Custom Tattoo

My granddaughter drew this for me. It means a lot so I wanted it with me always. I am so happy to have found this parlor. The setting is beautifully decorated and very relaxing. Greg did a wonderful job. He knows his stuff- talking to me during the process so I was relaxed and the tattoo was painless. I recommend this place and Greg to anyone looking for the perfect place for your 1st or in my case my 5th tattoo. How I wished I had found him sooner. The price was great too. I would return to this place with no second thought.

Wonderful experience for my daughters 1st tattoo!! Greg made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The shop is immaculate. He created a beautiful lilac tattoo for my daughter. Looking forward to future visits!! Thank you, Greg!!

Greg is the only person I trust for my tattoos. I used to see him on the east side, and now I visit him at his new location in Waukesha. I highly recommend!!

Greg was awesome! Very laid back environment and he did a great job! My tattoo came out better than I hoped!

Amazing artist. Keeps you entertained while your artwork is getting installed. I highly recommend. Ive gotten tattoos all over the country and this is one of my best experiences.

I have been going to Greg for my tattoos for over 15 years and will never go to anyone else! My husband, our best friends, and even my 3 siblings all go see Greg for tattoos - he’s essentially an extended part of our family! He is really easy to work with, does awesome work, is hilarious to talk to (has some really funny jokes) and is a genuine great guy. Thanks for being the bees knees Greg! 😺

Greg was amazing - super professional, personable, detailed & talked through aftercare thoroughly.

This was my first tattoo. I wanted to honor my late son and Greg surpassed my vision. His laid back personality and gift to gab made my first experience so relaxed. I will be back for sure. Highly recommend.

Simply a fantastic experience! Greg was professional, personable and exceeded my expectations with his design and execution. 3 hours flew by! These guys effortlessly highlight why you shouldn’t waste time with a tattoo artist that you feel you don’t really connect with. If I DO decide to get another one, I’m headed straight back to Custom Tattoo! Highly recommend.

Very satisfied Greg Foster was great! Very knowledgeable, professional and talented.. I love my new owl! Its exactly what I wanted. I will be returning for for more

An amazing experience. My artist, Owner, Greg, was able to schedule an appointment for me with only one day’s notice. He is an amazing artist with an eye for detail. He took his time and asked a lot of questions to make sure we achieved my vision. He didn’t rush me and was patient when I changed my mind about placement. He completed my tat in under an hour and I was so pleased that I asked him to touch up an old one and he had time to spare before his next appointment so he agreed. When he was done touching up the old tattoo, it looked better than the original. Did I mention the pricing was amazing?? I would definitely recommend. He and his team clearly love and are very passionate about what they do.🙏🏾

Greg did a fantastic job! My wife and I both had work done by him and are very happy with the results. Greg made us feel right at home and he was super easy to talk to. Couldn’t be any happier! We will definitely be returning! Thanks again Greg, your a great dude!

Troy did an excellent job on my tattoo. He definitely exceeded my expectations. Very nice guy, professional, with a pleasant personality. I was scared because I was getting a big tattoo but he quickly reassured me that I would be fine and he was right. I highly recommend him if you are looking to get a tattoo. You will not be let down.

My first tattoo. He did a great job ! Love the result. I felt like I was going to a high end salon!! Highly recommend him and his work!!

I got my first tattoo at Custom Tattoo and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and results! This is my first tattoo (which I wanted to get as an early birthday present to myself) and I am squeamish with needles I was so nervous that it was gonna hurt but Greg made everything fast and easy! From the consultation to the actual tattooing the shop is super clean, professional and has a chill atmosphere. A big thank you to Troy and Greg for being so cool and letting me change my appointment to an earlier date/time (I was just so excited I couldn’t wait!). I’m definitely coming back for my second tattoo in the near future! Highly recommend!

I went with girlfriend for 2 of her tattoos and honestly Gregs personality and his tattooing made me make my own appointment. He fixed up my fireworks tattoo and really gave it a finished look that I thought was missing from it. I told him do what you think is best man. And Im really happy with the way it turned out. His shop is pretty chill and Greg is just full of interesting conversation lol. I recommend it. 👌

I never write reviews but this establishment really deserves a great one and Im sorry I didnt write one sooner. Greg has done all 9 of my tattoos and no one else is allowed to tattoo me. He won my business over 10 years ago now by being the only person to not tell me I couldnt have what I wanted when I was shop shopping for my first tattoo. He said he would have to redraw it so it could be the size desired but he could absolutely do it for me. The other shops said my lines would blur if I got it that small but apparently they just were too lazy or dumb to redraw it because Greg did and 10 years later it still looks perfect. For my second most recent tattoo about a year ago, I called and set up a consult because I had a pretty vague vision. Greg listened and made sense of my ramblings and knew my style well enough to create a work of art that I have the honor of having permanently inked on my arm. Greg takes the time to know his clients and remembers me every time I call, even when I called for my second tattoo. That is the kind of customer service that sticks in your mind and makes you enjoy letting them stab you repeatedly with needles. That and the fact that the work is phenomenal - clean lines, perfect shading, saturated colors. And the facility is always hospital clean. I cant say enough good and have absolutely nothing bad to say.

I have been to Custom, now more than 5 times. I have had tattoos by Greg and Troy. Both are amazing at what they do. and have personalities to match!!! I wouldnt go anywhere else, and will always highly recommend. You wouldnt be disappointed. My husband thought hed never get a tattoo and now he has 2, we were referred by our daughter and son-in-law.

This was the best tattoo experience Ive ever had! Greg Foster is genius with design and is efficient. I love the vibe of this shop. I love my tattoo and have recommended Custom tons of times today! Thanks again for such a great experience and fine conversation during the process. I love my tat!

This was my first tattoo and Greg did an awesome job! The place is very relaxing and he is very personable...will definitely be a return customer!

I’ve been tattooed by six different artist around the Midwest. Being tattooed by Greg twice now has been by far my best tattoo experiences. The art he put on me is amazing, the two tattoos he has done for me are by far the pieces I am proudest of....Custom Tattoo is now my go to shop, and Greg is my go to guy!!! Great customer service, amazing and relaxing shop, and they bring your tattoo visions to life.

Greg is a great tattoo artist. Custom Tattoo has great staff, great service, surprisingly low prices, and a very professional atmosphere. I came here for my past three tattoos and whenever I decide to get another I will gladly return. I couldnt recommend this place more

I’ve gotten three tattoos from Greg and each one turned out great! Extremely fair pricing!

I got my first tattoo here and it was a great experience. Not only did Greg do a phenomenal job with the tattoo itself but he answered all my questions, made me feel comfortable, and also was just a really good guy in general. I highly recommend this place and Greg to do any tattoos you need done. He has tons of experience and will do a great job!

Omg first things first, Greg is AMAZING!!! I went in expecting good and got excellent!! He was very professional and kind and the place is extremely clean and organized. I was kind of nervous about him tattooing me because I wanted to cover up some scars, but he was extremely understanding and he did an amazing job, Im going back in 2 weeks to get my other side done and I cannot wait, thanks so much Greg! 😊

AWESOME experience with Custom Tattoo! Had my third tattoo done here and worked with Troy; a consummate professional! I felt like he had my best interests in mind when he was working on the design with me. Shop is clean, comfortable, and the vibe is relaxed.Cant say I wont get another tattoo done in the future...and if I do Im headed back.

Greg transformed my ideas into a custom piece of art. His work speaks for itself, and the process from start to finish was professional and seamless. Gregs experience and attention to detail made it easy to book another appointment before leaving the shop.

Got my first tattoo here a little over a week ago. Troy did a great job. He worked with me on the design that I wanted, drew one up that fit exactly what I was thinking of, and was super nice and professional. The shop is clean and even though I was anxious about the discomfort/pain at first I quickly relaxed. Really enjoyed my experience with these guys!

Just got my first tattoo done today and Greg did an amazing job. I came in with a printed picture that had barely any detail and Greg was able to turn it into something that I will never regret! I was a bit nervous but Greg kept a conversation going the whole time and next thing I knew it was done and looking great! Recommend Custom Tattoo to anyone!

I had a fantastic experience with Greg at this place! He was a true professional that worked dilligently, patiently, and tirelessly during a very tight time frame (due to being from out of state and trying to complete a detailed piece) ! Not only was his art work super well done, he was also very interesting, intelligent, and laid back to talk with. He made the time pass and seem effortless (at least on my end). I am truly pleased with his work and the outcome of his dedication to his passion! Much recommended!

Top notch tattoo place! My boyfriend and I are both very thrilled with our tattoos. The two guys there were very accommodating and made us feel very comfortable. Greg did an awesome job on my boyfriends arm tattoo and made me feel very comfortable during my back piece. He also did his best to distract me with some polar bear facts when it was starting to hurt :) I would highly recommend this place. Very clean, bright, and friendly atmosphere. Their fish puppydog is also awesome.

This is the 5th different place Ive gotten a tattoo at and I can say it is by far the best experience Ive ever had. Greg is a soft spoken, funny, amazing artist who made my mom feel very comfortable getting her first tattoo. He even stayed open late on a Saturday when we asked him at the last minute to give my girlfriend a tattoo. The shop was extremely clean and I can honestly say I will never go anywhere else for a tattoo again. Highly recommended

I received my first tattoo today from Troy, and it was excellent. Time flew by even though I sat in the chair for 2 hours, and my tattoo turned out beautiful and exactly the way I wanted. Everything was clean and I felt very cared for (he routinely checked on me to see if I was doing okay). I will absolutely be returning, what a positive experience!

I got my tattoo done in August of this yr. Met with Greg gave him my design. The shop is very nice what you see on the pictures is exactly what you get. When I first walked in the environment was very soothing, with this being my first one needless to say I was ampted by the time I left and was ready to get my tattoo.My apt was for the next day Wednesday. Needless to say Im nervous. Greg promised me he would be fast and did one line so Id get an idea of what I was dealing with. Its pain but bearable. He finished the job in less than 45 minutes! It was great. The tattoo was even better than that I had imagined! Greg rocks and I got more work coming his way!!!!

Everything was going great, came in for the consultation for a custom half sleeve. Paid $40 for the sketch, got a rough sketch three weeks later and then nothing. I reached out multiple times over two months and Greg never got back. Sweet business model of taking our money for sketches and then ghosting customers.

Greg is amazing. Got my first tattoo here and felt great!!! He helped me decide what my design would look the best on me and was really helpful on the post tattoo cares. I would definitely come back again for some more ink!

Troy is a great artist! He did my first tattoo, (which I was very nervous about), and did it quickly and comfortably. It was the perfect placement, size, design, and line weight. He had such a steady hand, and was very calming about me being anxious. The price is very reasonable for the quality of work I received. The shop is clean, well lit, and professional. When I was lightheaded at the end because of my anemia, he offered me water and candy. I would reccomend this place to anyone, whether it’s their 1st or 50th tattoo. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future!

Ive had 3 great experiences at Custom - Trista is an amazing tattoo artist and does great custom work. Every time I go in there are great stories being told and lots of laughs. Great environment - VERY clean and professional. I highly recommend them. If you dont take my word for it - walk in and checkout their photo albums of past work - its all very impressive.

This was my first time getting a tattoo and it was sort of out of the blue! I worked with Troy Garris to figure out my design. He was more than patient and helpful with me when I wasnt sure exactly what I wanted. He sketched out and figured out a perfect design for me.I of course was nervous getting it started, but Troy kept conversation going the whole time which was a great distraction and also made it a point to check on how I was doing and letting me know how much more to go and such.It was a great experience and I would recommend Custom Tattoo to anyone! Im sure I will be going back in the future!Thanks Troy :)

In the Fall I went with my friend to get her tattoo done and it turned out very well done and really beautiful. The shop is so chill and very welcoming and I had just as good of an experience when I went back last week to get my tattoo on my ribs. The whole tattoo took maybe an hour and I felt very comfortable plus it turned out better than I could have expected. I will definitely be coming back. Favorite shop Ive been to so far!

Troy has given me two tattoos and done an amazing job with both. He is a great communicator throughout the whole process and worked with me to make sure the final product was what I wanted. Great artist and shop!

I’ve never gotten a legitimate tattoo done at a decent shop before i came to custom tattoo. I had a poorly done snake tattoo that felt just not right and i went to greg foster for a couple consultations on how to make it better and fix it. i gave him almost full creative control with a few pointers and examples of style and i left feeling brand new and excited for it to heal up. i got instructions on how to care for it and he walked through the entire process a couple of times before hand. he got me in super quick considering covid (like a couple weeks from my second consultation). I was pleased with the reviews too. I was a little hesitant about it when he drew with sharpee on the tattoo, but i trusted the process and i couldn’t be happier with it. Will be back. Go here.

Greg is an excellent artist! His shop is clean and he makes the process extremely comfortable. I highly recommend going here for your next tattoo, as you will be extremely happy with it!

I got my first tattoo at this place and I did not know what to expect and I thought that my tattoo was great and I was on my way. As time went on my tattoo looked worse, and I did take good care of it and did all of the proper aftercare treatment, so I went in to get it touched up. I got it touched up about a year after and the guy I think his name is Mike apparently doesnt work there anymore so that blows, but Greg touched it up and after another hour under the gun the result was still not what I wanted. I cant really blame Greg for this because this wasnt his job, but Im still not happy with the result. The shop is very clean and appealing and Greg is a good guy and had me in within a day or two from calling, but overall Im not happy with my tattoo. Honestly, since I didnt get a good tattoo from this place I wont return and wouldnt recommend it. I will let this baby heal up and Im up to Green Bay where I can get this thing done right, hopefully.

Greg made sure to design and create a tattoo that was exactly what I was looking for. I didnt have details in mind when I arrived but he asked the right questions until I was fully satisfied. He was professional throughout the process. I would recommend him to anyone.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Troy is incredibly kind, patient, and professional. He does exactly what you want! The space was clean and calm--not over stimulating. Far and away the best tattooing experience I have ever had!! I wont ever go anywhere else.

Shop was clean and cared for. Greg was so friendly and welcoming. Greg made sure everything was perfect before making it permanent. I will definitely be back; best tattoo experience by far!

My friend and I came in for very simple walk-in tattoos and we were able to get in quickly. The artist did an outstanding job helping us figure out placement, exactly how we wanted the tattoos, and explained everything well. It was the best tattoo experience I’ve had, I really recommend coming here!

When I moved to Milwaukee 9 years ago the first thing I did was to find a new tattoo parlor. Ive been ridiculously happy with Greg after 6 large pieces of ink and just made my appointment to talk about the next one! Cheers and keep up the great work.

My son got his tattoo here for his 18th birthday. The shop was very clean and inviting! :) My son loves his tattoo and I do as well even though initially I didnt want him to get it. lol The guys who run Custom Tattoo are very nice and artistically gifted. I felt comfortable waiting the 2.5 hours for my sons tattoo as it turned out GREAT! Thanks guys!

I got my first tattoo here and I couldnt have asked for a better first experience. Troy was my artist and he was kind and helpful in every step, from making sure I liked the design, to keeping me distracted during the actual needling (Hes a great conversationalist), to talking me through the after care.

Another great tattoo from Greg! I think this is my 5th one done by him, and he always nails each design perfectly.

Ive lived in MKE for 5 years and have been going to Custom Tattoo since then. The guys (Greg & Troy) are super talented, knowledgable, and they keep the shop clean and comfortable. Ill definitely be back!

I got a fish tattoo from Greg a few months ago. He was great to work with and he made sure I was comfortable during the tattooing process. The tattoo looks exactly how I wanted it to and Im looking forward to going back to him for another.

Mike did my tattoo today and it looks AWESOME! I went in with just an idea of what I wanted and he drew it a few times until it was EXACTLY what I wanted. The environment was very clean & friendly which I cant say for the other 3 tattoo places I checked out this week. The price was great too!

Greg was excellent in seeing my vision,I could not be happier with my tattoo.The compliments I have gotten already in the first couple of hours is amazing.Definitely recommend.Lets go 6 stars,you wont be disappointed

Im very scared of Needles, but he made me very comfortable... Even though I was only getting a nose ring for like the third time, he took his time, and also gave me some breaks before he started 😂😂😂 lol... The shop is very clean from the front to the back, even the bathroom. Wont be long before I go see them again, and Iwould recommend everyone to go to them...

Just got my first tattoo yesterday and the process was so smooth! I got a tattoo down my spine and it only took about 45 minutes. Great quality and great price. I would totally recommend going here.

Just got my third tattoo from Troy at Custom and they’ve all been exactly what I was looking for. Quick, fair price, and he’s an interesting guy to talk to. Thanks again!

Just got an awesome tattoo here. Very clean place and a professional staff. Ive gone into some tattoo parlors and felt like they were being judgy, but thats not the case here. Ill definitely be coming back!

Greg was really great. He was interesting to talk too and did amazing work at a fair price! I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Greg did fantastic work on my tattoo design!!! Will be going back for sure!!

Amazing work! I just got my first tattoo there and they were very welcoming and super friendly! VERY impressed with the line work and detail. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

My girlfriend and I went to get tattoos here. Loved how accommodating and private it was. Will recommend both Troy and Greg to anyone. Super chill dudes

A tremendous tattoo shop. I have been going here for years and Greg is the best. I highly recommend coming here to get your work done.

I have had my tatoo less than a day and have had so many compliments on it. Every one wants to know where I got it at. Shop is very clean and the artists are very knowledgeable. Definitely will be coming back for more ink. Thanks guys

My daughter and I went there today for our tattoos...very clean and professional. They were so nice as they knew I was super nervous! If I ever get another I will 100% go back! Thank you!!!

Troy did an amazing job on my tattoo. He definitely exceeded my expectations and saw what my vision was. Very calm, professional, pleasant, positive personality.

Best tattoo place in Milwaukee!! This is my second time coming here for a tattoo and both times I’ve been extremely pleased. Great prices and great quality, couldn’t ask for more!

Excellent! I worked with Troy, he was timely, friendly, professional, and I could not be more pleased with my new tattoo. I will definitely be back!

Im incredibly happy with both pieces Ive had done here, one of the most professional shops Ive ever been to. The music, philosophy, and life lessons you can pick up are just an added perk.

Amazing job. Clean shop, artist knew exactly what I was looking for. Very considerate of the seriousness of tattoos. Made sure everything was perfect before he did a single thing.

They were very kind. The place is super clean. I loved the result and the place. I definitely recommend it and of course I plan to go back to get another tattoo.

Excellent experience here! Came to my appointment with a bigger and more detailed idea than originally discussed and Troy absolutely nailed it!

Greg is a wonderful person and a fantastic tattoo artist. I wont ever go to anyone but him for my ink.

Mike was absolutely fantastic! This was my first tattoo, and it was all around a great experience. Im very happy with the results.

Greg is awesome and he really does take his craft serious stand up guy!!!!!

Great quality - I have gotten all my tattoos done here. Highly recommend!

Every tattoo Ive gotten was done by Mike from custom tattoo and I have never been disappointed, he takes the ideas I give him and makes a custom masterpiece.

Greg does frickin awesome work. I cant wait to come back and get this sleeve finished!

Greg did an amazing job and is also a super cool and trustworthy dude. I will be going back to him

They dont actually do walk ins for those wondering.

Two best tattoo artist. Thankyou so much! I will recomment this place to anyone!I will be coming back again. :)

I just had my lip pierced there. The store was clean and everyone was friendly. Very professional and I will be back.

Just covered up a tattoo and they helped take an idea and make it an amazing art piece. I am also grateful for their kindness and patience with me as well!

Great quality tattoos, clean, and overall the friendliest tattoo shop Ive ever been too

Had my first tattoo ever done by Troy. He did a great job! Thank you, Troy!

Great business, amazing service, on-time and punctual deliverables, great artistic skills, good conversationalists, very clean! AAA tattoo shop.

Awesome work great experience totally professional tattoo turned out better than I imagined

Great tattoo experience. Helpful and friendly planning, pristine shop, and beautiful work.

Great cover up work! Very friendly and easy to talk to. Made the time fly

Very professional, clean, thorough on details, questions, and instructions on work. Very reasonable pricing, and very fun company.

Great artist tattoo looks fantastic

Awesome experience, delightful conversation. Great work.

I have been working with Troy and he is great.

The staff here is awesome I love the cleaness . I will be going back soon

Wonderful experience! Extremely Professional! Will definitely recommend.

Two months later the tattoo looks amazing. Exactly what I envisioned

The only place we go, great artistry!

Great customer service. Exceptionally clean shop.

I loved my experience and would go back!!

I was really happy with the work they did.

Great place, friendly staff, clean equipment

They did great job and love it

Fantastic experience and an amazing tattoo.

Amazing artists and tremendous service!

Great place with some great guys 10/10

Amazing service, location & experienced.

Absolutely amazing shop.

Troy is amazing

Simply awesome!

Great job!

Amazing service.

Wonder vibe and artist