We have a lot of talented tattoo artists here in the Hawkeye State, especially over here in Eastern Iowa!

For the last five years or so, I've had all my tattoos done by Kane Cook at Evolution Tattoo in Cedar Rapids. All of the artists at the shop are crazy talented. I believe Kane has done ten of my tattoos so far, but I've already got ideas for three more I want this year! Once you find an artist who understands your vibe and your style, it's hard to go to anyone else.

A great place to check out some of Iowa's amazing tattoo artists is at the annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention! The event takes place each April at the EMC Expo Center in Des Moines

If you're looking to get a new tattoo, but you're not sure where to go, there are plenty of options! Here are the shops in Eastern Iowa that have 4.7+ stars and at least 50 reviews on Google. Be sure to check out each shop's website or social media for more information on the artists and their policies!

*There are lots of other small or newer tattoo shops/independent artists across Eastern Iowa that also have some fantastic reviews. Be sure to check out all your options before scheduling your next tattoo!*

LIST LAST UPDATED 6/29/26

The Corridor

Wellington Tattoo Co.

1501 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
5-star rating on Google (506 reviews)

Dark Cloud Tattoos

440 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City
5-star rating on Google (246 reviews)

VISIONAIRE Barbershop & Tattoo Parlor

1052 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids
- 5-star rating on Google (241 reviews)
1170 7th Ave, Marion
- 4.9-star rating on Google (238 reviews)

Velvet Lotus Tattoo

405 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City
5-star rating on Google (161 reviews)

Ink By Aries

440 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City
5-star rating on Google (130 reviews)

Crossroads Tattoo

508 2nd Ave, Coralville
5-star rating on Google (114 reviews)

Saged Souls Tattoo Collective

1105 8th Ave, Marion
5-star rating on Google (95 reviews)

Evolution Tattoo

4357 Czech Ln NE, Cedar Rapids
5-star rating on Google (50 reviews)

Lefty's Tattoo and Body Piercing

112 32nd St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
4.9-star rating on Google (314 reviews)

Platinum Rose Tattoo Studio & Gallery

310 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
4.9-star rating on Google (241 reviews)

Ink Expression Tattoo and Piercing

114 1st St W, Mt Vernon
4.9-star rating on Google (147 reviews)

Mystic Tat2

419 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
4.9-star rating on Google (129 reviews)

Pressure Ink

3343 Southgate Ct SW, Cedar Rapids
4.9-star rating on Google (62 reviews)

Neon Dragon Tattoo & Art Collective

855 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion
4.8-star rating on Google (556 reviews)

Iron Lotus

Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids
4.8-star rating on Google (423 reviews)

Golden Tattoo & Piercing

25 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
4.8-star rating on Google (89 reviews)

October Ink

109 S Linn St, Iowa City
4.8-star rating on Google (66 reviews)

Dark Sight Tattoo

2347 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
4.8-star rating on Google (50 reviews)

10 6 Tattoo & Piercing

106 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
4.7-star rating on Google (67 reviews)

Iowa City Tattoo

393 E College St, Iowa City
4.7-star rating on Google (64 reviews)

Cedar Valley

WayMaker Ink

612 7th St, Grundy Center
5-star rating on Google (183 reviews)

The Iron Quill Tattoo Parlor

4807 University Ave, Cedar Falls
5-star rating on Google (50 reviews)

Ritual Body Arts

2220 College St, Cedar Falls
4.9-star rating on Google (192 reviews)

Eternal Ink Tattoos

314 Commercial St, Waterloo
4.9-star rating on Google (142 reviews)

Ace High Tattoo

96 E Bremer Ave, Waverly
4.8-star rating on Google (102 reviews)

Red Owl Tattoo

100 E 2nd St, Cedar Falls
4.8-star rating on Google (102 reviews)

NE Iowa

The Crow's Nest

169 Main St, Dubuque
5-star rating on Google (1,912 reviews)

INKspiration Tattoo Studio

228 Main St, McGregor
5-star rating on Google (149 reviews)

Grim River Tattoo

629 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque
5-star rating on Google (114 reviews)

First Light Tattoo & Gallery

1053 Main St, Dubuque
5-star rating on Google (63 reviews)

Driftless Soul Tattoo

222 E Water St, Decorah
4.9-star rating on Google (81 reviews)

INK Tattoo Studios

1090 University Ave, Dubuque
4.9-star rating on Google (60 reviews)

Dubuque Tattoo Club LLC

1085B University Ave, Dubuque
4.8-star rating on Google (128 reviews)

Quad Cities

The Silver Key

735 Federal St, Davenport
4.9-star rating on Google (208 reviews)

Ink Th3rapy Tattoo and Art Studio

1506 Brady St, Davenport
4.9-star rating on Google (195 reviews)

Darkside Art Co.

610 W 3rd St, Davenport
4.9-star rating on Google (100 reviews)

Red Owl Collective

526 W 3rd St, Davenport
4.8-star rating on Google (90 reviews)

Studio Luxe

1525 N Harrison St, Davenport
4.8-star rating on Google (59 reviews)

Tooth & Nail Tattoo & Piercing

4811 N Brady St, Davenport
4.7-star rating on Google (558 reviews)

O`Tool Design Custom Tattoo

1301 N Harrison St, Davenport
4.7-star rating on Google (174 reviews)

Arch Rivals Tattoo

2256 State St, Bettendorf
4.7-star rating on Google (121 reviews)

SE Iowa

Destination Ink

718 Jefferson St, Burlington
5-star rating on Google (108 reviews)

True Art Tattoo Studio

810 Park Ave, Muscatine
5-star rating on Google (106 reviews)

Arrowhead Tattoo

112 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield
5-star rating on Google (89 reviews)

Gray Goat Tattoo and Piercing

116 N 1st St, West Branch
4.9-star rating on Google (119 reviews)

Montrose Classic Tattoo

103 Main St, Montrose
4.9-star rating on Google (69 reviews)

Broad St. Tattoo

142 Jackson St, Brooklyn
4.9-star rating on Google (60 reviews)

Dreamscape Tattoo Studio

201 E Third St, West Liberty
4.8-star rating on Google (163 reviews)

Black Relic Tattoo

200 5th Ave S, Clinton
4.8-star rating on Google (91 reviews)

The Southeast Iowa Tattoo Company

1501 W Washington St, Mt Pleasant
4.8-star rating on Google (86 reviews)

Rubber Monkey Tattoo Shop

310 E 5th St, Wilton
4.8-star rating on Google (56 reviews)

FM Ink

2201 Ave H, Fort Madison
4.7-star rating on Google (135 reviews)

Heaven Bound Tattoos

2323 N 2nd St, Clinton
4.7-star rating on Google (81 reviews)

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