Tattoo Shops in East Providence, RI
6 studios in and around East Providence, Rhode Island — 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.
Black Tide Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
459 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2559
🕒 Mon-Sun 12-7pm
Color Creations Tattoo
285 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-3725
Make It Permanent Custom design
66 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-4443
💲 $250+ eyebrows
Memento Tattoo RI Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
2399 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2900
🕒 Mon-Sat Noon-6pm
Shrine Tattoo Studio Custom design
68 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-4458
🕒 Mon-Sat 12-7pm
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.