes.

Favorite tattoo/piercing shop in the city.Inside is beautifully decorated and employees are professional and helpful. Dani is always helpful with questions about piercings, finding jewelry, and even custom ordering. I just got a tattoo from norm the other day and its very well done. I would recommend this shop to any of my friends

These guys are the real deal. The owner was really fast getting back to me when I showed interest, and Louis Barak ended up doing a sick black and gray piece on my leg. It ended up taking two sessions and he never pressured me to sit longer the first time or showed any sign of aggravation. He was patient with me and gave me exactly what I wanted for an affordable price. Great people, a lot of fun, clean shop. Will definitely be back for more.

Very disappointed with the service received and the lack of attention given. I went to this place with a friend to have my nose piercing changed out into a hoop. I told the piercer who was at the counter that I wanted a gold hoop as she was showing us the jewelry she had available. When it finally came time to getting it changed out, I saw a silver hoop ready on the table. When I told her that I had actually picked out the gold one, she told me that she would have to also charge me for the silver ring. I seriously wasn’t going to buy them both, so I had no choice but to go with what she gave me. Likewise, we were forced to wait for almost an hour and a half for service, during which we were told there were two people ahead of us, which should reasonably never take that long. Even so, she would attend to one person, sit behind the counter for a half hour, then call the next person up. The wait was unreasonably long for the service to be this disappointing and frustrating. I seriously cannot recommend this place for piercings in the slightest.

Ive been going to Royal Flesh for a few years now. When I want something pierced Dani is hands down the only person thats going to be doing the job. Ive also had 3 tattoos done there and have been satisfied to a point where Ive introduced 3 friends to them, so that makes for 4 happy customers including myself. The staff is laid back but very professional at the same time. If youre on the fence between choosing the right place Id definitely recommend checking out Royal Flesh.

I just went today for my first tattoo and I was so nervous, but Libby made me feel reassured and comfortable the whole time! Shes an amazing artist and is very kind. My first tattoo experience was amazing and I definitely recommend this place! Thanks Libby for the beautiful tattoo!

Excellent experience all around. i felt very comfortable for my first tattoo. Javier is excellent and the staff really enjoys and takes pride in the work that they do, which is very very comforting and reassuring. i would highly recommend Javier for geometric type pieces.

I stumbled upon this place by accident and am so glad I did! I met up with Dustin (@oldirtybadkat), who drew up some sketches to perfection of the lion head I wanted and I am beyond happy with how the piece turned out. Since then, Ive been back to see him for several more and theres no one else Id rather have as my artist. The shop is very clean and cozy, and I love the atmosphere and everyone who works there, as well.

I just stopped in for replacement jewelry, but it seems like a quality place; clean, professional, very reasonable prices, and the staff were all friendly and helpful.

Royal Flesh Tattoo is a great spot. Very easy to get to get to as far as location. The artists there are very nice and understanding. I have gotten work done by Quori several times and he is a great artist. He definitely brings your thoughts to life with his artwork. Great place, definitely recommend.

Angelo is am amazing artist and the staff is super friendly

I have been to Royal Flesh for both piercings and tattoos on multiple occasions. It is a beautiful and clean shop full of talented tattoo artists and an amazing piercer, Lissette, and I am constantly recommending it to people I meet. Most recently Lissette pierced my lip and it healed without a single problem, something I cannot say from piercings I have had done by others. All the artists I have had experience with here have been extremely professional, competent, and talented. Absolutely 5 stars.

Shop is so pretty! Loved my tattoo and the patience the artist had with my pickyness highly recommend Newport if you’re looking for lettering or black and grey! Would for sure come again

Had an exceptional experience with Angelo! He did an amazing job on my tattoo, and immediately made me comfortable being there. Great prices for the high quality work. Would suggest to anyone!

I literally just got back from getting my navel pierced, and Joey was phenomenal! He made me feel extremely comfortable (because I was so nervous) and he explained everything that he was doing. He even changed his gloves multiple times! I recommend this shop to anyone, I will definitely go back!

I had a great experience getting my nose piercing! The piercer was no nice and helpful and explained everything to me. The process was quick and relatively painless as well. Would definitely go back!

The service at this place is terrible. Not only did we wait over an hour to even be spoken to, but then within 5 seconds of taking our IDs for scanning they misplaced them and spent 15 minutes trying to find them. Waiting an hour here was made even worse by the fact that none of the tattoo artists knew anything about the piercings on display and could answer none of my questions. While giving us the paperwork, they repeatedly gave us papers for getting tattoos instead of for piercings, as if they kept forgetting what we were there for. Overall a disappointing experience— we will not be returning.

Ery was very kind and helpful, didnt rush us at all and answered all our questions! Definitely an infinitly better piercing experience than Ive had before at Claires. Worth every penny!!! Also, this parlor is very LGBTQ+ friendly!!!

Royal Flesh Tattoo is awesome, the artists are good people and its a very cool environment. I got my work done by Quori and hes a great guy, easy to talk to and he makes sure your artwork is what you imagined it to be and more. Definitely recommend these guys, dope spot.

After years of dreaming of my tattoo, I finally did it. I reached out to Royal Flesh tattoo and that evening I got a response from the owner, Nick. He asked me a few questions and sent me the bios of his artists. I read through them and chose two I felt connected with.Nick recommended Louis Barak would be best suited to what I was looking for. Louis contacted me that same day and we briefly spoke on the phone. An appointment was set for the following day.The next morning my appointment was set for 11:00 am and Louis was already ahead of the game. He drew the perfect design for what I was looking for. I was amazed that he so quickly picked up on what I wanted after just a few minutes of our conversation the previous day. The design was PERFECT!After almost 5 hours, and a little bit of pain which goes with any and all tattoos, my dream tattoo was staring back at me. The best moment in a long time and all thanks to this awesome tattoo and piercing shop plus Louis Barak!The guy knows his stuff, he is A-Awesome! Want a tattoo with a talented and understanding artist, look no further than Louis Barak at Royal Flesh Tattoo!

I had a great experience at first working with Kenny, then after my second session getting my tattoo filled in my tattoo got infected. I did all the proper aftercare and this has NEVER happened to me before and I have 9 tattoos. The ER confirmed I have a Staph infection. I have to be on two antibiotics now. Told this to my artist and no response. I have never had more unprofessionalism and apathy from an artist I’ve trusted my body with before. Will not come back ever. The owner is an intimidator.

Jake did a cover up on my hip, my whole back and an arm piece. All of his work healed flawlessly. He has an artistic eye- I wanted something unique and he exceeded my expectations. He is a very talented artist- I highly recommend him!

Dustin Badkat and Libby Libberator are amazing artists! Everyone has a different and diverse style! Dani is my piercing go to! Professional, great taste in jewellery and goes above and beyond for her clients. Great atmosphere, clean shop, amazing flexibility. I have had both small and large pieces done by artists here, all highly visible work. I wouldnt get tattooed by anyone else!

Great clean spot! Very professional! Im in the middle of finishing a very special tattoo with Angelo and have nothing but good things to say!Update**A little over a year and the tattoo looks as good as day 1. Going back to get another one soon!

Got my first session of my dream tattoo done 2 weeks ago and Im so excited to finish it! It looks amazing so far and less expensive than i thought this massive piece was going to be!!! Im recommending all my friends come here!

My friends and i recently got different piercings done at royal flesh by joey and it was very clean and sterile unlike any other shop i have been to. joey was very helpful and informative about the piercing rather than other places ive gone to he also did a great job on letting us know the aftercare for the piercing. he did a great job and i really recommend you going there if you ever need help or want to get a piercing!!

I got my tattoo with Anthony and I absolutely love it. He is very trust worthy and a great artist. Also, his realism tattoos are the best. If you are looking to get a tattoo, he is your guy .

Im from Detroit and came to Chicago on a trip. Thought it would be interesting to get a tattoo from a new artist. Ive been getting covered from the same artist for the last 12 years, so I was nervous. I met Eric, and he told me right up front that he had been professionally tattooing for only a year, and apprenticed for 3...got a little more nervous. Decided to just go for it. He really loved the piece I brought in and seemed really excited to do it. It brought him a piece with heavy line work and large in dimension. He is one of the nicest guys Ive ever met. He is extremely friendly and communicative. He took his time with my piece. I sat for about 5 hours. He refused to stop unless he thought it was the best piece it could be. This was one of the best experiences I have had getting work done. The only thing Im upset about is that I didnt have any room to get it where everyone can see it. Its a shame that one of my favorite tattoos is on my leg. I will absolutely come back to Chicago just to get work from Eric.

I have gotten many piercing from other random shops but Lissette at royal flesh has been the best piercer so far. Shes so nice and helpful , she answered all my questions and made me feel so comfortable. Which put me at ease let me know I was in the right hands. She has an amazing selection of jewelry shes the girl to meet if your in chicago

Female on the phone was mot overly friendly. Acted like my questions bothered her. And to start at $150 to fill in two lines of an existing tattoo is ridiculous. I know the artist time is valuable, Steep for a 3 minute job.

Era did an amazing job helping me with my piercing—very sweet & informative! Will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to others. ☺️

I first went to Royal Flesh last July when I bought a groupon for a facial piercing. Id read good reviews and I was not disappointed. Lissette Cahue is a wonderful piercer! She was really cool and thorough and listened to my concerns, since Id piercings that didnt heal well in the past. She was extremely professional and I definitely felt comfortable with her. She pierced my nostril so fast I didnt even have a chance to get nervous. Best of all it healed beautifully. In April, I went back to her for a septum piercing. Again, it was quick and virtually painless. Ive been back since to switch out my jewelry and shes always available to help. I will always go to her for any piercings in the future and Ive definitely recommended her to my friends. Thanks for being awesome Lissette!

Ive seen the shop before and went in to look around and I have to tell you this is a super clean shop that is also well decorated with original artworks, clothing, etc... they even have a DJing section setup for live music it seems. They throw art showings there from time to time - that is how I came to learn about the shop.Anyhow though weeks ago I had talked with Joe (Joey the Sauce) about the kind of tattoo (style) I wanted to get, the general concept, etc... he took a stencil of my chest and arm area and a couple of weeks later had the art for me and even sent me a preview of it to my phone. Great guy... I liked how open and transparent he was about the work he wanted to do.So yesterday I received my first tattoo from Royal Flesh and couldnt be more proud to be part of the shop... the place is clean, well decorated, music playing, and the staff... the staff are amazing... everyone (clients included) talking casually with one another, artists coming by to check on other peoples art and chat in general. This is a shop where you are seriously made welcome... and made to feel like you are just one of the guys at the shop... best experience Ive ever had at a tattoo shop.Management is top-notch as well... not afraid to be completely honest with clients about the kind of art they want to get, how much it will cost, etc... while I was in the chair I overheard a conversation with a couple and it sounded like the guy was new to tattoos... the manager walked him through the whole process, talked about the art that the guy wanted, how much it would entail, cost, and even a time to get it done.Basically, in a nutshell, Royal Flesh is what all the other shops arent... best experience and I definitely found my go-to shop (and artist) for Chicagoland.Thanks to you all!

Walked in to get a tattoo from a flash sheet they had advertised for $31 as a Friday the 13th promo (turns out they were $150-$200), was greeted by a woman who acted as if we were inconveniencing her by walking in, as soon as she heard my gf wanted a piercing she just ignored me completely. I would have paid for the over priced tattoo because I really wanted it, but I suppose my money wasnt good enough.The piercer they had was all over the place and very shaky.Dont recommend and will never be back.

My experience was pretty disappointing. I went to get my septum pierced and Joanna (I think that was her name, not 100%) told me that my cupid was off center so it might look a little off. I didnt quite see it but I trusted her and appreciated her saying that. I decided Id be ok if it looked just slightly off. The actual piercing ended up being very crooked because she said she tried to adjust for my cupid... I feel like if she just did it the normal way it would have been fine? IDK obviously we took it out and I was not charged. Perhaps the most annoying part of all of this was that afterward she told me that she is NOT THE SEPTUM EXPERT and that I should come back when that person was working. Why wouldnt you tell me that before??? SO now I have a crusty hole in my nose and no piercing to show for it. They offer free re-piercing but only if I had walked out with the messed up piercing which just doesnt make a ton of sense....they didnt even offer a discount or any incentive for me to come back...I wouldve considered coming to see their septum expert but theyve kinda lost my trust now.

If you are looking to get a great tattoo in a clean and non threatening environment this is your place. Angelo is an amazing artist who is patient and his level of detail is unprecedented. I would never go anywhere else.

This was my second time with Libby as my artist and I wouldnt even consider going elsewhere. I brought in a basic idea and she added beautiful dimension I never would have considered. Clean, sharp lines and beautiful shading. Highly recommend! Plus a super cool vibe, sterile, and professional.

Whole team is great, but very happy with the work Ricardo did on my cover-up.Fielded my questions, offered recommendations, and brought my vision ot life. Cant ask for more.

I had the most amazing experience. Everyone who works there was very kind and helpful. My tattoo artist created the most beautiful piece to cover up something I had gotten when I was 18. I told him what idea I had and he took the time to draw it up and it was exactly what I wanted. As he was tattooing me he would stop & take a look at it to make sure the lines and color were done correctly which was much appreciated given the fact this will be on my body for the rest of my life. It turned out PERFECT and I couldnt be happier. I loved how clean and sterile the place is as well as the good vibe and unique look it has. Besides tattoos they have everything from art, clothes, belts and jewelry to stickers and patches as well. I also purchased a shirt, belt, 2 pairs of earrings and a Royal Flesh patch all at a very reasonable price. They also have a room for body piercing. Great prices and beyond exceptional customer service. I would recommend anyone who wants quality body art done to go there. BIG HUGE Thanks to every one at Royal Flesh for a fantastic experience and time. I will definitely be back for my next piece. Sending some sMoKiN mAd LoVe & sMiLeS 4 mIlEs from the mitten.

ANGELO does incredible work. He has an awesome personality, works fast, and has stunning execution and artistry. I just got my first tattoo from him and the experience was great. The location is clean and hip too.

I came in on Saturday night to have my labret redone after not having one for many years. Madeline who did my piercing was awesome !!!  She made me feel very comfortable.When I had my labret done before it was very uncomfortable.  This girl has good skills. I didnt feel anything and she throughly explained everything.The next day no soreness from the piercing.I will be back for more work and tattoos. When I get a good vibe about a tattoo shop thats the one I will stay with.Thank you,Geoff Monteith

This was my first experience getting a tattoo. I went with a group and was very explicit in what I wanted: a small hip tattoo in BROWN ink (I even wrote it on the piece of paper that I used to draw the design. I repeatedly asked for brown ink... the guys were even making jokes about the color/shade of brown.) The tattoo experience itself was fine, I felt comfortable on the seat and it was over before I knew it. I dont know what happened, but when I looked at it after it was done, the ink was definitely black. I thought maybe it looked darker because of the purple stencil underneath, but sure enough after I showered and some of the residual ink washed away I could tell it was black. If you go here, you have to be very explicit and make sure before they start to reiterate exactly what you want. First-timers mistake, I guess.

Greeted as soon as me and my friend walked in and. Lance was awesome and easy to talk to.. We exchanged ideas and the next thing you know my friend and I were getting tattoos.. Did a great job on my friends Anubis God Tattoo.. and also an Awesome job on my Tattoo

LOVE THIS PLACE! Went to Royal Flesh 2-3 weeks ago with a couple friends who recommended the place. Showed up late to re-pierce my nipples and met Lissette Cahue, my saviour! Lissette made sure I was informed and comfortable with the process and even afterwards gave me her info for follow-up questions or concerns. Shes been totally helpful showing me better jewelry choices and being extremely laid back and very nice. All in all like the place very laid back, friendly atmosphere and all the people that work there seemed really knowledgable and chill. Will be going back

I lovee this tattoo shop i got a total of 6 tattoos from them & they are all really cool & friendly. Definitely recommend going to them for tattoos or piercings.!

I used to love this shop. I use past tense for a reason (this review is long, but just read the whole thing). I recently visited the shop to browse for jewelry and get my nose pierced. The environment had changed DRASTICALLY! When I entered the shop there was a man sitting in a tattoo chair with his dirty tennis shoes on one of the tattoo benches. This might not mean much to some, but cleanliness in a tattoo shop should be everyones TOP priority, and dirty shoes on a surface where someone will be tattooed is DISGUSTING. Yes you can clean the bench, but this man obviously did not care about the filth he was potentially exposing his customers too. He did not say anything to me. On the surface I might not look like I am a typical person to get a tattoo, BUT I have 12 piercings and 9 tattoos. After a few minutes I was finally greeted, only get get my question interrupted by a personal phone call that the man took. I asked about Lissette, my usual piercer, and was told she was not working that day. So, I showed the new piercer pictures of what I was wanting. However, she suggested something totally different. She was trying to up-sell me. In my opinion, my piercings and tattoos are works of art and a reflection of who I am. I am all for suggestions, but trying to change what I want for my body is just flat out unprofessional. It was clear that the mind set of the shop had shifted from an artistic view to being money hungry. I finally put my foot down and just said clearly what I wanted and did not want. I will give the new piercer some credit in terms of prepping me for the pain. When she was finished she could not get the backing on correctly, so the stud was not flush against my skin. She told me to come back in a few weeks and she would change the stud. I walked around the rest of the day with the stud sticking out of my nose and dried blood around the piercing. At a later day I found out that Lissette was employed elsewhere due to the very issues I mentioned above (cleanliness and being money hungry). I will be going to Lissette to fix the piercing. I also found out that my favorite tattoo artist had moved with Lissette. Quori is an amazing artist! He is first an artist, so his work is unique, detailed, and absolutely amazing. I could go on forever about his talent and how he works with you to customize your vision. If you are thinking about getting a tattoo or piercing I would NOT go to Royal Flesh! Instead google Lissette Cahue and Quori Senyon, because those are the only two individuals I will work with!!!!

I got a piercing by Christian who was AWESOME. He was really knowledgeable and professional. Self proclaimed perfectionist which was exactly the kind of thing you would want. Takes his job seriously. Very sterile environment and experience. Highly recommend

So I started getting tattooed across the country in Montana and when I came to Chicago I got work done at a few different shops by a few different artists before I found Lance Lloyd at Royal Flesh.The shop in and of itself is first and foremost clean. The space is open and beautifully decorated. Even the fans have blades that call to mind a boats oars. The soundtrack is anything but typical. I am personally a fan of the metal and punk that are commonly playing in such establishments but I have gotten some great work done the sweet serenades of jazz flutes while discussing the effects of living in different continents.As far as the talent the shop is stacked. I have 28 separate pieces that fall more or less under the traditional style which Lance is a master at. The first piece he did was from an idea I had to create a 20s style pinup profile from the Blackhawks logo. 2 sessions later I get props wherever I go (given I havent been to Philadelphia).I have also watched the other artists over there at work and seen nothing less then mastery of their craft. Ole, Dustin, and Quori round out an all star roster.Lissette handles the piercings and while I have none I have been in the shop enough to see plenty of satisfied customers.I can not recommend these guys enough. If you need ink, Royal Flesh is the spot.

What can I say, its a tattoo shop. Im not going to mention who did my tattoos here, but my experience was for lack of a better word, frustrating. The girl who makes the appointments SUCKS. The best way to describe this shops appointment keeping process is UNORGANIZED and unprofessional. How do you forget about the appointments that you schedule, when your job is to schedule appointments!

Went with my friend for her first tattoo and my third. They both look great! BadKat does some super nice clean black work. Defiantly coming back and often.

Rick did an amazing job on my tattoo - he was able to take me as a walk-in, helped me draft up my idea with his own twist on it that I was extremely happy with, and gave me an awesome experience getting my second tattoo

I got my septum pierced in March and it was nearly painless and the wound has not given me any problems whatsoever, healing very nicely. Very friendly, professional staff. Great environment.

I have nine tattoos. Both of the tattoos I have gotten here havent turned out the way I wanted. The first was some decently complicated line work, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. But the second was a super small/simple tattoo and it was filled in quite poorly.

Lance pretend he was interested in giving me a UV Black Light tat. I even gave him the $25 deposit on ink. He told me week after week the low down excuses! The Blk guy in there I had words with him when I sought out Lance whereabouts. All I asked was can the Lady call him ask him whats up. But they wanna go hide in the back room and lie he not answering there calls either. Know I realize everytime I pass in traffic this is a non customer shop. Empty always only the Artist are there. Back to Delux Tattoo where I began in the 90s Miles is the best anyway. Screw this shop.

This place is the best! The owner Nick takes time to chat with the customers and wants to make sure its a great experience for anyone that walks in the door. We will definitely go back when its time for another tattoo.

Quick and easy and the piercer was really nice. I got a conch piercing and a second set of lobe piercingsId say the jewelry options were a bit expensive but the service was a good price and it went really smooth

Great Tattoo artist, very comfortable, modern and very clean Tattoo shop. All the artist are very talented and will work with their clients to give them the exact Tattoo they want. Highly recommend.

Best Tat experience I have had. Angelo is the best and his work was excellent! And props to Rick for tattooing my 62 year old mom

My wife and I both had tattoos done by Kenny.10/10 would recommend! Clean shop, very professional, honest and nice! Going back soon to see Kenny!!

We were unable to get piercing for my minor child without a birth certificate or form of ID. Also, he was wanting his septum pierced and they do not do that. We will not be back, wasted a 5 hour round trip drive.

I love how all the artists arent shy when it comes to showing interest in each others work and how thorough their design consultation is. Ive gotten all 4 of my pieces done here by Javier and I trust him with building up a full sleeve if I think on it hard enough

I really enjoyed the shop’s look and feel. All the workers were super chill and really nice. 10/10 tattoos from one of the artists named Kenneth Mickelson.

They were very informative and answered all my questions they really made sure I was always comfortable and even offered assistance for when my piercings are all healed! Great customer service very clean and knowledgeable.

If you need Ink and want a great artist ask for the Spicy Meatball (Angelo) and he will take great care in designing what every you want and tattoo it on you very professional. Very clean and very talented.

Professional and clean. Jake does amazing work and works well with clients. Made my first tattoo experience a stress free breeze.

Don’t go to this shop .Y’all I’m a tattooed mama - I won’t rant , this is my first review for anything ever .... so if I can sway you to research another shop do so , DONT GO to royal flesh , plenty others with great respectful artists. Done. I wish I could go into it but won’t no time for novel writing- just go somewhere else folks . Done.

Tony was the best!I came in with lots of questions and got all the answers I needed.The shop is immaculate, you could drink jello off the floor.The team is very friendly and even helps you not pass out.GO!

Piercing was nice and all but let me leave without any aftercare information and offered no information on the types of jewelry. My nose isnt healing the greatest either.

Got my first tattoo with Kenneth. He came up with an amazing design from just a few words I gave him and was super impressed. Highly recommend!

I LOVE Royal Flesh Tattoo. It is one of the cleanest tattoo shops I have ever seen. My tattoo is amazing and I cant wait to get another one!

Needed replacement jewelry for my nose ring and the experience from phone call to service was great. Excellent customer service and very professional.

Just got my helix pierced! Knowledgable and kind staff, clean environment, and great jewelry selection!

By far best guys you’ll meet. .kenny has done both my Chicago Blackhawks and my Cubs World Series trophy tattoos to perfection!

Im an Interior Designer with 23 year of tattoo and over 70 hours of ink. What can I say,,,chill vibe, sweet tunes, exceptional artistry and techniques all in one killer cool parlor!!!!

Quori took my idea and ran with it. He discussed his thoughts with me, helped me make the right tweaks to make the tattoo really work, and then took his time and made something that Im extremely proud to have on me. Thanks Quori!

Been in twice to get piercing and either there’s a two hour wait or the piercer just isn’t there. Such a waste of time

Rick is an awesome artist even though my hubby n him made the tatt larger than I planned and originally agreed to smh2x

Went here for a walk in to get my first piece and it was amazing. Kenny did a great job and it was super clean. Definitely would recommend

The most fun and professional tattoo artists and piercers ever! Went there for a tattoo with my friend and it turned out amazing as well as got two piercings

Fun talented artists. Check out @louisbarak on insta

Extremely Overpriced and the Customer Service was Very Poor. The Artist was Very Rude,Sarcastic and Short with me. I will NEVER step foot in there again!! DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

Great and easy experience with Diana, she had my tragus done smoothly and was a doll. Will surely come back for a tattoo soon

This place was rad! Ery was so helpful and nice with my piercings, and it was so clean! Very happy I went here.

Got my first tattoo here, great place with amazing quality work, I’m definitely going back!!

I find this place to be the best shop that I have ever been to. The shop is clean, the artists are professional and very talented, and the environment is inviting. I have recommended this shop to everyone I know because I trust it.

I got my tattoo done by Libby. She did a wonderful job. I am sending all my friends in to see her!

Total BS. They were closed at least 45 minutes early. I needed piercing jewelry and picked their store to purchase them. Ill be bringing my business elsewhere.

Good tattoo shop, perfect work, perfect artists, lovely placeIm from France i got tattooed in April there and Im really satisfied.

The lady was very very nice I will definitely be back for my snake bites really soon.

Upon speaking to them on the phone. They were very professional and informative. Never been tho but will soon.

I would appreciate if the picture of my rook piercing be taken down you did not get my ok to use a the picture nor did i sign anything saying that my picture would be used for advertisement if it is not taken down you will here from my lawyer.

Kenny was brilliant in every way....I am so happy with my tattoo. Thank you!:)

Excellent professional service by Mary. She is extremely knowledgeable and does excellent work on her clients. She is a perfectionist.

I went in for a piercing and she was gentle and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back for another.

Got a daith piercing here. Please see Johanna. Very professional, took her time explaining everything!

I love the atmosphere when walking in the shop & Rick Sanchez is 10/10 the best! Definitely recommend.

Decent, clean piercing place. Make sure you make an appointment, though that doesnt always guarantee you wont have to wait.

Wonderful experience the piercing artist Lylia is sweet, professional and great at her job

Had piercings done here, it was worth the price. The piercer was absolutely wonderful.

Its the place to go for ink! The staff is world-class. The store is beautiful! I wouldnt go anywhere else!

Lisette is excellent!!! The artists are very helpful and professional, equipment is sanitized throughly.

This place does everything from piercings to tattoos, the tattoo artists that work there are truly great artists....

Good, clean work, they make sure to work with you on what you want is exactly what youre looking

Amber is great. She does great work and killing the water color game

Rick is fantastic. Thoughtful, patient, and talented. Highly recommended!

Came in for a piercing, and got very nice information, price and excellent service!

I did not get a tattoo from them. What I did get was some useful information about tattoos from them.

Cool tattoo shop, GREAT artists! Javier Rivera is the best!!!

Great atmosphere, unique jewelry and artwork, and piercers are skilled and personable👌🏾

Go see Javier Rivera. Hes wonderful, relaxed, and extremely talented.

Really great job on the tattoo as well as a fun and calm and clean environment.

They answered any questions I had. It was easy and I would go back.

Friendly affordable nice people great place to get a tattoo

The tattoo artist put to much pressure on my tattoo when it started to healed it was damage and look weird

Veth clean and the owner takes pride in providing the best experience for the client.

They were super professional and nice. Thank you!

Near painless septum piercing. Loved my experience.

Never returned emails or calls

The young lady that helped me was very friendly and helpful.

Great service & they throw killer parties often!

Best place ever great work artist.

Friendly staff, but the piercings were not even.

Excellent job, good price, and diversity of services.

Very professional atmosphere, fantastic and friendly staff.

Royal Flesh is the only place I would go to get ink!

Nice shop, talented artists

Great service, clean and very professional.

Angelo does great work!

Excellent

Professional, clean, courteous and TALENTED!

Angelo is da bomb

Got myself a tattoo today ..........

Great people and artists

I like it

Got what I wanted

Friendly people

I loved it and the attention is good