Reviews of Fatty's Tattoos & Piercings H Street (Tattoo Shop)

Zoe Harmala

I first came here a couple months ago because I saw some of Gia's tattoo work online and loved it!! I had a general idea of what I wanted, but nothing solid thought out. This was my first time at Fatty's on H and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. I met with Gia for a consultation and she seemed super excited for my tattoo and she tied all my ideas together beautifully! I love my shoulder tatt from Gia so much that I just made an appointment with her for my next tattoo in a few weeks :) I am very excited!

Ivy Washington

I had a great experience however they did to get it together with have a piercer on site all times‼️ No piercer on duty you can’t purchase any jewelry

Cheryl Somers

I love this tattoo parlor Matt did my sunflowers tattoo I wish I could remember her name she did my FREEDOM tattoo they were both wonderful I highly recommend if you want to get a tattoo go here I have many they don't dig into your skin and they do a wonderful job its very clean all the employees are wonderful if I could give it 50000 stars I would the atmosphere is wonderful there not real expensive but worth the price...

Luther Hahn

Super nice and overall a great experience. I would, however, be careful of the line because I was told a wait time of 40mins and ended up waiting for two hours and then having to leave and come back another time. Still, it was worth coming back for.

Annie Broderick

Matt is amazing to work with. He's meticulous, professional, knowledgeable, and a true artist. My tattoo experience couldn't have been more positive. I enjoyed the whole process and love my tattoo so much. His presence is calming, which helped me relax into the experience and truly enjoy it.

Brittany J. Patrick

Rude. Just rude. That’s all I can say

Adam Mayhew

I have had much work done here and am glad to recommend them.

Brett Gierke

Received my first tattoo here and I'm so glad I chose this place. The entire staff was extremely friendly and went out of their way to take care of me. Sabrina did my tattoo and I highly recommend her. My design was pretty complicated, but she sat down with me and we worked a plan out together. She definitely knows what she's doing, so trust her. She was easy to talk to throughout the entire time, and you can tell she absolutely loves what she does. Even though I live in Indiana, when I want future work done I will be sure to fly out to have her do it specifically. Thank you so much Sabrina!

April Batiste

Nice place, really talented and nice staff

hatari nero

I went in to Fatty's for a DC flag tattoo on my wrist. I had it mentally laid out and wanted the artist to transfer my idea onto my wrist. The tattoo artist told me that a 2x3 inch tattoo would not look good. He said that I should make it small. Because he is the professional I took his word. My tattoo is 1×2.5inches. Later I saw someone with the same tattoo same placement and he was the same size as me but his tattoo was 3x3inches and looked perfect. I told him of my experience and his response was "scam! tattoo artist didn't want to do the work but I bet he still charged the quoted price". Well he was right. What I paid for my tattoo was more than he paid for his and his showed better. It's not the price that's the issue. It is the deceitful method the artist used to save time and make a buck. Professionals should at as Professionals

James Grove

Clean shop with talented tattoo artists, very fair pricing, a wide range of piercing services, and an extremely friendly staff. The artists here take their job very seriously, and work with you to make sure they bring your vision to life. I have already gotten several pieces here myself, and will continue to have my work done here. HIGHLY recommended.

Cate Hansberry

Highly recommend this place. I've gotten tattoos and piercings done here (and have a work in progress from Matt right now!) and have accompanied several friends for their time in the chair. The staff is always helpful and the artists truly respect their craft and their clients. Matt in particular is so easy to work with and uncannily skilled at translating a half-baked client idea into a gorgeous piece. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned vet, you'll leave the shop with a beautiful work of art. Can't wait to finish up my newest piece -- and get started on the next idea!

Brian Bond

Great work! Love the customer service, creativity and helpful input to make the right decisions. And the detail work done by Matt at the H street location is super amazing and solid! I trust his instincts.

Jeff Wills

Gd people and Matt is the best

Taelor Salmon

I wouldn't go here for a tatoo. The woman at the front desk looked at me like I had 5 heads when I asked about pricing. They really don't value their customers. I'd try pinz and needles on 14th st instead. They have better service and better pricing.

Andi Fone

Can only speak for the piercings, not tattoos: Both me and my friend got piercings. We have never had reactions before to other piercings, but their earrings gave us both gray tissue growths around the front and back piercing sites - eventually we had to take them out. We care for piercings properly, have sterile solution, etc. There wasn't any infection. Gave it a solid four months before I gave up on mine. Plus, one of mine the exit site was so crooked that the piercing almost couldn't go far enough to exit. Not really part of my rating, but it kind of speaks to their unprofessionalism, I guess: they actually called me to get an additional $10 payment bc they forgot to charge me the right amount.

Bonnie Mc

They are Clean, Professional and welcoming

Phil Bruins

I live in Illinois, halfway across the country from this shop. I emailed the shop before traveling to the area after hearing positive things about them and was given an appointment with no deposit needed. I gave the artist my ideas and was exchanged a few emails regarding my ideas. A few days before my appointment I got an email confirming the details. When I arrived at the shop as a first timer, the artist and secretary were extremely professional and made me feel at ease. They answered all of the many questions that I had and fully explained aftercare as well as the actual tattoo process. I got a black feather on my inner left bicep, and my artist, Mat Slime, absolutely nailed it! I fully recommend this establishment for any first time tattoo customers

Heather Minter

I had the best experience with Gia!! Thank you!

Harvard Thompson

Excellent experience getting first tattoo. I worked with Gia Catauro, who designed my concept, working with me to ensure she captured the full idea. It was a very easy process, and the tattoo came out great! Would highly recommend this location and especially Gia.

Kevin Cole

A great professional tattoo place on H st NE. They are very clean and very professional. I definitely recommend them for anyone in DC who is looking to receive a professional tattoo.

Kay Ware

Friendly front of the house that helped me pick out pieces (forgot your name but thanks dude!), and just amazing service. Kyle did an amazing job on my ears, and has done 4 of my 10 piercings. Will def have him pierce more. Pic: he did the top two and the top one on the other ear

John Pette

I had a fantastic experience with Fatty's. I had an important tribute piece that I needed to have designed for my shoulder. I brought my concept to Brian with some basic sketches, and he used them to develop something stunning, beyond anything I could have imagined. I was particularly impressed by how much he actually seemed to care about the piece, considering how many of these he does. He was really excited for the design as it came together. It could not have gone better. I will probably be going back soon to clean up the 15-year old ink on my other shoulder (and perhaps add to it).

Teresa Stewart-Buck Buck

So pleased with Matt and his great customer service! We left confident and happy with the whole encounter.

Agape G.

If I could give zero stars, I would. For three weeks now I've tried meeting a piercer on 2 out of the 3 days they're supposed to have one at their H st. location (info from website). Each day no piercer. No one to sell me jewelry because no one 'feels comfortable selling me jewelry' because they are not a piercer. They obviously don't want to make money - why do you need a piercer to sell me diablo weights or any jewelry on display? I'm never coming here or any location for jewelry or piercing needs again.

Raycheal Proctor

Tattoo artist (Mike Slime) went too deep while tattooing me, now I have permanent scar damage. I came in for a very simple tattoo three months ago. It has since scarred over and is not attractive at all. The coloring looks dull (it's a black tattoo). I talked to several different people at the studio about possible solutions to the botched tattoo. They all had very different opinions of how to correct the situation. All in all, the art on the walls is nice but it's been a very frustrating experience- that has left my body permanently damaged. I have two huge, gorgeous colorful tattoos that came out flawless...not the one I got done at Fatty's.

Duane Talley

Very helpful desk personnel and clean establishment. From the start communication with the artist was non-existent. I reached out numerous times with ideas through email only because the invite to do so had been given. Not once were the emails replied to. When I did show up to the initial appointment I knew I should have turned around and walked out. The artist after measuring my arm and drawing a template for the sleeve had zero drawings of the sleeve I wanted. So 2500 dollars later I have a coverup of an area 5 inches by 6 inches. I had him finish the top of the arm and cut my losses. At 175 an hour you would expect an artist to give a crap about what they are doing and also not take a lunch break in the middle of tattooing you. The shop I would give 5 stars but the artist I had sought out from looking at his online portfolio came up short of delivering the goods or even caring about it. I have a full sleeve and a back piece that covers two thirds of my back so I am very familiar with how an artist should treat their clients and I do not mind spending the money on a quality product. This being a new artist to the area who ask you to recommend them to my friends should work harder at keeping the clients you already have.

Marie Beattie

Over priced. Charged me $150 for a heartbeat line

Niat Musse

I had an awesome experience at Fatty's. Although Fatty the actual artist is highly regarded (as he should be) and there is a waiting period for his services (as there should be), I wanted to write a review for Gwooki. When I went into my appointment I had an idea for a tattoo that had a lot of space for improvement. Gwooki worked PATIENTLY with me, and I want to emphasize patiently because the time we spent ironing out the final details of my tattoo took a long time and I was not charged extra. It made me feel like he was more interested in creating a masterpiece then just getting paid. The actual tattoo ended up being much better than I could have imagine and I was blown away by the detail. I recommend this place for anyone looking for a tattoo, but if it is your first one (like mine was) I highly recommend Fatty's Tattoos. They will take their time and help you come up with a masterpiece. I want to say thank you Fattys, I already made my deposit for next time

William Hemphill

Allsome

Luke M

Gwooki is the greatest tattoo artist to walk this planet!!!!

Marlene Mcbride

Was ok

Shane Sanders

I highly recommend Fatty's for both tattooing and piercing. Fatty's isn't your typical tattoo shop where you select a design off the wall or from a book, rather Fatty prefers to work with each client in order to personalize their design and develop a high quality piece of body art. I have had two sleeves done at Fatty's and cannot say enough about the final outcome. There is a reason Fatty has received so many awards from the industry over the years. My wife has been tattooed by Fatty twice and has gotten several piercings done at Fatty's. Everything was top notch. The piercing staff is top notch and they perform clean, high quality piercings and offer some of the most unique, high quality jewelry in the area. If you are in the MD/DC/VA area and are looking for top notch, professional tattoos and body piercings, I highly recommend you check out Fatty's. There is simply no comparison. My wife and I won't get pierced or tattooed anywhere else.

Markell Daley

Took them so long to acknowledge me that I just left.

Caitlin Croteau

Overview: Clean, professional, nice, and talented. My sister and I received tattoos in the summer of 2016. She was visiting from New Hampshire and we wanted to get them done at the same time as a sisterly bonding experience. Gia and Matt were awesome to work with. They took the time to get to know us and made sure the experience was comfortable. I would highly recommend this parlor for first timers or people getting their umpteenth tattoo. My sister received her fourth tattoo there and, out of all the shops she's been to, it's been her favorite so far. We can't say enough good things about this place.

Sandy Ounvongsa

Briannnnn!!!

Jacqueline Casas

My husband recently got a fairly complex piece from the new-in-town artist Gwooki. The art is amazing and I really feel that Gwooki is in a league of his own in DC. Not only that, the new studio is really nice and clean, with lots of natural light and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get a high quality custom tattoo. I see us becoming repeat customers.

Happy Ole Lady

The youngman who waited on me was so nice, polite and very knowledgeable. I'm going back to get my service this weekend.

Matthew Wagner

I can only describe my experiences with Fatty's on H St as unpleasant. Aside from the nice young man that informed me of the glass shop a few doors down, everything else was a hurried miscommunication where at no point did I feel that anyone was taking me seriously. They ate my overly large deposit because I was running a bit late due to a mental health condition. I would not recommend unless you have an establish relationship or interest in particular artist or have more dollars than sense. It is a nice looking shop though. Good location.

Markitta Parsons

Awsome very professional i will return soon!!!

Lena Jones

Very professional. Had a great experience here!! Kyle is the best. He was very knowledgeable and I had absolutely no pain with my nose piercing. The receptionist was very welcoming!! She was awesome at helping me and assisting me wit what jewelry I wanted. I'll definitely come back her for my tattoos and future piercings!!

ben rudolph

Love Fatty's! Went in with an idea and ended up with an amazing tattoo. gWooKi was my artist and he went above and beyond to give me the tattoo I wanted. The entire experience was awesome. gWooKi made sure the design was perfect and took the time to make sure I was happy with it. He stayed hours past the time the shop closed to get the tattoo done right. I would highly recommend this shop and artist.