Lucky Dog Tattoos

Only place I’ll get my art work done and recommend to everyone I know!

My lucky dog experience was fine. Everyone was always polite on the phone even when we called several times. I had come in 2 times to review the sketches with my artist yana who always takes only a moment to speak with clients who walk in, always checking if it is ok with the person being currently tattooed first. She was always open to ideas an never pushy about her own ideas but provided suggestions when it came to changing sizes and styles.
Several of us were being tattooed back to back which yana did quickly and skillfully, never rushing or taking anything but a bathroom break (doesn’t smoke as far as i saw) despite the large amount of work to be done. The time spent there is relaxing, her work is discrete, and of course clean. There’s no tv to distract from the work.
Lastly the price was fair.

My daughter had a tattoo done during the summer. Although it was nice, the colors faded alittle bit. We went back to have a touch-​up and they couldn’t have been nicer. Nick (I hope I have his name right) who originally did her tattoo set up an appointment for her. He spent about an hour going over the colors. The result was awesome. He would not take any payment because he said he felt bad that she wasn’t totally satisfied. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking to have a tattoo. Maybe some other reviewers were not happy, but we found this shop to be clean and the tattoo artists very friendly and helpful.

Got my wife a tattoo for her birthday. Shop is spotless, professional, and a good ambiance for customers. We will be back.

Their business page on here lies. They are appointments only now. Trust me, I’ve been cursed at on the phone by them for wanting to walk in.
This shop used to be great. I was a customer of there’s years ago. Since then, a lot has changed. They no longer accept walk ins (which killed my business for them, as they were my recommended shop to friends), and the attitudes are insane. Whoever is on the phone shouldn’t be telling potential customers, «No, the artist only wants appointments. Make one or hang up.» Seriously beyond rude!
I stopped going, and I don’t recommend them anymore. It seems that they have a huge staff/​artist shift this past year. Now, I just got a «Birthday Certificate» from them in my mail. How they knew my address and birthday from a walk in appointment 3 years ago, is beyond me. Either way, it was a shitty $ 30 off any tattoo coupon that was just printed cheaply on their PC. A 5 year old could have done better. Really, all I read was, «We’re desperate for customers».
Pass if you can. You should be able to walk into a tattoo shop and enjoy your experience, not get glared at, smug attitudes, or rudely denied.
EDIT to address the reply: I was told directly on the phone that walk ins were not welcomed, and the female on the phone did have a rude tone. I lived a few blocks away, and wanted to support the business by getting my friend’s first tattoo here, but she didn’t have the fund allowance to make an appointment. A walk in for any artist was fine, as we did not make a request for any artist (It was an incredibly small and simple design).
When I went for my first tattoo, there was a man and woman on the waiting couch, who looked like either staff, or regulars. They were watching tv, and gave dirty looks to my friend and I (she, too, supported the business for years), as well as another person who walked in afterwards.
The artist, who replied, and actually tattooed me, was amazing and very pleasant and friendly. But if people like that are hanging out at the front of the shop, that’s not good. Maybe they had a bad day, who knows.
The only upside: they’re cheap.

I’ve been to Lucky Dog tattoos about 10 times now. I can’t say enough about this place. The shop is very welcoming. My artist name is Yana. I recommend her very highly. She’s professional from the moment you sit down to the end of your session. She is honest and won’t sell you short. I’ve shown her ideas on what I wanted and she will work with you on what she thinks is best from the actually piece to what colors will work out. Yana doesn’t have a heavy hand. She is gentle and precise.
In her shop she has books of her work so you can browse for ideas or additional ideas. Or check the website. Besides her doing original pieces on me she was awesome by adding to my existing tattoos. She helped with four of my tattoos by adding more to it, and to me it now looks like a complete story behind it. And that is what I wanted. She will work with you.

Yana is the greatest! The shop is always super clean. Besides being a great artist shes really nice, My boyfriend has gotten several Tattoos from her i have gotten one and plan to get more. Just recently my brother got his first Tat from her. It came out great. Everyone should come to her shop, the location is out there but you get what you pay for. I rather come to her.

A friend and I dropped in today to get our helixes pierced. The shop doesn’t carry the size I want (for a simple post) so I decided to get another piercing I’ve been wanting, the conch. Nick, who did the piercings, was incredibly helpful and flexible. We talked about our options and what to expect for at least 20 – 30 minutes, which I think made us feel both at ease as it was our first time getting «grownup» piercings, and we definitely felt he took our concerns seriously. He was very concerned about cleanliness and changed his gloves multiple times. The piercing itself was efficient and over quickly; we were both satisfied with results (he marked our ears with Sharpies beforehand to make sure we got what we wanted). I also love the vibe of the store. One heads-​up, though– you can only use a credit card for purchases of at least $ 150.

There aren’t enough good things I can say about Lucky Dog. Yana and Nick are both extremely professional, honest, and talented. The shop is clean and provides a comfortable atmosphere. Yana is an outstanding artist and tattooer. Both Nick and Yana are extremely helpful and will not do any work unless you are completely satisfied or if they believe it will not work out the way you want it to. My husband and I have gotten a few tattoos each done here and will never go any place else. we have also recommended Yana and Lucky Dog to many friends who now will never go anywhere else either! I just wish we knew about them a long time ago!

I came in hoping to get my lip pierced and upon being measured, the man at the front of the shop found they didn’t have the proper size to accommodate my lip and eventual swelling. He did have a small ring, but said it wouldn’t be the right thing to do and continued to inform me on what size I should be looking for and what to expect. This man straight up had a 5 minute conversation with me KNOWING I wasn’t going to get pierced there. I have NO idea what these other reviews are talking about in terms of attitude because he was the nicest man and really settled my nerves. I’m in love and will be returning to get my next tattoo.

They did a great job… and were friendly, and affordable. Will come back.

Very nice shop, clean and relaxing. Had Nick do my tattoo and I had sent it to him a few days earlier. When I got there he had made some changes… which actually looked better than the original. After Nick set up, the atmosphere became very relaxed and we talked during short minute breaks.
Definitely going back for my next one to Lucky Dog Tattoo!!!

Lucky Dog Tattoos should probably add an additional sign for smug attitudes. Or maybe they don’t because they’re free? What’s not free was the tiny photocopy of my potential tattoo.
Whoever the man at the front desk was should probably take some lessons in customer service if he’d like to continue in the hole in the wall located in another hole in the wall area of Queens. you’d think customer service would be a fine point at a neighborhood place like this but apparently Lucky Dog didn’t ge the memo.
I would have possibly came back to get my tattoo done there but after this (first) experience, i’ll pass and be happy to give my money (yes, even if its more) to another establishment.
Pretension is never favorable, but if the artwork is subpar at best? Get real.