Tattoo Shops in Ottawa, IL
5 studios in and around Ottawa, Illinois — 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.
Audacious Ink Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
401 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2832
🕒 Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun Mon closed or appointment
Exquisite Aesthetics Permanent Makeup Appointment only
1018 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2623
Wolf's Fine Line Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
2840 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350
🕒 Wed-Sat 12-9pm, Sun-Tue closed
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.