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Tattoo Shops in East Haven, CT

2 studios in and around East Haven, Connecticut — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

East Haven has about 27,953 residents, which works out to 7.2 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Afflixion Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designAppointment only

836 Foxon Rd, East Haven, CT 06513-1872

🕒 sat

+12034673900 Website Directions

Darkside Tattoo and Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups

190 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512-3042

🕒 mon

💲 $50, $100

+12034699208 Website Directions

More studios within 30 miles of East Haven

Only 2 studios listed in East Haven itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from East Haven.

Good Tattoo Co

📍 1.5 mi · 71 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405-4045

+12032084516 Website Directions

The Concrete Rose Tattoo

📍 1.5 mi · 405 Foxon Blvd, New Haven, CT 06513-2327

+12036000290 Directions

Darkside Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups

📍 1.5 mi · 48 main st., New Haven, CT 06512

🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-6pm

(203) 469-9208 Website Directions

Hope Gallery Tattoo

📍 1.6 mi · 835 Woodward Ave, New Haven, CT 06512-1636

+12034671622 Website Directions

Effortless Cosmetic Tattoo & Lashes

📍 1.7 mi · 249 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405-4048

+12034440303 Website Directions

Transcend Tattoo

📍 2.2 mi · 906 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405

(203) 481-9372 Website Directions

Ink Different Tattoos

📍 2.7 mi · 920 State St, New Haven, CT 06511-3927

+12035534686 Website Directions

Studio Zee

📍 2.7 mi · 920 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 787-2773 Website Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in East Haven

Which tattoo shops in East Haven show their opening hours?
2 of the 2 tattoo shops we list in East Haven publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Can I get a tattoo in East Haven without an appointment?
2 of the 2 studios in East Haven take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.

Who does piercings in East Haven?
2 of the 2 studios in East Haven also do piercings.

How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoo pricing depends heavily on the size, detail, placement, and hourly rate of the artist. Small minimalist designs start at shop minimums, while large custom pieces require multi-hour or full-day sessions. You can use TattooAtlas to discover local shops and request custom quotes directly from experienced artists.