The Chicago Tattooing & Piercing Company

erika pierced my septum while i was visiting from out of state and she made the entire experience pleasant. i was nervous when i arrived at the shop due to being unfamiliar with the area, but once i got there it was a cake walk. the atmosphere of the shop is professional – not overly friendly but definitely not standoffish either! the piercing didn’t hurt more than i expected it to and so far the healing has been going smoothly. erika engaged with me and made good conversation as well as made sure i knew everything that was going on while she prepped and pierced me.
i haven’t been tattooed here, but i’ve looked over the shop’s instagram and their artists look solid to me. i’d definitely come back for another piercing if i’m in the area again and i would consider a tattoo here as well!

My bestie and I went here for my birthday. She got her nose pierced and I got my septum jewelry changed out. Everyone was very nice and helpful. We got there pretty late in the night, so I was extra glad they still took us, especially since we ended up being there 30 minutes after closing.
Next piercing I get, I fersure will go back.

Awesome place. I’ve been here now 4 times– they pierced my nose, changed the ring, and I’ve gotten 2 tattoos here. All experiences were great.
Went in yesterday with 3 friends, all of us were tattoo walk ins. They were super accommodating and got us all in same day. Joel did mine and touched up my old one that he had done previously, and both look great/​are healing great. They really make sure the tattoo is exactly what you want and all 4 of us were incredibly happy with the results. We’ll keep coming back for sure!

Had my second tattoo done by Travis, I was very pleased with both. My first visit was for my first tattoo, and the experience was very good. Staff was friendly and made you feel welcome. I would recommend the shop to anyone.

I seriously never leave reviews but I had such a great experience that I felt I must. I went in on a whim to get my nose pierced and was so indecisive when I got there. Miko helped me make a great decision on a ring and was super patient with talking me through options. Rudy was super professional and made me feel comfortable. The entire process was quick and painless. Loved it!

My 1^st ever Tattoo and it was an excellent experience. I had researched places and good reviews when it came to tattoos and read about Chicago Tattooing Company. I arrived and looked through all the artist portfolios.
Matthew Pardo was my pick based off his portfolio and my likes. He consulted with me, conceptualized it, drew it on and then proceeded after I ok’ed it!
The details, the style, the attention and the result were PERFECTION! I will definitely recommend Matthew Pardo. As for the rest of the shop, I felt great an very comfortable. The overall team seems very nice.

Went in to have my microdermals removed. Rudy was kind, professional and made the whole thing nearly painless! I’ll be coming here again! :)

Erika 100% lives up to the reviews. She’s really fast and knows how to engage you in conversation to distract from the pain (of piercings). I had my rook done last night and I was pretty nervous about it coming out straight. As soon as I saw her I was immediately relaxed and she has many ear piercings herself so I knew she would nail it. She was quick and it came out AWESOME. I love it. I’d recommend anyone come here, especially if you’re nervous about a piercing.

When I got a botched piercing from another place, they were incredibly helpful and honest, and were very nice when I got a little emotional (it had been a long day). When I accompanied a friend for her piercings (two second lobes and a cartilage), we were both incredibly impressed by their cleanliness. The place smells like a doctor’s office — it’s THAT sterile. He made sure we saw that the jewelry had gone through a sanitizer, and washed his hands and changed his gloves in between each step that had ANY chance of contamination. He explained aftercare in a clear, concise, and considerate manner. Will absolutely be returning when I’m ready for more!

I had a great experience here. I’ve come in a few times trying to find 20g ⁵⁄₁₆ titanium nose rings. They didn’t have them in stock for awhile so I would usually come back to check up on that. Every time I came in, the staff was super friendly (Brit was usually at the counter). I came in today to see if the rings were available and they were.
I actually had them stretch my nostril piercing with a taper because I was at a size 22g. Erica did my stretch and it was only about 5 minutes and was a quick process. It did hurt a bit but that was expected and it wasn’t her fault, stretching in itself hurts a bit and my nose was still barely healed. She was super friendly and easy to talk to, and walked me through the steps of my stretch.
Overall I would recommend this place for piercings and stretches. The people here don’t make you feel dumb for not knowing terms and they aren’t intimidating at all unlike other tattoo piercing shops I’ve visited. Thanks for your service guys!

Best place ever! I got my nose pierced on 8÷30÷15 and it was the most professional piercing place I’ve been to. I had been researching places that do great jobs when it came to piercing and read about Chicago Tattooing Company. Of course I emailed them immediately asking a whole bunch of questions and was surprised that I instantly got a response to all of my questions. When I went in the woman in front, I’m so upset I didn’t get her name, was super friendly and helped me pick out jewelry. Allison was AMAZING, she calmed me down and explained how I should take care of my new piercing. The best part was that she didn’t sugarcoat anything for me. When the time came for me to get pierced it was so quick and painless I didn’t even know it happened. I swear this woman must have magic piercing qualities.
I know I’m making it seem like this place is all gum drops and unicorns, but it’s just that I have had my bellybutton pierced before and they weren’t nearly as attentive or experienced. While they might be a little bit pricey, it’s worth it. I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to get pierced to come here.

I decided I wanted a tattoo a few weeks ago, just made the decision out if the blue. I read a few reviews and this was one of the recommended companies. Below is my experience.
I initially emailed the company and within seconds, I swear I mean seconds, I got a response from the owner (I believe) Dale. I had sent the picture and he recommended 2 artists. Knowing me, I did the researched on both and decided on Matt Pardo.
I went in on Friday for the consultation with him and he measured my arm and said he could do it Saturday evening. He was extremely friendly (actually everyone was and I mean EVERYONE) and made my visit less frightening.
I went in Saturday and he had drawn the stencil up for it and it looked ok, but it was only a stencil so I couldn’t really see the details or the intricacies of it. His exact words to me is that «It will look better than the picture». He then proceeded to work, chatting with me, cracking jokes and listening to the stories of my marriages, women and jobs. The entire process took about 5 hours and needless to say, I was in tremendous pain. He tried everything to ease it but I think it was just the fact I got it in a tender space on my arm. We broke for like 2 ten minute breaks, allowing the pain to simmer down. I didn’t want to look at it until it was done. The last hour was a real bitch, I actually was biting on my wallet and holding the lady’s hand next to me that was getting one on her side.
Finally he was done and when I saw it, I was absolutely blown away. It wasn’t a average, good or great tattoo, it was fu$&king amazing!!! He gave me precise instructions how to take care of it. After two weeks, it’s all healed up and whenever I go anywhere, people always compliment and ask where I got it done.
Matt Pardo, thank you for the best tattoo I’ve ever seen. Friendly, clean, real, just a awesome guy and extraordinary artist. Amazing man!!!

I walked in like a month & a half ago and decided to get a random ass tattoo. The staff was very helpful and nice. I wanted to my inner lip done and i got what i went in for, i had a guy but i don’t remember his name im assuming hes the only one that would do it, i walked in with. I appointment but i was seen quickly. The tools and tattoo area was clean. I said i would go back to show them after healing but i didn’t cause i felt lazy. But hey if they read this then they’ll know its doing good. Thanks!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. My first encounter with Chicago Tattooing and Piercing Company was in December with Gentleman Joel to get a tattoo. My friend and I got right in, right out. Everyone was professional, friendly, and seemed happy to be there. But that isn’t the reason for this review, because while I wasn’t dissatisfied, I wasn’t blown away either.
This review is for Allison and the lady tattooer that greeted us when my friends and I walked in on Sunday night at 11:30pm. They were both INCREDIBLY friendly but in the most genuine way, they were not at all annoyed that we came in so close to closing, and they were just obviously great people that love their jobs. My two friends and I each got something different pierced, and each of us had a great experience. Allison is a super cool chick (I really want to be her friend, actually), very professional, very passionate, and obviously knowledgeable. Having 7 tattoos, and having been pierced 14 times, I can honestly say I will never go to anyone else for work. It was the best piercing experience possible.

I got my nipples pierced here in February and it was such a positive experience. It was very sterile, very calming, and quick and easy… not so much painless, but that comes with piercings. Unfortunately, I can’t remember the name of the woman that did it, but she was awesome and really calmed me down when I started tensing up and getting nervous, even though I really wanted them done.
I had such a good experience there that I decided to go back when I wanted a tattoo in March. Again, totally awesome experience. I walked in w/​o an appt and didn’t have a long wait. Joel was my tattoo artist. He listened to what I wanted and drew out a design that was EXACTLY what I’d pictured. He was interesting to talk to and also very calming throughout the whole process. Plus afterwards we all had burgers. I’m extremely pleased with the work done and I will definitely be coming back sometime this year for another tattoo!
The cost for both my piercings and my tattoo was reasonable, in my opinion. I’m a very satisfied customer and have since recommended this place to anyone that asks me about piercings/​tattoos.

My (Nipples)Piercing experience was EVERYTHING I had hoped for! The chick in the front desk was so pleasant, knowledgable and answered all of my questions without any rush and with extreme detail (and I am a VERY inquisitive person).
Allison was my piercer and she was very clean (hygienic). She used gloves, a face mask, as well as other cleaning instruments to perform the piercing.
My piercing was not used with any clamps or uncomfortable items; she made me feel at the most ease as possible. Needless to say I loooooove my piercing and would do it over again and again if I had to.
The overall price, quality, customer service and location were well beyond expectations. This staff is definitely one of if not the best in Chicago!!!

Located near the Belmont redline stop. Definitely a fan of this place. I’ve gotten 2 tattoos and a septum piercing in a span of 10 years from this place with the septum piercing being the most recent one. All were from different artists but I left satisfied each time.

Long overdue as I got my tragus, and double helix pierced by the fabulous Allison over a month ago. That being said, I put off getting my piercing in part due to a fear that I would experience horrible pain by getting all three piercings in one go.
I was soooo very wrong. I have to say that the positive reviews here are absolutely true! Incredibly professional, incredibly knowledgeable and beyond friendly staff. I was really taken aback by how personable Allison was. She calmed my nerves prior to receipt of the piercing and explained everything I would expect and how to properly care for my piercing.
Yes, I also agree the piercings can be quite costly, however they do a fantastic job and I would rather go to a professional than some run of the mill shop. The jewelry ranges anywhere from I want to say $ 30-​$ 100 (for a few pricier jewelry) and the piercing itself was about $ 40 (half off for two I think). In total I think I spent about $ 180-​$ 200. However I am incredibly satisfied with the service, and the overall experience.
Recently I stopped by the shop as I was afraid my tragus was infected, and Allison was coming in later, but the other piercer there looked over my ear, recommended possibly having it checked out and told me I could stop by later and see Allison if I wanted. I ran it past one of my friends who is an ER physician after showing him some photos, and he thinks its a bit irritated but that it would be ok. I want to be completely clear, you have to be diligent with keeping the ear very clean and its harder to do in winter with scarves, hats etc. Allison warned me of this and well you know easier said than done haha.
Overall couldn’t be happier. Thank you Allison! Once this side heals, coming back for more!

This place is filled with artists that genuine care about the work they do and the customers they serve. The pricing is high, but that is because the quality of their work is exceptional. They also accept walk in.
I came here to get my infected nose piecing fixed and my piercer Allison did an excellent job. She took the time to explain thoroughly exactly how I had to take care of my piercing. She does an excellent job with the whole experience.
The quality of the work here is absolutely worth the money. For tattoos and piercings. If you’re going to get body art in the city, come here!

Allison Minor and the other girl working there today were both very friendly and helpful. Kept the experience and atmosphere fun for me and my gfs who came with.
Right when you walk in, you can tell by the scent that the place provides a sterile environment. It smells clean and looks that way too.
I love the placement of my piercing. She did a great job and it barely pinched.