The Ink Lab
The Ink Lab is a tattoo shop provider in Minneapolis, MN serving Minneapolis and surrounding areas. The Ink Lab provides professional tattoo shop services in Minneapolis, MN. Contact The Ink Lab for a free estimate.
About The Ink Lab
The Ink Lab provides professional tattoo shop services in Minneapolis, MN. One of Minneapolis's longest-running tattoo studios, offering custom tattoos, flash, and professional body piercing in a straightforward and simple environment. Our tattoo artists specialize in custom designs, realism, traditional American, Japanese, geometric, watercolor, blackwork, fine line, and cover-up tattoos. Every design is custom drawn for each client — we do not use flash art unless specifically requested. We maintain strict sanitation protocols exceeding health department requirements with single-use needles, hospital-grade sterilization, and medical-grade aftercare supplies. Walk-in consultations welcome for pricing and design discussion. Serving Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Warm, welcoming space in the heart of the community.
3 years in business
Services
Custom Tattoo
FeaturedOriginal custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
Starting at $200 / per hour
Small Tattoo
FeaturedSmall designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
Starting at $100 / per piece
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
Starting at $300 / per hour
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
Starting at $32 / per piercing
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
Starting at $100 / per session
Location
919 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hours of Operation
Services Offered
Custom Tattoo
Original custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
$200
starting at
Small Tattoo
Small designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
$100
starting at
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
$300
starting at
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
$32
starting at
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
$100
starting at
Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
6 reviews
Tyler M.
Found The Ink Lab through a Google search and glad I did. They were responsive, showed up when they said they would, and the quality of work was excellent. Price was competitive with the other quotes I received. Would definitely use them again.
3 people found this helpful
Response from The Ink Lab
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Amanda P.
Very professional team. Communicated well throughout the process and delivered great results.
11 people found this helpful
Response from The Ink Lab
We appreciate you taking the time to review our tattoo shop services in Minneapolis. Your feedback means a lot to our team!
Malik W.
I have sent at least five people here and every single one has become a regular. That kind of referral rate tells you everything you need to know about the quality.
Response from The Ink Lab
We are so grateful for your trust in us. Reviews like this motivate our entire team to keep raising the bar.
Hannah T.
Glad I found this place. The quality is outstanding and the service is personal in a way that bigger operations just cannot match. They earned a loyal customer.
Response from The Ink Lab
What a wonderful review! We are honored to have earned your loyalty and look forward to serving you for years to come.
Maria L.
Clean space, talented professionals, and fair pricing for the quality you get. I always leave feeling better than when I walked in. Highly recommend.
Melissa C.
I used to go to three different places trying to find the right one. Wish I had found this spot first. Consistent, skilled, and they actually care about doing it right.
Response from The Ink Lab
We appreciate your continued patronage and your honest review. Your input helps us keep improving.
Location
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026