Tattoo shops in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI has 34 tattoo shops on the map. All 34 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns. Walk-ins are worth asking about, but the good custom work everywhere books weeks out.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Milwaukee (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Jedi Tattoo and Saints and Sinners Tattoo, plus Black Ink. If a studio's missing from Milwaukee's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Milwaukee tattoo lineup
34 mapped within about 40 km:
Jedi Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Jedi Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Saints and Sinners Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Saints and Sinners Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 1225 East Brady Street, Milwaukee. Saints and Sinners Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1225 East Brady Street, Milwaukee, 53202
Hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-20:00
Phone: +1 414 226 4746
Black Ink
Tattoo studio
Black Ink is Tattoo studio on 1117 East Brady Street, Milwaukee. Black Ink also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 13:00-18:00.
1117 East Brady Street, Milwaukee, 53202
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Lost Soul Studio
Tattoo studio
Lost Soul Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 407 High Street in Racine.
407 High Street, Racine
The Studio Tattoo
Tattoo studio
The Studio Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 307 Main Street, Racine.
307 Main Street, Racine
Custom Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Custom Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 1956 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee. Custom Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1956 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 414 277 8282
MANIA Tattoos
Tattoo studio
MANIA Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 1810 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee. MANIA Tattoos also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1810 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee, 53212
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 414 801 6642
FS ink
Tattoo studio
FS ink — Tattoo studio, found on 408 East North Avenue in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about FS ink: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-24:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
408 East North Avenue, Milwaukee, 53212
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-24:00
Phone: +1 414 488 9242
Body Ritual
Tattoo studio
Body Ritual is Tattoo studio on 1459 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee. Body Ritual also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1459 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1 414 273 3777
TATTOO
Tattoo studio
TATTOO — Tattoo studio.
Rockstar Tatto & Co
Tattoo studio
Rockstar Tatto & Co — Tattoo studio.
Atomic Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Atomic Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 5700 West North Avenue, Milwaukee.
5700 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, 53208
Moving Shadow Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Moving Shadow Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Kapow Ink
Tattoo studio
Kapow Ink is Tattoo studio on 4380 South 76th Street, Greenfield. Kapow Ink also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
4380 South 76th Street, Greenfield, 53220
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Inkwell Tattoo Company
Tattoo studio
Inkwell Tattoo Company — Tattoo studio, found on 7524 West Greenfield Avenue in West Allis. Also worth knowing about Inkwell Tattoo Company: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off.
7524 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, 53214
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off
Walker’s Point Tattoo Company
Tattoo studio
Walker’s Point Tattoo Company — Tattoo studio, found on 712 South 2nd Street in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Walker’s Point Tattoo Company: it has a website with more detail.
712 South 2nd Street, Milwaukee, 53204
Moments Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Moments Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 1014 South 5th Street in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Moments Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1014 South 5th Street, Milwaukee, 53204
Phone: +1-414-488-8691
Rebel Ink
Tattoo studio
Rebel Ink is Tattoo studio on 3313 West National Avenue, Milwaukee. Rebel Ink also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
3313 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, 53215
Phone: +1-414-383-7436
The Foundry Tattoo Co.
Tattoo studio
The Foundry Tattoo Co. is Tattoo studio on 105 East Mitchell Street, Milwaukee. The Foundry Tattoo Co. also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
105 East Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, 53204
Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1-414-763-2794
Luxury Ink
Tattoo studio
Luxury Ink — Tattoo studio, found on 7530 West Appleton Avenue in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Luxury Ink: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:00-22:00; Mo,Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7530 West Appleton Avenue, Milwaukee, 53216
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-22:00; Mo,Su off
Phone: +1-404-798-7201
Ink Below Zero
Tattoo studio
Ink Below Zero — Tattoo studio, found on 7530 West Appleton Avenue in Milwaukee.
7530 West Appleton Avenue, Milwaukee, 53216
Cal Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Cal Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Real Ink Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Real Ink Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 5133 West North Avenue, Milwaukee.
5133 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, 53208-1122
Airbrush and Tattoo Specialists
Tattoo studio
Airbrush and Tattoo Specialists is Tattoo studio on 5033 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee. Airbrush and Tattoo Specialists also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
5033 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, 53216-2346
Phone: +1 414-871-4278
Iron Fist Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Iron Fist Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2657 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee. Iron Fist Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2657 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, 53207
Phone: +1-414-897-7780
LOW RAIN An Artist Collective
Tattoo studio
LOW RAIN An Artist Collective is Tattoo studio on 326 North Water Street, Milwaukee. LOW RAIN An Artist Collective also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
326 North Water Street, Milwaukee, 53202
Phone: +1-414-779-6465
Positronic Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Positronic Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 1918 East Capitol Drive in Shorewood. Also worth knowing about Positronic Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1918 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood, 53211
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1 414 585 9743
Vantage Point Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Vantage Point Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 1411 North 54th Street in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Vantage Point Tattoos: the map lists its hours as "by appointment only"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1411 North 54th Street, Milwaukee, 53208
Hours: "by appointment only"
Phone: +1 414-777-0288
Hustlin Handz Tattoos & Piercings
Tattoo studio
Hustlin Handz Tattoos & Piercings — Tattoo studio, found on 3716 West Vliet Street in Milwaukee.
3716 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, 53208
i ov thee dragon
Tattoo studio
i ov thee dragon is Tattoo studio on 614 6th Street, Racine.
614 6th Street, Racine
Adambomb Gallerie
Tattoo studio
Adambomb Gallerie — Tattoo studio, found on 2028 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Adambomb Gallerie: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2028 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee, 53212-3153
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00
Phone: +1 414 881 0820
Atomic Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Atomic Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 1507 East North Avenue, Milwaukee. Atomic Tattoos also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1507 East North Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1 414 289 7777
Private Stock Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Private Stock Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 312 6th Street in Racine.
312 6th Street, Racine
Shorty's Ink
Tattoo studio
Shorty's Ink is Tattoo studio on 4011 W North Avenue, Milwaukee. Shorty's Ink also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
4011 W North Avenue, Milwaukee, 53208
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1-414-400-8455
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Milwaukee
15 of the 34 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — tattoo studios often work by appointment, so posted hours can be more of a guideline than a promise.
13 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 7530 West Appleton Avenue, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
Most of the tattoo shops in Milwaukee list a phone number. Use it — a quick call tells you more about a studio's vibe than any review.
The Milwaukee tattoo shop tour
Making a day of it in Milwaukee? Work this order: Jedi Tattoo, Saints and Sinners Tattoo on 1225 East Brady Street, Black Ink on 1117 East Brady Street, Lost Soul Studio on 407 High Street, The Studio Tattoo on 307 Main Street, Custom Tattoo on 1956 North Farwell Avenue, MANIA Tattoos on 1810 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, and FS ink on 408 East North Avenue. That's the tattoo shop tour in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 26 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Milwaukee
First tattoo or fiftieth — the rules don't change in Milwaukee:
- Check the sterilisation setup at Jedi Tattoo. Single-use needles, sealed ink caps, gloves changed constantly. A good studio is happy to show you; a bad one gets defensive.
- Plan around your calendar at Saints and Sinners Tattoo. Don't get tattooed right before a beach holiday or a marathon. Give it two quiet weeks.
- Trust the artist's placement advice. They've seen thousands of bodies. If they say the design won't age well there, listen.
- Moisturise, don't drown it. Thin layers of the recommended ointment. Too much suffocates the skin and slows healing.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Milwaukee — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new tattoo shop in Milwaukee can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 34, or a tattoo shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't rate studios or artists, and we never list prices — those are between you and the shop. What we list is the where and the how-to-find, from places real mappers have verified.
If you run one of the 34 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Tattoo shop listings for Milwaukee: 34 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.