Portland is known to be one of the most tattooed cities in the country for a reason.
Between shops that have been open over 20 years to newer shops with a modern take, there is a vast market for finding any tattoo style you could dream of.
5823 SE Powell Boulevard - Foster Powell Neighborhood
Despite its location on a busy street, Birdhouse has created one of the coziest settings to get a tattoo. Hanging plants cover the interior and natural light spills in from the large window entrance. Owner Alia Bird opened Birdhouse at the tail end of the pandemic shutdown with the idea to create an atmosphere that conveys the antithesis of classic rugged tattoo shops and employs artists who work with all skin types, body types and gender identifications.
4543 N Albina Avenue - Boise Neighborhood
Since 1998, Atlas Tattoo has been a leading force in the Portland tattoo scene. Atlas is home to six seasoned artists who specialize in a wide variety of styles but rely heavily on traditional American. If you're looking to make one shop your home base, Atlas outshines its competitors with style and outstanding quality.
4823 SE Division Street - South Tabor Neighborhood
New Rose has artists that specialize in everything from American traditional to thin-lined botanicals and even Japanese traditional. Each artist truly has their own specialty here, making it an ideal shop for walk-ins.
813 N Russell Street - Eliot Neighborhood
A North Portland tattoo shop since 1999, Icon remains a staple in one of the most highly respected shops for your tattoo needs. With a current roster of ten artists, Icon houses some of the best artists in the city. Each artist is a true master of their craft with each being more impressive than the last.
3949 N Williams Avenue - Boise Neighborhood
Grizzly Tattoo is as classic as you can get for a tattoo shop. Chill vibes, a comfortable setting and familiar artwork allows the customer to take the edge off and feel confident in their choice. Grizzly has all of the suspects on the wall - skulls, flames, snakes and roses, but curated in the unique stylings of each resident artist.
7020 SE 52nd Avenue - Woodstock Neighborhood
Wonderland Tattoo specializes in botanical and nature tattoos that are beautifully crafted with thin lines and moody coloring. If you're looking for somewhere to get a wildflower tattoo, a cute woodland fox, or animal bones, this is your best pick.
6418 SE Foster Road - Foster Powell Neighborhood
Founded in 2015 by Portland tattooer Eli Falconette and then passed on to current owner Holly Susuki in 2017, Rose and Dagger is a tattoo staple in the Foster-Powell neighborhood. It cleverly balances both traditional and modern with a twist. The artists merge humor with bright and bold lines to create a timeless piece.
1716 E Burnside Street - Kerns Neighborhood
Founded in 2010 by owner and artist "Ms. Mikki," Fortune houses artists offering specific styles like anime portraits, dreamscapes and classic black and white. The parlor's dedication to serving the community is what maintains it as a local favorite.
2505 SE 11th Avenue, Suite 340 - Hosford Abernethy Neighborhood
Midnight Tattoo is transforming everything you know about the industry. The number one priority at Midnight is comfort. The queer and female owned studio is covered with cathedral sized windows, the coolest post-modern couch you've ever seen, and large print rugs. Incense and candles accent the room and the stations are even equipped with phone holders so you can scroll at your leisure.
