Reviews of Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlour (Tattoo Shop)

Jennifer Marschall

Absolutely the nicest, caring and talented professionals!

Allison Ivey (personwiththree)

Carrie is the best tattoo artist in the business. She is professional and educates women on their rights as customers in a male dominated tattoo world. Her tattoos make you feel empowered and beautiful.

Christopher Michael

Excellent and professional!

sara roccabianca

I love this place but most of all I love Carrie! She is a wonderful artist and an amazing person! I have know her for a year and a half now and she always did amazing art on my skin (we are working on a sleeve), she has a fascinating perspective on art and an outstanding techinque. She also is open to discuss any crazy idea you have for a tattoo, and never turns down a challenge. If you like illustration style tattoos and you are looking for a great artist, search no more!

DvineVoodooDoll

Nice little shop, and pretty clean, just was a little hard to find.

Andie Moore

Had a great piercing appointment with Meatloaf the Piercer! He works out of Lucky Monkeys secondary shop, Ritual, located a few doors down. He schedules his own appointments, not Lucky Monkey, through his email address and website. While there, he repierced my original earings on my ears, removing the old holes and scartissue made by a piercing gun. Then he repierced my nose. It's been a week and they are healing nicely. I felt minimal pain when the holes were pierced and so far I have felt minimal pain while they have been healing. Certainly far less pain than when I had them done with an ear piercing gun 30 years ago. I also really like the jewelry he uses. Very comfortable and beautiful pieces. I plan on making another appointment with Meatloaf to fix or pierce a couple more places on me. He is super friendly and great to talk to. His knowledge of his work is backed by his experience and credentials! I highly recommend him and his work!!

james millard

I have been a customer since this store opened and have spent more than 200 hours in the chair. The owner and artists here are both very accommodating and professional. My kids are now old enough to get tattoos and I would not hesitate to recommend Lucky Monkey as the place for their tattoos. Lucky Monkey has also tattooed my family members from England and my current employees. Still not heard a single bad thing about this shop. Getting a tattoo is a very personal experience and will mark you for life so if you want a tattoo that you can take pride in go to Lucky Monkey.

Ellie Rose

I received a tattoo here and the process was incredibly well done. The staff was very kind and professional, and made it all fun. I presented the tattoo I wanted and the result is even better than I ever would have imagined. Highly recommend!

Ameel Mirza

Brian is the man. Super helpful and the shop is spotless. Any one looking for a tattoo should hit them up.

Chuck Sawdy

If you like collecting american traditional tattoos this is a parlour you should definitely add to your lists of places to visit. They use more variety of colors than most other traditional oriented shops. Which could be hit or miss depending on your preferences. Even their apprentice is on top of his game for being so new to tattooing, he did this skull on my inner thigh a week or so ago. Next time I visit the shop, I'm going to pick out some of the sweet flash on the walls.

Alex Backus

Fantastic shop, everyone is super nice and helpful and the artists are great!

Katarina Merlini

This place is incredible. Extremely clean environment while still being a comfortable place to spend time in. I had my sleeve done by Carrie Metz-Caprusso and she was amazing through the entire process of designing, tattooing, and following up. I walked away completely thrilled with the final product and overall experience. The other artists were supportive as I was being tattooed, and I didn't encounter any staff member who was pretentious or judgmental.

Brooke Squair

Great place. Easy going people and Mandy is the BOMB!

Chelsea Hottenstein

We had amazing experience here! We were a walk in on 3/31 and our appointment was originally at 4. I locked my keys in my car so we went back in and Carrie saved my butt! Tony got us in at 2 while we were waiting for Triple A so it worked out perfect. They were all so so nice and Tony did an outstanding job on our tattoos. VERY VERY happy with my experience! Thank you!!

Kelly Kortier

This is an Ann Arbor gem!! The owner's are the most genuine people. The artist are extremely talented. Both myself and my daughter have outstanding body art from them!

Folton Taylor

Staff are incredibly talented. Shop was clean and comfortable.

Marie White

Good tattoo but carrie was very rude and unaccommodating. The tattoo turned out well but the experience was unpleasant.

Paige Knittel

I got my first three ear piercings from Meatloaf. He was very kind and understanding of my nerves. He did a great job, I would definitely go back again to him! It was less painful than I expected, and the jewelry is so pretty.

Jaleesa Haygood

Meh.

Kira H

Amazing service - so friendly and welcoming. The artists are very professional. Love their work! I will be back.

Lauren Costa

I got my first tattoo here about 2 weeks ago. My artist was Nate and he was great! He was very gentle and the tattoo turned out awesome. The shop was very clean and everyone who worked there was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning and I highly recommend Nate.

Steve Jones

I got a pair of tiger tattoos from Casey, and they are the best tattoos I have, and I have many. Casey was professional, helpful and is an incredible artist. Highly recommend Lucky Monkey and Casey O’Ryan. The lucky Monkey staff was awesome as well. Helpful, and easy going. I felt comfortable and confidant through the whole process.

Arianna Drake

The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cool, but I feel that I was overcharged. I got the Harry Potter stars (the stars located on the corner of the book pages) on my collarbone, hardly bigger than my thumbprint, and I had the outline of a star touched up on my hand. To complete both took less than 10 minutes to complete and everything turned out well, but I was charged $100. I was not made aware if there was a minimum charge for tattoos, but I may have rethought my strategy if I knew I would be charged so much for not even 10 minutes worth of work. I do not feel that my tiny stars should cost me so much.

Ruth Hill

These guys were great, my sister and I both go our first tattoos here and couldn't be happier. The place was very clean and everyone was very welcoming. Special thanks to our artist Carrie who was friendly and patient with us.

Emily Darow

A very awesome shop!!! Everyone was super friendly!!!

Colongie Weems

Corey was great!!!

Mary Fix

So much talent

Pinkmimzi

I walked in and they were amazingly professional and sanitary. They were kind and patient and REALLY affordable. I got quality art for a great price and I was in and out pretty quick. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone in the area looking for a place to go there.

Carly LaForest

I just got a beautiful original piece from Patrick Haller. He was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish. He has a very light hand and a wonderfully warming personality. I immediately felt at ease in his presence. He is a true master of his craft. Clean, hygienic, and precise. My appointment was at Ritual and I loved the space. It is beautiful, clean, and provides more privacy that most shops I’ve patronized. I do not think this will be my only Haller piece.

Christin Bieber

I have been to Lucky Monkey four times and each time have been lucky enough to get tattood by Carrie Metz Caporusso. The shop is clean and well run and the staff is kind, friendly and professional. I love Carrie and I love my tattoos! I highly recommend her.

Claire Rose

Katrina was so helpful and did an AMAZING job on my tattoos. I would absolutely recommend her! All of the staff was so polite, and the whole vibe /aesthetic of the place was very cool. I will absolutely be back in the future! Thank you Katrina!

Kathryn Lavender

Everything with the process went smoothly and was well organized. I am ecstatic about my tattoo. Corey did an excellent job.

Laura Wolfe

Professional, Clean, Friendly, Fun. Carrie was super helpful when planning and completing my tattoo. She was happy to explain each step, kept me entertained, and made sure I was comfortable throughout. She was incredibly nice and clearly loves what she does. The other employees were nice and encouraging as well. I left the shop with a tattoo that healed quickly and looks great, as well as recommendations on where to enjoy dinner and drinks nearby. I loved looking at all of the beautiful, bright art throughout the shop.

Amanda Chunkokibb

Tony was the artists today. Very professional & talented.

Anna Cavagnaro

Really awesome people, were very kind and professional about the entire thing, went in for an ear piercing and would highly recommend! :)

K Miller

Love the new location and easier to get to. Brian always does an awesome job.

Autumn Dunham

Got my first tattoo here with Kelli. Such a professional environment. Highly recommend!

Jessica P. Brandt

Shout out to Josh Figueroa! Amazing artist.

Carrie Metz-Caporusso

Best shop in MI, all the tattooist are friendly and talented. If you want an amazing tattoo this is the place!!!

Christopher Lee

As someone with a back and forearm full of tattoos, I'm pretty familiar with the process. I walked in at 8:30 pm on a Friday night (they close at 10 pm), and NO ONE, literally not one other person, was in the shop. I was looking for a solid black line tattoo, 0.5x6 inches, on my chest. They informed me that they wouldn't be able to grant me an appointment until Monday?! They condensedingly told me that "it's more complicated than you think." I'm not a tattoo expert, but I do know that a single, solid line tattoo takes less than a hour and a half, especially when the shop is empty. I'll be in Ann Arbor for many years to come, but I will NEVER return to Lucky Monkey.

kris

Very kind, nice personable people. Good quality. Fast responses too.

Sam Eggleston

I decided today to get a tattoo that I've been mulling over for about a year now, and my daughter suggested we head over to Lucky Monkey, a parlor where a tattoo artist who now works in Marquette used to be employed. When we went in, we were greeted very pleasantly by Olivia at the front desk. She inquired as to our visit, and we told her we were looking to do a walk-in tattoo for each of us. She asked us to take a seat and informed us that the lone artist on hand at the time was busy with another customer, but it was a small tattoo and he would be out shortly. It didn't take long until we met Casey O'Ryan. He looked over our proposed tattoos, discussed the size and the location we wanted, and then gave us a quick quote. We agreed, so he went back to prep his work area, taking the time to clean everything very thoroughly and meticulously. My daughter went first. She was getting a phrase put on her forearm. When she came out about 20 minutes later, she showed me the work and I was very impressed with how crisp the linework was, even though she had wanted a fairly delicate font. It was very well done, and looked as crisp as the printed version we brought in for the example. Casey once again cleaned everything up well and invited me back. He set up the table so I would be comfortable as I was getting a tattoo on my chest. He talked me through it all even though it wasn't my first ink, and made sure I was comfortable with the size and then the location. Once approved, he got me positioned comfortably and went to work. Casey remained interactive throughout, talking to me and to Olivia as he worked. His hand was steady, as was the pressure with the needle and machine, and he worked with focus and didn't try to rush the process. When he was done, I was very happy with the end result, and he gave me aftercare instructions and even gave me a great recommendation for a place to grab a bite to eat. I have had a few tattoos in my life, and Casey ranks right up there with my favorite artists. Very cool cat with very steady hands and an eye for details. Worth every penny for sure.

Josephine Rose

I called and was asked to come in at a time, I arrived ten minutes early to discuss my tattoo with an artist and I sat for twenty minutes and watched three employees sit on their butts and play on their phones before anyone helped me. Then was turned down, very disappointed in their service and hospitality. Would not recommend.

Daniel Ash

-Very friendly staff -Good pricing - Professional -Clean I love my art work, very impressed can't wait to go back!

Asia H

I got a tattoo here and it's been about three years. I wanted a a Polynesian design turtle with a hibiscus flower in the middle and I also wanted the word fearless. I wanted them on the same foot but I ended up having to get one on each foot due to size and detail. My artist was Johnny Wheatstraw. I don't think he's there anymore... bummer. Lucky Monkey is a great place and I highly recommend it!

Marshall Geer

I had a great experience. Prompt, fair and clean. My artist Nate was respectful and dose amazing work. Wish I could rate ten stars.

That1guyuknow 734

Great place,friendly staff, accepts cards very professional. Im actually going there today to get tatted. only thing is that the pics arent updated and they are on packard and platt in ann arbor if it doesn't say this yet.

Carissa Arens

Martin did an excellent job! It turned out better than I had expected and I love it :) Clean place, friendly staff, definitely recommending it to all my friends.

Elektracorps Green world

A legendary Landmark and aristic epicenter .

M Z

Great COVID standards. Felt very safe with everything they are doing which is A LOT more than most businesses. Shout out to Casey who is an amazing artist!

Jessika Whiteside

Lucky Monkey has done both my latest tattoo and my husband's, and both have turned out amazingly. They really pay attention to the artistic element and come up with designs that are true pieces of art. Jesse did our tattoos and we couldn't be happier. I definitely plan to get any future tattoos done here.

Trevor Wilson

It had been about 20 years since I had last gotten a tattoo, Lucky Monkey could not have been a better place to have the work done. As a single dad, I had some schedule challenges, they worked me and help me get a time that worked (I even had to reschedule). Mandy was FANTASTIC as an artist and I could not be happier with my work. My previous tattoo became red, swollen and scabbed after it was done, so that's what I went in expecting. I was shocked to have none of this happen with my new tat. I can only attributive this to the skill of artists involved. I would 100% go back and have already suggested Lucky Monkey to a few other people as well. Plus, as an added bouns, you just may run into a Detroit rock icon while getting inked, pretty cool!

Scott Jones

This is a great shop. Rich in traditional styles but advanced in its technology where needed. Brad Nugent is extremely talented. If you need some creativity to fix up an old tattoo he's your guy. Thanks Brad! The conversation was the best part!

Michelle Wells

I had the best experience at Lucky Monkey.... When i went in for my first tattoo the owner and bassist for dead n 5 warmly welcomed my family and I and brought in a paw print from my dog and Steve did an amazing job on sizing it down and the letters and was very nice and did an amazing job on the tattoo and told me how to take care of the tattoo and to this day i will always go to Lucky Monkey

Tania Morris Diaz

I've already been here twice and will keep going back for more. The entire staff is wonderful, professional, and extremely talented. Carrie is amazing! She made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Aristocrat Gillette

I love this Tattoo Parlour, it's the only place I go for my Ink. The people are definitely one of a kind, and their "Old School style" is exactaly what I love. Don't get me wrong, they can do "New School" ink, But I want to stay as traditional as I can. I have gotten 10 tattoos there, and soon to get more. Remember, a $100,000 painting can hang in your house for a few people to see, or you can have great art on your skin for everyone to see at a fraction of that cost. Lucky Monkey is my choice every time!!!

Nic Sims

Carrie does the most amazing line work!

Heba Delgado

I was helped right away but the man that did my tattoos was very dull and didn't really do a good job. I went in for a touch up and was told by him that I didn't need one when I clearly did and until this day I still do. If I could attach a photo I would. They over charge

Cammi Green

Clean and great artists. Love my tattoo. Can't wait to get another.

Kandice G

I’ve been to Lucky Monkey a few times for my tattoos. The front desk staff were always great, the other artists are always friendly while you’re getting inked, and Carrie is my all-time favorite artist. She’s very friendly and easy to talk to while she’s working, and remembered details I told her between my two appointments (that were over a year apart). The only thing better than her personality is her work (and that’s really a credit to both). I have always been thrilled with her tattoos. There’s a reason she’s become such a star in the local (and apparently international) tattoo scene.

Sandra Church

My go to place. Even took my mom for a mother daughter tattoo last year. Wide array of artists with different specialties. Someone is bound to be able to the style you're looking for!

Lauren Dilley

Great experience! Josh was awesome. Already thinking about my next tattoo.

Sarah Queen

Talented artists, (Mandy is awesome!) and a clean atmosphere. I am thrilled with my custom piece, and I'll continue to go back!

trinity w

Awesome experience! Meatloaf is one of the best piercers around!! Super cool, knowledgeable, and helpful! His space is also super clean and welcoming. I cannot recommend Meatloaf or Lucky Monkey enough!

Haley Truhn

I was very nervous for my first tattoo but both the artist and guy at thd front desk (didnt catch his name) were very nice to me. great customer service and the artist Steve, did great work. Very informative about aftercare and the lines on my tattoo were very very clean. great place and nice staff. i will be back in the future ????????

Chandra Jackson

Couldn't have asked for a better first tattoo experience. Highly suggest Brad, extremely nice and as a walk-in, he managed to fit me in and gave me exactly what I wanted.

Jordan Williams

Absolutely a top-quality tattoo parlor! Very clean and professional with extremely friendly staff and owners. Came here for my first tattoo and couldn’t be happier with the results! Kelli did an amazing job creating exactly what I wanted. I will definitely be a return customer ????

Ashley Pogue

Went to this place to get my first tattoo. Went back a year later to get my second tattoo of a paw print. The artist rudely said he couldn't do it because it was too much detail in too small of a design (it is 4 inches tall)... so I went to Authentic Art and they did it without a problem.

Madison Scheuer

I never leave reviews but I just have to! I got my first tattoo here yesterday. The staff at lucky monkey were friendly and Josh did an amazing job on my tattoo!! I love it so much and couldn’t have asked for a better experience/tattoo. He was professional and made me feel very comfortable. I recommend him to everyone. The place is also very clean and covid safe!! Thank you :)

Abagail Jeavons

A wonderful experience for my first tattoo. I absolutely love how well Kelli executed my design. I'll definitely be back here for more tattoos in the future!

Big Bad Alpha

Have had several pieces done here! We continue to come back for more! Miss Tony

Martin Ruhlig

Nice place. Got a small walk-in piece done. Will most likely go back for more detailed work.

Sandra Smith

Corey was fantastic and highly skilled in the arrangement and placement of my tattoo! Would highly recommend. Had a great time.

Duncan Gilbert

Josh was great, very professional and kind. Love my piece and would recommend him and lucky monkey to friends.

Alicia Williamson

I've had 2 tattoos done here (by Tony in 2019 and Carrie 2021) and they're great! Clean, professional, BEAUTIFUL work by both of them, and it felt like a really queer friendly space. I recommend this shop to my friends.

Anjannabet Toro Cajigas

Great artists, very professional and friendly atmosphere. New member, Hannah, is great!.

Brittany Gonciarz

Carrie is a TREASURE. The quality of the work, the experience of sitting down and chatting with her, every aspect is a delight. Love her! And Tony too!

Emily Martinez

Clean and professional, after moving from Cleveland it's nice to find a reliable tattoo shop with honest artists.

Marlene Fain

Great customer service and awesome artists! I love my new tattoo by Brad Nugent! He did a cover up of a scar and it is amazing. I get so many compliments on it. I can't recommend Lucky Monkey Tattoo enough. Simply put - the best tattoo shop in Michigan!

Buchanan Barnes

I love my tattoo! I was in Michigan on business and my last week there, I got a tattoo that I have wanted for a very long time, a frog holding an umbrella. Brian did the work for me and it came out awesome. It healed perfect, clean lines and great color!

SEAN DURHAM

Artist was skilled and knowledgeable, got my first tat and I felt totally at ease with Nate.

Page Gardner

I had a great experience at Lucky Monkey! The first tattoos I got at a different studio, and I did not have a very good experience, so I was a little nervous going back in. The staff at Lucky Monkey was super kind, the studio was clean, and my artist Casey did a fantastic job. His design was better than I was even imagining, he made me feel super comfortable and was a great conversationalist (and lowkey fine af!!!!). If I wasn't moving away, I'd definitely be coming back. I highly recommend Lucky Monkey for a really positive tattoo experience, and especially Casey.

Eric Pfauth

Really nice people

Leslie Z

I had a fantastic experience here. All the artists are nice and they follow through on making sure you take care of your new tattoo. Highly recommended.

Jeff Greunke

Artist Steve was great.

Arewon Pierre

Great service very nice people good price

Cris Garcia

Set up an appointment here, still have 2 months to wait but the staff was friendly when I was there.

Mike Black

Best tattoo parlor in the area. Very talented artists, clean an sanitary. The new shop is very welcoming lots of cool art.

Spencer Schmid

I would highly recommend Lucky Monkey! I got my first tattoo done there and the guy that did mine was super friendly, made sure I was calm and comfortable the whole time, and did an amazing job of giving me exactly the design I had in mind.

Kerstin Kristina Unger

Hey! I was there for just a little tattoo, but they still took their time for me and explained everything (because it was my first one). All of them were very nice and I loved it there! Totally recommendable! Thanks again :)

Morgan Emily

I *LOVE* Lucky Monkey Tattoo. I’ve now been tattooed by Carrie, Tony, and Casey and they’ve done AMAZING work. Plus, every single artist who works there is so kind! Lucky Monkey is always clean, they have great artists and staff members, their work is always top quality and I can’t recommend them enough.

Jeff Griffin

Excellent first-time experience! Staff was curteous, and shop was clean. Tattoo is even better than I had hoped. Thanks Steve!

Jon C

Great clean shop. Nice staff. All protocols followed

Nick

Casey did an amazing job with my tattoo super clean and bold and everyone at the shop is really friendly and cool had a blast can’t wait to go back! Thanks guys!✌️????????

Laisha H

Casey was very much so rude he made me and my friend feel like we weren’t welcome in the establishment. He didn’t even introduce his self I went in for my first tattoo and ended up walking out and not getting it because I was told me and my friend whose 17 would be able to get tattoos as long as she had identification and a legal guardian I called this location 4 times and they said they could tattoo her without a doubt. my grandpa passed away and I came in on his birthday today was supposed to be a happy day for me and it was ruined if your a person of color I would not recommend going to him

Ash Taylor

One of the coolest tattoo places in Michigan that I’ve been to. Carrie does amazing work and everyone at the shop is extremely friendly and cool. Highly recommended this place to anyone who is looking to get some quality artwork, go see them!!

Kimberly Creswell

Lucky Monkey is a clean welcoming shop, also home to the incredible Carri Metz Caporusso. In 2018 I lost my 14 year old English Bulldog Lulu, and I knew I wanted to commemorate her life with a tattoo. Carrie's talent, expertise, and attention to detail left me with a beautiful portrait and floral work that I get compliments on daily. Her illustrative style, clean crisp lines, and creativity are exceptional, can't wait to add more of her art to me!

André Rocha

Just got a tattoo with Carrie Metz-Caporusso. She is a brilliant artist and a incredibly interesting person. Our chat made 2 hours fly bye.

Pez Pesavento

Great tattoos at a fair price

Lauren Cholar

I was nervous going in and working with a new artist while picking a design I wasn't sure someone could really convey. I went in for my consult first and foremost and was impressed with the parlor and the artist Carrie. After I went in for my tattoo and saw what design she had drawn for me I was wowed. It was what I had envisioned and looked absolutely beautiful. It was probably my best tattoo experience to date and if you choose this as your parlor definitely see Carrie. She does beautiful work, and the other artists in the parlor were calm and welcoming.

Kathryn Friedlund

Carrie is the best! Love her work and she is so sweet to talk to. The time flew by because we chatted the entire time. I would def come back and I'm looking forward to it!

Eric Konarske

Though Brian Massey and I had a lengthy discussion about the usefulness of online reviews and whether or not they do an accurate job of reflecting reality, I still feel I should say this: This was my first tattoo, and I couldn’t be happier. Brian was great to work with, the price was totally reasonable, and it came out better than I even hoped. So let’s forget about the effectiveness of online reviews. We won’t even call this a review. We’ll just call this a five-star thanks.

Cherith Harkness

I went into Lucky Monkey Tattoo on my birthday and was very disappointed with my experience. I had called in advance to try and book a time slot but they said they only make appointments via walk-in consultations. Which is fair, they don't want people wasting their time. But, when I arrived, I felt completely judged. I was dressed up from work and felt as though the staff didn't take me seriously. They listened to what I had to say in regards to what I wanted, but then told me they were booked for the night. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

Ginger Christina

Employee told me to come in at 2:30-3 for a walk-in (friend was with me and confirmed that she did indeed say that time frame) I get there at 2:45 and am told “I filled your spot. I would NEVER say 2:30-3” so yeah. Shady bizz. Do not recommend.

Mona Evans

Poor business etiquette when the hours of business are until 8pm and you drive 20 min to find they closed at 6:55. Boo ????

Ilana Hairston

Seriously - if i'm going to have someone mark my body for life they should be at least courteous. The guy i spoke with never introduced himself. Asked for a deposit (what is he - a dentist?) for a next day appointment, and refused to refund the money when i called to cancel 1.5 hrs ahead (and they say they take in walk-ins). When i objected to his overall manner, he started shouting - what ever happened to the "the customer's always right" In short avoid Tuesdays and Wednesdays, since i don't know his name, but those are the days he works.

Eric Vermett

Amazing people and artists!

Jamie Samland

Amazing talent and service! Very clean and friendly.

Hannah S

Had a fantastic tattoo done by Brad. Exceptional quality and skill, professional, clean, relaxed atmosphere. Entirely great experience.

Todd Ponagai

Frank 4-12-13I heard so many good things about Lucky Monkey tattoo. So I went in there after having some very bad experiences at a few of the other shops in the metro area. I was greeted by when I walked in by a guy named Casey. He asked me a few questions of what I was looking to get done. Told him what I wanted than he pointed me towards Brian and Amanda's portfolio. I was looking for something from a horror movie. Amanda was the artist there to take care of me. She took the time and talked to me. Discussing what I wanted. She took the info and my info. Booked my appt. Came back to get the work. I was excited to see what she drew up. It was way over what I expected. And it was a perfect size. She was very nice when she started to tattoo me. It took a few hrs. than she explained how to take care of it. I cannot wait to show everyone after its healed. Thank you Lucky Monkey and Amanda. I will be back again for more work

mary hall

I was very pleased with my experience at Lucky Monkey. I consider Brian Massey to not only be a highly talented artist, but also gentle and attentive. I sent my 18-year-old daughter there for her first tattoo. Just a small scroll tattoo, but exactly what she wanted and didnt even scab! The entire process was flawless. She brought in a rough drawing of what she wanted; which the artist (Brian) elaborated on and drew it up into a work of art. When she returned for her ink session, it was provided relatively painlessly. She was then given exact instructions on how to care for her fresh ink and thoroughly treated with respect. I would recommend this shop to anyone!!

Joey Simpson

Got my first tattoo here about 5 months ago. As most first timers, I was incredibly nervous and was putting a lot of trust into this place. I'm glad that I chose lucky monkey! Though it's a small tattoo, it is exactly what I wanted and makes me very happy. If I get another tattoo, I definitely would like to go here.

Thomas

I had an excellent experience at Lucky Monkey! The service was great as was the tattoo! I was a little bit nervous because this was my first tattoo. The staff did a great job of explaining what would happen, as well as working with me to make my tattoo idea a reality! My artist was Casey O'Ryan. He did a phenomenal job at putting me at ease, and his artistry was top notch. Also I would like to add in that I had no problem scheduling my appointment, and did not have to wait at all. I will recommend Lucky Monkey to all my friends and family, and will definite go there to get my next tattoo done. Thanks so much!

Maegan Merrow

Lucky Monkey and It’s hidden, secret society, Ritual, are the only place I’ll go for ink. Not only are both places seriously cool, the artists are amazing! Huge shout out to Corey for his fabulous work on my memorial tattoo!

Brandon Wallot

Went to lucky monkey as a tattoo virgin, left with an amazing work of art on my shoulder! Tattoo artist Johnny did an excellent job, and I am very pleased with his work. When the work was finished, I was given written instructions on how to care for it to keep it looking nice. I recommend Lucky Monkey to anyone.

Heather Lunger

Great place, great tatoo artist espically Andrew. Highly recommend!!

Henry Medina

They duing really good job

Franklin Benjamin

This place is great. I've only had work done with Brian. He did a cover up on my entire back and was great the whole time super smooth and easy going as well as the tattoo. Didnt realize I was getting it done he did an amazing job. I had to book him a few weeks out but hey YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR QUALITY, which I dont mind at all. I recommend anybody to go here.

Lizabeth Desmet

Love it here. They made my first tattoo expirience really easy and enjoyable

T Gibbs

Great artists

zoe knisley

I went in for my first tattoo with Casey. He was extremely friendly, accommodating, and did an amazing job with my tattoo. He did so well with my tattoo and I loved it so much that I cried when I looked at it again in my car. I would definitely recommend going here and will be booking another tattoo in the future.

Erik Anderson

Clean and safe

Betsy Liddell

Nate is an incredibly talented and friendly artist ????

Kameo Morton

Corey did absolutely amazing on my tattoo's!!! Highly recommended! There all so friendly and ur appointments are made so quickly!

Lauren Miller

I would highly recommend them, I've been dealing with Brad Nugget for quite a while an he is very professional. And his work is very complimentary.

Rachel Fogarty

Had a second great experience here, this time with Nate. He was very friendly and made me feel comfortable while he gave me an amazing piece on my leg. Will be returning again!

Ben Sporer

Love this shop. They have great artists, especially Carrie. I've been seeing her for my sleeve for almost 2 years and she's been so helpful, patient, and accommodating through the entire process. I can't say enough how great the experience has been, and even though my sleeve is almost done, there will be plenty more pieces I'll be getting from her in the future.

Angela Schultz

I’m can elaborate to give you an idea of the terrible experience I had here. I wanted a small henna-style starfish tattoo, and it was completely lines. It healed and the lines were blotchy. I ended up going back and having it touched up, but the artist was almost an hour late. His excuse was “I’m sorry I was asleep in my car.” I should’ve walked away but I needed the touch up. When that healed, it was 2 different colors in the lines and still looked blotchy. I ended up going to Authentic Art and had it redone 2 more times. This is my first and only tattoo that ended up being tattooed 4 times which was extremely painful and leaving me with a raised/scar tattoo that has texture and I’ve probably spent over $1000 total between all 4 times. Overall, it was a very unprofessional experience and left me with a blotchy scarred tattoo that I had to go somewhere else to have done properly.

Brooke McCoy

I was a walk in client for a tattoo and was not really sure what I wanted. I had a few ideas that the older lady shut down extremely fast because I told Her I only wanted to spend about 100$ she made it obvious she did not want to do my tattoo. I was a paying customer and was up for any ideas she had. Oh well. I walked out.

Cody Ennis

Best tattooing experience I've had to date, from start to finish. Great experience. Thanks Patrick.

Christina Brown

I always wanted to get a tattoo, I waited years and years to get one, and all my friends come to Lucky Monkey to get one. I saw told to book Mandy on my first visit because she was the expert on this so I did. She was really nice when I met her, and was nice when we started the inking process. She however was not very nice when I started to cry and told me that it wasn't fair to the other people around. I realize people get this done day in and day out, but it is painful and it does take a while to get used to the pain. I gave the shop a five star because the work was beautiful, the shop is clean, and everyone else was very professional. All and all I would go back here but I would probably see someone who is a tad more sympathetic.

Taylor L

Very clean place! You walk in and can just smell the cleanliness. Nice staff! Kelli did my tattoo and it turned out AMAZING! Better than I imagined. They do fundraisers for non profits so they are great for the community. Will be back and highly recommend.

Susanne Schlueter

Great experience today for my daughter and myself getting our first and matching tattoos. Corey Poore did an amazing job and was extremely patient with us.

Andrew Grubbs

Got my group of 5 in 2 hours early and were super friendly the entire time we were there!

Robert Hoke

They overcharge. $80 and no tip for five small letters that healed slowly on the meatiest part of thick dermis of a large arm. Rookie artist or slow learner. The guy in the front left booth is awesome. The guy in the rear with the old gear - not as much.

Stephanie C

The Lucky Monkey is great - very clean, great artists, good location, reasonable prices. I go to Mandy and she is amazing. She's done all of my tattoos so far and I know I will keep going back to her because she does great work and she's a very friendly person, which is a big deal when you're going to be sitting under a needle for five hours. She's very creative and always listens to what you want but honestly I prefer to give her the idea of what I want and let her put her spin on it. She's also very professional - when I had to reschedule an appointment last minute because of an emergency, she was completely understanding. That meant a lot to me. Everywhere I go, people comment on my tattoos and ask me where I got them. I always tell them The Lucky Monkey, and talk to Mandy :)

Micah Lewis

Felt like they tried to pressure my friend with a tattoo they weren’t happy with

LickyGeng the 4th

Best tattoo shop in Michigan!

Sable Dobbie

Kelli Donegan cancelled my appointment 2 days before I was suppose to come in. We had been emailing for over 3 months, I had told her I wanted an 18" tattoo and I mentioned that this would be my first tattoo. She gave me a quote and we set the date. 2 days before my appointment, after I put down my deposit, she tried to raise the price on me, but refused to give me an actual price range. When I asked about it more, she canceled the whole appointment saying she didn't feel comfortable giving such a big tattoo to someone whose never gotten one before. I would have been fine paying more if she had been honest from the beginning, or if she just never took me on as a client because I wanted a big first tattoo, but the fact that she did all this 2 days before my appointment was extremely upsetting and unprofessional.

Maria Smith

I got tattooed by Carrie a little over a year ago and her tattoo is still the best and so fresh, and my personal favorite. She’s so sweet and personable, and really knows how to make you comfortable and feel at home. Go see her!

Lori Boggs

Mandy did an absolutely fabulous job. The tattoo I had done was very personal to me and she well exceeded my expectations. She is amazing artist and I highly recommended her. Thank you, Mandy, for the beautiful flamingo.

gadget calton

Been here a few times. Always a good vibe and great artists. Super happy with the work I had done. Highly recommend

Rebecca Aitkens

Great shop. Tony was fantastic.

Brandon Xu

Really awesome place with tons of great artists.

E. B. Snodgrass

Got my second tattoo. Artist listen to what I wanted and took my idea samples to design me just want I wanted. Since it was simple style was in and out in under 90 minutes.

Azusa Andruchowycz

Ok for a first tattoo but expect the typical hipster crowd catering for college kids getting one phrase tattoos.

Christopher Sherlock

Called, said they wouldn’t be able to get me in for like a week and a half. No big deal, go in for a consultation for a sleeve to be done. Drove half an hour, got there, said the artist I liked “wasn’t taking any new big pieces for a couple months”. Guess you don’t wanna make money, thanks for wasting my time and day

Lynda Gronlund

Great experience all around. I had the idea to get a gift certificate for my dad for his Christmas Eve birthday so we could get a couple of tattoos together. I stopped by the shop on December 23 and it had already closed for the holidays. I emailed to see if I could purchase one online and Dana, the owner, emailed me back right away. She kindly went out of her way to meet me at her other shop on Christmas Eve so I could purchase the gift certificate. After Christmas, I was ready to make the appointment for my dad & I, Dana was super responsive & helpful and scheduled us with Casey O'Ryan. The appointment was today. We were happy that they were taking covid seriously and requiring masks. Casey was great - meticulous in drawing up what we wanted and making sure it was perfect. He was kind, professional and clearly skilled. He could have rushed through but he really took the time to carefully set everything up, make sure he understood what we wanted, and apply the tattoos perfectly. We are both super happy with the experience & highly recommend the shop and Casey!

Jadwiga R

Steve is our guy at Lucky Monkey. This is the only place we go to get ink done. the environment is clean and the people are chill.

Elizabeth Baker

We came from out of state for a weekend getaway and randomly decided to get a tattoo. We got matching tattoos on the spot from one of the artists there. They are really friendly and the price wasnt bad for what we got.

Devon Krystiniak

I received a tattoo from Carrie during a charity event and it was an excellent experience! I came in at the end of the night just a small chunk of time before the event ended and she got me right in! The shop is clean, professional, is full of amazingly talented artists and has a great vibe! I look forward to returning there for another tattoo in the future!

Eden rose

Meatloaf is AMAZING. He did a really great job and took so much time explaining how to take care of my new piercing and what to expect during the healing process. I will definitely be a returning customer.

T W

Very satisfied with my tattoo. They know what they are doing. Tony C did a great cover up of an old tattoo

Mika Hannon

My daughter and friend wanted to get a tattoo. Her friend was underage which was fine, but My daughter wasn't treated well at all it was going to be her first time getting a tattoo and Casey totally ruined the experience for her. He never made her feel comfortable didnt introduce his self and started talking about the his next client?. Hospitality is everything. My daughter wrote a review and the owner never even tried to find out her side instead of trying to find out she talks about my daughters friend why.. what about what happen and how to fix it instead of trying to tell her rules or policies that she aware of... terrible place for first timers. The guy at the front desk was awesome though he apologized for the owner and casey, but he shouldn't have had too...

Barbara Wright

Awesome AWESOME people. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE!!

Bobby Marks

I've been getting tattoos from Lucky Monkey for a few years now and have always had a positive experience there. Casey has done a few tattoos for me and he has been great to work with. He has really great ideas and wants to make your tattooing experience the best it can be. He's friendly, has killer flash and all the tattoos he's done for me have healed really nicely and look great. He replies quickly to messages and does exceptional work! I've also worked with Tony and Carrie and they are both top notch people and tattoo artists. Check all three of these great artists out because they have their own unique styles but are incredibly easy to work with and do fantastic work! Those 3 are the reason I continue to go back to Lucky Monkey.

Brandi Clark

Hannah is a very talented young woman who is at the start of what is gonna be a badass tattoo career. That babydoll was on point. The tat she did was so much more than just ink for my friend and myself and she understood that. She was thoughtful professional quick and amazing. There's so much to say about young lady but you really should just book an appointment for yourself. From your girls at the Detail Shop we'll be back --xoxo????????

Brandon Flynn

Great atmosphere. Tony did a great job and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. Would definitely comeback!

maxanddad1

Patrick was awesome! Helpful and friendly staff!

Caje Coviare

I got a butterfly tattoo today by Hannah Blackburn and her line work is amazing! She even touched up an old tattoo i had and absolutely made the difference remarkably better. I’m so much more than happy with my experience and i 100% recommended Hannah!!

Sarah Sporer

Lucky monkey is hands down the best place to get a tattoo. Carrie is who I go to and she is just the best! Incredibly talented, so sweet, beyond amazing w keeping everything clean and sterile, and makes it a great experience! I have 3 from her and cannot wait to get more!!!!

Kevin S

Had an amazing experience with Nate at Lucky Monkey. He was able to take my ideas and bring them to life. He wasn't afraid to give me pushback and guidance when I needed it, and it turned out even better! Their entire staff was helpful, facility was clean, and the process was professional from start to finish. Extremely happy.

Elizabeth Klaus

Kelli is amazing!

Andrew Fitins

Casey did a great job, the staff are easy to talk to and the work is excellent ????

Clay Skougard (non-ya-business)

Great experience and Nate is the man and amazing artist.