Tattoo Factory Inc

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	4441 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Phone:	+1 773-989-4077
Site:	tattoofactory.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM

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C A Torres

My girl was so excited to get a tattoo done by Bobby based off someone she knew going to him. We waited and hour just to talk to him. He charged $20 more than every other artist we price checked with for a simple tattoo including another artist at Tattoo Factory. This was her 1st tattoo and he stops us, her friends, from giving any input on the place or size and he even tells her "No one is going to be able to see every detail in a glance" WTF kind of artist are you? I get my ink by artist who care about their work and my girl says thanks for the tattoo but we will never be going back to Bobby again and maybe neither Tattoo Factory. They charge extra if you use a credit card and the ATM charges you a fee as well. On the ATM there is a friendly sign that says with an ATM receipt you will receive $5 off any purchase. Oh No not with Bobby he thinks his 10 min tattoo is worth what we paid and gives my girl attitude when she brings up the $5. Good job making a bad 1st impression and losing out some real money and giving my girl a poor 1st tattoo experience. Good Luck.

Mackenzie Adamson

This goes out to Matt Briones! And those with awesome costumer service skills at Tattoo Factory that i encountered; I was greeted by all at some point while waiting for Matt you dont find that anywhere. I do not make reviews unless someone deserves them and Matt does hell I make more negative reviews than I do positive, let me just say he knows how to rock ink, hes more than reasonable in pricing he is expectionally friendly and he shows a passion, he did the most gorgeous pieces for me he is a TRUE HUMBLE ARTIST. Portriats are not easy, he did it his portfolio is diverse I trusted him and he worked magic! I applaud you keep it up! Pat yourself on the back your the "beep" BY THE WAY FUTURE CLIENTS IF YOUR READING THIS GO TO TATTOO FACTORY YOU WONT REGRET. #1976

Aleksandra Jakovljevic

I went in one night on a whim with my friends to get a tattoo of my granfathers name. It was in cyrillic font, and the artist so confidently assured me he could do it. Sure enough, he sat me down without asking any questions - he stamped it on as if I was wasting his time. He didnt even ask for any clarification - I explained to him the importance of making sure the lettering was right, because if it wasnt, it wouldnt mean anything. I looked at my tattoo when it was done and the As didnt match, neither did the Ds.. it was crooked and a mess. I spent $50 (he originally said $100 for a tiny little tattoo) then another $100 the next week to get it covered. Bottom line: DONT GO THERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE DISAPPOINTED.

Craig Lambert

I received two portrait tattoos during two different visits here. The first visit was at the old location. Small, but nice. I was blown away by the newest location. Seems like they spared no expense. Make sure you study the work of the artists before you commit to getting inked. Mike Baalke did both of mine and did a fantastic job. Im actually from Delaware and received the first portrait while on a work trip. I had checked his work online before visiting the shop. I liked what he did so much, I flew back a few years later on my own dime to get the second portrait. The first tattoo he did came out better than the second but I love them both. I cant say enough good things about The Tattoo Factory.

James Reese

Right before I left LA for the Chicago, IL , I had Julie do matching tattoos for my best friend and me to commemorate our awesome friendship... and love of pizza. I told Julie the idea i wanted over the phone and when we walked in it was like she read my mind exactly. Yes we wanted a slice of pizza and yes we wanted to add some sweet metal wings to said pizza. Julie was amazing! Shes patient, light handed, hilarious and a babe. Im coming back down to LA for my birthday and wanted to get tattooed again and since she wont be there that weekend, you will find me outside the shop on my knees screaming like Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire- JUUUUULLLIIIIIEEEE!!!!!!!

Virginia Hunt

19 years ago, at its old location, my mom (47 at the time) got her only tattoo from this shop - a rose on her right shoulder blade (I was only 12 when this happened). A year ago I went there (Im currently 31) to get add on work to an Infinity Celtic symbol I have on my left arm (towards the shoulder) - Linnea did an AWESOME job with the lettering above it. I went back in August for the 3.11.11 & Japan (in Kanji) which all of that circles around my left wrist, and Kelly did that one. Well done, Kind Sir! Id definitely return here if I have the sudden urge to get work done again.

mandalynn185

Went there this past Sunday with my boyfriend to get my industrial pierced. Hurt like hell, but it looks good. My only complaint is that when we got there, we were told by a man that he would tell the piercer we were there. We had to wait 20 minutes (no one else was in the shop other than 1 guy getting a tattoo) to get seen, and my boyfriend had to get the piercers attention, who took us right away, and then I signed some papers. I think her name was Jenny. She seemed very nice and patient as I cringed in pain.

Ian Fuchs

I stopped in to meet with an artist about a cover-up, and was told to contact a specific artist when he was in. I called and spoke to Jody Reno, and he was very excited to do a custom piece and willing to work with my ideas and make adjustments until I was happy with the design. Since the piece was very large, we agreed on a very fair price split between two 4-hours sessions. He did a great job and was cordial and clean. The other artists in the shop were polite, and helpful. I would definitely go back!

Ryan Walters

Was just told by Solly, very rudely, that they will not honor the groupon price of $99 which was contractually stated when I purchased the groupon and was documented when I showed him. Both my partner and I were going to get tattooed and pierced and he refused to honor the contract or have the decency of providing us with customer service of any kind. Of all the excellent places in the city to get tattooed and pierced, save yourself some time and steer clear of this poorly managed place.

Brian Iwanicki

This place is a factory, they just wanna stamp a tat on you and get you out.I got a very flat, uneven tattoo here. When I asked if the artist would touch up the work, ( most artist do this for free because they care about their work) he said he would have to charge me, this is on top of the $250 I was already charged. Trust me go to a smaller shop where they REALLY care about the work they do and you dont get a free t-shirt. If you do go there see Casey,he is the only real artist there.