NiteOwl Tattoo

This is the best tattoo shop on the east coast. Every artist in here is amazing at their craft and the work they produce is incredible. If you want to have a great time while getting a badass piece of art drawn on you forever, go to Niteowl Tattoo!

Fantastic experience with resident tattoo artist Shane Baker! Corresponded over email for about a month about a custom half-​sleeve – he was fast to reply, courteous, and receptive of my ideas.
The parlor itself is neat, clean, and organized. NiteOwl employees and artists are accommodating and polite.
Shane’s mock-​up of the tattoo was everything I wanted and more. We got to work right away. Lineart in one session, coloring in another, background in the third, and finishing touches will be in the fourth. The rate is very, very fair for the quality of work.
I highly recommend NiteOwl tattoo for top-​notch black and white and color ink! Go to Shane Baker, he’s the man.

Took the trip about 2 hours from New York to be tattooed by guest artist Kelly Doty. The shop is in a cute area amongst lots of other local restaurants and shops. A major plus for me was that the shop has its own HUGE private parking lot. No scrounging for under-​the-​seat quarters or running out mid-​tattoo to reload meters!
When you first walk in the shop is bright, clean and extremely welcoming. There’s beautiful art on the walls from resident artists as well as other artists. The talent is clear as there’s awards hanging everywhere from various tattoo conventions and when you see the work from these artists it is no surprise.
Everyone was extremely friendly, including the guys at the front desk. I filled out some standard paperwork, met with Kelly to OK the design and the rest was history!
The tattoo took about 6 hours and the entire time I felt completely comfortable and right at home. Everyone got along great in the shop and there was lots of laughter and banter. The area where the artists tattoo is all open and felt very comfortable and spacious. I really liked how everyone could see and talk to one another.
My experience with Kelly, in particular, was fabulous. She is as nice and funny as she is talented. We had lots to talk about and as I made the trip alone, it was a pleasure to sit with her for 6 hours. I highly recommend her as an artist.
I cannot recommend this shop enough! I highly recommend that anyone looking for a professional tattoo experience check these guys out. Be prepared to book in advance, although sometimes if you call ahead they may have some time for walk-​ins.
Can’t wait to get back there for another tattoo soon.
As a side note they are also a full service massage parlor which has its own beautiful, clean and tranquil space. I didn’t utilize the services so can’t speak to the quality, but I would expect it’s nothing short of excellent.