A biiiiggg thank you to Keene for being so gentle with me and catering to my needs.
Ive been designing my art piece for a year now and its my first major piece. This piece meant a lot to me and so i had to make sure whoever does it needs to understand this needs to meet my needs.
Keene understands all of that. It was an impromptu meeting with Berkeley Tattoo. I had just finish a consultation with another tattoo business and was completely turned off by them. It just so happen i was driving past Berkeley Tattoo Parlor and saw their door opened on the top and closed on the bottom. For some reason, it appealed to me and i decided to pull over. As i stepped into the stop, i met Keene. From the moment i met him, i knew i would come back to him.
I strike up a conversation with Keene showing him my design and telling him of my needs. Not only was he welcoming, he was also really respectful and listened to my needs. Although the impromptu consult probably lasted, 15 min, it left a huge impression with me. In less than a week, i requested an appointment with him.
Today, i came in for my tattoo and everything went accordingly. Not only did we pause for breaks, and checked the artwork, there were also some improvisations. Keene communicated with me very well about expectations of recovery and even the process of color changes and such. Though i felt i was nit picking at certain things, he gladly complied.
My tattoo came out more beautiful than i imagined and im in love.
Even though the tattoo took a longer than anticipated, it was very detail oriented and Keene slowed down a bit cause im highly sensitive and getting tattooed hurt more than i anticipated, Keene kept his price he estimated for me from our consultation.
I was able to interact with some of his other fellow colleagues and everyone there was super chill with great attitudes, fun conversation and super hygienic and safe.
Berkeley Tattoo Parlor may not be Art Deco and modern like some of the newer places but it keeps its traditional old school looks with some old school tattoo techniques you dont find much of anymore.
If you want a great deal with great care and great attitudes that comes with it, i highly recommend you to check this place out.

Cool place, wonderful artists. What more can you ask for?

Super great experience for my first tattoo!

Had a great experience here, I was able to walk in with no appointment on a Sunday at noon. Shawn was able to see me right away. Super nice, very light touch and I'm very happy with my new ink! Highly recommend

I had a great experience

I highly recommend this place!
Theyre great professionals and great people as well!

Traditional tattoo shop with a modern edge. Clean line work, excellent shading, and fantastic imagery at an affordable price. This shop continues to show why it has the title of Berkeley Tattoo.

Yo I want to send a shout out to Anthony, he did this old school time clock with the gears that mean lots memories to me. He gets down really professionally at what he does best, I would definitely recommend him again!

This is a great shop! I've had quite a bit of work done here. A small leg piece and a whole back piece covering up some old work and they are top notch here! Clean fast and reliable.most of my work was do ne by Sean and but I've seen them all do some awesome work

Finally decided to go under the needle!! Sean was the very definition of professional who eased all of my concerns with his knowledgeable answers. A real dude! I would absolutely recommend anyone curious to go to Berkeley Tattoo!

This is a great shop! I've had quite a bit of work done here. A small leg piece and a whole back pies covering up some old work and they are top notch here! Clean fast and reliable.most of my work was do ne by Sean and but I've seen them all do some awesome work

The guys are so friendly & welcoming. Keene's their rising star! Did an awesome job on my lion mandala!

Quick & clean tatoo parlour

Keene did an amazing job on my impulsive tattoo!

My sister and i went and we matching tatto in remembrance of it was a very nice experience Anthony did mine and Keen (hope I spelled his nam correctly) did my sister's I was a little nervous but Anthony was very patient, understand, considerate and concern also Keen along with the manager of the Berkeley location. The atmosphere was very friendly, warm, comfortable, sanitary and very passionate. We should them a picture of a cross and a dove. Then they made it into there own creation. That we love, I highly recommend this tattoo location. I garrunty you will not be disappointed.
I would like to thank the owner, Anthony and keen for there hospitality and be bless. From the ladies with the Seniority bread

Fantastic spot. Fair prices. Came with a friend as walkins and waited maybe 10 mins. Relaxed atmosphere. Professional and courteous guys. Ask for Anthony!

I just have to say that this shop is beyond amazing. The artists are so welcoming and that really sets the tone.

Me and my friends were walk-ins and we were accommodated almost instantly. Our artist was Keene. And I have to say, he is one talented man! Definitely was impressed with his work. The machine that prints the design on paper was tweaking on him, so he freehanded my design. It came out perfectly. And the time went by so quickly.

If you are looking for quality artists and amazing designs, this is the place to be! You won't be disappointed, I promise!

Very clean. Great artistry
Friendly.

Attentive and talented artists.

Ive been seeing Shawn and Anthony for years. I wont let anyone else touch me. Of all my tattoos, the best are from Berkeley Tattoo. The artists here are very passionate about their work, and patient. They will work with you to make sure you have the best quality art. You wont be disappointed.

Awesome place all the guys are cool I have gotten all my tattoos here

Loved the atmosphere. Each tattoo artist in there made you feel comfortable as soon as you walked in. Anthony did an excellent job on me and my older sisters tattoo. Thank you! Will be back!

I was a walk in and they were exceptionally accommodating. Anthony did a great job on my small tattoo. Im not a frequent flyer when it comes to tattoos and he was very gracious. I will definitely be back - worth the 2 1/2hr drive.

Everyone here was so kind and Anthony gave me a beautiful rendition of a cherished memory that I will carry with me forever. Thank you so much

Keene is my dude! By far the best artist I've had ink me. Great with detail work and always improving. 4 pieces done and many to come. Keep it up Berkeley tattoo

Anthony is amazing! I have been going to him for years and he never ever disappoints! He is easy to schedule with, very flexible and can easily decode my scratchy drawings. He is always quick to be real with me if my design is not feasible, he is quick with the design process and executes seamlessly. I trust him to enhance the details in the tattoos and they always come out beautiful, clean and crisp. I absolutely recommend Anthony!

Wonderful relaxed atmosphere..Great Place to Tattoo

My go to shop. Ant is the owner and awesome artist.

Nice customer service!

Some of the best ink I've ever seen!

Anthony is fantastic. Beautiful work. He made suggestions to design I brought him and my tattoo turned out better than I dreamed. Clean. Friendly. I will definitely go here again.

Ive been inking with Anthony for well over 7 years. Always comes out better than expected. He does all my ink.

Keene was great. Worked from my concept drawing and checked every detail, making a big improvement. Superb line work and flawless execution.
Pleasant experience all around. Highly recommend.

Anthony is the best! So professional and gave me my favorite tattoo.

Anthony was professional, clean, quick, affordable, and creative. I appreciate the car and attention to detail he gave for brown skin.

Anthony was professional, clean, quick, affordable, and creative. I appreciate the car and attention to detail he gave for brown skin.

Anthony is the best! So professional and gave me my favorite tattoo.

Keene was great. Worked from my concept drawing and checked every detail, making a big improvement. Superb line work and flawless execution.
Pleasant experience all around. Highly recommend.

Ive been inking with Anthony for well over 7 years. Always comes out better than expected. He does all my ink.

Anthony is fantastic. Beautiful work. He made suggestions to design I brought him and my tattoo turned out better than I dreamed. Clean. Friendly. I will definitely go here again.

Love this shop! No one does ink like Shawn. Nice bunch of guys too.

The guys are so friendly & welcoming. Keene's their rising star! Did an awesome job on my lion mandala!

Quick & clean tatoo parlour

Keene did an amazing job on my impulsive tattoo!

Staff was awesome. They paid incredibly close attention to sanitation, and were very clear with the type of pain I would feel. Did a great job of giving me after care instructions. Cant wait to get more ink from this awesome group of people!

My sister and i went and we matching tatto in remembrance of it was a very nice experience Anthony did mine and Keen (hope I spelled his nam correctly) did my sister's I was a little nervous but Anthony was very patient, understand, considerate and concern also Keen along with the manager of the Berkeley location. The atmosphere was very friendly, warm, comfortable, sanitary and very passionate. We should them a picture of a cross and a dove. Then they made it into there own creation. That we love, I highly recommend this tattoo location. I garrunty you will not be disappointed.
I would like to thank the owner, Anthony and keen for there hospitality and be bless. From the ladies with the Seniority bread

Friendly, clean, comfortable, and affordable. The guys here are awesome artists and they listen to what you have to say. I recommend this place to all my friends whether they are covered in tattoos or it is their first one!

Fantastic spot. Fair prices. Came with a friend as walkins and waited maybe 10 mins. Relaxed atmosphere. Professional and courteous guys. Ask for Anthony!

I just have to say that this shop is beyond amazing. The artists are so welcoming and that really sets the tone.

Me and my friends were walk-ins and we were accommodated almost instantly. Our artist was Keene. And I have to say, he is one talented man! Definitely was impressed with his work. The machine that prints the design on paper was tweaking on him, so he freehanded my design. It came out perfectly. And the time went by so quickly.

If you are looking for quality artists and amazing designs, this is the place to be! You won't be disappointed, I promise!

The are the best in my book. Shawn is the besr

We showed up as 3 walk-ins and these guys were friendly! Keene provided professional, polite, hygienic service.. He was an easy talker with a sense of humor.
His lines were freaking perfect!! This guy has incredible artistic talent!! 10 stars!!
Thanks guys!!!

Very clean. Great artistry
Friendly.

Attentive and talented artists.

He has a very good service and the tattooists do an excellent job

Ive been seeing Shawn and Anthony for years. I wont let anyone else touch me. Of all my tattoos, the best are from Berkeley Tattoo. The artists here are very passionate about their work, and patient. They will work with you to make sure you have the best quality art. You wont be disappointed.

Awesome place all the guys are cool I have gotten all my tattoos here

Loved the atmosphere. Each tattoo artist in there made you feel comfortable as soon as you walked in. Anthony did an excellent job on me and my older sisters tattoo. Thank you! Will be back!

I was a walk in and they were exceptionally accommodating. Anthony did a great job on my small tattoo. Im not a frequent flyer when it comes to tattoos and he was very gracious. I will definitely be back - worth the 2 1/2hr drive.

Everyone here was so kind and Anthony gave me a beautiful rendition of a cherished memory that I will carry with me forever. Thank you so much

Keene is my dude! By far the best artist I've had ink me. Great with detail work and always improving. 4 pieces done and many to come. Keep it up Berkeley tattoo

Anthony is amazing! I have been going to him for years and he never ever disappoints! He is easy to schedule with, very flexible and can easily decode my scratchy drawings. He is always quick to be real with me if my design is not feasible, he is quick with the design process and executes seamlessly. I trust him to enhance the details in the tattoos and they always come out beautiful, clean and crisp. I absolutely recommend Anthony!

Wonderful relaxed atmosphere..Great Place to Tattoo

My go to shop. Ant is the owner and awesome artist.

Nice customer service!

Some of the best ink I've ever seen!

Awesome place to get a tattoo
Awesome place to get a tattoo. I rate this tattoo shop a 5 star because the decor is interesting and the atmosphere of the workers are welcoming. I hope to come back if I ever want to get another tattoo again.

Anthony is amazing! I have been going to him for years and he never ever disappoints! He is easy to schedule with, very flexible and can easily decode my scratchy drawings. He is always quick to be real with me if my design is not feasible, he is quick with the design process and executes seamlessly. I trust him to enhance the details in the tattoos and they always come out beautiful, clean and crisp. I absolutely recommend Anthony!

Got my first tattoo and Keene did a fantastic job! I could not have been happier with the results. It came out better than I even imagined! Keene is a terrific person who is a great artist. He took his time and, because of that, it shined! He always asked if I needed a break and was very accommodating. The tattoo took about five and a half hours but it was worth it. I plan on getting another tattoo and I would want Keene to do it. This place is exactly what a tattoo place should be and not pretentious in any way, shape, or form. If you want a tattoo in the East Bay, this is the place to go.

Nice cozy place. Everyone is very welcoming.

Went to Anthony for an arm piece as a tribute to my uncle who just passed and a cover up. He is definitely a great artist! Provided great feedback. His work is very clean and precise. Great at shading colored or black n white.

Would definitely recommend!

Me and my older sister were looking for somewhere to go get a tattoo at. We ran found this place while we were out looking. Great atmosphere and was greeted as soon as we walked in. The tattoo artist made you feel comfortable. Me and my sister got our tattoos done by Anthony. He did a great job on our tats. Recommend him and this shop to anyone who wants some bomb ass tattoo work done and a cool atmosphere to be in.

I’ve been seeing Shawn and Anthony for years. I won’t let anyone else touch me. Of all my tattoos, the best are from Berkeley Tattoo. The artists here are very passionate about their work, and patient. They will work with you to make sure you have the best quality art. You won’t be disappointed.