Metropolis Tattoo & Piercing

I got my nostril pierced by Steven and I am very content with the results. Steven is very knowledgeable about what he is doing and made me feel comfortable about getting my piercing. I asked him multiple questions and he professionally answered them all. So content I will be recommending him to all my friends.

Great shop! I’ve received so many compliments for the tattoo Myke did for me. Inexpensive minimum price and I am so pleased with how great it looks. I’ll be going back for another soon!
I went in the evening it was busy, however people were leaving while I was going in to get work done.
So happy my Sister-​in-​Law took me here!
Definitely go see Myke, he’s knowledgeable and makes you feel right at home sitting in the chair.

I am updating this review to a star. I thought the fact that I had to remove all jewels from my ear (found out that the jewels this place used for my ear turns out to be one that is subpar and as a matter of fact illegal to use in CA) AND that I’d already had not the best service experience the day of (written on my previous post) all the while costing me a pretty penny make this a one star review.
the darned piercings were not healing well at all and despite all of efforts to keep it clean my ear throbbed. I knew there was something wrong, so I went to another piercing place near my home and was told that not only does no legit place pierce with those particular bars I had 3 of in my ear, they were not all pierced straight through but in a diagonal… those three pieces of jewelry were cramped in that tiny forward helix space and it was starting to react (pus, bleeding, swelling)…in just under a month’s time the other piercing specialists told me to take it out and let it heal and that they’d repierce it.
I am so disappointed that I paid 150 for 3 ugly jewels (they don’t have small dainty jewels for forward helix piercings) and shoddy piercings. i will have to do it again when I already went thru the pain once… but I’m willing to give the other specialists a shot. I think the piercer (guy, I forgot his name he had a square Instagram business card that I trashed) isn’t a specialist in all piercings. just saying.

I got my nose pierced and it was so fast painless and inexpensive. Best experience ever. Seriously I am such a baby when it comes to pain so this was amazing. I’m super stoked on the results. Go here!

I recently got some work done at Metropolis tattoo in North Park. My artist was Mykel Miazo a tattoo artist of 25 years. This was a great experience. And by the picture you can see his talent.
I picked Metropolis based on the location and reputation. Also based on the affordability. Mykel was blazing fast. Faster than any other tattoo artist I have used. Also Metropolis is inviting. Unlike some other shops I have used. They are very professional and clean. Which to me is a big plus.
This entire piece took about 4 hours done in two sessions. I dragged my better half with me. After she got the itch she decided to get dual nipple piercings. I know nothing about piercings. But she was very pleased and they healed fast. I think the the woman who peirced her was name Jessica or Jennifer.
Overall very good experience. For both the girlfriend and I. The staff was very polite and professional. I would highly recommend this place.

I got my nose repierced here today and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! My piercer was Frankie and I’ve dealt with him before. I’ve had some suites with my previous piercing and I wouldn’t go anywhere but metropolis to get my piercing dealt with whether it would be changing out the jewelry or adding any more piercings. Seriously metropolis and Frankie are the best, it would be a waste to go any where else!

Have had the pleasure of having Myke design and finish one sleeve, while being half way done on my second sleeve. Very clean, friendly, professional, and not overly priced tattoo shop. I highly recommend for those looking to have extensive pieces done! Despite a couple bogus reviews placed in here by immature haters. They cater to those who are serious about getting tatts! Keep up the great work ladies and gents!

Frank was my absolute savior I came in to get a ball replacement for my nose hoop and he informed me that I had gotten a shitty piercing that was cutting my nose. He immediately helped me out changed out my piercing to a stud so it could heal. These guys know what they’re doing they’re shop is amazingly clean. Definitely recommend them for anything!

I got my first tattoo done thanks to Ronan! He’s awesome. He talks you through the process and helps explain the after care process really well. He did a great job of distracting me with conversation and I felt very comfortable with how clean and sterile everything was. Price was a little bit more than I was expecting, but to be honest, after going through it, I’m glad I paid more for a quality experience that I trust, than shopping around for cheap price at someplace less than stellar. I will definitely stick with this guy for future pieces.

I randomly came in here about 2 weeks ago and ended up getting Mykel as my tattoo artist. This is my 7^th tattoo so I went in here on a whim and I was not disappointed. Mykel and I had a great connection from the get go which is very important. I was shocked when I told him I wanted a cat tattoo, it’s not as weird as it sounds, and he didn’t seem to flinch. I had a concept in mind, geometric inspired cat, and he completely rolled with it. He was super flexible with me wanting to change things and we worked together to create a tattoo I absolutely love. He is an amazing artist and I will definitely be going back to him. If you want someone who will take their time to get it right and genuinely seems to care about what he’s putting on your body Mykel is your guy. Another plus, he’s super fast without sacrificing quality.

Last month, my boyfriend and I both got tattoos on our feet. I also got my septum pierced here. Everything was done by Frankie. The piercing wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be (unfortunately I had to take it out and the hole closed :(). Given the sensitivity of the location, he did a great job. Mine were just black and white. My boyfriend’s tattoo was foghorn leghorn and porky. His were in color and my only problem was that after healing, it was evident that they were going to be needed to touched up. The service was good but I do think it was overpriced.
For the piercing, I would go back but for a tattoo, I would go to a different tattoo that I know does good work for a more reasonable price.

I came In to get a couple piercings and Frankie was great! I really appreciate the professionalism and comfort of seeing steriliZed bagged tools. I will definitely be coming back!

JESSICA is AMAZING!!! I went in to get my nose pierced y she did the deed. I love how very personable y friendly she was straight out the gate. She made me feel very comfortable from the beginning. I love how thoroughly she explained all the details of the procedure, my hardware options, y aftercare. She definitely made this experience smooth. I also want to note how super clean everything was in the shop. Obviously this is a big deal y Metropolis does not disappoint! I will definitely go back the next time I want to get something done. Overall I am in love with my piercing y I have Jessica to thank!!! Go see her for your next piercing y you will not be disappointed:)

My friend and I decided to get pierced last Sunday night and since this place had pretty good Unilocal reviews (and was open until 10pm) we drove down and walked right in. The shop itself was pretty big and okay looking. The guy working up front was not the most welcoming and actually greeted us by saying «are you just looking around or do you need help with something»… Well hello to you also sir! (Sarcastic voice) anyways… We told him we were getting piercings and he told us it would be a 10 minute wait. Within 10 minutes Jessica came out and told us she was ready for us. at that moment I was contemplating on either my cartilage or navel and after consulting with her I decided on my navel. The whole process probably took an hour as she was very precise on where to make her markings to make it centered as as possible. She also changed her gloves plenty of times which made me feel a little better about the whole process.
So you might be wondering why the three stars? Well the work Jessica did was great, however the whole experience was pretty dull. She hardly said a word when we met her, and her answers to my questions were pretty vague. Yes maybe she was too focused on her work and yes it was late at night but come on. For a $ 95 navel piercing (which is much cheaper elsewhere) the staff should be a little more approachable and dare I say … Nice. Also, at the end she asked us whether we wanted the after care instructions (which are important) via email or hard copy. Me, the tree hugger that I am, agreed to the email copy… Never received anything and still waiting. So yeah, the Piercing itself looks great but if you’re looking for a friendlier environment for the price you are paying, try elsewhere!

Myke Miazio is the best tattoo artist I ever had period! The shop is clean the staff is friendly and we have plenty of laughs while I am getting my work done. I will never go any where else again.

Got a random craving for another piercing and decide on my nose. I already have 15 other piercings, including a chest dermal, but for some reason I was very nervous about my nose. Jessica was my piercer, and let me tell you— the BEST PIERCING I’ve ever had.
You know how people say, «oh, I barely felt it,» and you know they are exaggerating? I know I felt every single one of mine. Well, she did my nose so quickly and so efficiently, I literally didn’t even feel it. Not kidding.
Super knowledgeable and skilled, make sure you get Jessica to pierce you!
Thanks!

I can’t speak on behalf of the tattoo artists here since I’ve never gotten anything done here, but let me tell you this place is the perfect place to get any and all of your piercings done. Jessica is truly amazing!
I’ve been here twice and can honestly say I’ve had a 5 star experience each time. The first time I came in was to get my nostril pierced. Jessica is extremely sweet and knows exactly what she’s doing. She took the time to find the perfect spot for my piercing so that it not only looked right, but also felt comfortable on as well. Not only that, but she’s extremely clean and precise with everything she does here.
The second time I came in was to get my nostril piercing put back in again considering it latched onto my towel one morning after a shower and pulled out completely. This event unfortunately resulted in some damage on the inside of my nose — Jessica thinks some skin may have been ripped off when this event occurred. Regardless, Jessica was able to suggest a good temporary stud to help heal any damage that’s been done and put it back in so easily and quickly!
Overall she is extremely phenomenal and I can’t imagine going to anyone else for a piercing!

Late review!
A while back I came in b/​c I needed new septum, belly button, and tragus jewelery. I believe it was Frankie that helped me; he was really nice and honest about the jewelery selection. He offered to put in my septum ring to make sure it fit perfect (he was very patient) and we were shootin the shit the whole time– he’s a really cool cat. Not to throw a shop under the bus, but Ive been to certain other ‘churches’ made of ‘steel’ and got treated like an idiot… Frankie was the exact opposite; he was polite, very efficient, and gave great customer service!
I havent gotten work done here yet, so I cannot comment on their tattoos, but I can say it was a great experience as far as customer serivce is concerned!

Side story: I had called the tattoo shop I went to for a couple of other tattoos, but was told that my guy (Lee) had left that shop and «I think he went up north somewhere.»
Boo, hiss. Gotta find a new artist as I didn’t have a way to reach Lee.
On the hunt for a new artist, my first stop was Metropolis Tattoo. Walked in and started telling the guy behind the counter what I wanted. He seemed cool and I was about to take a look at his portfolio when LEE came walking out from the back of the shop!!! I thought he was lost to me forever and then the first place I go looking for someone new, there he is!
I hope this is an indication of how my 2014 will be :-)
Anyway, I liked the shop, it’s clean and the people who work there are all very nice. And of course, I highly recommend Lee! You can give him an idea of what you want and his drawing nails it. This is my third tattoo by him (one was pretty big) and my other two turned out great and still look awesome.

Ronan Keane, Irish Cat, Met him through my sisters co-​workers. Good guy with tons of experience. I personally have flat tattoos but also does really great with 3D tatts as well. I have followed him from American Tattoo, I believe in Mira Mesa, then to Jade, and now @ Metropolis. Prices are worth his work and are not expensive in my opinion. I usually tip 40, depending on the time I was there. Till this day, people still think my tattoos are fresh. I have 5 tattoos from him and they all turned out great!
The piercing specialist was honest about my Tragus and didn’t want to pierce it till it was healed from the last.
You’ll always get great service with this group, and their art is off the hook.
Hit em up!