Instant Classic Tattoo

This shop deserves more than 5 stars. They made an intimidating process, extremely friendly and comfortable. Lanie made me feel at ease, and the experience so enjoyable. It felt like I was doing a session with really close friends even though that was our first tattoo appointment. Joshua and Charlie were extremely accommodating, even playing some of my music while I was getting tatted. That was a neat touch. 20/5 experience here, do not waste your time in other shops. THIS IS THE SHOP.

I have gotten my last two tattoos at Instant Classic. Both of them were designed by Eric; I love working with him! He listens to what I want and how I want it. He pays attention to every detail and ensures that i am 100% satisfied with his plan of action prior to committing. I cannot wait for my next project with him! The staff here is professional, the shop is very clean, and everyone is very friendly!

They are amazing artists! Very professional, very kind and all of them are very skilled! Phil has done 2 of my tattoos now and I will be going back for any others I plan on getting. The one I got Saturday is BY FAR my favorite!!

Excellent staff, everyone was friendly and a huge help in getting the tattoo that I wanted. Eric Brotherton was great, very talented and listened to what I wanted and provided his professional opinion to ensure my tattoo was an amazing representation of his work! Do not hesitate to check out Instant Classic Tattoo!

I have been getting tattoos since I was 18 and the first three tattoos I have ever got were from unprofessional, unfriendly places that either have no business or are currently shut down. But y’all, Instant classic is by far the best tattoo shop in Lafayette hands down. I drop a good amount of money on this place and it is worth it!!!! The team of artists at that shop know when to have fun but also know when to be serious. Top notch customer service is always provided. ( Coming from a member of store management in retail. ) I have never once had an issue there. Keep doing the fantastic job you guys do and I hope your business continues to grow!

Phil Van Roy did my first big tattoo & I will continue to use him. My husband came with me & after seeing his work, he will be going to Phil for his new tats. I am very pleased with his work! Phil is way different then most artists Ive seen. He’s fast & really good with what he does. I’m pleased to say he’s my new tattoo guy. I highly recommend him. Go check out his work & get you a Phil.

After a lot of time and research, I found Instant Classic Tattoos and decided last night was when i was going to inquire, Phil was able to take our last minute appointment and truly exceeded our expectations! We highly highly recommend him! He is super sweet and I couldn’t have asked for a better tattoo !

Great experience. Super clean. Makayla was awesome and did a wonderful job making my babies part of me forever. I could tell that effort went into the design.I was only going to get the lettering tattoo because the price quoted was a little over my budget but the energy and vibe I got from Makayla is what solidified my decision to get my color one as well.Friendly, playful atmosphere... great music. I liked that I was off in the side room as someone with anxiety & PTSD. I was able to be in my own little tattoo bubble for two very significant and meaningful tattoos.My mom and I will be back for more art by Makayla.

Got my first tattoo with Shane and it turned out even better than I could have ever imagined! He was so accommodating, and the process was relatively painless. In addition, the atmosphere of the entire shop was so welcoming, making the entire experience lovely and 100% worth it! I definitely plan to get future pieces at Instant Classic!

Instant Classic is by far the best shop around. Josh Oshier has done all the work on my arm and it all looks phenomenal. The shop environment is amazing and all of the artists there are extremely talented.

I live in Odessa, Texas and traveled to Lafayette to visit a friend. Lafayette is blessed with an abundance of talented artists, so I decided to get a tattoo in honor of my grandparents who’d recently passed. I competed the forms on the website and they emailed me just hours later and matched me with Phil based on what I wanted. The next day Phil text me to talk about my tattoo. I showed up for my appointment and immediately liked Phil. The tattoo he did for me surpassed my expectations, his talent and creativity is something to be admired. He was so pleasant to visit with while he worked on my tattoo, my tattoo healed beautifully and I get compliments on it all the time. I will gladly travel back to Lafayette to see Phil for future work. Thank you, Phil, for this special piece! I’ll see you again!

Joshua Oshier has done two of my tattoos so far and they are completely flawless! He’s very professional and pays great attention to detail, I can’t say enough good things about him or his work. The entire shop and staff are also all very friendly and talented they all have their own specialties and are great at what they do! 100% recommend going to them for any work you may want done.

This was my second time going to instant classic to be tattooed. Phil Van Roy was my artist and he took me as a walk-in. Phil did an impeccable job! I love the piece he did for me and he was friendly and professional. The work and artists at Instant Classic are always on point and it’s become one of my go-to tattoo shops.

Phil Van Roy is such an incredible and professional artist. this was my first tattoo ever and phil made me feel very comfortable and he assured me that i could get through the process. the studio’s atmosphere is also very friendly. i cant see myself going anywhere else to get tattooed. phil’s line work is incredible and i am head over heals in love with my tattoo. thank you again phil!!

100% recommended. Josh is phenomenal! Not only with his hospitality (and generally being a good guy) but his experience and attention to detail goes above and beyond. Could not be happier how my tattoo turned out. Will definitely be back for my future ideas.

Phil did a great job on my tattoo. He was very patient with me through the process of working out the design, changing days and times of my appointment, and just made the whole experience a great one! Check him out!!

My artist was josh, but all very good artists, and great environment which made the tattoo experience as a whole awesome. Never thought I would laugh so much while someone was driving needles in me 🤙 Definitely going back for the rest I need. BING BONG!

Phil did an awesome job on my tattoo. The shop is super clean and everyone is very polite and so so nice. 10/10 place will only go here from now on!! Thanks again!

My favorite shop Ive ever been to. Everyone there is so friendly and welcoming, and its totally worth the drive from baton rouge.Ive been tattooed by Poby twice and I adore them. Theyre knowledgeable, flexible, and wonderful. I couldnt recommend them more.

Very chill and welcoming environment, especially for my first tattoo. Shop was extremely clean too. Poby did a fantastic job on my tattoo, they exceeded my expectations.

I had a great experience, and my tattoo looks great. Josh made me feel so comfortable and he is really great at really getting solid black in on his pieces. I was thrilled.

No wonder it’s a five star tattoo shop!!I’m so glad that I made the right choice and came here to get my huge back tattoo .Makayla was AMAZING in every way! She really knows her stuff and if I were you, I would trust her judgment more than your own 😊.Very professional people overall, they go above and beyond with extra complimentary services and sanitary measures. Their awesome vibe, ambience and music was just a cherry on top. Look no further than this place for your next tattoo. Seriously awesome people 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Phil is the best HANDS DOWN and he did such a good job. He made me feel comfortable and safe during the five hour session. He is super funny and all the staff is very helpful and friendly 100/10 place. Best tattoo place in town and Phil is the best French man in town.

I have gotten several tattoos from Instant Classic Tattoo. I worked with Shane L with my ideas, communication was great and came out exactly as I envisioned. I’ve also did a walk in and was just as pleased. All artists are great and mad talented. I trust them enough that I brought my daughter for her 1st one there.100% recommend.

Never got a tattoo from this place because I cannot get anyone to reply to my request for a consultation. I reached out to one, he responded, asked about schedule, I sent availability, no response for weeks. After he finally responded and told me when i could come for consult, he wasnt there and no one knew anything. I emailed them, they suggested the artist that was a no show and I told them about it. They passed me to another artist who reached out right away and then also never responded after I sent availability (which is very flexible so that wasnt the issue). They lost out on several thousand dollars in business from me. Im not sure how they run a successful studio with such unprofessional business practices.

I got my first tattoo done today and I couldn’t be happier. Everyone was so friendly and kind. I was in and out in no time and my tattoo came out perfect. It looks better than I could have ever imagined. Eric did an amazing job and i’ll definitely be back again. 100% recommend!!

Came in for line work. Great atmosphere! Easily one of the top tattoo shops in Lafayette! Everyone was friendly and very accommodating! Excited to schedule my next appointment to get my ears styled!

Phil tattooed me, he was unpleasant and did a poor job on my little tattoo. Had to get it touched up within a couple months by a better artist.

Mr. Phil Van Roy did an incredible and beautiful tattoo for me. He was very professional, friendly, and nice. He works very quickly and accurately. His work is absolutely stunning. He makes you feel comfortable and welcomed. He is willing to work with you on custom pieces and adding his on style to it to really make it unique and original. He is definitely an artist I recommend to anyone that wants an amazing piece of art. He had been tattooing for a long time and really knows his business. He has very fair pricing and is upfront with you about pricing.I recommend checking his art work on his Facebook page you will be absolutely blown away by his work.The shop was super awesome, clean, and friendly. Very chill vibes to get tattooed in. 10/10 would recommend.

I was able to get in to see Eric for my latest tattoo, a memorial for my sisters. Despite some scheduling hiccups, he was still willing and able to work me in. Very friendly guy and a great artist. I’d been wanting a text tattoo but knew that I needed someone with fine line skills to get it done right and Eric served it up! It’s exactly like what I envisioned in my mind for the last year+. I’m glad I waited and found the right place and artist. Thanks again!

Phil has done my last two tattoos and he’s amazing! He made sure I got exactly what I wanted while adding his own unique touches that really make tattoos stand out. He’s very talented and makes sure his clients are comfortable during the process. Other artists in the shop are very welcoming and friendly!

Poby is the WORST artist I have ever seen! wear a mask, she smells awful! shes a straight up thief! in 1 single line less than 6 inches, she made at least 8 INEXCUSABLE, PATHETIC, NOTICEABLE, IDENTIFIABLE, STRAIGHT UP ROOKIE MISTAKES!! THEN SHE STOLE MY DEPOSIT, EVEN THOUGH WE DONT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SET UP!!I went to get a few touch ups on a sleeve that were so basic and simple that I thought about getting an apprentice to do it. Poby supposedly has 10 years experience and cant tattoo a straight line for 1/2 in! pathetic! she is so slow, the only thing she actually finished was a line around my wrist. I am 100% sure that any average artist would have finished all these simple, minor touch ups in a 3 hour session. she did MAYBE 1/3, but it ALL sucks so bad I will get it all redone. plus she made so many mistakes, Im not back at square 1, Im at like square NEGATIVE 10!Anyways, the line itself is jacked on all 4 sides. 2 are noticeable from across the room! the skinny sides are only 1/2 in! then there are chicken scratch lines outside the line, like how kindergarteners scribble in coloring books! on top of that, she ruined a pre existing tattoo by blacking out part of it. this was 1/2 in away from where she was tattooing! I told my friend thats as bad as misspelling a word, but he said covering up a letter on an existing tattoo is even worse than that! That is WAAAY too many flaws for A SINGLE LINE LESS THAN 6 INCHES!!PATHETIC!!when I emailed that I would get someone else to finish, she GHOSTED me and stole my deposit, even though we dont have an appointment set up! she bragged about screwing up some girls tattoo because she didnt like her in high school. so I guess she likes petty revenge? even though she chose the appointment time, she also scheduled a surprise reunion party AT THE EXACT SAME TIME! so she started an hour late, tattooed for about 20 minutes, then took a lunch break. remember, SHE CHOSE THE TIME! she wanted to hang out with her friend who was going to be a guest artist in the same shop for A WHOLE MONTH!!! its not like thats the only time they had to hang out. even if it was, TAKE THE DAY OFF!!! OR JUST SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT LATER!!!after their reunion AND lunch together, her friend stayed and they talked the whole 3 hours! that doesnt bother me because I have seen many artists do that. Poby is NOT an artist! her skill level is shut up and concentrate!its not just that she is awful in technical abilities, she has no common sense. she started on my wrist. instead of focusing on the forearm, she went to the elbow, then tricep, then forearm, then underarm, then back to finish the wrist that I guess she forgot about! that made the healing process worse since I couldnt rest any part of my arm on anything for a week! those were also the most painful parts of the arm. tattoo 101 is pain management and encouraging aftercare. this little girl MOST DEFINITELY never passed tattoo 101. her designs are ok, but JUST ok! there are plenty of REAL ARTISTS who can create simple, basic designs AND actually execute them with straight lines! imagine that! no need to risk jacked lines noticeable from a mile away with this pathetic, poser, wannabe! she even had the nerve to complain about Ink Master giving the tattoo industry a bad name, and its so hard for women. TATTOO STRAIGHT LINES AND DONT PLAY GAMES WITH PEOPLES MONEY!! That will help your career more than being a crybaby in your delusional fantasy world where you think you have some kind of artistic integrity! people like Poby the poser dont just give the tattoo industry a bad name, they remind you how much the world sucks and how many crooks and liars lurk amongst decent, honest people!Im a disabled veteran. she should tell her vet brother she STEALS from 100% Disabled Vets! a lot of shops have military discounts or even do free dog tags or combat patches and whatnot. this shop took the opposite approach. they overcharge disabled veterans for JACKED UP touch ups, then STEAL their deposits!!! stay away from these clowns!!!

Getting a tattoo is such an intimate experience and I’m so glad that my husband and I chose Charlie Bear. He worked with us on our custom designs beforehand. He made us feel comfortable in the shop and he was fine with me to singing through the process to keep my mind occupied. The resulting art was absolutely perfect and I’d recommend Charlie any day!

Clean and professional. Theyve had a couple of staff members come and go, but theyre consistently talented. It pays to book ahead, and they will gladly point you to the best artist for the piece you want. Down-to-earth people with amazing skills.

Phil is doing my leg sleeve and every session feels like easy and stress free. He does incredible work and will use him for all my future tattoo projects. He’s taken the ideas that I had and created a full concept. I look forward to each session.

I was referred to the shop by my friend Ginger whos significant other works at the shop. All the artists are super friendly and helpful. Phil did an amazing job with my back piece and he is super fast with his work. I couldnt have asked for a better artist to bring my ink to life. Ive sent several co-workers to the shop for ink as well and everyone is very happy with their ink. Will definitely come back for future tattoos. Keep up the good work and clean tatoo shop. You guys are awesome.

Visited the shop twice, great experience both times. Everyone is friendly and they have a great atmosphere. First time in as a “walk in” and Shane was available, he made the whole experience laid back and fun and did an amazing job. Will definitely go back here and recommend to friends. Thanks Instant Classic Tattoo!

Highly recommend Instant Classic Tattoo to anyone whether youre getting your first tattoo or adding to your ink collection. All the artist are kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their shop is clean and they take the upmost care in keeping their individual spaces clean. Not to mention theyre all super talented! If/when I decide to get another tattoo, Ill definitely be back.

This was my first tattoo, and I couldn’t have had a better experience. The shop was clean, and I felt very comfortable from the beginning. Phil Van Roy was great: personable and fun, yet meticulous. His work is great, and I would definitely book with him again!

Amazing job done by Phil. He did my first big tattoo and I am soooo amazed by the outcome. Definitely will be returning for more!

My husband and I have both made appointments with Phil Van Roy in the last month for tattoos. He was so personable and easy to work with. He was quick, and his work is beautiful. Prices are great, the shop is awesome and in a great location! We definitely recommend them!

I went to Phil Van Roy with a super meaningful tattoo that I wanted (the bouquet) and my mom got her first tattoo as well (the script.) I was nervous because what we wanted were so different from Phil’s style on his instagram. we couldn’t be more happy with how our tattoos turned out. Phil also made the experience very enjoyable. He was very personable, professional, and funny (not to mention extremely talented.) I will definitely recommend him and Instant Classic to anyone who asks for a recommendation!

I went in with my best friends, I got a tattoo and one of my besties got a tattoo as well. We ended up spending a total of $300 happily. Phil did an amazing job and next time I want a tattoo I’m 100% going to let him know. I have anxiety problems and can’t really interact with men but Phil made me comfortable, he was jamming out to music and making the vibes very welcoming. If anyone wants a tattoo I 100% recommend this place.

Phil did an amazing job on my frog tattoo last week. He worked quickly and made my piece (which was on my ribs) as painless and perfect as possible. Its still healing, but so far so good! Id highly recommend Phil!!

I contacted this shop through their website, got a text promptly the next day. I spoke with Phil and gave him more info about what I wanted. He wound up having a cancellation and a spot was open today. He was very friendly and gave me suggestions and I agreed with what he brought up to me. Phil is truly a professional, he was very quick but his work is amazing. I’m very happy with his work and will definitely go back.

I had a tattoo done here yesterday by Shane Blanco. I LOVE HIS WORK. I was referred to him by a friend and its the best tattoo experience Ive ever had. Shane talked to me throughout the process which made me relaxed. Hes a gentle handed artist. He doesnt dig into your skin, and his line work is perfect. I plan on getting more work done by him until Im covered.The shop is super clean and the atmosphere is fun. Every person in there interacts with everyone and they make you feel relaxed and welcome. I highly recommend this shop to everyone! Shane is my artist of choice but Ive seen all of the artists work and they are all amazing.

I would highly recommend anybody that wants to get ink to use these guys first me and my wife came came to the shop. We didn’t have appointments, but the guys were really great. Spoke with one of the artist named Eric and he had us come back later on in a few hours and hook this up both with some very good ink.

I absolutely love this place! I go here for all of my tattoos and people stop me all the time to ask me where I went and who did them. Shane Blanco has done pretty much every piece on me. I really love traditional styled tattoos with color and Shane always nails it. I give him an idea of what I want and he gives me exactly what I was wanting and better. The prices are absolutely fair for the quality of work you get and the atmosphere makes you feel like you are at home with family. I highly recommend Instant Classic. Their employees are professional, light hearted, and good at what they do.Let me add this too…. Something that I really respect about this shop is if you bring them a piece that they think another artist there could do better, they will send you to them to ensure you get the tattoo you are looking for.

Josh Oshier was my artist, when i first came there he quickly talked with me and gave me all the information i needed whilst being very kind and understanding and open to my ideas. I got to the delay if the appointment we got right to it and had great conversations and he was a MAJOR help to making the tattoo experience that much more memorable. I would also like to compliment the atmosphere of the shop, you don’t even feel like you’re in a awkward place or anything of the sorts. I came to Instant Classic to get away from bad artists in Alexandria and they definitely live up to their name!!

I cannot stress enough how much i enjoyed my time here! Phil is so sweet, incredibly funny, and amazing at his work. the whole staff made me feel very comfortable about the whole process as well! i got an oingo boingo tattoo and they even played some songs in the shop! it felt magical (it was).

Got my first tattoo here completely on a whim, everyone was so nice and welcoming. A lady at the desk even talked with me for a bit and helped me decided on a design and my artist Eric was amazing ! We talked for a while before and after the tattoo and he made all my nerves go away! I’ll definitely be back soon!

I found Charlie Bear through his Instagram showcasing his work. Not only did he reply quickly- he has also been very thorough with creating my tattoo concept. I drive 2 hrs to get tattooed by him, and it’s so worth it! He is creative, professional, observant, caring, and all around amazing to work with. The shop atmosphere is relaxing and clean. When you go to Instant Classic, you can expect awesome work done by amazing artists!

My husband and I booked an appointment with Shane at Instant Classic. From setting up the appointment to getting the tattoo he was always professional and helpful! The shop was clean and all of the artist and the guy at the front desk were professional and friendly. Our tattoos came out amazing! Highly recommend this place!

Everyone here is very welcoming and chill, I did a “get what you get” tattoo and Phil did amazing work on it and was surprisingly fast. I would 100% recommend this shop. Great tattoos, designs, and people.

Phil has been doing my tattoos for a year now and I refuse to go to anyone else. He is so kind and funny and makes sure you’re comfortable the entire time!! Everyone there is so cool and easygoing. 10/10 couldn’t recommend enough.

Ive had many appointments with different artists at this shop and will continue to use them in the future. They are all so great and uniquely talented. The shop is always clean and exudes a fun and positive atmosphere. I highly recommend talking to someone at Instant Classic about your upcoming artwork and tattoo dreams.

Travis Turner has been my tattoo artist for a little while now and all of his work is amazing. Not only is he a talented artist, but the professionalism is top notch. The shop is very clean and one of the best shops I’ve ever been to. The people there are warm and inviting, and the music jams. The art styles of each individual artist is 5 star as well. You can not go wrong choosing any one of these great people. I am officially spoiled to the great work and hospitality of this shop. I am a loyal canvass for Travis’ amazing artwork and will always be. Super thankful for the amazing experiences!

The tattoo artists were not friendly at all. When trying to speak to someone about the tattoo I wanted they provided absolutely no assistance. Sent a picture before hand and was told the tattoo could be done. Scheduled a consult, but upon arrival the artist acted as if he had no idea we had spoken on the idea previously. He told me straight up to go somewhere else.

From the second I walked into this shop I felt welcomed and at ease. Everyone there was so friendly and knowledgeable. Phil Van Roy was the artist who did our tattoos and he did an incredible job. The experience with this shop was wonderful and I’ve been recommending them to everyone I know. I plan on having more work done at this shop in the future!

Phil the French Guy did an amazing job on my sons first tattoo. Next time we are in Louisiana I will get mine done by one of the guys in the shop. Saw several people getting tattooed that day and ALL were stellar artist!!Definitely a nice clean professional environment. Thank you guys, you were all amazing, but Phil will be our special guy for that first time tattoo!!

Instant tattoo is one of the most welcoming and friendly tattoo art studios I’ve been too super clean and helpful. Phil my French friend is amazing and all the guys there are top notch artists. I would absolutely and do recommend these guys. Love them!!!!!!!!

Joshua is super cool dude. He is working on a American flag sleeve for me. We have a few sessions left and it is by for the best work I have gotten to date. Amazing artists and just a funny and cool dude. Looking forward to the finished product and plan to give him more work on my lower leg.Shane is also so per cool cat. Shane worked on my girlfriend arm. He drew her art as I was having josh work my sleeve. By for the best and flawless tattoo on her arm. You can’t go wrong with any of the artist there but I might just pick Josh or Shane. Josh has also done work on my niece and brother what a fantastic job.Instant classic you guys Rock!!

I went to get a larger tattoo on my inner forearm and was greatest by such kind artists upon arriving. I explained my nervousness and was reassured and pumped up! My artist Shane was thorough, kind, and patient! He got my tattoo exactly the way I wanted it and added his own flair which ended up being dope! I wouldn’t say it was pain free BUT Shane was a boss at making me feel comfortable and checking in on me. The energy in the shop is so fun and you can tell they all love what they do. I will def keep them on my short list for shops! Check out Shane he’s the best!

Couldnt have asked for a better experience for my first tattoo! My artist, Eric, did an amazing job and the finished product was absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be back again if I get any more in the future and would recommend Instant Classic to anyone who asks. Thanks for a great experience!

Everyone was very welcoming and cool. The place was very clean! Phil did a great job on my first tattoo and I will definitely be going back soon! Definitely will recommend family and friends to Instant Classic Tattoo!!

Excellent! i went in for a small wrist tattoo of some handwriting from my favorite member of my favorite band and it looks perfect! shop was SUPER clean and everyone in it was so nice, really easy to talk to. eric was my artist and he was amazing!! would recommend to anyone and everyone who was looking into getting a tattoo.

Instant Classic Tattoo is the best shop in town!! Charlie Bear did an amazing job on my tattoo. He took the design I had in mind, and made it better than I could have ever imagined. He was super professional, and super talented, and it shows in the finished product. He was also flexible, and kept reaching out to me, when I needed to reschedule.The shop is super clean and organized, and the people I met there were very laid back. The playlist they had was pretty chill, too. Ill definitely be going back.

I recently got tattooed at instant classic. The shop was clean and everyone was very professional and friendly. I had work done by Travis and he exceeded my expectations. I’m absolutely in love with the piece he drew for me and am very happy with it. I’ve gotten SO many compliments the two and a half weeks I’ve had the tattoo; and that’s during the healing process. I would definitely recommend instant classic to anyone looking to get tattooed! And Travis for anyone looking for black/ grey work!

Ive gotten a couple tattoos by Shane and I absolutely love them, I get compliments all the time. Id gladly get work done by literally any artist at Instant Classic, theyre all incredibly talented and pricing is good. Best tattoo shop in Lafayette🖤

This place is hands down my favorite place in Lafayette to get tattooed. Personally Shane Blanco has a true gift for the work he does. He does all my work. Though this is the case, I have reviews other artists in the shop and they are all reputable and talented artists.Aside from the artists, the shop is a sick environment for those who are looking to get their 1st tattoo or their 50th. They take pride in their work and their shop.If you’re looking for a place to get a piece, this is it.

I cannot say enough great things about this place! Shane did an amazing job on my tattoo. I had given him a picture of a design that I liked, and he made it 100 times better! I get a lot of compliments on it! I really enjoyed going there; it was a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I cant wait to go back and get more!

Got my first tatoo today with Eric. He was very patient and comforting. He did an awesome job !! The other artists were very friendly as well. I felt very comfortable, may be too comfortable as I asked for a cup of coffee. Would definitely recommend Classic Tatoos. Thanks again Eric!!

Hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had with an artist! I had Charlie work on me and not only was I very happy with the outcome, he made me feel insanely comfortable through the process. Hey, as a guy who’s deathly afraid of needles/ got my tat on my whole shin, you can say it wasn’t going to feel too pretty lol. Didn’t even realize I was on the table for 4+ hours from conversation and great vibes. Healed super nice and still vibrant. I’m definitely going back 👍

This place is fantastic! I walked in with a loose idea for a non traditional tattoo and Phil Van Roy was able to create an amazing piece of work for me. I am extremely happy with my new tattoo. I highly recommend this establishment and Phil Van Roy.

Amazing work. Awesome staff. Josh is the man. Couldn’t have asked for a better tattoo.

Josh was amazing!! Great work, very knowledgeable, honest and worked hard. Answered all my questions and kept me comfortable!! Will definitely get another tattoo from him. 10/10

All exceptional tattoo artist and wonderful people to be around. Joshua O. In particular has done my latest work. He is professional, hilarious sense of humor, pays attention to detail, and definitely has a great art style. I really cannot say enough good things about him and this shop. If you’re looking for a place full of talent and fun, instant classic is where it’s at.

Our artist was Mr. Phil Van Roy and his work is amazing! We loved it and can’t wait to come back.

It was a great experience. Josh Oshier was my artist. I got “Our Father’s” on the side of one hand and “Forever” on the other. We talked while he did the tattoo. It was a very calm and chill kinda vibe. He helped me word this tattoo as well as help give me some ideas for my next one. Definitely coming back to see them!

Absolutely the best group of tattooartist in Lafayette. Professional, clean,and comfortable atmosphere. Thesepeople are not only great at their jobbut they are a blast to be around. Theyare friendly, easy to talk with and willhave you laughing the entire time youare there. #JOSH#handsofamaster#myartist

I absolutely love Instant Classic! My artist Eric is always very accommodating. He listens to what I want, hes patient (I can be very indecisive), understanding and very professional! I love this shop, it is filled with amazing, competent artist! Definitely have to check them out!

I cannot express how wonderful of a human being and tattoo artist Poby is. I have been seeing her for years and she is the only person I would ever let tattoo me. She is helpful, creative, and mindful of what she’s doing. She makes you feel comfortable and makes you feel so at ease. I cannot recommend her enough. I’d give her a 10 star rating if I could. Absolutely the best. The shop is incredibly clean and all of the artists in the shop are very professional and the atmosphere in there is like no other. High recommend.

I cant recommend this place more! Eric was my artist and he did an amazing job bringing a concept I had of my daughter to reality. The vibe at the shop is amazing and everyone is cool to get along with and are very talented. I would highly recommend you use them for your next tattoo project!

I got a beautiful tattoo from Shane Blanco. The shop was clean, beautifully decorated, and the vibe was amazing! The artists all got along well and fed off od each others energy! I had a blast! The work done in this shop is amazing! All of the artists are very talented. Will definitely be back for more. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Phil Van Roy did a wonderful job. Everyone in there was kind and welcoming and easy to talk to. When asked about the meaning behind my image it was highly praised and recieved. This shop was recommended to me by a friend and I fully plan to go back in the future. Instant Classic lives up to its name.

Ive been working with ogre Joe for a little over a year now for my sleeve and he continues to exceed my expectations. His work is beyond amazing and i still cant get over how detailed he is with my tattoo! I will not go anyway else but here. Hes the only one I trust with whatever tattoo I want! You will not be disappointed!!

Went in to get a memorial tattoo for my father. Eric did an amazing job. The piece is simple but beautiful. The lines are super clean which was so important to me. Cant wait to go back.

I had a great experience working with Charlie. Shop is clean and everyone was friendly. While Im living in Lafayette, I dont plan on getting tattooed by anyone else. Charlie listened to what I wanted and created something l love. I highly recommend the shop and more specifically, Charlie.

I don’t even know where to begin! Such an amazing experience! The staff is incredibly nice. The place is very clean. I had the pleasure of getting Charlie to do my tattoo & he did amazing! He exceeded my expectations! Not to mention he’s a cool dude. Will definitely be back!

Phil Van Roy did an amazing job on my two tattoos! We did the random tat for 80 and I’m so happy with what I got. Phil is so cool and made me feel relaxed! I will be getting more tats with this dude for sure! Can’t wait!!!

I finally got my first tattoo for my 40th birthday and I love it more than I even hoped I would!! Charlie did such an amazing job! He listened to my vision for the tattoo and all of the details I wanted to include. He gave me the most beautiful tattoo and made the whole experience fun from our first call to my completed tattoo! Absolutely worth the drive from Baton Rouge! If you want a talented artist and really fun experience call Charlie!!

I debated for quite some time on which artist I wanted to get work done by and after viewing Charlies Instagram I knew exactly who it was going to be. My first design seemed doable but due to some difficulties with the fine details we were unable to do it. That made me want to work with this artist even more because he was honest with me and knew the tattoo would look bad as it aged. It only took a few days to get another design together and send it to him and before you know it I was in the shop getting the work done. This was my first tattoo and I will definitely be getting more work done by him. The entire atmosphere of the shop is awesome. Joking around to keep spirits high and just enjoying the time in the moment. I scheduled a second appointment for the detail and shading and it was just as enjoyable as the first. I didnt feel like I was there just to get artwork done, I felt like I was there for an experience. All in all I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone that wants a tattoo. Good people, good work, good prices, and a good time.

Getting a full sleeve done with Charlie. I drive 3 and a half hours for every session because it’s well worth it! His work is amazing, the shop is clean and professional, and competitively priced for such quality tattoo work. If you are any where near Lafayette and want quality ink, Charlie or any of the artists at instant classic is where you gotta go.

Very professional and clean shop with by far some of the best tattoo artists in south Louisiana. These guys are fair with their prices and deliver quality work and information on your aftercare! It’s my go to shop. I drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette for a session.

Walking into the shop is always a great experience and I always leave looking forward to my next appointment! The first thing I noticed is how clean and sanitary everything is. Charlie is working on my sleeve, which I constantly get compliments on. I dont have any work done by the other artists, but from what Ive seen they do awesome work! I highly recommend Instant Classic to anyone who is looking to get a great custom piece that they will be proud of.

Favorite tattoo shop in town. Shane Blanco is an impressive artist and has done an incredible job with both tattoos I’ve gotten from him! People ask me if the first one I got is still brand new all the time, because the colors and lines are still so crisp and bright. Highly recommend him!

My first tattoo experience, staff was amazing!! The tattoo artists here are incredibly talented and easy to talk to when it comes to placement/ detail/ sizing. Definitely recommend!

Charlie and the entire crew at Instant Classic Tattoo are beyond wonderful! Theyre a laid back group of artists who really take the client opinions and ideas to heart. I have gone twice now to Charlie and he has never steered me wrong. He takes his time drawing and making sure you truly love your new piece. Everyone is fun and a great group to be around. Each artist is vastly talented and you cannot go wrong here!

Had a large scar on my arm I needed covered up. I gave Charlie my idea of what I wanted and he drew it up! Now i have a beautiful half sleeve in place of a ugly scar.

Charlie is an amazing artist! His glowing energy is infectious... Ive been tattooed at lots of shops all over the country and Instant Classic stands out as one of the best for sure!! I plan to get many more tattoos from this shop!! I highly recommend!!

I went in for a pet portrait and Travis was my artist. My tattoo turned out exactly as I wanted it. Excellent quality of work. The shop itself is very clean. Travis made sure I was comfortable throughout the process. I am very happy with their service. I will definitely go there for all my future ink and I highly recommend Travis for black and grey ink.

Phil did a great job making me feel comfortable for my first tattoo. The shop is a great environment and all the artists are talented. I cant imagine going anywhere else in the future.

Absolutely LOVE this place. Atmosphere is great.....relaxing, super clean and professional. Everyone makes u feel like an old friend or better yet family. My husband and I waited a really long time to find the right artist who could do what we wanted and we found that there. Go by and check out the amazing artists they have there. You wont be sorry. Special thanks and shout out to Ogre Joe....you are 100% the man. You nail it everytime. Love each and every piece of art youve done for us because thats what it is art, not just a tattoo. Thanks so much Instant Classic for having such great artists available, you guys rock!

This is THE place to go in the Acadiana area. Clean shop. Extremely talented artists. Shane Blanco does some AMAZING work. I went in for a cover up, he delivered. He KILLED it. I knew I didn’t want anyone else on this job. No more bad tattoo and I get too look at this beautiful thing everyday?! I can’t thank you enough Shane!!!!!

My wife and I decided to get tattoos and found Instant Classic on Google. I have multiple tattoos and it was my wifes first in 20+ years. The owner Charlie greeted us when we walked in helped start the process. Mathilde was available and did both of our tattoos. She was kind, friendly and an exceptional artist. My wife was nervous but she put her at ease very quickly. We are both love the tattoos she gave us and would highly recommend her or anyone at the shop. Everyone was friendly and the shop was immaculate. I cant say enough good things about Mathilde and everyone at the shop.

I’m super happy with the tattoo Charlie was able to create based on pretty loose suggestions. It came out great & Charlie was awesome to work with. He was super cool working around all the challenges of tattooing during a pandemic. Charlie’s a good dude and an amazing tattooer. I couldn’t be happier with the tattoo or the overall experience.

Instant classic is definitely beyond 5 stars. Their studio is AMAZING! Its clean, presentable & all artist are legit. They definitely know their stuff! Ive been to many different tattoo shops and Instant Classic the best, EVER. I cant see myself going anywhere else! & s/o to Charlie Bear for always blowing me away with his talent, def one of a kind! I love flaunting your work 😉Thanks Instant Classic😘

I never leave reviews, but Instant Classic deserves it...Pros:•Extremely welcoming and approachable staff•Very fun/ chill vibes in the studio•Incredible portfolios. All of them, seriously. The work is always phenomenal•Great communication leading up to appointments•Very clean studio and practices•Many more things that escape me at the momentCons:•If youre reading this, youre probably shopping around and dont have an appointment scheduled... you should fix that with them, right now. You wont regret it!*I drive 7 hrs round trip to come get my work done here. Totally worth it!

My artist was Phil Van Roy. In and out rather quickly, did fantastic work. My wife and I got penguin tattoos for our son who is in love with penguins. Fantastic artist, very fair pricing. 100% recommend both the artist and the shop.

AMAZING experience!!!!!! Hadnt had a tattoo in almost 15 years so I was kind-of nervous. Plus, this one was going to be completely visible unlike my others. Mathilde made me feel completely at ease and worked with me until I really liked my stencil. During the process you could hardly tell she was doing anything felt like I could have taken a nap I was so relaxed. Highly recommend Mathlide and the shop very clean!!!!

Seriously, just WOW!All around this is the best shop Ive ever been to. The staff is friendly and professional. The artists are skilled in their craft. It was well-kept, clean, comfortable and the decor was great.I truly couldnt be more pleased with my visit and I will 100% be back!PS. Charlie Bear is awesome and very talented. He made my experience great and left me with some gorgeous artwork :)

Shane did my tattoo and he was fantastic!! Very kind, professional, and a gentle tattoo-er. I went as a walk in and they were very accommodating. The other staff in the shop were also so friendly and made it a fantastic experience, will definitely be returning anytime I’m in town!

Phil was the artist that did my tattoo and I highly recommend him. He has a unique and creative vision. Great personality, friendly, and professional. The shop is very clean and friendly.

Dom was absolutely amazing to my friends and me, we called in and told him how it was the only day we could go and asked if we could come in late (not recommended) with a big tip towards whoever tattoos us. He took us in with no issue! We got there and he got straight to work and was the most caring and sweetest dude ever even though we came late. He tattooed my friend and me and did an absolutely amazing job on us. I would definitely recommend Dom to anyone wanting to get a tattoo or instant classic tattoo shop!

Great atmosphere! Super clean! My husband and I both got amazing tattoos by Ogre Joe!! Great attention to detail!! All of the staff is welcoming! Cant say a bad word about the place! Well definitely be back for more work soon!

I have gotten 5 tattoos done here by Phil and I plan to get many more! He was fast, professional, and made me feel very welcome! The shop is neat and the artists create a comfortable environment. Would rate 6 stars if I could!

My experiences at the shop have always been great, friendly staff, clean, do quality and they work with you to meet your expectations of what you wanted your tattoo to look like. Ive gone to the shop on 3 different occasions to get 3 of my tattoos and they have even exceeded my expectations with beautiful artwork. Will defiantly be back!

First time there and ended up doing 3 pieces with Dom. Had work done from Jason years ago and its still looks great!Overall experience was great and tattoos came out awesome. We cant wait to try some work from the other artists as well. True artists here, so if your looking for numbered and cheap flash work, these are NOT those guys.

Charles has an AMAZINGLY positive attitude toward not just his guests, but his life! The establishment known as Instant Classic Tattoo is VERY clean and organized. The music selection varies from metal to dance (the shop even played my albums while I sat for my first sleeve session) very inviting and friendly guys in the shop...highly recommended. Ive received nothing but compliments on my sleeve progress. AMAZING LINE WORK!

Phil Van Roy did me and my friends tattoos and he did amazing!! It turned out EXACTLY how I wanted! He was very goofy and kind, highly highly reccomend!

My boyfriend and I have both gotten are tattoos done with poby. She is an amazing artist and the atmosphere is absolutely A++++. I wouldnt go to any other shop to get work done. Very friendly and comfortable place to go. We highly recommend them

10/10 would recommend! The staff was so nice and the tattoo i got (by the artist Phil) is absolutely amazing by FAR the best tattoo I’ve ever gotten! I cant say enough about how amazing this place is.

Very knowledgeable, very fast, very cool, very personable, comfortable, and reasonable. I struggle with anxiety and they somehow make me feel comfortable in the space. The artwork is always amazing and they dont just do the job. They want you to look good too. You always get the last say but they arent afraid to let you know of other options that you might like too. May favorite body mod shop!

I have seven tattoos from different shops and different artists, and I can honestly say that this shop is by far the cleanest, the friendliest, and the most professional one that I have ever been to. Sitting for hours for a tattoo is not usually the easiest thing to do, but the guys here at the shop are so personable, it made the time fly by. I would highly recommend Instant Classic Tattoo to anyone looking for the perfect place for their first, or hundredth tattoo. With artists like Charlie, Josh, Jason and Joe, there is no doubt that you will leave with an amazing piece.

Charlie did my first tattoo ever, and Dom did my second. It’s friendly, sanitary, and efficient. This is great customer service with amazing work. For my first tattoo, Charlie kept checking on me asking if I was okay and gave me regular breaks in between. Dom was really friendly and goal-oriented. All the artists are reputable because Charlie expects nothing less.

Josh just did my second tattoo in two weeks. All i can say is awesome work! I am 100% satisfied. Extremely clean and professional. Made me feel totally comfortable. I highly recommend Instant Classic Tattoo. I will most definitely be back.

Ive had the pleasure of sitting through two sessions with Charlie, and in those short sessions I have a really nice half leg sleeve! I made a good friend and I have a tattoo that I get compliments on all the time! Im planning on returning to this shop time after time to complete my tattoo projects! The artists here are simply the best. We are lucky to have world class tattoo artists right here in the heart of Acadiana! If youre in the area, there is no other choice! Any of the four artists are a good choice, and each one has a unique style, so any look that youre going for, they can achieve!

If youre searching for a great tattoo place look no further! Joe Scioneaux aka Ogre Joe is hands down the best artist I have had. He is super chill, very nice, and so down to earth. Hes doing my sleeve and he has made the process so smooth and enjoyable! If you want amazing artwork, go to Joe! You will not regret it!!

Best experience! Got my first tattoo done here and so glad I did! Dom was the best and did a fantastic job!! Super clean, really awesome people there, and amazing work. So nervous about getting it done and once I was there and we went over it I was fine and didn’t even feel it. Looks so great I love it!

Quality work at an affordable price. Super friendly fun staff. Hospital quality cleanliness. Ask for Joe. Hes amazing.

Had some work done by Travis at Instant Classic and he was awesome! For my first tattoo he made me feel very at ease and made me a cool custom piece. The studio was inviting as well as all of the artists! Great atmosphere and great people. Will be going back very soon to have Travis do a full sleeve for me.

Ive been to Instant Classic twice now for tattoos, and the people there are always kind, charismatic, and easy to talk to. My two favorite tattoos are the ones that I got at Instant Classic, one by Travis and one by Poby. The art is spectacular, and the artists are trustworthy and very helpful. Awesome place, awesome people.

Lemme say, i rarely give reviews on ANYTHING ‼️‼️ But i had to do it for them. This is the shop to be at ❗️ First off they accept walk ins, that’s hard to find right now! They will try to get you fitted in within 30- hour (maybe less), and the quality of their work is AMAZING!! You know how when you go to a tattoo shop it can feel weird ? Well right when you walk in they make you feel like you’ve known them forever, not only that but they make you feel like family... especially charlie LOL. I was tattooed by Phil, and he was very kind. He gave me an artistic revision of the tattoo i wanted, his revisions made it so much better. He took his time to sketch my tattoo and being that im petite and his hands were so big he seemed to make his body positions uncomfortable just to provide me the best quality of work. He stayed focused and he continually made sure i was comfortable! Lets not mention some parts of my tattoo he drew on me and it came out PERFECT! I would definitely recommend him, he’s my new tattoo guy. Shane tattooed my friend, and between him and charlie they kept us laughing.. I didn’t even feel the pain of my tattoo and trust me the spot it’s located is a painful area! If you’re looking for quality, laughs, good work, and comfort im telling you GO TO INSTANT CLASSIC BABY ‼️‼️

I highly recommend this shop for any of your tattoo needs. The shop is very clean and inviting with an all around talented staff. The atmosphere is great and the entire staff is extremely friendly. Getting tattooed there is always a pleasure and a good time. Very reasonable and affordable prices and very easy to get in for appointments. The owner, Charlie Bear, is my artist and everything he has done has exceeded my expectations. If youre looking for great work to show off for a lifetime, this is the place to go!

Mathilde is amazing! It was my first tattoo, and she did a beautiful hand poke tattoo. It didnt hurt at all, so if youre worried about pain, Id recommend going that route. The whole shop is relaxed and welcoming. Theyll work with your budget to get you exactly what you want.

Got my first tattoo started by Jason, and am very happy with the whole process so far. They are very professional, yet very easy to talk to. Priced very well, a nice shop, and quicker and easier of a process than I thought it would be. Will definitely return, and will definitely recommend to anyone who asks about the place to get a tattoo.

Got some very high quality ink from Phil Van Roy, all the artists are extremely talented and very up front on price and time. Very kind and considerate people, shop’s got killer vibes and they stay playing good tunes. Highly highly recommend.

Have been going to Ogre Joe for all of my tattoo work for the longest time now. I couldn’t say enough good things about the man and his work. Him and his wife are always a joy to be around.As for the Instant Classic shop itself, I’ve always had a pleasant experience there. General space and bathrooms are clean and organized. Other artists and clients I’ve interacted with were, for the most part, cordial.

Amazing staff! I went in to talk about a memorial tattoo that I am planning on getting, along with my mother (who was still trying to talk me out of it). We ended up leaving with a memorial tattoo on my mother, and she LOVES IT! Jason is the artist that did her tatoo, he was very patient and completely honest, Josh has the best personality, and Mathilde was amazingly accommodating! I would recommend this shop for ALL of your tattoo needs!

10/21/18My first time going to Instant Classic. Dom was the artist that did my tattoo. The shop is very clean and organized. The atmosphere is really chill and the people there are very polite. I recommend this place to anyone that wants quality work. I plan to go there from now on.

Im 37 years old, and I just got my first tattoo with Poby. I was very nervous, but she made me feel comfortable. She also answered dozens of questions beforehand. I knew from pictures I had seen of her work that she was amazing, but nothing prepared me for how much I would LOVE the precision and detail that went into the design, shading, and colors on my new arm art.I highly recommend!

Best tattoo shop in Lafayette by far! The artists are so sweet, the atmosphere is very laid back and calm, and the assistant was incredibly nice and attentive. Overall, great experience!

Hands down the best tattoo place in Lafayette!! Today my friend and I got matching tattoos from Phil who was so nice, patient, and incredibly easy to work with! The tattoo came out amazing and I will absolutely be coming back!! Thanks Phil!

Phil was so nice and awesome. He did such a great job on my tattoo I will definitely be coming back for his work!!

They took my best friend and I in on short notice and were willing to do matching tattoos for us! They are super cool guys and a cool environment! Highly recommend!!

I got a simple heart outline on my chest, about the size of a quarter. My artist was very unprofessional and slightly rude. I know that tattoo artist are naturally blunt but he was more careless. I was charged 75 dollars for a tattoo I would call decent. One line of the heart is thicker than the other, because the artist tattooed me from the side pulling my skin tight making it uneven. He looked at it and thought that was good work, it was not. I would really like to get it fixed or covered up at this point. I am not happy with it at all, and my experience was very underwhelming.

Had the best tattooing experience! Poby did an awesome job on a memorial piece for me and I felt so comfortable. First experience at their shop and was definitely the best. Will most definitely be back!

I got a tattoo of my pet rabbit done by Poby. My experience was AMAZING! As a first tattoo, it was gentle and clean. Every person there was extremely nice and kind and costumer service was top notch. Poby themself was a very kind and amazing tattoo artist. I got a very sick and quality tattoo. Will definitely be returning!

Artists are funny, friendly and super welcoming. Awesome experience all together. I’d recommend Shane Blanco for anybody looking to get some wild American traditional work done.

Had an awesome experience at Instant classic! Phil Van Roy did not disappoint! The shop was a fun environment and the art was super cool! Will be going to instant classic for my future tattoo needs!

Wow. Charlie and the whole shop was amazing. Charlie was very personable and made me feel at home. His design work was incredible. He worked with my ideas and came up with something that was better than I could have even put together in my head! The shop was very clean and just an exciting atmosphere. I won’t go anywhere else now.

Awesome atmosphere, great customer service! Joe was my amazing tattoo artist, he is hands down the best in the game. Totally transformed a bad tattoo for me and it looks amazing! The only place I’ll ever go for my ink!

Looking for a good tattoo shop and came across this one myself and my son were getting matching tattoos for his birthday and my wife want a small tattoo. We walked in and spoke to Dom told him what we all wanted and how we want our tattoos to look. We are all very pleased and happy with the outcome of our tattoos Dom did a amazing job on all 3 tattoos. We can’t wait to get our next piece. I liked that it’s a calm and friendly atmosphere and very sanitary.

Coolest and by far some of the best artists in the biz! The homies Charlie and Josh have always been more than professional and accommodating in anyway, and more importantly, have you seen their work!? I need say no more about the quality of their work, so do yourself a favor and go get tattooed by the coolest and most talented cats in the biz

Poby is an excellent artist. She was recommended by my son and I have used her for several tattoos. She has a very clean, sanitized workspace and has a talent for making people feel at ease. She designs unique, beautiful work and can easily vary her style to meet the expectations of her customers.

By far the best experience Ive ever had! Charlie was beyond amazing, he was more than willing to work with me after hours since it was a friend and I getting matching pieces (and my friend was traveling from out of state!) and not to mention the tattoo turned out better than we could have ever imagined! So amazed by these guys and cant wait to visit them again!

There arent enough good words about Poby at Instant Classic Tattoo. She has been mine and my husbands artist for the last five years. She is incredibly creative and pays special attention to all of the little details. She has done fantastic work for me in both grayscale and full out color pieces. Poby is very thorough with explaining aftercare and I especially love how I can contact her anytime with questions. The atmosphere of the shop is very comfortable and is really clean. Everyone there was friendly and professional. If I could give you 6 stars I would.

Extremely friendly and amazing artists. i couldn’t recommend them enough. shop is very clean and has a really good vibe. i am more than happy with how my piece turned out and will definitely get more work done here.

I got a small tattoo from Phil Van Roy and it’s perfect! Reasonable price, great quality. Phil was so sweet with my friend and I, and gave us exactly the tattoo we wanted. I would absolutely recommend, and I will be coming back here!

VERY PROFESSIONAL! LITERALLY THE ONLY PLACE ILL EVER GO TO GET TATTED! SHANE IS THE BEST, EVERYONE SAYS MY TATTOOS LOOK LIKE THEYRE 3D lol THE WORK IS A M A Z I N G

Ogre Joe is my go to for bigger pieces. I have also used other artist in shop for smaller tattoos. Always felt welcome and comfortable. Wide range of personality at this shop. I have recommended Joe and the shop to several people over the years.

Ive been wanting to get tattooed by Charlie for such a long time, so I finally made the trip from Denver, & I couldnt be happier! The studio is super cool & clean; the staff is very friendly & helpful. And most importantly, I am completely obsessed with my new tattoo!

Loving my tattoo, Shane was very professional,and definitely very experinced in tattoos.Will be back for more tattoos from Shane. He is a amazing person,he makes you feel very comfortable.Nice and clean atmosphere.

I had Poby as my artist, and they did a great job! The shop was very comfortable and all the artists were friendly, 10/10 would recommend.

I got tattooed by josh and i don’t think my tattoo could look better, he was so nice and made me and my boyfriend feel really comfortable in the shop. i’ve been to other artists who have a DEATH GRIP on me, but josh was not barbaric as some are, so i was really appreciative of that as well

New favorite shop, hands down. Met with Charlie to get a custom piece done. He was super personable and professional and was more than willing to work with me hands on in the process of drawing things up and figuring out what it really was that I wanted. Would certainly recommend and am definitely considering going to them with my future ink related endeavors.

All of the guys here were so nice and relaxed. The shop itself is designed really nice and extremely clean. They were very helpful and professional, and worked with the idea I came in with. Jason tattooed me and he did a great job on some really cool lettering.All of the work you get here from any of these cool guys in this shop will be great!

If i was able to give more than 5 stars I would!!! absolutely 110% recommend. Went to get a tattoo with my sister as her late 18th birthday present, when we got there shane told us they had no openings for today... they were completely booked. we talked for a minute then he offered to stay open late just to do our tattoos!! Not only did they come out looking picture perfect, but all of the guys there were absolutely amazing! very welcoming, friendly, professional, clean... the list could go on. thanks SO much shane!! I will definitely be back to see yall again

I got an incredible tattoo of my grandfather’s handwriting done by Josh Oshier. Everyone who has seen it says it looks just like my grandfather wrote on me! He took me on as a walk in and made the process super simple. He made me comfortable while getting my first tattoo. I will definitely be scheduling all future tattoos with him!

This place is fantastic. We walked in and did the you get what you get gumball machine. Every person we met, from when we walked in until we left, was professional, friendly and you could tell they love what they do. Our tattoos turned out beautiful and I will definitely make the drive over again.

Mathilde was a kind and compassionate tattooer. She made sure to get the design exactly how I wanted it and was encouraging and spirited during the tattooing process. 10/10 would recommend to anyone in Lafayette, while she is there.

Tattoo done by Eric. I would 1000% recommend him! He took his time and made sure that I was happy every step of the way. Will definitely be making sure to have all future tattoos done by him. This tattoo highly exceeded my expectations!

This was my first tattoo. I walked in without an appointment and was helped instantly. Jay was very helpful, and helped solidify the vision for my tattoo. He was funny and professional. Tattoo healed very nicely and looks great!

Phil was my tattoo artist, he was very nice and worked with me to get my perfect tattoo! I definitely recommend him for your tattoos!! I definitely plan on going to him again!

This shop is amazing!!! The staff is very friendly and professional. I got a tat two weeks ago and we went back today so my husband could get a tattoo. Josh does amazing work, I am going back in two weeks to get another tat from him. I highly recommend this shop to anyone thinking about getting a tattoo.

Love coming here to get work done by Poby! I always give them free the freedom to do anything with the ideas I bring. Never been let down once! Super clean place and professional. Also a great conversationalist if you’re not one for sitting quietly. Always will recommend Poby to anyone I know or meet who have a tattoo craving!

This shop has the best artists in Louisana by far. Josh did an amazing job with the Japanese realism that I wanted. He’s an expert in all types of design. 10/10 recommend anyone to him.

Oh man the talent In this shop! If you are looking to get a tattoo this is the place to go! Super clean shop with a friendly atmosphere. Im beyond happy with half sleeve that Charlie did for me. Highly recommend Instant Classic Tattoo

I went to get a tattoo by the artist Josh Oshier, a pretty large one on my arm that Id been wanting for some time. Josh was incredibly professional, did impeccable work, and was very kind during the entire ordeal. This was a fantastic shop and a fantastic artist. Highly recommended.

Super-clean facility and an excellent staff. Charlie Bear did my first tattoo and blew my expectations out of the water. Do yourself a favor - go in, throw a deposit down, and get yourself some ink. For a first-timer, getting that initial piece can be intimidating, and they made the entire experience fun and comfortable. I didnt get a chance to see everyone elses work, but I cant say enough about Charlies talent and work ethic.

Got a simple silhouette tattoo on my lower belly with Phil. He did a great job and it came out so cute! He definitely cared about things like comfort and pain. Shop was clean and neat!

Awesome experience! Super clean, Shane did an amazing job, and everyone st the shop is hilarious and makes the time fly by. Totally worth it and Ill definitely go there again to get my next tattoo!

Cant disagree with the other reviews. I can only add to it. I called in as a walk in. Jason was very attentive about what I had to say. I am not a tattoo guy. This will be my first and last tattoo- which makes this review all the more significant. Jason was fast and efficient with his work but it turned out perfect. Even my wife who had no idea I was doing this was impressed. Price was very fair too. I was in and out in 40 minutes!!

Super clean and super professional. Charlie has been working on my sleeve and I have had many people stop me to look at it and compliment it. Fun to talk to and they play killer music. Always love my visits here!

Awesome experience, Ive been several times, and have brought others with to get work done! Theyre down to earth, very realistic, and always seek to honor the guest, by honoring theyre art! Clean, professional, an would suggest anyone looking to get amazing work, from this great group of tattooists!

Me and my gf made us an appointment quickly and easy with Dom. Got there and felt welcomed, tattoos came out amazing! Great pricing also! Definitely recommend them for any tattoo!

The shop is very clean and well kept. Charlie has done an amazing job so far on a coverup for me, and the other artists in the shop seem to be really talented in each their own style as well. Im definitely pushing all my friends to go here when they want to get work done!!

Shane is an absolute delight to work with. I’ve had multiple tattoos prior to coming to Instant Classic, but after the first session, I’ve booked multiple sessions with Shane. I’ve found my artist.

Love Love Love this place....very pleased. From the second we walked in until we left there was not a dull moment. These guys are really awesome!! Thank you so much Joshua you did an amazing job. Looking forward to seeing Charlie and the guys very soon.

Hands down best place to get a tattoo in Lafayette! Extremely friendly staff and they all do amazing work from what we seen! Matilda Was so good with us and even stayed late to do me and my husbands tattoos!

Went in for ankle tatt, I told Phil what I wanted. I was very pleased with the work that Phil did. It was very elegant and classy. In the future I will definitely use again. Thanks Phil for a job well done.

2nd visit, shop is always clean. OgreJoe is amazing and very much worth the wait. He was able to fix an older tattoo (from different artist) and complete my half sleeve on the first visit. Started second sleeve tonight and I cant wait to get back in to complete it.

Josh Oshier was the artist who tattooed me. I am super pleased with the piece he designed for me. It was exactly what I was invisioning and I couldnt be happier having it permanently on my body now. ☺️

Shane made me feel so comfortable. Hed sing along, so beautifully, to the playlist on that I couldnt help but to be at ease. The conversations we had, in-between songs, were so nice. We spoke about exercising, which is a common interest of ours. He knows quiet a bit about fitness and Im, truly, impressed.

Came as a walk in and they were able to accommodate me pretty quickly. Super chill, knowledgeable staff. I got a sternum tat and the artist made me feel comfortable the entire time which was something I was nervous about.

Charlie has tattooed me on 3 separate occasions and always knocks it out of the park. He and Jay have the utmost respect for clients, and it’s always a fun time to be in the shop!! Thank you to everyone.

Instant Classic is the most amazing tattoo shop Ive ever been in. Everyone is super nice and respectable. Clean and thorough. They actually listen to what you say, which means a lot when it comes to tattoos :)

I love this shop. I have three pieces done here now by different artists. All are my favorites. I highly recommend any of the artists here as they make you feel welcome and sure that they know what they’re doing at all times.

Absolutely amazing.. I cant believe how well my tattoo came out, and I cant believe how clean and well kept the whole place is. The artists there are extremely kind to everyone who comes in. This was my first tattoo and I drove 200+ miles to get to this place.. I will say this, I will be coming back for sure! (Got mine done by Ogre Joe.)