Reviews of East Main Ink (Tattoo Shop)

hannah sharp

Thanks for being so chill!

David Crow

Dale is the man ! Very happy with my work that was done here

Melisss Fugal

I will not go anywhere else for tattoos and piercings. Dale, Justin, and Greg are the best.

A Lance

This place is what's up! The atmosphere is friendly, clean, and inviting. I have been back three times this month to get tattooed by Julian. He is very thorough, detail oriented, listens well and his tattoos comes out WAY better than any paper version! I highly recommend him to ANYONE seeking a quality tattoo! If I could give 10 stars I would!!

Whitney Crosby

Outstanding tattoos, clean environment, and super nice guys! Love you East Main Ink!

Eric Mittelsteadt

GREAT shop!! Awesome staff and QUALITY WORK. Dana was awesome. Thanks guys!

Amber Hoadley

Best tattoo artists in Southwest Montana!

Travis Bieber

Awesome! Great guys, nice work. Plan on going back soon.

Gavin Jardstrom

Had a great tat done it is super clean thanks east main ink

tyler millichap

awesome crew and quality tattoos

Eric Waddington

Gregg gave me a sweet guitar piece on my chest. It looks even better than I thought it would! Would recommend to anyone. Very professional, clean, and friendly!

Joshua Huffman

Awesome place to get a tattoo. The staff were very polite and professional. Good pricing and above all they do excellent work! Very clean and hygienic, I will definitely be back for more.

Rodrigo Valencia

Love the energy pure awesomeness!!!!

Sierra Ellis

Such a great place and they do amaaaaazing work... cannot recommend enough!

Sierra Noel

I’ve been searching for a new tattoo artist after my long time friend and artist moved away. The work at East Main Ink speaks for itself! Professional, clean and consistently beautiful tattoos. I can’t wait to go back and have more work done by Justin! Thank you for my awesome new ink!

Stephen Pedersen

Justin at East Main Ink did my wife and my matching tattoos when we got married. He did the design for us after a brief discussion about it and nailed it. A really good guy who knows what hes doing. Best tattoo experience either of us has had so far.

Cody Miller

Everytime I got to East main ink it's a great experience

Shane Boylan

this shop is phenomenal. justin and olivia are both amazing artists and the shop is always immaculate. i won't ever go anywhere else for tattoo work and everyone should at least stop in a check them out.

Bowen Kruse

If your getting ink Montana, East Main is the spot.

Zachary Silflow

Always good quality ink. Damn good artists.

Jared Frasier

The only place my wife and I go to get work done. Solid and professional work.

Samantha Brandal

I cannot say enough about my experience! The shop was very nice and clean, which was good. I got my first tattoo done here, and was nervous to say the least. Justin was amazing: he took the time to talk with me, and make sure I was comfortable. He answered any questions I had, and was very accommodating. Not to mention, the design he drew for me (which he was kind enough to change at the last minute) was incredibly beautiful and exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much Justin for making my experience such a good one!

Jack Toohey

Best tattoo parlor in all of montana.

Jonas Jensen

Great shop. Fantastic Work from Justin, Nice atmosphere, friendly crew and The Best communication. This Place is highly recommendable. I cant imagine a better shop. Kind regards from Denmark. Jonas

Krys Kelley

PHENOMENAL artists. Great guys, original art, and a good time. It makes the experience so much better when you have the guys cracking jokes, listening to music, and including you as a person in their day.

Chris Glencross

Dale Hobbs did my piece and I couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a great artist he is the man!

Nate Etchells

I had Justin do my tattoo and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! He made the whole experience great and made me feel very comfortable. It's also a plus how sterile they are here making sure everything is fresh and new each and every time. I would absolutely recommend these guys to anyone who wants a sick tattoo for a fair price.

Priyanka Kudalkar

I got my first tattoo a couple months back from Jeremy. He was absolutely fantastic! He heard me out patiently about the design I wanted to get and then gave me some great feedback. This being my first tattoo, I was pretty nervous on the day of getting it. Jeremy, made me so comfortable and was just superb. The shop is very clean and the artists are professional. I came home with a sweet looking tattoo. I definitely recommend this place! Thank you, Jeremy!

JAC Quill

Brilliant work, friendly people, great prices, and just a fun environment to be in. Dale is a master at what he does and I couln't be happier with my tattoos.

Callie Marsh

Best of Bozeman is a well deserved title at East Main Ink. Not only is the artwork incredible, it transfers from paper to skin beautifully. The talent is diverse and the artists stay up to date on all things tattoo. I went in to get a small piece on my ribs and was very nervous to say the least. When I walked in there was nothing but cleanliness and professionalism, as well as a very friendly environment. I felt at ease immediately as Justin showed me what he'd drawn up and prepped the station with clean, sterile equipment. I'm so happy with what I got and will definitely be back for more soon.

Jacqueline Bruder

Super easy to work with and clean space!

Gina Bausch

Love this shop!

Christopher Lo Coco

Justin's artwork is beyond amazing. He is friendly, skilled, and very fairly priced. You are a fool if you get a tattoo anywhere else in Bozeman.

Sherry Huston

Was a walk in.. got me right in and did an amazing job!

Jaiden V Perry

The people that work here are laid back but unquestionably proffesional.

Jacob Martin

Justin is excellent. He's done two tattoos for me, one being drawn by my wife and one he drew up. Both are great. Most importantly he's so easy going and gets the job done.

Tammee Ryan

Justin is the best. He memorialized my sons last written words, on my arms. It looks exactly as they were written. Love Love Love!!!

Lynde Shriver

Amazingly awesome first tattoo!!! Love it so much, totally worth it and extremely reasonably priced, thank you so much Dana!!! ❤❤❤

Delmar Karnes

They only took cash, which I thought was sketchy, but they were friendly and did good work.

Zac Collins

Just got out of the fist of a few sittings with Justin (owner) and I can't say enough about the experience. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge to the process and the the creativity of the whole thing. Very clean and professional. As well as making it a great experience. Had a gret time........... I would refer any one to the great addition to Bozeman.

Ethan Schaff

Got two tattoos done recently. One in October and the other in March. Gregg did both and I am very please with how the ink looks on my forearms. The crew there is awesome and they love what they do.

Ashley Peters

I was tattooed by guest artist Baker about a month ago. The staff at the shop were down to earth and friendly. I was nervous about getting my first tattoo but the entire experience was pleasant. My artist listened to my idea and was honestly even pickier about the design than I was— which made me feel I was definitely in good hands. I would recommend this shop to anyone in the Bozeman area looking to get tattooed. All of the artists here are incredibly talented.

Nicole Lungren

I was just in here for a tattoo and the artists here are fantastic. I am from the bay area where there are some of the best around but unfortunately you always get the feeling that you are a nuisance instead of a customer with money to spend. Justin helped guide me with the idea I had and I've got to say this is my new favorite tattoo, and I have quote a few in addition to a full sleeve. These guys will make you feel right at home, such a fun experience. I will definitely be back when I come visit Bozeman again!

Dick Fitzwell

Amazing experience at this tattoo shop! Definitely the best of the best. Shout out to my girl Whitdogg and my boy JPmonee for setting me an appointment with Bakerbakerbaker aka steel oats. Also got a piercing from DaleDenton and loved Dananana the stand up comedian they recently hired. That dude with the Peter Pan shoes was awkward tho

Jayme Beery

Badasserie

Sandra Berninger

Great place, friendly, clean. The artist Baker is very professional and works with your custom design

Montana Backwaters

After a weekend of birthday partying, me and some friends stopped in to get 'spur of the moment' tattoos. Justin was welcoming and very accommodating and ended up staying late for us. The shop is clean and professional with phenomenal artists. I now have some of my favorite tattoos from there. I can count on these guys for a masterpiece on my canvas anytime :)

Devon Fountaine

This is THE tattoo shop to go to. East Main is by far the best shop in the area, hands down. Don't even waste your time going anywhere else. All the guys there are talented. I have work by Justin and Julian, and I will never go anywhere else. They have phenomenal talent. I, unfortunately, have had ink done at many other places, and I'll tell you their art is the best, their lines are straight, they have good, clean equipment, and the overall quality is way above average. The guys that run tattoo shops can often be egotistical, obnoxious, and rude, but East Main is definitely the opposite. They will take you seriously, treat you with respect, and the outcome will be the best you can get. They are good guys here, and well worth the visit. I'll never go anywhere else.

Alana Reiss

I called and asked if the piercer was available on the phone. They said yes. I came over. The only piercer was in the middle of doing a tattoo on someone. Th next time I called to make an appointment. They don't schedule appointments over the phone. You have to show up to make an appointment. What kind of a place is this?

Andrew Crawford

The only place to get a tattoo

Theron F

This place is world class. Bozeman finally has a tattoo shop worth the money. If you want a tattoo that will impress even the most critical eyes. The entire staff is an authority on all things tattoo. Rest easy knowing you are about to get a tattoo that will stand the test of time in a an establishment that is hygienic and professional.

Joe Williams

Clean, comfortable, and extreme quality art. What more could you ask for in a tattoo shop? You get what you pay for at East Main Ink. I won't go anywhere else for my tattoos.

Nathan Rizk

The whole team here is incredible! They are all professional, clean, and most of all hilarious and fun. Anyone looking for a tattoo in Bozeman, this is the only place you should go.

Paul Kaufman

Great people! Job well done Baker!

esoteric software

Great place with an awesome crew. I know Justin and Julian well. Julian has done a lot of ink for me, including my sleeve and chest piece. Julian is very professional, extremely detail focused and has always pushed the envelope for my expected perfection. His art has a beautiful dark quality, which I can really relate to and appreciate. If you're serious about high quality work then East Main Ink is the shop. -Альфредо

Jana G

I went in to get my first tattoo and had a stellar experience. Nick was really helpful and patient with me, and made the whole thing really fun and relaxing. Definitely recommend this place!

Kim Bennett

They do great work

Zach Gavin

East Main Ink is Best of Bozeman for a reason. Justin is a world class artist and I would recommend his work.

Winston Smith

Never Deal With These People. They told me come in, and then sent me away. I had $300 Dollars cash in hand to spend on a Tat. I asked is it to late? "She said No", then when I got there, she had to watch a football game, so no tat. Thank you NOT'ly! What crap! Next time be HONEST with your customer.

Mallory Leiser

I got a small tattoo on my forearm yesterday from Jeremy (I think that was his name?? He never really introduced himself to me). He was very unprofessional and kept calling me all these pet names like "Sugar" and "Momma" and I was very uncomfortable with it. The day after the tattoo, I already believe it's infected. He didn't make any effort to shave or even clean my arm off before he started tattooing and he started too fast for me to even object. He also didn't allow my friend to sit in the room with me because I always like support during a tattoo. Then, after, he didn't wrap it up and he also didn't give me any aftercare instructions whatsoever. Also, I was never asked for an ID which surprised me because I really do look a lot younger than I am. To top it off, Jeremy gave my tattoo wavy lines where they should've been straight. I'm not artist and my lines wouldn't have been half as wavy. Then he tried to convince my friend into a tattoo she didn't want, he kept telling us that he'd "had tattoos for longer than we'd been alive so obviously he'd know what we'd want, AND the base price there is $80. For the little one I just got, I wouldn't have paid more than $50 back home. I'm so unsatisfied that I could cry and I'm very worried about my arm because it's one day old and already flaking. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone ever.

Marley Elise

Went in to get a tattoo re-work/fix up and Gregg made my (before) awful tattoo look awesome! Thanks so much and I will definitely be coming back!

Riley Hunt

Dana did an amazing quick job for my friend an I when we wandered in looking for a walk in!

Tyler Updike

I would describe my experience as nothing less than stellar. Clean shop, quality tattoos, and good vibes. Justin is the man, highly recommended!!!

Cale

Just like the website says, the artists and the shop are clean, classy, and professional. The tattoo Justin did for me is GORGEOUS. On my first visit he had 1) drawn me a beautiful rough sketch from a very minimal description I gave him 2) booked an appointment for me - all in less then 9 minutes. He gave me his full attention, listened to my input, and in the end gave me an amazing tattoo that healed well and is still radiantly colorful and clear. Totes impressive. Advice to any reader from someone who has been a few places: Never EVER - and you listen to me - NEVER go anywhere else in Bozeman. East Main Ink is the only place in the valley to get a tattoo.

Ashley Counts

I absolutely love my tattoo that I got done for my uncle.

Stephaine Straley

Very disappointed with the service I got considering the great reviews this place has. My friend and I had called early afternoon to see if we could drop in and Julian explained he had a cancellation and if we came in at 3:30 he could get something drawn up and start tattooing with a deposit. We dropped off the deposit and when we got back there he started off with a short temper and when drawing it up he was throwing the template down and when he explained he couldn't do one part of the tattoo he was very passive aggressive while trying to help us figure out what to replace it with. Considering we had until 6 to get two tattoos done I was feeling rushed and know he was getting impatient as well. Plus with his attitude I didn't want him doing my work that day. When explaining we thought it would be best that we draw it up and plan an other day to tattoo he threw his pen down and said " Are we tattooing today or what?" Knowing the time it takes from my other work I knew it was going to be half-assed work to get both done. When leaving after being there for about 30 minutes he ended up keeping the deposit with no future appointment and gave us what he had drawn up which implies to me that he was over it and didn't want to do the work. It would have been different if he had a better attitude and explained politely that what we had in mind was unrealistic for the time we had or wasn't his style of work.

Paul Morrow

Stopped by this shop while visiting Bozeman from Denver and couldn't be happier! Thanks to Julian for managing to squeeze me in as a walk in and doing an amazing job! All the artist were super talented and professional. The shop was clean fun and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town!! Thanks guys.

Emily K

I've gotten many tattoos here and have always been incredibly impressed. So much so that I have brought members of my family here as well. Justin is amazing at his job and just a genuinely nice person. It makes this place feel super welcoming.

Kaycee Zieske

These artists are amazing! Their ideas and honesty with new pieces made me feel at ease! Very excited to get work done here!!