Reviews of A1 Tattoo Co (Tattoo Shop)

sara bales

Mitch did a great job and I will be back

Steven Walser

Decided to get a piece of body jewelry. The piercer (Richie) here was very knowledgeable and made me feel as comfortable as he possibly could. Explained everything before we went through with the placement, and afterwards explained everything I needed to do take proper care of my new piercing! Would recommend this shop to anyone wanting to get piercings, and might be going back for a new tattoo in a couple months!!! Prices are very reasonable for the quality service provided!!!

Nina Comley

Ben is awesome! I met him on a walk in the other night. It was late but he made time for me anyway. I was looking for something small and he quickly drew up something I loved. He took his time and made sure I was happy with every detail. I was! I’ll definitely be back!

jeff krohn

Shannon is incredible and I will never go to a anyone els!

Jennifer Guill

Good place for a nice tat

T B

I had 2 arm tattoos done in one day at this location. it was a descent experience....it took a lot longer than i was expecting. guy told me it would take about 10-20 min to draw up, took an hour....the process was good but i feel like he didn't really listen to what I wanted. I ended up with a color tattoo that was a little off from the color that I picked but settled because it still looked pretty cool and one black tattoo that was a little janky. the black tattoo was a picture that I had hand drawn and told the guy that I can't draw really well and if he could clean it up that would be great. he traced my drawing and put it on my arm. telling me that he would fix it as he went. i ended up with the exact drawing that i had done on my arm. fast forward 2 months....part of the color on the black tattoo came out with the scab so I went back to try to get it touched up and the guy was like I am busy but call later and I will book you and appointment. there wasn't even anyone in the shop. I went to a different tattoo shop, paid $80 to have the tattoo redone

Blu Storm

Richie is the greatest piercer! So good in fact, I'm going back for more and taking a friend who wants a piercing with me!

Lavitsmalstrome

Josh is a good at tattoos

Angela Metcalf

Loved This Place ❤️ Richie Was The Best ❤️ Great Piercer and Sooo Smart About It???? Highly Recommend

Lance Berry

Josh is the best

Caitlin Warren

I got my first tattoo here, and I've recommended it to lots of friends who've loved it. It's a clean shop with lots of friendly tattoo artists, so they have all the different styles you could want.

Andrew Murphy

Shannon is a very personal tattoo artist. Will be getting all my tattoos here.

Brianna Renee

Richie handles all piercings. He only accepts walk ins. I got my nips pierced. He was very thorough in explaining the process keeping it short but also explaining everything he was doing before he did it. I will return to A1.

Kemp Underwood

This isn't one of those doucey, everyone is a tough guy kind of shop. These are super cool and respectful people who can pull of some jaw dropping pieces of art. Thanks specifically to Gentlemen Josh for the full sleeve people compliment every single day.

dysphoric dumbass

Got 2 earlobe piercing and an industrial piercing. Richie was very clear as to how to take care of it and was nice as hell. I would absolutely recommend this place for piercings.

R “whyisthisdifficult” Peterson

Great work.

Antoine Brown

Josh and Ben are the best at what they do.

Kaycee Byrd

It was my moms first time getting a tattoo and Ben was so awesome with her! She’s 61 and was somewhat nervous but he put her mind at ease and was very patient with her! I have had a few done myself but never here! I will definitely be going back for another. I liked the chill atmosphere it really helped with my anxiety I get before every tattoo. Clean, fun, and very professional. They didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear just to get me in and out their door they took the time to make sure both of us got what we wanted. I can not stop looking at my arm I’m in love with this tattoo!

Wesley Adam Rudder

Awesome

Peter Graves

The artists are all amazing and easy going. I have gotten all my artwork here and will continue to.

Geek Gym_10

It went really good

S M

Always a great experience when I go in.

Chris Akins

See Mitch he's the man

Josh Roudebush

Love love this place. The guy who does the piercing is top-notch does a great job. There's a female there who does tattoos she is also very good!!!

crystal blackburn

Clean friendly environment I'll definitely go visit them again

timber19 wolf99

Terrible customer service Especially for the "artist" named nick heart his is a joke and extremely rude

Jeffrey Sams

Go there!

Wil Capps

Brendan and Josh are both great. Great artists and chill dudes

Grandmaof7

Have gotten all my ink done here, very clean, and great staff.

Victor DeMarco

Went last night to get some information about setting up an appointment for getting my first tattoo ever. They were able to get me in right away to get the tattoo done. Ben was the artist who took care of me and I couldn't be happier. He was friendly, polite, and explained the whole process to me. He was sterile and professional during the entire session. Very happy with the work done, will return if I ever get a second tattoo!

Jacqueline Boobooreeree

RUDE customer service...

Nathan Hall

Amazing artwork. Great, and genuine people to deal with. Always look forward to my visits here!!!

GothicGoat666

The people here are absolutely genuinely nice and care about you and what you're getting done! They get you in asap and take their time but get you out quickly. Every time I come in they ask about my past work or piercings to see how they're doing. Awesome service 12/10

Rob Lawson

Got inked by Mitch today. It was a totally rad experience.

Erika Darling

Great artists. Very professional space. This is suitable for all kinds of tattoos.

Bear Webber

Awesome tattooist ????

Terra Gray

My artist was Josh and he did an absolutely amazing job! He’s one of the coolest, nicest, laid back guy I’ve met. I will definitely be coming back to him in the near future.

Beingtested

Took daughter to get a septum piercing here. Very nice staff and the place is clean. Reasonable pricing.

Tony Chavez

best place to get piercing and advice

Phoenix Ristow

We saw Richie the piercer today for my eyebrow. He was very laid back and soft spoken. He explained everything he was doing and made a few jokes to ease the nerves. I've been to a few different places for piercings but i think this was my best experience!!

Ashley Sage

Mitch was awesome, came up with the exact design I wanted and did great work. Will definitely be going back for future work.

Clara Murphy

I’ve gotten 4 tattoos here and had a wonderful experience with all 4! Their service is great, they work with my ideas and are super talented! I’ve been tattooed by 3 different artists here and they were all incredibly good. I love this shop and won’t be going anywhere else anytime soon!

Miss Melisa

If you're looking for a tattoo, this is the place.

Sandra Romp

I went to A1 on a Monday afternoon to get my nosed pierced. I got Richie and he was pretty good. He had a little bit of a attitude and I'm better then you attitude but he did walk me through everything and told me everything he was doing. He was very informative on the aftercare and said I could call him if I need too. He is a good piercer even if his attitude is a little off.

james potmesil

I've been going to Brennan for work for the last 16 years and will keep going back until I don't have room left for anything else. He always comes up with awesome art.

KatKong

If you ever need a tattoo, go here! Every artist that works there is insanely GREAT at what they do! You will NOT be disappointed!!The BEST tattoo shop I've been to in many states over many years! Brennan captured the spirit of my idea and brought it to life. The detail work is amazing! The shading is amazing! I am so proud of the results. It was a steal of a deal for this kind of high quality artwork. I am a customer for life! Thank you so much, Brennan!!!

Erica A.

Richie did a great job piercing my daughter's ears. He was thorough at explaining how to clean and care for her new piercings; and explained things in a manner in which she could understand. He made her feel comfortable during her experience. I will definitely recommend him to others. Thank you!

hope Meyers

Shannon did an amazing job on my little tattoo. I went in not exactly knowing what I wanted just knowing that I wanted a frog for my mother. She went back and drew up an amazing frog and got me tattooed not long after. I even last minute changed the color of the frog and she was perfectly okay with it. Her line work is amazing and the shading is gorgeous! I have had it for less than 24 hours and have gotten more compliments than I’ve ever received in my life. Coming in indecisive about how I wanted it done and as a walk in they took very good care of me and I’m in love!! I would definitely recommended this parlor!!

Kiersten Cole

I got my nose pierced for the 2nd time (1st was somewhere else) with Richie today and he was seriously the best! This was my 2nd nose piercing but 8th overall and I have never been more impressed with a piercer. He was cool, patient and throughly informative. I will not be going anywhere else for future piercings.

Stephanie Petersen

Richie did a daith piercing for me and was extremely professional. Very clean and sterile but cool vibe.

Deja Rae Barnett

Its clean the artists are nice and they are quick to get you in. They do an amazing job.

Amber Kennedy

Amazing atmosphere with nice and funny people. Tattoo was exactly what I wanted and even helped me get ideas for future tattoos. Definitely recommend

Charley Buckner

Josh did a fantastic job! He had a great idea of what I wanted and adapted it to the rest of my arm in a unique way.

Wandering Art816

Shannon is so awesome!! She has done my whole chest piece 3 sessions and free touch ups. Now she working on my arm it will be a sleeve. Her work is amazing I give her an idea and she makes it badass!

kerese Green

Got my first one here yesterday! Ben did a fantastic job I was so nervous! He helped it to be a great experience. Everyone is really friendly and the price wasn't as expensive as we thought it would be and I'll definitely be going back. Hubby is now jealous and wanted his own lol oh yes and they have a waiting area with comfy seating which was a plus since my husband and infant was with me. We went to another place before A1 and they had a no children rule but I have no regrets cause A1 was great :) thanks Ben!

Holly Loughlin

Got this little guy from Jordan today, awesome place!

Destiny

I've been going here on and off since I was able. I've had both piercings and tattoos and every time the atmosphere is dope, the guys are in there doin what they do best.. and may I add, not hard to look at ???????? some of these guys are cute af.. but really- great pricing, clean lines, I'm having a sleeve done there and I'm anxious to get it finished.

SkyeRowan MacKenzie-Fraser

Absolutely no respect for customers and rude. Will not be returning here if you want a good tattoo with decent people go up the street to John Monks!!

Heather Smull

Stopped in to ask a few questions. An appointment will be made in the near future.

Johnnys Appliances

Great guy and tattoo artist!

Cory Rucker

I got a tattoo from Josh 'The Gent.' He did an amazing job. I will definitely go back for more. Everyone there is awesome and extremely talented. Also, I am not related to anyone that works there. Solid!

Alexandria Iles

Everyone there is super friendly and funny as hell, my artist did an amazing job and I will be coming back for sure!!

Richie Batson

Awesome work done here

Vicki Cox

We took our daughter to Richie for a nose piercing, and we couldn't be happier, she was so nervous & said that he made her feel calm & trusted what he said. He was thorough, patient, clear & professional, we will definitely recommend him to everyone! My husband got his own tattoos here 20 years ago & we will never go anywhere else for piercings or tattoos!

Jesse Weddle

Great!!!!

Jaime Kretzer

Went here and got my nose pierced, Richie was amazing!

Dona Zahabi

Great artists

Misha Smith

Shannon fit me in last minute and did an awesome job. I'll definitely be back.

Bobbie Bell

We've gone here for several of our tattoos. We love everyone there, but Josh is our man! I've gotten many compliments on the pieces he's done for me.

Steven & Amanda Tyler

Attempted to call to get a ballpark quote on a small hand tattoo. The first guy who answered sounded irritated to be getting any calls this evening, told him what I was looking for, didn't even say "Hang on, gonna ask or pass you too someone who can answer your question" or even notify they don't do quotes over the phone. I was passed over to another guy, he answered "Hand tattoo", I didn't realize he was speaking to me initially so that was off to a good start. I tried to tell him what I wanted, cut me off multiple times to argue with me about how he needs to know where and what he is up against. Again, tried to tell him, refused to listen then basically refused to speak to me. I attempted to describe what I was looking for, he wouldn't even talk to me, ended up just telling him to have a good night and ending the call. Very rude, I wont go to someone who wont even listen to me... a potential customer. I get that a true "quote" needs to be done in person but I am not gonna waste my time driving down there for something unreasonably priced or if someone is unable to tattoo my hand, I have been contemplating this tattoo for a while. I have looked around for someone to do it but two places I called said they don't do hand tats. For reference all I wanted was a small tattoo that stated "Always in cursive on the side of my hand. Pic below...

Jason Bland

My go to place for tattoos in KC. So far Ive came back for three different tattoos ranging from small to large.

Sarah L Noble

Amazing work!!! I was so impressed with how professional and talented the whole group was. Shannon was my tattooer and I will definitely go back for more!!!

Shelby Perez

Very professional and fast didn’t take 20 min????

Meigan Saunders

I dont like it my sister went but I was mad the whole time cause I did not get to see the piercing I guess it not that bad they are kind of nice...

Havana Griffin

I got a piercing here over a year ago. Since then I have dealt inflammation around the pericing, infection within the pericing, migration, bumps, bleeding, and showed no improvement with healing. After getting a second opinion, it seems the pericing was done incorrectly, I never had the anatomy to support the pericing, the after care instructions were incorrect and out dated, and the jewelry I was given was low quality and externally threaded. After spending money at this shop and dealing with these complications for over a year I ended up having to take out the piercing.

Autumn Chartier

Went and got my septum done tonight by Richie and he did an amazing job and was very nice and made the process really easy!

100% rare 1ofakind

Had a wonderful experience getting my tattoo by Nick. Beautiful shop, professional staff, lovely music helps you relax, very clean, fast service. He will give you exactly what you ask for as well as making sure you are happy/satisfied with his work. I will definitely go back!

Sabrina Daugherty

They did a really great job. It was my first tattoo and i was nervous but the Artists help you through everything. Will definitely be returning.

T Vece

Awesome artists great service!

Aubrey Stoltze

Great people, amazing work. Definitely recommend.

Joe Haas

I came in the day before with an idea. I made an appointment for the next day and walked out happy as ever. I recommend this tattoo parlor if you want a tattoo.

stoogie S

I got a tattoo here this week, the shop was clean and the artist were really friendly and make you feel welcome. Superb customer service! My tattoo was created by Nick, this dude have incredible talent. The design came out 10 times better that I originally expected to be. I will send all my friends to this shop for sure.

Ashley Justis

Shannon Haley did a wonderful job. Thank you Shannon. My tatt looks better than the pic I gave her.

Miranda Mansell

The artist made a neck tattoo and my friends first ever and rub tattoo minimally painful. Mine was barely painful and they both healed great! 10/10 would reccomend

James Dobbins

Ben and Shannon do amazing work!

Jaimi Gustin

This is one of the best places I've used!!! Josh did a fantastic job for myself, daughter, and mom. He took his time with us and made sure we were happy with the design beforehand and is so friendly. The work itself was superb! They are very good with their cleanliness standards. You must make an appointment before and wear a mask during. Totally worth the precautions to have the experience here.

Austyn

Ritchie pierced my helix twice for me. Very knowledgeable guy with 20+ years of experience. I highly recommend this man.

Jaime Mattivi

This is the 3rd piercing I've gotten from Richie. He is kind, gentle, and carefully explains everything he does down to the slightest detail.

Manuel Ramirez

Great people clean facility

Bailey Tarvin

Have messaged them on Facebook twice asking for the price of a sternum piercing. They have looked at it and ignored me.

Alexis Hawkins

All the artists are very friendly and helpful

Rachael Bailey

Wonderful artist. They are very friendly.

Simon Refalopei

Won’t let you take any videos while getting a piercing , artist was very rude, talked to me and my sister like we were dumb. Felt discriminated as if they didn’t like me and my sister since we look Asian. Horrible customer service.

Donna Bowen

After having a bad experience with Mitch on my first visit to A1 tattoo and getting a tattoo that I hated, I emailed the owner Brennan. He got back with me right away and offered to fix my tattoo free of charge. I went to see him last night and he was AMAZING. I love my new tattoo and can't wait to show it off. Brennan is such a great guy and he stands behind not only his work but the guys who work for him. If you are looking to get a new Tattoo, go see Brennan at A1. Thank you so much Brennan!!!! .

Ryan Stemmerman

Been going here for years. Awesome shop with great artists. If you want old school flash go see Brennan.

Lauren Stiles

Got my Tragus peirced here and it was really well done. The peircer was knowledgeable, price was great, and the jewelry itself was great!

Mark Montgomery

Josh did an amazing job. At 50+ and this being my first tattoo I needed experience, confidence, and talent. With Josh Rucker I got all three and the most amazing results ever! He was very patient with me while we were emailing samples back and forth ... he did a terrific job at taking my daughters drawing and converting it into something that I will cherish for a lifetime! Thanks Josh! I’ll be back!

Kelli Carmack

The staff seemed very nice with good customer service skills the tattoo artist was friendly and did a nice job and their prices are incredibly good

Jeremy Serreyn

Fantastic tattoo shop. Staff is extremely friendly, tattoos are very fair priced and Brennan does incredibly good work. Will be going back to A1 for all my tattoos

Ruby Romero

Been going to this shop since it opened. It has only gotten better!! Owner is an amazing artist! Would definitely recommend!!

Clint Bernskoetter

Waste of time. Was told to come back in a couple hours, when I did they then looked at the little but I wanted done, they said we don't have time. Don't go here if you want real artwork!

Elizabeth Reffett

Just went up there the other day to get a tongue piercing with a friend and both were going to get something done. Mine I wasn’t able to because he doesn’t do surface piercings which is fine just said I would go somewhere else that is comfortable doing it but we went ahead and got hers done. The only thing I didn’t like was that Richie... I think that was his name, would not stop making little comments about what I had wanted done. He was making me very uncomfortable and had a kind of “superior” attitude. Was happy with how he did hers just not with how he acted about me. Would not recommend him ever. Also when my friend asked him to explain something again the way he looked at her was so rude. Just stared for a min like he was irritated he had to explain it again... she was nervous!!! So it was harder for her to take in everything that quick

Chandalar Davis

I have gone to Josh twice for a tattoo and will never go to anybody else. He does excellent work and is an awesome guy. Your experience will be full of laughs and 100% satisfaction!

heather garcia

I went here to get my spider bite piercing done and Richie was great. He gave me great advice and made sure I was ok the whole time and even made jokes which I always love about people!

brian Davis

Got my latest tattoo here

Stephaniee Hartman

Josh Rucker's level of cleanliness is the best I have seen. His artistic capability & tattooing skill is worth more than he charges. Very friendly, understanding & accommodating during the appointment.

Paulina Dadura

When recieving my tattoo by shannon I was made aware I could come in for a touch up. I have been trying to contact her over the span of MONTHS and no response. You would think if she didnt wanna do a retouch she would just let her clients know. Very unprofessional.

Lisa Bagdonas

Looks absolutely amazing! Thanks Brennan!

Dominique Hummons

They do NOT respond to messages. I called to schedule a time for my brothers and me to come in for a tattoo. (They were coming in from out of town). I was told to go to Facebook and request it. I did...no response. I called back like 3 days later to ensure it was the correct name on Facebook. The guy said he saw the message and someone would get back with me...NOTHING. So unprofessional.

nathan jordan

Mitch is wonderful he does amazing work be sure to alway make an appointment to helps them out alot

Jeff Carmichael

Good service

Corey Slack

Asked for a chief's logo, was quoted 100$.Have a best friend who is a very good and well known tattoo artist downtown who told me a simple design for this should run no more than 50$. A1 was very rude and now I know they wanted to over charge. Very disappointing but not surprising.

Wu Tang 80

Quality work

Courtney Melton

Me and my bestfriend got tattoos there recently they turned out great everything was very sanitary and our artist was very professional we were in and out within an hour

Jason Murray

Great people/artists. Will definitely be back!

Natalie Thomas

Got a piercing by Ritchie! Dude is awesome! Thorough and kept me calm. Thank you Ritchie! I will be back! ????????

Josie Chumbley

Great people and good prices for what they do! I was scared to get my bellybutton pierced but the guy who did it walked me through it and it went great!

Hailey Conti

I love the Tattoo I want to come there again and get other tattoos like Colby Brock like the gray bird on his hand and the crown on his wrist You’re such a great tattoo artist and you did a great job with my wolf tattoo and next time I come there I want to get the moon tattoo on my other arm, the crown on my wrist, and a gray bird tattoo on my hand like Colby Brock???? Your best friend, Hailey Conti

Cassie Holm

Tattoo artist was super nice and understanding about my anxiety, he did a great job and was awesome at helping me calm down. I will definitely return, and highly recommend!

Corrie Roberts

Loved my experience getting tattooed by Nick Hart. He was did an amazing job and had a great conversation. Definitely recommend him and this shop! I’ll be going back for more tattoos by nick.

Elizabeth Gillespie

Just got some work done! Love it!!

Lance Kaminski

Josh Rucker does amazing work. I have been to him several times and have always been happy. I have enough had him design things from scratch as well as brought things for him to do and every time I have been incredibly impressed. The shop itself is great, clean. The other artists are always friendly also. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a tattoo.

Will Hogan

Lady I talked to was smug

Kelsey Wust

Looks like they do good work. But they quoted me a price that was double what another shop did my tat for.

Sarah Hanline

Awesome, talented and most importantly, FRIENDLY staff!