Union Ave Tattoo Company
Review of Union Ave Tattoo Company
Union Ave Tattoo Company: A Place for Military and Civilians Alike
Union Ave Tattoo Company is a tattoo shop located in Lakewood, Washington. The shop specializes in body arts and has a primary category of tattoo shop. The shop is open seven days a week, but the hours are not available.
The shop has received mixed reviews from customers. Some customers have had a great experience and have praised the shop for its professionalism, cleanliness, and talented artists. One customer said, "Steve did an amazing job on taking my ideas and turning them into reality, highly recommend, friendly and proficient at what they do. Will definitely be going back for more." Another customer praised the shop for being military and veteran-friendly, "They are extremely military/vet friendly the apprentice that did mine is actually a vet so it was nice being able to have military conversations while it was being done."
However, some customers have had negative experiences with the shop. One customer complained about the high prices, "I came here for my first big piece so I was naive about prices. I was charged $400 and the tattoo was 1/3 of the size it was supposed to be. Don't rip off beginners because those are the people who will keep coming back for more. Do better." Another customer complained about the rude behavior of the owner, "Be prepared to wait over an hour as a walk-in. The owner was extremely rude. Calling me a liar. Baby, I have receipts. Overpriced. Never again."
Overall, Union Ave Tattoo Company is a place for military and civilians alike. The shop has talented artists who can turn customers' ideas into reality. However, customers should be aware of the high prices and the possibility of rude behavior from the owner.
From the business
"Closest Tattoo shop to JBLM, Ft. Lewis with artists experienced in American Traditional, Black and Grey, and Japanese. We take walk ins. Get what you get tattoos and flash are always available."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Gary White
Great price, great skills, great people! Overall my experience at Union Ave Tattoo was great! I definitely recommend everyone to go to this place! I know I'm definitely gonna hit them up again once I get another tattoo!
Karli Linn
I got my first tattoo here, I paid $160 & tip for something that should’ve been like $80 (it was only an outline). also I had to pay a $60 deposit (apart of tattoo price) before finding out the price of the tattoo itself. giving it 3 stars because I love the tattoo
Wyatt D
D.K. helped with my design and got me on the table promptly. Extreme attention to detail, he even filled in a couple things I wanted changed at the end for free. Very accommodating, nice atmosphere, meticulous attention to detail. Highly recommend.
Ahravia Hamim
This place is WAY over priced and I was treated with the worst customer service!!! I was charged 40$ deposits for two matching tattoos (which I was not told were non-refundable) in order for him to draw 1 sketch of a feather tattoo which would result in being both of our tattoos. "DK" quoted me 150$ per tattoo and was VERY incapable of drawing the tattoo we showed him at which we CLEARLY explained we wanted that EXACT tattoo with one minor modification (so I'm unsure why the sketch was necessary to begin with). Considering the price was not comparable with the tattoo, we scheduled something at a later date for different tattoos. At this separate appointment I asked for a small lotus flower and my friend asked for a small pine tree (considering my money was non- refundable I wasn't going to leave empty handed) and I was charged 200$ in total for both tattoos pictured. I am INFURIATED with the way I was treated and talked down to when being informed of their overpricing but beyond that I was way overcharged for these two tattoos and I wouldn't recommend it even if I got a full refund.
Sherry Spence
What an Outstanding Place!! From the moment you walk through the door of Union Ave. Tattoo you immediatley get the sense of the amount of passion that the owner, Steve Ross Q, an Army Veteran, as put into his business. The Decor and Artistry reflect that passion! Steve is dedicated in keeping the old school form of tattoo art alive and through the many conversations that I have had with him I can say that he is driven by that passion & devotion! He has done extensive studies concerning this art form and it is apparent by his knowledge on the subject! This is not your average cookie cutter tattoo shop. Most of the flash is hand drawn by Steve and DK & what Great Artists and Talents they are! My experience has always been positive and have always been treated with great respect and professionalism! Steve runs a clean and reputable establishment with fair pricing! If you can imagine your next tattoo, the guys at Union Ave. Tattoo can bring it to life and make it even better that what you dreamed of! I would recommend Union Ave Tattoo to anyone!
Katelynn Bellnier
Extremely beyond stratified with my new tattoo! Steve did an amazing job! Went above and beyond what I could have imagined! Highly recommend! Cant wait to get my next tattoo! Thank you so much!
Dennis Buzard
I can't be happier with the job and professional excellence of this place. Q is the man, he helped me figure out what I wanted, and then made it so much more beautiful than I could have ever expected and for the agreed upon price!! Union Ave took very good care of me, and they'll do the same for you
Viktor Borovitskiy
Got an awesome streetlight manifesto lantern tattoo here! Service was amazing the guys at the shop are super friendly and have lots of experience doing tattoos. Give them an idea you have for a tattoo and they'll make and amazing design
crucial taunt
Union Ave is an ace shop with a classy group of professionals bangin' out superior tattoos. I had the previlige of collecting a tattoo from Steve Q, the owner, a real gentleman with a creative eye for traditional style artwork. He's polite, efficient & his work speaks for itself. Folks always compliment the owl he did on my arm & I feel honored to wear it. It was a great experience & Union Ave is hands down my new shop.
Diana Delgado
Really nice people, my tattoo artist was very quick and did an amazing job. Will definitely come next time !