Black Coffin Tattoo

2480 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114, United States
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Sy
Review №1

I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Black Coffin’s piercing team. I was pierced by Sarah, and Mara came in on her off day to help mentor because I have not your typical anatomy for a philtrum piercing. It was really cool seeing the two work together, and seeing how excited both of them were that Sarah kicked ass. Black Coffin’s new piercers are both so enjoyable to be around, and I will be back! Thank you both for the care and time you took to flawlessly execute a piercing I have been turned down for in the past. I love it ♥️♥️♥️ Oh, and the shop manager is a cool guy, and has the best recommendations for horror books if you’re into that!

P.
Review №2

The shop is neat. The artists are nice. However, the work that I got done, is horrible. I came in for a pretty simple design. My husband and I got matching tattoos, that dont match at all. I specifically asked for my tattoo to be full color. Its not. I asked for specific colors which were not used. Colors outside of the outline. Thick and thin lines. Blowouts.We then went back in for a touch up. The same colors were not used the first time, so what was touched up, is mismatched in color. I also then discovered more places where he, again, colored outside of the outline. The artist seemed highly offended when I brought this up. Blamed it on my skin. Mind you, Im covered in tattoos.If youre looking for quick, overpriced work, that you will be paying another shop to fix, this is the place to go.If youre looking for quality work, go elsewhere.His excuse was the UV ink, which was barely used in my tattoo, and the fact that he has a disability.If your disability effects your ability to do quality tattoos, then you simply shouldnt be tattooing.**Will post updated pictures after its healed.. I will also post a picture where the uv was used directly**

Ni
Review №3

Everything about my experience with this shop was pleasant. The front desk gal is extremely personable, friendly and helpful. My artist was Jess and she did a thorough job with placement and gave me a great tattoo. Ill definitely be returning!

Au
Review №4

Absolutely fabulous experience. Jake was our tattooist and he turned our best friend tattoos into something absolutely perfect. We came in as walk-ins and were treated fabulously from the moment we stepped in, to the moment we left. We would love to come back sometime. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

ka
Review №5

Had a good time chatting with the artist John. He gave me a good spider tattoo that was not super overpriced and had lots of depth and fun pointy legs. Attached photos: brown background is healed 2 months, white background is fresh.

Be
Review №6

Amazing place. All of the artists that I looked at are incredibly talented. Nik did my celtic harp and Saint Patrick tattoo and Ive had countless people approach me and compliment my forearm piece and ask who the artist is and where he works. I will most definitely be back to get more work done by Nik!!! The atmosphere of the shop is very welcoming and warm.

Ki
Review №7

My experience on May 29th 2021My fearless daughter wanted a Industrial piercing.After doing some research she found Black Coffin Tattoo.We were able to get an appointment the same day about 4 hours later.When we arrived we were greeted at the door given some paperwork because she is a minor. Our temperatures were taken and we filled out some consent and waiver of rights forms on one of the I pad stations.Music was a normal level there was only two other people waiting at the time that we were there the place was very clean and well lit.While we waited we checked out all of the cool art on the walls and the black coffin with QR code’s with all of the artist portfolios.The Artist Thomas W. aka The piercing Pirate who performed the piercing came out to the waiting room and greeted us. He talked about her options and also gave her a choice of changing the piercing color by using electrical current.This was a surprise to my daughter she didn’t know that she had that option before she came and this made her very happy.After choosing the color she wanted Thomas disappeared to make that a reality came back to show us the bar and then he went to sanitize the room and all of the implements this took about about 10 minutes. The piercing procedure from start to finish lasted less than 10 minutes. Thomas explained every step along the way from marking her ear and letting her see how it will look to showing her how the piercing actually would be installed. I would say the price was moderate. He took his time after the piercing to explain care Thomas gave her aftercare solution directions on home care and a brochure to read.He provided us with his business card and told us to give him a call if we had any questions or concerns. Thomas was very thorough and he treated my daughter as if she was his own.Thank you THOMAS ❤️Pro: Fast, Clean, Professional.Con: She may want more piercings now 😂Like my review if you found it helpful.Thanks :)

Er
Review №8

Took my travel companion here for two tattoos. Place is pretty cool looking and easy to find. The people were super friendly. Tattoos arent for me but I appreciate the art and the people who provide the service.

Br
Review №9

Four of us came in to get some small tattoos as a fun, impromptu tribute for our family reunion. The shop was super accommodating. Asked us to give them a call in the morning to double check availability. They were able to get us all in at the same time with different artists, which was awesome. Ivy did great work for me as the minimalist line work is something she does and enjoys. It showed! The tattoo was clean and exactly what I wanted. Jake did my partner’s tattoo and it was also clean. Great experience and would definitely recommend!

Ed
Review №10

I went with some friends to support them as they got some new tattoos, and the experience was great! The facility is very nice and clean, with a great macabre vibe mixed with little humor and a lot of personality. We were able to come in, get a preselected design sized and inked in under an hour!

Br
Review №11

Extremely friendly staff, great shop to look around at, and Garrett is phenomenal! He did an incredible job with an armadillo piece I wanted done. It turned out so much better than I could have imagined. Loved his honesty with placement, size, etc with my tattoo. And so friendly and overall a great person! Will definitely be going back for my next ink! Thank you Black Coffin Tattoo!

Va
Review №12

Met with Erik for my left arm. Ive had work done with many artists across country, but Erik was by far my best experience. Everybody at coffin was so chill and nice and I would honestly get more work done just for the vibes. My new go-to place

Mi
Review №13

Leyla does awesome work! I recommend her just for the conversation alone. And her lines are so detailed and crisp. I’ll be going to her for my next tattoo.

Sa
Review №14

Super cool place that handles tattooing very professionally. While the environment is dark and intense, the workers and artists are extremely helpful, friendly, and professional. Highly recommend for anyone getting a first tattoo or adding to a collection!

Em
Review №15

Out of all the tattoo shops I’ve been to over the years, coast to coast and everywhere in between, Black Coffin has been the best experience ever. From the time I called in to the time I walked out, every single interaction was overwhelmingly positive— the artists were all super-friendly (to me, to other clients, to each other, to people on the phone and in the waiting area) and they all seemed genuinely happy to be there and supportive of each other’s work, which is definitely not always the case. There was so much to look at in the shop, and the tattoo area was scrupulously clean.But it could be a trash heap run by a bunch of cave trolls and I’d be lining up to have Leyla work on me again. She said she favors heavy blackwork but the piece she did on my wrist (Lorna Shore’s sigil) was tiny, meticulous, detailed, and by far the cleanest, clearest linework I have. She was unbelievably thorough, careful, super-gentle, and quick, and while her pricing was quite modest, I’d gladly have paid double. I’ll be returning to Leyla for sure and based on other reviews, my experience seems to be the case for pretty much everyone’s experience with every artist there. Well done, Black Coffin, you know how to do it right. Leyla, your work is beautiful— thank you so much!Edit 1/2/2024: I’ve been meaning to do this for two months now but Leyla’s got some competition from Nik as favorite artist ever. He did a rework of multiple unsatisfactory reworks and needless to say, this is the last. I’m beyond thrilled. Have to say, I was a little nervous initially since all he did was stand back in his miner’s headlamp surveying the damage before making a few cursory Sharpie lines and then diving right in, but I needn’t have worried. Nik is a master. His lines are clean and precise, his shading is spot-on realistic, and he redesigned the whole thing so the focal point is the twisted tree (which somehow three previous artists were unable to do).Additionally, he kept going basically nonstop til the piece was finished, kept up a pleasant, engaging conversation the entire time, and moreover showed himself to be a fantastic and patient teacher/mentor- I’d actually reached out to Leyla first but she referred me to Nik since he’s done reworks before (which, the fact that she wanted me to be happy with the tattoo even if it meant passing on a client she wasn’t 100% sure she could “fix” made me appreciate her even more!) and he let her watch, learn, and practice as he explained his procedures and tips/techniques.In short, Nik and Leyla are absolutely phenomenal artists, both individually and working in tandem, and I cannot thank nor recommend them highly enough. Happy New Year, you guys, you’re freaking amazing and I can’t wait to get back in there for another round!

Pa
Review №16

I had the most amazing, healing experience at Black Coffin Tattoo this afternoon. They accommodated me as a walk-in and made me feel so welcome. Leyla touched up/fixed a portion of an older tattoo that has been bothering me for 14 years...and it looks beautiful. ❤️💜❤️ Her kindness and professionalism put me right at ease. I cannot express how grateful I am to Leyla and the Black Coffin team! Thank you!

Je
Review №17

Had a fantastic experience with Leyla! Professional, light handled and great art. Would absolutely recommend!

Ka
Review №18

Showed up here for a consultation. Waited for 30 minutes after being seated. And when we attempted to tell them were going to leave. No one approached the cashier area.Customer service is not great here.Probably call in advance if someone will be on time for appointments.

Ca
Review №19

Jes Raadt is/ was my Tattoo Artist. Just look how sharp her lines are, fluid the curves, solid the black, clean and balanced everything is. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION, IMAO!!! Extremely happy with her, my tat, my first visit here at this shop... Ive had a few other tats from other artists elsewhere, but from now on this is my One Stop Shop! First time in The Black Coffin and ONLY back to The Black Coffin I go!!!

Br
Review №20

Had a great experience with Ivy getting my first tattoo on my inner forearm. Her linework was so crisp and clean, and she did a great job explaining everything.I plan to be back in the coming months to add some more complex ones with her, and some other artists whos work I enjoyed also!

Ch
Review №21

I can see why ratings are so good! 23 and received my first two tatts... came out perfect 💯 Luckily I got tatted by the very person who owns the place, garret 😎 We talked the whole time and he really helped make it less painful with giving tips while in the works. The apprentice is really sweet with dope tatts 🤩 most from this spot! Please come check this place out if you’re hesitant about your tatt, just do it man (if you have the funds) They keep it real whicha. Nice scenery 🖤🖼

Ji
Review №22

Got tattooed by Dee on 9/2/23. She did an amazing job!! Dee was very professional, friendly and just super dope all around. I was so nervous going into my appointment having not been tattooed in like 10 years but once I sat down and started chatting, all my nerves went away. I felt like I was sitting with a childhood friend or something I was so comfortable. I have nothing but good things to say about Black Coffin Tattoo and the crew there from the front desk guy to my artist Dee. Highly recommend this shop for quality work and having such a welcoming environment. The vibes the staff give off there are unmatched!! ❤️ Cant wait to go back for more ink 😁

as
Review №23

Went and got tattooed today by Ivy. She is very detail oriented and made sure that the design she made fit the style of tattoo I wanted and even suggested a few cool changes to it. This was only my second tattoo so I dont have a lot of experience with tattoos or tattoo artists but she made me feel comfortable and accommodated when I needed breaks (I dont sit still very well lol). The end result was absolutely beautiful and I cant wait to see what it looks like healed! Thank you again, I plan to be back very soon :)

Er
Review №24

The best tattoo shop I have ever had the pleasure of getting work done and I will be a recurring customer for the long haul. Everybody there is extremely nice, professional, talented, kool, easy to talk to, and well educated. I just got work done by Garrett and currently finishing up another one with David 🖤 Thank you for everything!

Ab
Review №25

Got my septum pierced a few weeks ago by Thomas. Perfect placement, very sanitary. Would recommend. Healed nicely, was able to replace the jewelry yesterday!

Ka
Review №26

I love this place. I’ve gotten tattooed by Dee, Jes, and Andy here and they have all been amazing! Everyone there was super nice and the atmosphere is great. I recommend them to anyone looking to get tattooed, there’s an artist here for every style.

Ro
Review №27

Black Coffin lives up to its nameThe decor represents the place perfectly. Worked with Nik The No Coast Pirate. Very professional and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend Black Coffin and Nik.

Pa
Review №28

I got a walk in tattoo by Ryan who was so courteous, kind and gentle handed! He did a great job and my monarch is gonna be something that makes me smile daily! Thanks so much :)

Ki
Review №29

I got a piece done by Veronica and I’m SO IN LOVE! It’s seriously perfect! She designed a gorgeous custom piece, let me make a few tweaks to it, was extremely kind, personable, professional and a hell of a good time! It was the perfect tattoo experience! The shop is also soooo cool and their merch is to die for. Loved it there!

Li
Review №30

Got my first tattoo here. I walked in with no appointment and asked to get a tattoo. The staff were super nice and even gave me tea while I waited! My tattoo artist was Jake, who was super helpful and managed to take the impractical reference image I provided and turned it into something workable. He did an amazing job, especially with blending the colors.10/10, would recommend and will be returning!

ch
Review №31

Came in for a few piercings with thomas! i felt so welcomed by the staff i met in the shop and immediately felt comfortable! i was super nervous going into it but felt relaxed after everything was thoroughly explained! i felt confident with my new piercings and will definitely be back to black coffin for more piercings and tattoos next time!

Am
Review №32

My daughter and I got our noses pierced by Thomas and he did an excellent job! Very professional while being extremely personable. He made sure we were well informed, and calmed my daughters nerves as much as possible because its her first piercing. Great experience and great artist. We definitely chose the right establishment!

Aa
Review №33

Matt is friendly, patient and confident. Highly recommend him as an artist!

Ra
Review №34

Just got my second tattoo here. They really go out of their way to make you feel safe (you know, because Covid is still a thing) and comfortable. All the people here are great and talented artist, but I want to give a special shout out to Garrett for nerding out with me while I got this awesome Boba Fett tattoo.

Se
Review №35

I dont normally leave reviews, but Thomas White is a godsend! He helped me troubleshoot a piercing thats been bothering me for over a year, patiently offered me plenty of options and had a sense of humor that helped put me at ease. I couldnt be more grateful! Youre in great hands if you choose to get pierced here.

Ed
Review №36

Always such a pleasure coming here!! Thomas is always so informative and patient with any piercing or jewlery question I have. I didn’t realize they could anodize titanium pieces so as a gold guy who has to have titanium jewelry, this changed my life!!They have such a variety of artists as well for any style imaginable!! Everyone is always so nice and welcoming.Come for the vibes, stay to get stabbed 🖤🔪🔪Even if you don’t get any body art or jewelry or piercing or whatever, check out their sick t shirt collection or handmade art in their waiting area!! A MUST stop if you’re in the cities.

He
Review №37

James Severson is an efficient, gentle, and clean artist. My tattoo healed super fast and looks like a sticker it is so clean. He took the time to place it perfectly. The design process was easy and the outcome was even better than what I had envisioned. If his book is your style, I would recommend giving him creative freedom because he is clearly a talented artist.

La
Review №38

Garrett was awesome and did such a good job on my tattoo!

J
Review №39

Called ahead for a walk in inquiry. Was able to get my first tattoos with Ryan. I brought in prints of my dogs paw and nose, we talked through placements and got them done. Great first experience. Ryan did an amazing job and made me feel comfortable the entire time. He checked in, often to make sure I was doing ok, throughout. Didnt get a good picture of the 2nd print before putting the dressing on (Will update later). I will definitely come back for more in the future. THANK YOU!

Ro
Review №40

Very friendly staff. I had Erik as s tattoo artist and he was very nice and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I definitely recommend this shop. I will be back!

Ch
Review №41

Thomas is an extremely knowledgeable piercer who placed my dahlias perfectly, and was able to give me some reassurance regarding migration during the healing process. He was very willing to be flexible and keep my thoughts in mind. Overall an extremely positive experience, and Ill definitely be back again. Heres to what will hopefully be an easy healing process!

Da
Review №42

Just have to say my experience at the shop was awesome Erik Luna was awesome to work with. the shop employees have been great have not ran into any unwelcoming employees definitely will be back.

Ja
Review №43

Beautiful place, fantastic service. Ronnie was my artist and I cant say enough good things about her. Absolute awesomeness.

Mi
Review №44

Jes did an amazing job. I couldnt be any happier. I walked in with an idea, she drew it up, sat me down and I was done in an hour and a half. I am so happy with my new tattoo and woukd recommend anyone and everyone to check them out

Am
Review №45

Got my tattoo from Nik, very easy going and made my 1st experience enjoyable. All the staff in the front of the shop where very friendly as well. I will definitely be back!

So
Review №46

Came by for septum piercing and had a really great experience with their piercer, Thomas! He took the time to explain my jewelery options, walk me through the process of the piercing so I knew what to expect, and gave great after care advice. The studio is also very clean and the rest of the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend and I hope to come back for another piercing !

Mi
Review №47

The artists I met at Black Coffin were amazing - theyre great artists and committed to giving you the best they have to offer. The atmosphere is one of a kind with their collection of knick knacks and obscurities. Combined, its a great experience!

To
Review №48

This shop is really great, I went in for a piercing with Thomas White and every staff member I spoke with was incredibly nice. I will definitely be coming back!Other fat babes looking to get their belly button pierced should look here!

Ad
Review №49

We had an amazing time getting best friend tattoos with Hunter!! Everyone was so welcoming, and they made sure we knew any design changes or stencil moves were totally okay. The vibes were phenomenal for any horror fan, youll have great people to talk to while you get inked.

Ha
Review №50

I LOVE Black Coffin Tattoo! I’ve gotten all but one of my tattoos done here and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. It’s a super rad and clean atmosphere and their prices are extremely reasonable.

Ha
Review №51

I had my nose pierced a year ago by a girl who isnt there anymore. She was very nice & patient while i was picking where i wanted the piercing. After a week of having the stud, it unscrewed and i lost it, but she let me come back and replaced it for free, which was really nice. I waited the recommended amount of time to come back and have it switched to a hoop which was my end goal with the piercing. She didnt work there anymore at this point and a guy was switching it out which was fine. after putting it in i immediately expressed to him that the ring felt small/tight. He didnt agree. I could feel the tugging on my nostril. I tried to convince myself it wasnt. I went back out to my car, looked closer, and it definitely felt tight. I went back in, and he said they only offered one size of nose rings (??). I told him how it felt tight and it was tugging and he said it looked fine, and because i could still spin it it was okay. So I again tried to convince myself it was okay, because he said so and maybe id get used to it. Fast forward months and ive had numerous infections, and it migrated from the spot it was originally pierced because of how small the ring was. I should have went back and had it switched out for the stud again, but I tried to tough it out thinking it was me. I eventually switched it back to the stud and any swelling and inflammation went away. It felt great, but it definitely moved from the spot that it was originally pierced in which is really really disappointing. Not everyones nose is the same shape/size, and i really wish id trusted my gut and just had him switch it back to the stud and gone elsewhere for the ring (as i found out other piercing shops offer multiple sizes and even measure for it). I guess im just disappointed I spent money on something I wanted for a long time only for it to be a waste, and now ill have to wait for it to heal before getting it repierced.

Da
Review №52

This was my first ever tattoo and I couldnt be happier! Nick is a great artist and explained everything very well. Id definitely go back if I decide I want another tattoo!

Ke
Review №53

I got a tattoo here 8 months ago and it’s my favorite. I absolutely love it. The only issue I have is with the tattoo artists customer service. I’ve talked to a few different artists from here and they’ve all had that same issue so far.

Is
Review №54

Never been here but the artists are awesome. I met them at a convention and Rotten Ronnie is dope. Get your ears done by her. Dope 5 stars.

Pe
Review №55

The best spot for walk-ins and they have amazing artists

Sa
Review №56

Cannot recommend this place enough. I came in with my sister for a couple of walk in tattoos and our expectations were beyond exceeded. Johnny Hardcore took us on as clients on HIS OFF-DAY and absolutely crushed it!! Black Coffin is clean, professional, and the artists are amazing. I’m definitely coming back for more!

Da
Review №57

Awesome artists that follow safe guidelines on distancing. Very clean and well kept business that gets 5 stars.

Da
Review №58

Marz! Awesome piercer! Went in yesterday feeling pretty random, walked out with a tragus piercing and a new Monroe stud. First of all, this shop in general is awesome. It essentially doubles as a wicked cool oddities museum. Besides that, the service is OUTSTANDING. I used to go to Saint Sabrinas when they were still around and this place blows them out of the water. Now, on to Marz! I have never had a more knowledgeable or patient piercer. The fact that she listened to me hiiim and haaa for what felt like forever is not something youre going to find in many places. The piercing itself went SO well. It feels like its basically healed already. She walked me through each step of the way. she called out each move she was making as she was doing them so that I stayed comfortable, that takes skill. All while delivering me a perfect placed piercing. She also set me up with a new Monroe stud. I had been wearing the wrong size for years and Im now finally comfortable and like my jewelry. Highly recommend Marz! I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the tattoo artists, Garrett. Super cool guy. My friend got a tattoo yesterday and it turned incredible. Seriously, check this guys work out. Ive never seen someone be able to make a Raven look more lifelike than the actual bird, like whaaaat. Wish I grabbed the receptionist guys name too cause he was SO friendly and accommodating.Ill be back! Thank you!

Co
Review №59

I got my floral owl done by Carol, she did an amazing job and I could have asked for better. Im in love with the colors and detail

Am
Review №60

This is the best tattoo place in the twin cities. They have such a wide variety of artists that they are able to offer many different styles. Garrett is thoughtful and kind and really compassionate with all of his clients and his employees reflect those values as well. I really love collecting my tattoos here and also recently was pierced by Tom after over 10 years of not getting any piercings. I was so nervous but he was so professional and calm is made me feel safe and taken care of.

Ca
Review №61

Decide last minute to get matching tattoos for my daughter and myself. I emailed Black Coffin and received a response immediately.I was told on short notice it would be better to come as a walk in. We arrived the next morning as they were opening. We were greeted by a very sweet young lady. After telling her what I wanted, she webt to theback to speak with the artists. A very nice young man,John, came and spoke with us. John drew out the tattoo, made sure it was what we wanted. John tattoed both of us. I would highly recommend John and the Black Coffin

Na
Review №62

Friendly staff but poor communication skills. My small forearm tattoo that I got in December 2022 didn’t turn out well (the black lines looked faded and incomplete although it’s brand new) and I was promised a free touch up. I reached out in mid January 2023 to get my tattoo touched up and waited weeks for responses from my original artist. Once he finally responded and I was directed to another artist, she responded once and then I never heard from her even after several follow up emails. I wanted to get my tattoo touched up before I moved out of state in April 2023 so I thought 3.5 months would be enough time to get something scheduled. Very disappointed with my experience here and now won’t get the free touch up I was promised

Da
Review №63

Love this place! Everyone Ive met from here is super professional and chill, lots of great artists.Got a piercing (facial micro dermal) off Thomas White yesterday. He made me feel comfortable, explained the procedure well, and made sure he had consent for everything along the way. It was quick and painless, would recommend!

Ju
Review №64

I’ve been pierced at a few different places before this one, but after getting pierced here i don’t think I’ll ever go anywhere else. The Thomas and Kelsie are incredibly nice and professional and have great bedside manner (which is important to me specifically because I’m a big baby about needles and am always super nervous). The information they give about aftercare is always super helpful and they really know their stuff. Great place to get pierced.

Ke
Review №65

Cody Rose at Black Coffin is an excellent artist! I got my first tattoo here and she made me feel comfortable and took the time to walk me through the process. This place has a laid-back atmosphere and everyone I talked to was nice. They are very sanitary and take everyones health seriously, especially during the pandemic, even checking in after the tattoo to make sure I was doing okay. I feel the price she charges is very reasonable for the quality of work you are getting. I will be getting more work here!

Jo
Review №66

I connected with Garrett around the start of the Coronapocalypse and have been happy at every step. He is a master of his craft and customer service pro. He wowed me with a cover-up and Im continuing to re-book with him after each session. Ive always felt comfortable with the cleanliness and safety of the facility and staff. Everyone seems incredibly talented, plus many have their own unique styles, so its not all spooky ink all the time. (Although they do that well, too!) Its a fantastic shop. Id enthusiastically recommend Black Coffin to anyone who asks.

Au
Review №67

Johnny did an amazing job with my piece, and was overall a great dude. Even though I worked with just him, I could tell the whole crew at Black Coffin vibes together well, and they create such a welcoming atmosphere. I know Ill be back!

Ma
Review №68

Been here twice (shoutout Andy and Ivy Raine!) some of the best experiences I’ve had! Amazing atmosphere, fantastic staff and artists. Clean, organized, and awesome decor as a bonus. The people there are so personable and friendly, aswell as talented! Love you guys and loved our tattoos!

Le
Review №69

Went in on a walk-in basis and was helped by Kelly! I got a small tattoo on my finger and he did really well! He was super patient and very helpful. One of the friendliest people who’ve ever tattooed me! He was very open to what I wanted and was able to make it exactly how I wanted it. The entire shop was amazing- the inside is by far one of the coolest I’ve seen. From what I saw with other artists, all of their customers were happy with them. I definitely suggest going here whether it’s a walk-in or appointment. Definitely true to their amazing reputation!

Ni
Review №70

I was very happy with the way the shop was set up. Really nice lighting and everyone seems nice and Erik did a great job with my tattoo. Only took 3 hours and I figured it would have been about 4 so very positive experience.

Di
Review №71

I have been here for four different tattoos, each with the same artist. I had a wonderful experience every time. I have recommended this place for others and my partner also went in for a tattoo.Walk-ins are available and thats super cool too.

La
Review №72

Great place, good vibe (unlike most tattoo shops), super interesting decor 💀🧟‍♂️🧞‍♀️ and female artists!!

Ea
Review №73

One of the coolest shops in MN in my opinion. They have a large staff that accommodates pretty much every style of tattooing. Everybody is super nice and the decor in the place is on point. Only going here from now on.

So
Review №74

Excellent service. They are been really responsible in the midst of the pandemic. Amy Jean was my artist and she is awesome!

Je
Review №75

Highly recommend.My friends and I got piercings (lobes, conch, and helix) and we all had wonderful experiences. We thankfully got to go in together and the person was super nice. He listened to what we wanted and made adjustments as we wanted. Took his time. Walked us through each step and even joked around with us. I 1000% plan on returning in the future. You can’t go wrong here.

Ra
Review №76

Ive been here before to get tattooed and had a great experience. I just recently got my nose pierced and Thomas White is really nice, showed me respect and was having fun at the shop which made me feel that much more comfortable. I wish I could remember the front desk employee who greeted me at the door because they also made my experience at Black Coffin that much better. Im glad Thomas wasnt annoyed by me when I kept wanting to change the position of the nose piercings. They didnt make me feel like a burden which made it that much more comfortable for me. I appreciate you, Thomas and employee who greeted me at the door!

mi
Review №77

Nik L. is phenomenal! His lines are straight and the black is a nice dark black. He came in on his day off to make it all happen. We will be back for sure.

Gr
Review №78

Me, my mom, and my sister got tattoos here by Ivy. We called to see if they had a walk-in appointment available after trying 2 other places that were full and they said they could get us in in 20 minutes! The atmosphere was nice and so were the employees. Ivy does very professional work and is super nice. The pricing is also very reasonable. I highly recommend getting a tattoo here!

Al
Review №79

Super friendly piercer who was accommodating! She told me she would tighten my earrings as much as possible so they are really unlikely to fall out as I’ve had issues with that before.

wi
Review №80

Been here three times and each artist is absolutely amazing, love the decor and the overall vibe. Everyone there is super friendly and nice. Overall, amazing place and will definitely be coming back

An
Review №81

My original artist that did my second tattoo, opened this shop. Hes incredible at black and gray. Hes done the majority of my tattoos even though they arent his type. Garrett is amazing. He has come so far on his tattooing career and done incredibly well. The artists he hires always amaze me. He has a keen eye for art and artists that thrive.Down side parallel parking. Being from not the city I hate parallel parking but Ill put up with it for this tattoo shop always.

Si
Review №82

I got pierced by Thomas today, he was super professional and helpful. My appointment was quick and I loved the jewelry selection. Will definitely go back!

Li
Review №83

Super friendly and pretty quick with checking in. Shop is super clean and I love the whole theme of this place. Vibes are super chill too.

An
Review №84

I’ve been here several times now and am always so impressed. My last tattoo was done by Nik Lensing and I can’t say enough good about him. Overall would highly recommend to anyone!!

Te
Review №85

Garrett has put together an awesome theme throughout the shop. He and his team couldnt be more committed to their craft, the artists are highly skilled, very knowledgeable and willing to work with your idea and create something from a thought you have. The staff are always friendly and welcoming to all.

Ly
Review №86

The staff is super friendly and my tattoo artist Johnny Hardcore did an amazing job and Ill definitely be going back to have him do my next tattoo real soon. Id recommend this place to anyone looking to get a tattoo. And it was super clean and made you feel comfortable from the second you walk through the door.

As
Review №87

The staff are super friendly and welcoming, the owner is especially nice and super cool.I had cody rose, and usually I dont care to see apprentices anymore (from older mess ups), but she is really good at what she does. She takes her time and is really passionate about what she does. Super easy, personable, and fun to talk to! If you like anything nerdy and want nerdy tattoos, go to her!! She will put her love into it. You wont be disappointed.

Ja
Review №88

April 13th I began attempting to schedule my touch up. I let my artist know that I had moved since the tattoo was originally done and that I was now an hour and a half away so I needed to have a confirmed schedule.After several follow up attempts to get a reply from my artist, I finally caved in and messaged the business itself to see if I could get someone else if my artist was not available to schedule. This was now July 7th.I received my first reply from the artist within seconds of the email to the business. Seemed to me like it was an action because management found out?Anyhow, over the next several days, and days it took, I finally was provided date options but no times. When I became impatient I provided a date (that was offered) and a time. I received no confirmation until a couple of days later when I was told that time didnt work basically and that the date didnt work either!Short end of the story, this was a scheduling nightmare and I am sure it is because the touch up is a free service. Had I known that I was not going to be able to schedule an appointment after the tattoo had been paid for, I would have never gone there to begin with. Every other tattoo place I have gone to has been able to schedule (even if its months out), by calling them. Black Coffin acted like they didnt have any contact with their artists. I mean if it was gonna take 2 months just to start the conversation about scheduling, you would think that when I sent the original request, someone would have checked with the artist and asked for a good schedule time.Apparently, my time is not valuable to this place. Horrible follow through! I am so disappointed and frustrated. I will never return and I am not getting the tattoo touched up. I will keep it as is and make sure I name drop the tattoo place and the artist every tie someone askes about it, to let everyone know how horrible this situation has been.

Be
Review №89

My wife got a tattoo from Black Coffin during their Black Friday special event. The shop was extremely professional and organized the event very well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The artist Kayne Anders did a great job with the tattoo and was very professional and easy to work with. I would recommend this location to both new and experienced tattoo lovers.

je
Review №90

Who doesnt love getting a new tattoo!May I recommend Garrett and his crew!I wouldnt go anywhere else!

Mi
Review №91

I had Jesse James as an artist! He definitely knocked my piece out of the park! Crisp, clean lines and beautiful shading! Thanks again guys! And Garret the shop owner is a super rad dude! Great establishment with great people! Highly recommend!

Ka
Review №92

The piercers here are awesome- Kelsie did my helix piercing a few weeks ago and it looks great and is healing with absolutely no problems. The staff is very friendly and helpful- I got really dizzy afterwards and they handled it well. Everything was sanitized and very clean.

El
Review №93

Classy place! The artists are friendly, honest, and talented. Some are new, some are experienced, but all have their own area of expertise. Cody Rose did a lizard behind my ear (on the spot artwork, I LOVE it!) and is working on a larger piece for me. Shes newer, but that didnt matter or show in her work - go see her, she is worthy of more skin real estate!

Ch
Review №94

We selected this business as they were able to make an appointment. Was pleased with the high level of experience and skill of the staff.However, they used iPads for filling in the Wavier Forms - and one iPad allowed you to get 90% of the form done, then it would freeze up.Finding a parking spot was a bit tricky.Also, the cost was surprisingly steep. Over 300 dollars (including a 15% tip), for two teenagers to get their 2nd holes pierced in their ears.Minus 2 stars for the pricing.

Ji
Review №95

I went to get my septum piercing done on the 4th and everything was great! The shop was clean and the front of house was friendly and helpful in picking out jewelry. They use titanium and gold jewelry, which they do not include in the pricing of piercing. Pricing is reasonable and they sell saline spray or you can buy it elsewhere. Tom, the piercer, was super professional and kind. Told a friend who was interested in getting her navel pierced about this shop because it was such a great experience!

Za
Review №96

These guys are 10/10 amazing. My wife had a failed at home nose ring replacement and needed professional help; we called them up and they got us in immediately. They were so kind and welcoming, and like their sticker said, they put the fun back in funeral.

jo
Review №97

Just finished up my second tattoo at this shop and certainly not my last. Of the 10+ shops I’ve been tattoo’d at, this is near or at the top. Will be back soon for another one!

To
Review №98

Hands down the best tattoo studio I have been to. All of the artists are respectful, patient, and incredibly talented. Fair pricing for the quality of work. I highly recommend Jesse! His style is bold, bright, and badass! Flexible to work with, great conversation, and always has a great attitude ☺️

Ti
Review №99

Just walked out of the parlor and am nothing but happy with my tattoo. Erik was helpful and quick with his artistry and from my very simple description absolutely nailed my idea down perfect. I now have an awesome and unique piece. He was excellent with his work. The shop itself was an experience on its own. I would recommend anyone to come here for some work. Thank you Erik!

Sk
Review №100

I saw Erik Luna for a cover up of an old tattoo. He was very talented, you cant even see what I had originally covered up anymore and my new ink looks amazing. Super friendly staff, the ambiance is great and very clean. I hope to be back one day!

Li
Review №101

Piercers are great and nice and all, the whole process was good as well, but I guess you get what you pay for because the jewel of the stud piercing I got fell out, the jewelry is so small and cheap material. like the jewel not even the whole piercing which caused the flat back end to fall out as well. I’m kind of frustrated because I would’ve at least have liked to get it redone you know now that it’s closed up. It looked so good and I was so happy. But now I’m disappointed oh well

Me
Review №102

I was able to experience the shop outside of its home at Tattoo You Comvention and I had a blast. Garret was who I worked with and he was amazing. I was not expecting to get anything, but after a quick conversation about a shared band we liked I knew he was the one to work with. All the other artists who were there came over and he introduced me to them. I could not be happier with my experience with Garret and his team. Im excited to actually go into the shop and check it out. Thank you so much!

Ke
Review №103

The shop cancelled a piercing 10 minutes before the scheduled time due to staffing issues. I am curious how a customer would not be notified that their appointment is canceled until after they have checked in

Ma
Review №104

I’ve been to Marissa three times so far and absolutely LOVE her & her work. I’ve been recommending her to my friends and family who were worried about getting their first tattoos & Marissa made it a fun and comfortable process. All of the staff are super friendly— I 100% recommend this shop and will be there again!

Je
Review №105

I got my first tattoo here and Im very satisfied with it! Alex was my tattoo artist and I knew I could trust him when I saw his work on other people, and his talent at cover ups. The shop was very clean, everyone is friendly, and the artwork is unbeatable. You should definitely consider Black Coffin. I suggest this tattoo shop to anyone that asks.

Ka
Review №106

I was extremely nervous when getting my tattoo, but Alex was great! He made it painless and was kind, easy to talk to. The decor and design of the shop was clean and very homey. The staff was great and attentive.

Br
Review №107

Cozy little shop and the staff I interacted with were all super friendly. I had McKenzie for my tattoo and shes a sweet and down to earth chick! She rocked the design we did! Will be coming back (:

Mu
Review №108

Skaggs did a fantastic job with my fiances tattoo yesterday. Its a great shop, shows each artists individuality, its clean and well staffed. Jesses personality was superb. He listened to every idea we had, never judged us, was totally enthusiastic about our appt. We have plans to go back most definitely

ke
Review №109

Tom at Black Coffin is great! Walked through the process of what he was going to do, asked what kind of earring and if I wanted a color done to the earring. Went back and got everything sterilized, walked me back and told me everything he was doing. Once done, Tom gave me the complete rundown for aftercare.I would highly recommend Tom for piercings.He is booked, call beforehand to see if he may hand walk in availableThanks again Tom

Mo
Review №110

Eric is the only person who will ever tattoo me again in life.. 🔥😉 Reason you didn’t get 5 stars as a company is because I have to fill out that stupid information on the tablet every time I come in.. I feel like there should be some type of repeat customer skip the line fill out thing 🤷🏽‍♂️😂😁 At least make it already have me in the system…

Mi
Review №111

I got my second tattoo but first big one done by Justin W. Seriously couldnt be happier. Aside from being super cool, Justin is incredibly talented and shows a genuine interest in his clients. Forever will only go to this place for the rest of my tattoos. The whole staff is superb and will give you a true piece of art to be proud of. Thank you so much!

ro
Review №112

I have been getting tattoos from Garrett for over 10 years and will not go to anyone but him or his talented team of artists. He is professional, experienced, detail orientated and runs a great shop. Black Coffin has experienced and talented artists – they are respectful, honest and really friendly. Whenever I go to the shop everyone remembers my name and makes me feel welcomed. I have over 15 tattoos from Garrett and I love every one of them – some of them are 10 years old and they still look great. Garrett can tattoo any style – I have Polynesian tribal art, all black tattoos, color and he does an amazing job with tribute/memorial tattoos. Often times I walk in with a vision or an idea and Garrett and his artists always are able to interpret what I want into exactly what I want. I will not go anywhere else and HIGHLY recommend Black Coffin!

Ra
Review №113

Jesse is awesome! He did a gorgeous job on a Black Friday flash for me and I couldn’t be more happy. It’s all the little details that he focused so beautifully on. I can’t wait to be back to Black Coffin to get a tattoo from Jesse. Can’t recommend them enough!

Th
Review №114

Got my nostrils pierced by Kelsie yesterday and love how they turned out!! She made me feel very comfortable and I appreciated how careful she was to get the piercings placed and lined up perfectly.

Ge
Review №115

Great place to have any tattoos or piercings done, they are all about safety and cleanliness when it comes to protecting you and themselves from getting sick. Their prices are great also. The work they do however is truly a gift that they have and they are very knowledgeable and articulate when it comes to doing great work.

Ke
Review №116

Thanks to Erik Luna at Black Coffin Tattoo for my adorable Lorax patch. I LOVE it!

Sh
Review №117

John Erickson and Thomas White saved the day on my nieces 18th birthday. Her artist with whom she had an appointment booked for months prior refused to complete her tattoo. We called Black Coffin and was immediately put at ease. The professionalism and kindness was top notch! They were patient and explained everything in detail to my niece. They turned a great disappointment into a memorable experience where she received her first tattoo and body piercing! We will be back!

Ih
Review №118

Long story of my wild ride of getting a tattoo:I was attempting to get a tattoo done with Dee. I initially saw her work online and thought shed be great to do a floral coverup tattoo. We didnt necessarily have a consult like most places typically do to discuss wants or ask questions. Though through email we established we were going to do some flowers and they would be larger than my current tattoo. (Understandable) She specializes in black/gray work, which I thought was great, I assumed the tattoo would be black. Though this was not discussed.Ok, tattoo day. I arrived at my appointment time that morning, she was not there due to car trouble. We rescheduled for later that afternoon at 3pm. Ok cool. I did not receive any confirmation that we were still doing the appointment at 3pm, at about 2:30 so I called the shop to confirm. The person who answered said she wasnt in for the day. I stated I had an appointment at 3 and he said hed contact her. I called back maybe 10 minutes later and they said appointment was still on. Awesome. I arrive, and I browse the other tattoos as a wait. 3:30pm rolls by, I check with the front desk guy, and he says itll only be a few more minutes. 3:40 - a few more minutes. At this point Im pretty frustrated. 3:50pm, I let them know that Im going to leave. He gets Dee and she brings out the stencil. Its the flowers I requested but it didnt seem as though there was much thought put into. She said itd have to be in color to cover my black tattoo. Ive definitely seen black over black cover ups... though this was my fault for not specifying and assuming it was going to be black. I let her know I wasnt a fan. She was willing to design another tattoo or fix the one she made.At this point I was just done with every, her and the shop. She sent me an email 10 minutes later apologizing and willing to work on something else. I informed her I was not happy with having to leave work twice, and waiting almost an hour to be seen for my appointment. I requested my deposit back, or at least half since I did not get my service.This was 12/7. By 12/15 and still not getting reply. I initiated a claim through Venmo and then finally got a response about half an hour later from her, stating that 30-60 is her usual wait time to get set up. Ive gotten other tattoos and have never had such a wait. The whole experience was like pulling teeth.TL:DR: Didnt get tattoo. Long wait time. Unprofessional. Wasted deposit.

dy
Review №119

The first time I went to Black Coffin was for a jewelry change. I needed my nose ring replaced with a stud, and since Holy Mackerel has closed, I havent known where to go for piercing services. When I arrived at my appointment, there was a new piercer training so she tried to remove my 14k rose gold seamless ring, but wasnt confident after a tool slipped off of the jewelry and onto my face. The other piercer took over and swapped my jewelry.Now, about 8 months later, I wanted the ring put back in (since I have finished medical surgeries and wont need to take out jewelry) and the piercer not only scratched my rose gold nose ring with his tools but didnt close it all the way. He told me there was a little gap but it shouldnt be a problem. I trusted his judgement and didnt ask to look with a mirror. On the way home I felt the ring with my fingers and immediately noticed the scratches and sharp ends of the gap. Totally dangerous for tearing my skin and causing infection. I cant believe that the piercer would treat jewelry and a piercing like this or that the new piercer, who was watching this, didnt say anything.Made an appointment elsewhere to hopefully get these problems fixed. Hopefully the scratches can be buffed out of my ring or else I will have to replace it. Very very disappointed and upset.

La
Review №120

Staff here are pretty cool! Ive been tattood by Dee & id definitely recommend her! She’s personable and Tattoo sesh’s are always great. Cant wait to go back for my next session!

Di
Review №121

Very kind people and a large, open space! Everyone was wearing a mask at all times. I got tattooed by Jesse Skaggs and he was really warm and respectful. Totally made me feel at ease the whole time and checked in with me periodically. Im really stoked about my piece!

An
Review №122

I have been going to jared for my tattoos for some years now and he is absolutely amazing. The vicinity is very spacious so it makes it covid friendly. All the staff that I have encountered here has been super friendly and helpful. If you want watercolor tattoo definitely go to jared, hes a master of his craft.10/10 would come again

Da
Review №123

Friendly and helpful front desk. I was referred to Erik Luna by someone whose tattoo I liked and asked about. Erik did a nice job of listening to my idea and looking at what I wanted done. He took my idea and artistically added colors and sutleties to the tattoo that made my simple forearm tattoo rock! I recommend the shop AND Erik.

Br
Review №124

The shop is extremely nice and clean (we’re talking like Hospital clean) – I was impressed right away with how spotless it was! The location is great and the shop is very large and open so you never feel cramped like some other tattoo places we have been to. The price point was perfect, prices were reasonable and we definitely feel like we got what we paid for. It was easy to set up an appointment and Garrett got us in quickly. Garrett was prepared and ready to tattoo before we got to the appointment so we were able to get started right on time.The best part about Black Coffin was the customer service. I can tell that Garrett and his staff really care about their clients and give each person their full attention and time. Garrett did not make me feel rushed and he made sure I was happy with my sketch before he started the tattoo. I really appreciate his patience and commitment to quality. Garrett helped me feel comfortable during all steps of the process - he was easy to talk to, friendly and calmed my nerves about getting a tattoo. The artists at Black Coffin are truly talented. You will see their amazing art work on the walls. My Husband has been getting tattooed by Garrett for over 10 years and has referred dozens of clients to Garrett and they are all return customers and are completely satisfied. My tattoo looks amazing and I am 100% satisfied with the final product! The colors are vibrant, the placement is perfect and the line work is flawless! Garrett has many, many years of experience and it shows in his work - he is a complete perfectionist!We always have a fantastic experience with Black Coffin! If you want an artist that is friendly, genuine and highly talented/experienced don’t go anywhere else! We would not hesitate to recommend anyone to Black Coffin! They are the best in the business and you will not be disappointed!

Ju
Review №125

By far the best walk in experience I’ve ever had, friendly artists, i felt like i was very welcome and comfortable! Lulu Thompson did my tattoo and couldn’t be happier! Reasonable pricing and lots of talent

Sa
Review №126

Tattoos are great. However, every piercing I or my friends have gotten here has ripped or healed incorrectly. I have lots of piercings, and only here have I seen any take upwards of a year to heal, or be so incredibly crooked. My best friend got a septum that was through her cartilage, which is very unprofessional and hard to do, and my navel piercing is basically completely diagonal.

Ho
Review №127

REVIEW ONLY FOR KELLY. I have been trying to get a tattoo done with Kelly for almost 4 months now. The process started when I saw his stuff on TikTok, and I went to his Instagram and saw that to get something set up with him, I needed to DM him on Instagram. This was back in January, and he didn’t open my message until 2 weeks ago. Before he opened my message I was really confused why it was taking so long so I contacted black coffin, and they said to email Kelly (which I also tried) or to DM him on Instagram so not a lot of help there. So back to two weeks ago, Kelly asked what I wanted, I told him what I was thinking about, and now I’m left on read again. I understand if you’re busy and don’t have time to set up new appointments, but make that clear somewhere!! Put in your Instagram “NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPOINTMENTS” instead of leading people on like this. Or a quick message that says “hey I’m busy right now and will be for a while. Could you message me back in June?” This has been a very frustrating, unprofessional, and disappointing experience. The only reason I’m not giving a one star review is because I haven’t met anyone else at the store and I’m sure the rest of the people here are amazing as you can see in the rest of the reviews. I really hope that this gets better.

Ad
Review №128

This was the nicest tattoo shop I have been to by far! The service was amazing and the artists were very nice. Definitely will be back!

As
Review №129

I cannot stress how awesome my experience here was, everyone was super friendly and open and my piercer did an amazing job. Needles usually freak me out a lot but it was really quick and its really even. I saw Thomas White and he was really funny and professional. Also the guy working the front desk is great

Gi
Review №130

Have to update my review. My hubby & I just got a third tattoo from Black Coffin. Andy Knettel did my husbands & Jennifer Carol Nichols did mine. Super happy with both. Highly recommend!

As
Review №131

Ive left a review before about cody, who was great. But Id like to leave one for Amy too. I had a pretty big and dark coverup on my arm that I felt a lot of tattooers would be afraid of. Amy went above and beyond my expectations. She did a wonderful job. Her artwork to begin with is amazing. But how she came up the design for my tattoo exceeded what I believe other people wouldve done. Instead of giving me just big black no face on my arm she added way more to it so it would distract the eye away from the dark space. Just outstanding. I am very thankful for it.

So
Review №132

So I am very new to tattoos. In the last 6 days Ive gotten my first 3 tattoos, by 3 different artists, in 2 different states & 3 different cities.. I have to say out of those 3. The 3rd time was definitely a charm! My tattoo artist was Justin & he did an amazing job. He was very personable & made me feel right at home. What I loved most was that he didnt use a stencil for my tattoo. Though I have nothing against stencils. Its just even without one he did a much better job than the other two that were in deed stencils. LOVE. I will be coming back real soon! 🙏🏽

Ke
Review №133

Jesse just tattood my newest addition and I couldnt be happier with the outcome! It was such a simple process from scheduling to tattooing that I never had a worry cross my mind throughout my entire experience. Jesse is a super rad dude who works well with you to get exactly what you want and wont stop the creative process until it is perfect. Thanks for the dope tattoo, cant wait for the next one!

Mi
Review №134

I hit up an artist Ive seen before, and she got me in with the artist that could give me what I was looking for same day, within the hour. Brilliant atmosphere, and the owner is a gem. Super considerate and quick work. Thanks Akae and everyone else for an excellent experience.

Ma
Review №135

Jesse did a great job on my simple tattoo idea and added detail that I never would’ve thought of. He was super nice and enthusiastic which I loved for my first tattoo experience. The place is cool and welcoming and I’ll probably go back for my next one

s
Review №136

Frequent his establishment with the artist Dee. Shes done great work, love the ambience and decor of the shop. They keep it cool in there which I love. Look forward to getting more work done.

Er
Review №137

Just got a septum piercing here, the staff were amazing and friendly, as well as the service was amazing and the prices were very fair and I didnt feel overcharged in the slightest. I am definitely going to return!!!!

li
Review №138

The service is amazing, and the work I get done there is one of a kind, they make sure you are comfortable, and they make sure you are happy with the work they do. I can not get over how laid back the environment is, it makes you feel at home. If you get a tattoo or are interested in getting one go here! Youll love it!

Co
Review №139

Im glad I went here for my first tattoo for a couple of reasons. The first was that they are able to complete all of the projects that I have planned for. Second, really great staff. Even during the tattoo they are able to continue great work, and engage in conversation. Most importantly, I have the tat I wanted and it will turn out amazing. Thanks guys!

my
Review №140

Justin is an amazing artist and did great work! Cant wait for the touch up session

Sa
Review №141

I’ve gone to Black Coffin for two tattoos now and the shop is really great A cool environment, clean, and I like that the reception area is separate from where you actually get your tattoo done. I’ve seen Jesse Skaggs both times and he has always been super friendly, accommodating, does good work and actually responds to DMs/emails.

Ji
Review №142

Marissa did best friend tattoos for me and my girl. She did an amazing job and is super easy to talk to, she has great energy. Will be back to see her again for sure!

To
Review №143

Pleased with the staff. they were professional and did try to find the artist that was compatible with the work you wanted done.

Ry
Review №144

Shop is clean and Staff and Artists are very talented and friendly. I was able to walk in with no appointment and be helped right away. Thanks again! I will be back for more.

Ke
Review №145

Charlie did an amazing job on my tattoo! He was wonderful at soothing my nerves and dealing with my fist tattoo jitters. He got me hooked! I cant wait for him to squeeze me into his books again!

Mo
Review №146

Just got my first tattoo with Jess. I was really nervous going in but they are all so friendly and made me feel comfortable. They made sure I was okay with the tattoo before proceeding. And I loveeee it. Definitely going back for a second tattoo soon.

Se
Review №147

I havent been to a lot of tat shops, but this place is great. Garret is an awesome funny guy, & an amazing artist. Took my son here for his first tat, & friends go to him as well.

i
Review №148

Alrighty.. what can I say? Other than good things! D, and V are great artists the service is above / beyond. Thank you so much!

Dr
Review №149

I submitted a request over 2 months ago. Never heard back. I called a month later and was told that the artist I was interested in was reopening his books and that I should expect to hear back soon. That was a month ago and I never heard back.If an artist is not open to taking more people, at least post that on the website and maybe send a short note back explaining as such.Not impressed

Al
Review №150

Amazing atmosphere with even better tattoo artists. I got a tattoo from Cody and she addressed every concern I could possibly have regarding my tattoo and the results were awesome! If I could give this place higher than 5 stars I would.

Du
Review №151

Prices are bad, the equipment was never cleaned from what I saw while my buddy was getting inked, and the artists were sub par. Pass. Ill take my designs elsewhere.

Gr
Review №152

Really clean and cool place Id definitely recommend. Got a tattoo this past weekend from Marissa and I love it! Everyone I know that has been tattooed here has said its their favorite place in the Twin Cities area.

Br
Review №153

Well I wasnt at Black coffin tattoo but I was next door doing work for common apparel. from what I seen though while I was there a lot of people came through. A lot of nice tattoos so Im assuming that this is a class act place. I have quite a few tattoos and I would definitely go there to get one if I ever had the time.

Da
Review №154

Was jerked around by this shop just trying to set up an appointment with their artists. Youre expected to approach the artist that you want to work with and hope they get back to you. If they dont youre passed off to someone else who has reportedly has never heard of the artist you were trying to book or someone who MIGHT have time to do one of your designs.

Je
Review №155

Just got tattooed by Jesse Skaggs at Black Coffin and it was an excellent experience. Jesse was super professional, worked fast and clean, listened to my feedback, and of course the tattoo looks beautiful. I’ll be back for more.

Li
Review №156

John did a great job with a tattoo for a friend & I! He was extremely friendly, patient and talented. Would 100% recommend!

Ro
Review №157

I had to have my nipple and ear earrings reinstalled after an MRI. Thomas was able to quickly squeeze me in. He was very personable. Definitely recommend him.

Ca
Review №158

Artist was so proud of how quickly he finished my tattoo (7 minutes). It is incredibly uneven and jagged I wish I had gone anywhere else. Please feel to reach out to me about the terrible work this place produces. The tattoos are cheap but your art will look cheaper.

Le
Review №159

Staff are super cool, accommodating and the piercing guy actually goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied with his work. My family will go back for all our piercing needs.

Ad
Review №160

This shop is amazing ask for Alex Morse he is the man if you want a great tattoo

Ca
Review №161

Brought my girlfriend here to get her first tattoo, we couldnt have had a better experience. We came in for a consultation and found out there was an opening, so they drew out her tattoo and put it on her. She was so happy with the results, I will definitely be back for a tattoo of my own.

Ka
Review №162

BCT = radgnar. Nice open space, (obviously) clean and well-maintained, zero bullshit. The tattooists here are committed to quality. Ive only been tattooed by Mike at this shop, but everybody Ive interacted with has been super awesome.Mikes been tattooing for several years and it shows. The flash he draws is unique and the custom work hes done on me is superb. He works quickly (but not sloppily, obvs) and his rates are fair. Hes as gentle as someone stabbing you repeatedly with tiny needles can be and is super approachable. Book him for your next tattoo! DO IT.

Ch
Review №163

This is my second tattoo from Carol (1st tattoo not pictured) and she nailed it. I give her some vague ideas and she and she pieces it together for me. The shop is clean and all the artists are friendly. Theres a lot to look at all over the shop which I appreciate the distractions.

Al
Review №164

Some of the nicest and most talented people - will be seen going back 😏

Ka
Review №165

Marissa is fantastic shes done quite a few of my tattoos and I couldnt be happier with her work and the environment there! I have recommended this place to many people and they have loved it just as much as I did!

Mi
Review №166

I recently got tattooed by Andy. He did a couple of really good traditional tattoos for me, he’s got an awesome portfolio in that style and on top of that he’s super personable. The shop is also really nice and clean with some cool decor

al
Review №167

Erick did a great job. It was my first tattoo.

Gi
Review №168

Professional, clean, laid back comfortable environment!!! The artist are amazing people who are extremely talented! Whether its your 1st tattoo or your 100th, I highly recommend stopping in and getting a wonderful piece of art done by one of these artist!

St
Review №169

I had a walk in and they accommodated me quickly. Andy did the work and I could not be happier with it. He was also very easy to talk to and made the whole experience pretty great!

Je
Review №170

Got a tattoo from Jesse Skaggs, and I can not even begin to explain how happy I am with the outcome!! Jesse is an absolute BEAST! My throat piece idea was pretty cool to begin with, but after SKAGGS put his special touches on it...IT BECAME BADASS!!! I will forever be grateful and honored that Jesse did my tattoo. Thank you so much JESSE JAMES SKAGGS!!

Ko
Review №171

My tattoo artist, Charlie, was unaccommodating and on the verge of disrespectful. Furthermore, I would recommend card transactions, as they do not have cash in the register to break bills. While my service at Black Coffin was subpar, I am very content with my tattoo. However, I will not be returning to this shop.

Co
Review №172

This place is amazing! I highly recommend seeing Kelly if his style fits your aesthetic. Super solid tattoo work done by him and staff was friendly and helpful.

Ti
Review №173

My experience at Black Coffin was top notch from James at the from desk to the professional artist that did my tattoo thanks Nik nice job I couldnt be happier & I will recommend you guys to everyone looking for a tattoo Thanks again Tim (scorpion tattoo)

Sk
Review №174

Wont go anywhere else for a tattoo! Just had an 8 hour session on a back piece with Mike yesterday. All the artist are very talented and professional. Great place!

Ay
Review №175

Love the shop! Very clean with friendly artists. Garrett was so friendly and fast! He took my idea out of my head and made it a reality. Will definitely be going back!

h
Review №176

Highly recommend getting tattooed by Jesse hes super detail oriented and the outcome is always amazing, its also nice to know you can ask him any questions you have after your appointment when you get home too. Cant wait to come back and get another

so
Review №177

They was very unprofessional. Very rude and and after I got pierced and said I was satisfied they kicked me out in the middle of winter and told me to stay warm. (I’m black)

Sh
Review №178

OK if I could give this place a 10 star I would Tom was the best piercer EVER. I was nervous when I walked in but I immediately knew he was good the atmosphere was chill and when I seen how booked he was and all the people that got theirs done I felt alot more at ease. When I got in back he was understanding of the I wont look please dont show me anything lol I was scared so eyes closed is best. But when I say it was quick Im not lying he did my sister and I withing 20 mins it felt like. Would definitely recommend him before anyone else... I love my lip piercing thank you Tom.

Sh
Review №179

Was in for a quick one today with Jesse. I had such a good time! Great shop, great work and was awesome to get to know Jesse! I will definitely be back!

Ch
Review №180

A wonderful parlor with pleasant and talented artists. The place is clean, the decor lovely, and the prices reasonable. I would highly recommend this for your next tattoo. (Ask for Erik!)

Ni
Review №181

Came on a Saturday as a walk in,I was seen promptly by the next available artist.Jessica was great in redrawing the idea from the original shirt logo I was using,explained what was best placement wise as well as size.Even from the start her attention to detail was great.She was friendly and professional.She was very thorough and made sure every detail was good to the original picture before she called it finished.She was very easy to work with and did an amazing job,thank you guys for the badass Birthday Tattoo 🤘

Li
Review №182

Jesse Skaggs did an amazing job on my tattoo, he’s very professional and nice. Definitely coming back and recommending to other people.

Le
Review №183

Thomas gave me the absolute BEST piercing experience Ive ever had, and Im definitely going to go back for more.

Sa
Review №184

Nice clean shop with lots of character. I got a small tattoo from Jess and she was awesome! Ill definitely be going back to her in the future for bigger pieces.

Mo
Review №185

The artists are so nice! I got my first tattoo done by Amy Jean and they were very transparent about everything. I love my tattoo!

Ta
Review №186

Great 👍 Thomas was wonderful, this was my second time coming to get Peirced and he was such an angel. Explain everything to me while doing the procedure. Thanks again Thomas

gu
Review №187

Great clean shop, friendly and helpful staff. Awesome decor and vibe. Amy helped make my tattoo idea come to life and I couldn’t be happier

Ed
Review №188

This is a great place to get tattooed , they have the friendliest staff and art work is amazing! I give them five stars all day.

Ch
Review №189

The artists here are as friendly as they are talented, and you could spend an hour just looking at the various wall decorations. I always leave Black Coffin Tattoo pleased with and excited about my new ink.

Pa
Review №190

Marissa was extremely professional! She helped me with a very personal tattoo and she rocked it! Pretty cool place!! My new tatto-ist!!!

Sa
Review №191

Our tattoo artist was friendly and did what we asked. That being said, the price for what we had done was outrageous.

Ri
Review №192

Everyone was nice and helpful. Jessica was the artist and did a fantastic job. I love my new Tattoo.

Am
Review №193

This place rules! Just left this place after getting a tattoo by Jesse Ostendorf-Skaggs. The shop was clean and organized + Skaggs was friendly and professional (in particular with a sensitive area on a female client).The drawing he came up with is awesome and the tattoo came out even better. We changed the original placement and I love love love how it came out. I might add healed pictures to this later.I would definitely recommend the space and the artist. Ask for Skaggs!

Yo
Review №194

Garrett is great and he hires great artists. No judgey I’m cooler than you type of tattooists here they are all mellow and listen to your requests and have great ideas

Bo
Review №195

My daughter got her nose pierced here. They were kind, professional, clean and very good with my teen.

Ka
Review №196

I love how welcomed they made me feel. I cannot wait to go back and get more done. They were fast , polite, and very professional !

Aw
Review №197

Great place did a amazing job took 4 hrs.

Ev
Review №198

I got two cartilage piercings on one ear, everyone was really nice and my piercer explained everything to me really well! (Photo is from the same day)

Je
Review №199

The Carol was amazing! Made the 6 hours fly by. I cant wait to go for my next session to see the finish product!

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199 Comments
4.7 Rating
  • Address:2480 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114, United States
  • Site:https://blackcoffintattoo.com/
  • Phone:+1 651-641-4099
Categories
  • Tattoo shop
  • Body piercing shop
  • Ear piercing service
  • Tattoo and piercing shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–8 PM
  • Tuesday:12–8 PM
  • Wednesday:12–8 PM
  • Thursday:12–8 PM
  • Friday:12–8 PM
  • Saturday:12–8 PM
  • Sunday:12–5 PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • On-site services:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Same-day delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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