Lower East Side Tattoo Shop | Walk-Ins & Custom Tattoos in NYC

If you're looking for a Tattoo Shop in the Lower East Side, Orchard Street Tattoos offers the best Walk-Ins, Custom Work, & Talented NYC tattoo artists in the heart of downtown Manhattan.

An Artist-Owned Tattoo Shop That’s Safe, Inclusive & Family-Friendly; No Egos, Just Community & Real Art.

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Tattooing since 2009. Blackout, neo-tribal, and heavy pattern work. Bold, graphic, and built to make a statement.

American traditional and old-school with a weird-school twist. Bold lines, solid color, and a little strange when you want it.

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Fine line, lettering, and minimalist work rooted in graffiti and pop-art. Script and clean detail with real street background, in color or black and grey.

Traditional, ornamental, and tribal tattoo work, plus the shop's weekend piercing service. Bold traditional foundation with a strong eye for ornamental detail.

COME VISIT US

Walk-ins welcome - fast, easy, no pressure.
Licensed, professional artists you can trust.
Artist-owned and inclusive - A safe, welcoming space for everyone.

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ORCHARD ST TATTOOS · LOWER EAST SIDE, NYC

Memories, Made to Last

A shop in the heart of the Lower East Side, built by artists and open to every body. Live around the corner or just passing through NYC and want to take a piece of the city home? We help you turn the moments that matter into art you'll carry for life.

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Where Locals & Travelers Get Inked

New Yorkers marking a milestone, friends getting matching pieces, travelers after a real NYC tattoo to remember the trip. Your first or your fortieth, there's a place for you here. No pressure, no ego, just good people making work you'll love.

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Highly Skilled, Licensed Artists

New Yorkers marking a milestone, friends getting matching pieces, travelers after a real NYC tattoo to remember the trip. Everyone's welcome, and everyone leaves with something that means something. No pressure, no ego, just good people making work you'll love for years.

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Custom & Fine-Line Tattoos

Bring a reference, a feeling, or a rough idea. We design with you one-on-one (fine line, illustrative, black & grey, color, or traditional) so the finished piece is truly yours.

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Walk-Ins Welcome. Locals & Travelers Alike.

Visiting the city or live down the block? Stop by 148 Orchard St, no appointment needed. Text us to see who's free for a same-day session.

Sun, Mon, Wed:

1PM–10pm

FLASH & SAME-DAY INK

Short on time? Browse hundreds of pre-drawn designs, from tiny "zaps" to bold illustrative pieces, perfect for a same-day tattoo before you head home.

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EVERY STYLE, FINE LINE TO JAPANESE

Our team covers the full range (fine line, black & grey, color, traditional, and Japanese-inspired work). Whatever you're picturing, there's an artist here who specializes in it.

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Tue, Thu:

1 PM–9 PM

Fri, Sat:‍ ‍

1 PM–12 AM

Call/Text (212)5972675

Summertime Playlist

Your summer soundtrack, translated into ink– Our Summertime Playlist is a collection of feel-good flash inspired by the 4th of July, hot days, cool breezes, and vintage Americana.

Book today for exclusive online pricing on body art that’ll outlast your tan.