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Speakeasy Custom Tattoo

Chicago, Chicago, United States

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4.9(272)

Very good

TatScout Score

Sans rendez-vous bienvenus Est. 2007

75/100

TatScout Score

Very good

Basé sur les notes, avis, styles et disponibilité

TatScout's findings

Speakeasy has quietly built credibility over 16 years-272 five-star-adjacent reviews don't happen by accident. What's distinctive here is the breadth: dotwork, Japanese, tribal, and watercolour under one roof suggests a collaborative studio rather than a one-person shop, which means your success partly depends on artist-client pairing. The walk-in policy is a real draw in a city where booking windows often stretch weeks. This is a studio for people who want proven quality and stylistic choice without the gatekeeping-good fit if you're flexible on artist assignment, less ideal if you have your heart set on one specific hand.

À propos du studio

Speakeasy Custom Tattoo has been operating in Chicago since 2007, giving it nearly two decades of roots in the city's tattoo community. The studio welcomes walk-in clients alongside appointment bookings, making it accessible whether you've planned ahead or decided on impulse. This flexibility, combined with a 4.9-star rating across 272 reviews, suggests a studio that's earned trust through consistent execution and approachable service.

The studio's strength lies in its stylistic range. You'll find accomplished work across dotwork, Japanese, tribal, and watercolor-a diverse palette that means whether you're drawn to intricate linework, bold traditional Japanese imagery, geometric tribal designs, or flowing watercolour aesthetics, there's likely an artist here who can deliver your vision. This breadth indicates a team rather than a single-artist operation, so the quality of your piece will depend partly on finding the right match within their roster.

As a walk-in-friendly studio in Chicago, you should expect a professional first consultation where artists can assess your ideas and discuss placement, sizing, and timeline. Given the range of styles on offer, it's worth browsing their portfolio beforehand to identify which artist's work resonates most with what you're after. Deposits are standard practice in reputable shops, and you should clarify any aftercare details before you leave the chair.

Speakeasy's longevity and strong rating make it a reliable choice in Chicago's competitive tattoo landscape, particularly if you value both stylistic versatility and the option to walk in without weeks of waiting.

Spécialités

Dotwork Japanese Tribal Watercolor

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Google Reviews(272 au total)

4.9sur Google

Matt

a month ago

Very happy with entire experience! Sat down for a 7-hour sleeve session with Ievgenii. Fantastic work! Very talented artist! Everyone there was extremely friendly, professional, and the entire process was very comfortable, clean, and sterile, with safety being on the top of all of the staff's minds. I will be back, again and again!

Matt

a month ago

Andrew Carpenter

a month ago

Alex Prequel was awesome! Very collaborative and responsive in bringing my vision to life while also putting his own artistic stamp on it. Great getting to know him as he completed a full sleeve over 6 sessions. Truly a piece of art that I get to wear with me everyday, I will be back for more. Thanks Alex!

Andrew Carpenter

a month ago

Caleb Duburg

a month ago

Felipe was an absolute killer artist and person for our 7ish hour session. Getting the appointment setup was seamless as well as the tattoo itself. Drove 3 hours to get work done and worth every mile. The shop was spotless, the atmosphere was extremely welcoming, and I cant wait to go back and get more done. Mad at myself for not getting the assistants name honestly but also an absolute gem. Refilled my water for me multiple times, brought me over some snacks, kept the shop clean the whole time, and would always check in with me to make sure I was comfy while Felipe just blew my expectations out of the water. I will 1000% be back. Ill be recommending this place to anyone and everyone who mentions a tattoo.

Caleb Duburg

a month ago

Katie J

2 months ago

Recently got a tattoo by Alex Prequel here!! He was incredibly friendly and professional throughout the whole process, giving quick responses and very adaptive! The tattoo process was also super efficient and turned out gorgeous. Healed super well and everything! Just a great experience overall :)

Katie J

2 months ago

Cindy Solano

2 months ago

Felipe did an amazing job and made us feel so comfortable throughout the process. We got a couple’s tattoo in our own handwriting and a portrait of my bud Charlie and he absolutely delivered. I can’t wait to work with him again on future projects.

Cindy Solano

2 months ago

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