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Tattoo Shops in Mankato, MN

8 studios in and around Mankato, Minnesota — 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.

Mankato has about 46,459 residents, which works out to 17 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Addiction Ink

1215 Caledonia St, Mankato, MN 56001-4329

+15073176235 Directions

Cactus Tattoo & Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercing

307 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-3549

🕒 Mon 12-6pm, Tue-Sat 12-7pm

+15073876601 Website Directions

Ink Spot Tattoo

220 E Main St, Mankato, MN 56001-3503

+15073451076 Directions

Mecca Tattoo Walk-ins welcome

418 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001

(507) 720-0040 Website Directions

Mecca Tattoo Walk-ins welcome

115 S Broad St, Mankato, MN 56001-6565

+15077200040 Website Directions

Nat2ink

215 Fulton St, Mankato, MN 56001-2522

+15077790341 Directions

Permanent Cosmetics and Salon

210 Valley St, Mankato, MN 56001-3933

+15073177048 Website Directions

Reborn Legacy Tattoo Studio

313 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

+15075949079 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 Mankato

How many tattoo shops are there in Mankato?
We list 8 tattoo shops in Mankato with addresses, and 8 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Mankato?
Call ahead — 8 of the 8 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Can I get a tattoo in Mankato without an appointment?
3 of the 8 studios in Mankato take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 8 tattoo shops listed in Mankato, Minnesota, with 8 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.