Reviews of Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoo (Tattoo Shop)

Kelly Bernardo-Sass

I had a very bad home tattoo done 6 yrs ago. The piece had enormous sentimental value and I wanted so badly to save it. Ram gave me a consult and said truthfully that it would never be "perfect" but that he could make it a thousand times better. I just had my appointment and words can't Express how grateful I am for the time and care he put into it. Its absolutely beautiful and I believe it is perfect now! He's such a great guy and did an amazing job ♥️

Lou Branchaud

Had a nice easy piece done by Josh here. It healed well. He was a blast to talk to. I don't think I've ever had a tattoo done where time just flew like this. (I have over a dozen pieces) I'm from Toronto and Josh was accommodating. Most places in Boston require a consultation. Next time I'm in Boston, I'm definitely stopping by for more work.

Maisha

Fred is AMAZING I wouldn't go anywhere else❤. Katie does an amazing job making you feel relaxed.

Jose Carvalho

I have had 10 tattoos done at Pumpkin, all by Lucky Matthews. He is a master black and grey worker, and his lines, shading, and rendering are all pure genius. He is an experienced and accomplished artist (20+ years) who moves comfortably between images and ideas that I bring him, as well as his own original concept work. What I get in the end is always so much more. I am asked all the time about who does my tattoos. The shop is professional, immaculate, and the staff is knowledgable, cool, and very accommodating. It has become one of my happy places. Check out Lucky on Instagram @ #luckdangit.

Derrick Lewis

If I said ANYTHING negative about my experience there it'd be s bald headed lie!! I was a walk-in was greeted with professionalism at its finest and my tat was completed with the quickness by Esben and it was PERFECT!

caleb hodges

Got my first Tattoo with Chad. Great experience from start to finish. All staff was nice and professional.

Mike Song

Tattoo artist here are dankkkk

Jodi S

Great place!!!

Rich D

I've gone to this tattoo shop a few times now. I haven't had an appointment I usually do weekend walk ins I've gotten some really nice work here and have never had an issue. Five of my seven tattoos have been done here.

Bill Hileman

The BEST place to get a tattoo in Boston!

Carsten Aretz

Excellent

Thiago Ribeiro

I had the opportunity to get tattoo by Lucky Mathew. He is an amazing artist. His lines are perfect! The shop is great, clean and friendly. I can't wait to go back there in December.

malikah grier

I got my upper back done over cuZ I had a ugly flower.... They made it blossom I love my tattoo now

EVELYN MENDIVIL

Their customer service is unpleasant, unprofessional, unorganized, and the place has a foul odor. This is my story, I called this place informed the guy what kind of tattoo I wanted. He told me it can be done in 10 mins and he informed me of the hours they do walk ins. When I went there at 1045 am no one was there in the front I waited like 5 mins then a guy came out. He told me there was a waitlist and there was no guarantee possibly at 4pm he can do the tattoo. The guy I spoke to on the phone never told me about a waitlist. Then I was told if they can't do it on that day I could return the next day. It just seemed like I was being dismissed and the guy told me before I left to figure it out. He never took the initiative to try to help me in providing me with good service. Also my tattoo literally took 5 mins to do, I ended up going somewhere else. This place wanted me to wait for hours not even more like 24 hrs for a tattoo that took 5 mins to do. My overall experience with them just didn't feel right.

Dan Sutphin

Clean, experienced, fantastic artists

Anny Baez

Had a good experience

Nick

Get the price up front. Ram (the owner) does not even show up on time for his appointments. He also just spends the entire time changing gloves and drinking iced coffee & talking to skate boarder friends- although he looks mid 40s not 16. I paid 2k for a cover up & you can still see the tattoo clear as day that was supposed to be covered. I have been to many artists and he is by far the worst in ability and price.

Murt Hunt

Can't say enough good about the place.. Everytime i have been i have walked away with a tattoo that is far nicer than i had imagined.. Staff are super friendly, the music is awesome but mostly the artists are all really good at what they do..

Marissa Fallico

it was awesome and great place for a first tattoo! Time flew by (my piece was bigger) and the experience was as pleasant as it could be. Captain Morgan charged me a totally fair price (my friends with smaller pieces had paid hundreds of dollars more than I did) and I am totally coming back!

Marcus Marcus

I was a walk-in. Got one word "Sonder" Chad did mine... Was in and out in ten minutes. Fair price for the work. Would definitely go back.

Rosalind Thompson

These guys are top notch! They set the bar high for cleanliness and talent, creating beautiful custom art in a wide range if styles. Everyone who works there is super cool.and nice too!

tunes-vill music

went in today for a consultation and got some cover up work done on a sleeve tattoo iv got ! looks so amazing definently going back to finish the rest. everyones friendly and extremely helpful any questioned you have they can answer 100 % which is great for anyone who want to get there first tattoo. i highly recommend this tattoo shop 1000 %

Adam Tuttle

Many great artist and very reasonable prices for Boston.

Mark Delaney

Thanks Josh Wallis - Great job on Shirley's tattoo! We LOVE it!!

Nicole Fay

I have had my tattoos done here the past couple of years and will continue to do so in the future. The place is near immaculate which is one of the reasons I continue to come. I personally use Lucky as my artist but the other artists are great as well.

Kim Edwards

Exactly what I wanted, how I wanted it. Reasonably priced. Going back soon. My sons got AWESOME ones done there, WAY more detailed than mine. I'm a little jealous!

Carl Sullivan

When I need ink done I come here.

PR Mel

Hey take to long

Melanie LeDuc

Awe...some! Lucky is the only artist my daughter will use. She travels from afar to have his art on her body.

Nathan Mahan

Everyone is really friendly here and there is always great music playing. Absolutely super happy with all of the work Josh has done for me!

Cesar D. Calderon

Fantastic artist and super clear place!

Sylvia Rua

Got my first & only tattoo at age 39. The process made me feel comfortable & confident.

Michelle Benedetti

I went this Sunday and had a tattoo done by Chad. I had gone in a week prior to make an appointment, but his lovely wife wasn't available to do my tattoo due to my schedule. So she introduced me to Chad and right away he booked me in for May 1st. I explained to him what I wanted and he was dead on! I am so happy with my tattoo. He was very nice and professional. He also did my husband's tattoo that same day. We are very happy! Will definitely go again for sure.

James Morrin

Wouldn't even consider anyone else in the boston area for great tattoo work. The artists are awesome and the shop is a great place to get some work done!

Kristy Morin

Excellent artist wouldn't go anywhere else Josh is amazing over there. But all of their tattoo artists are great

Jessica Specter

We love Chad

Cassandra Walker

Justin did a wonderful job on my tattoo and I would love for him to do more tattoos on me asap. Thanks love you Justin

avskit

Good spot to get inked !! Did a walk in

rich macroberts

Dave was awesome definitely recommend very clean place. Will be back again.

Chido Sanchez

Great friendly staff, well organized, and great work. Always willing to accommodate walk-ins. They have a very talented staff that has styles with great range, so there is an artist for any style tatt you want. Planning my next 4 tattoos already.

Dustin Doss

Melissa did a fantastic job on my tattoo--it was a long wait but 100% worth it.

Alexa Pike

super talented artists. i got an amazing tattoo from esben it was exactly what i wanted. long wait but you'll get that anywhere and it was worth it for the quality of the work. everyone is super nice and i don't feel like i overpayed at all.

Cat Chandler

Best tattoo artist ever!

Clara Rodriguez

Got my first Tattoo here. For walk-ins it's cash up front and it's a minimum of $100. So if you're getting a small tatoo make an appointment so you don't have to pay the $100. Or go somewhere else where the minimum is not as high. Great friendly people. Will definitely be going back for a bigger piece.

Elvis Lambert

I've been there A lot of times it's nice

Samantha Brush

We showed up on saturdays for walk ins and sat there for like two hours and the front desk staff was super rude. The artist rolled his eyes and laughed at my idea. He drew his sketch and threw a fit and huffed when I asked him to change something. And then on top of all that I got the most basic tattoo that took 15 minutes and was charged over $150. DONT GO HERE.

Kim Weatherbee

Esben for sure!

Amanda Perrine

Great people...hope to make it back again for another!!

Sarah Loper

Wonderful and professional place to get inked. On Friday the 13th, I received my first tattoo from the talented, warm, funny and communicative Lucky. The entire experience was fabulous. Highly recommend Lucky and Pumpkin Tattoo.

Eddie Culhane

True Artists

Marina Bates

Really pissed with the service at pumpkin tattoo in Jamaica plain. Walked in and was told to wait about two minutes for a consultation....45 mins later the artist and the front desk secretary were outside chain smoking cigarettes and taking their sweet time. They were very rude when I asked how long it would be and then continued to ignore the customers while they leisurely chatted. Terrible service, walked out.

David Gregory Cox

I initially met with Melissa Baker having reviewed her tapestry on-line and seeing the work in her book. However, when we conferenced face-to-face, I learned she had a minimum of a two month waiting period due to her popularity. Feeling comfortable with Melissa, I asked her to recommend another artist there who could bring my concept to life. She recommended Lucky Matthews, who, she mentioned, had an extensive portfolio doing animals particularly elephants. I was hesitant at first because I didn't know anything about Lucky but after seeing his portfolio and speaking with him about my concept the skepticism faded. Lucky did a great job with the tat - the detail, the color, the nuance, wonderful!

Kelly Devlin

Great people!!

Amy Trentalange

Esben is amazing!! Bad ass tattooers work here!

M. Gangemi

Josh Wallis is the man...

Tim R

My son wanted a tattoo touched up and we called and they said come on in we are doing walkins today. So we rode the train, 45 minute ride, up to the shop and showed them his tattoo and "oh well you will have to make an appontment for that" ok well how about a simple couple of stars on his other arm. "come back at four better yet call before you come." We were running a little late as we went to China town for lunch and called " oh you better call back at 5" instead we arrived at 15 after four and were told "oh we wont be able to do anything for you today." Not sure if the guy at the phone/desk was school in the art of disception but I can smell a pile of brown stuff a mile away. Save your money and time and make an appointment with a good shop that doesn't lie to you. If you want a good tattoo for a decent price try the tattoo shop in Fitchburg they will do a sleeve or a large piece for 150 to 200. Fat liars charges that for a small drawing. Take a ride on the train to Fitchburg and save a bundle over this rip joint

kennelle butterfield

You must ask for Chad!

Ricky Madden

Couldn't be happier, between my two half sleeves I have like 30 hours of work all from here. Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. Ram is the man! Everyone that works at the shop is chill and super friendly.

Shawnte Smith

Great place to go for a quality tat. I love my tattoo and will no longer go elsewhere!

Lisha P

Bad customer service, condescending front desk staff refused to give me an estimate. I took my business down the street to another shop and got great customer service and a cool tattoo.

clayton hermann

Best shop in Boston

nancy ferguson

I've had lots of work done here. Great artists, clean comfortable location, heat for large custom pieces.

Tony Antonelli

wife's first artwork. Salty Dave was great with her ... as you can see work was spot on. She's already thinking about number 2