Tattoo Shops in Mankato, MN
7 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.
Cactus Tattoo & Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercing
307 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-3549
🕒 Mon 12-6pm, Tue-Sat 12-7pm
Mecca Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
418 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001
Permanent Cosmetics and Salon
210 Valley St, Mankato, MN 56001-3933
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.