Get some serious ink done at these Toronto tattoo parlours
You know tattoos have gone mainstream when a full sleeve won’t kibosh the job interview and a “Mom” tat just doesn’t cut it as cool anymore. Check out this list of awesome tattoo parlours where you'll find some of Toronto’s best body artists.
Chronic Ink Tattoos
252 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1K2In Toronto, we think of tattoos as a relatively new development in mainstream culture, but Chronic Ink knocks that on its head by showcasing tattooing’s ancient Japanese roots. The primary focus here is on modern Japanese designs like cherry blossoms, geishas and dragons, but they’ll happily ink you in whatever your heart desires. Check their Facebook page for cancellations so you can skip the long waiting list and discover exactly why this shop has won so many awards.
Seven Crowns Tattoo
3-2499 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2H6It seems like an odd fit in this midtown enclave, but someone up here has an appetite for ink. Look it up in the Yonge and Eglinton area, and pay a visit to owners Matthew Ellis and George Brown. With or without an appointment, the skilled artists at Seven Crowns have the creative chops to do it all.
Archive Tattoo
1528 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T5On the scene since 2008, husband-and-wife owners, David and Elyse Glantz, bring years of experience to this kick-ass Dundas West tattoo parlour. Tattoos are by appointment only but once you mark the date on your calendar, prepare to have your body transformed into a Michelangelo-worthy mural. Each tat is custom-designed so you’ll never have the same ink as anyone else. Go ahead and challenge them to reach new artistic heights.
Pearl Harbor Gift Shop
24 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J9The exterior may look like a kitschy tourist gift shop but, the inside, decorated from floor to ceiling with portraits, is anything but. This Kensington Market parlour boasts one of Toronto’s premier tattoo artists in Bill Baker. His decades of experience make him one of the forefathers of the local tattoo scene. You’ve hit the jackpot if you score a session with him, but if not, the shop has several other awesome artists.
Passage Tattoo & Body Piercing
473 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5Getting inked is permanent and you want to make sure you put your skin in the most capable hands. Owner, Jay Decator, and his five-member team are rightly regarded as among the best in the city. His modest storefront on Church Street in the heart of the Gay Village proves you don’t need a neon sign when you’ve got a great reputation. There are flashier tattoo shops in town but few with such an unwavering commitment to quality.
