BlackEnd Tattoo Atelier
About this parlor
BlackEnd Tattoo Atelier sits in the Minneapolis, MN and is best known locally for traditional, neo-traditional, and japanese. The shop currently averages 4.8 across 223 reviews, which is near-perfect for a shop of its size. Walk-in availability isn't published — call ahead to confirm whether they're taking same-day appointments.
BlackEnd Tattoo Atelier is a local studio in Minneapolis.
Good to know before you book
- Fine-line and micro work here demands a clear reference — bring high-res images and expect a short consult before the needle.
- Traditional pieces tend to be quoted by piece, not hourly. Ask for flash sheets if you want a same-week appointment.
- Larger Japanese pieces are usually booked across multiple sittings — plan for at least two visits.
- Realism and portrait work depends heavily on reference quality — clean, well-lit source photos make the biggest difference.
- Colour-heavy pieces benefit from a structured touch-up visit 4–6 weeks after healing.
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Reviews
I worked with Emma, I got a custom quarter sleeve of succulents in black and grey and I adore it! I'm pretty new to tattoos and Emma did an excellent job explaining the process and helping me translate my ideas into a tattoo that looks gorgeous and I know will age gracefully. I really liked how she was able to make the tattoo flow to fit my arm while also incorporating all of my favorite succulent species into the design. Emma's workstation was extremely clean and her professionalism was fantastic. I would recommend her and the shop to anyone looking for a stellar tattoo experience.
I have been following Juice since she was an apprentice, tracing lines in a notebook to get her lines perfect. Seeing how far she has come is truly unreal! She is beyond profession, amazing at understanding what you want/like, clean & neat and goes above and beyond to make your experience great and feel comfortable. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for a new tattoo!
A couple months ago, I selected a quarter sleeve flash design by Juice. The tattoo came out beautifully, and people constantly compliment it! The placement is perfect too -- when I wear a short sleeve shirt, the snake pokes its head out. I also really enjoyed the three hours of so that it took her to do my tattoo. Juice made me feel totally at ease, and was the most gentle tattoo artist I've ever worked with. She's no-nonsense, laid back, and totally down to earth. The conversation was great, the overall vibe of the shop was super relaxing. Couldn't recommend her more.
Location
3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
