I went to Cottage 13 because my cartilage piercing was very unhappy with the previous jewelry and I saw that the shop carried a variety of good quality earrings. I'm so glad I went to Cottage 13! Yolanda was extremely helpful. She took the time to inspect my piercing, make informative jewelry recommendations, and provide good care feedback. In addition, the working area was very clean and Yolanda ensured that everything she did was up to standards. I left feeling very satisfied and taken care of, which I think is essential when getting a piercing/jewelry change. Read Less

Very professional, kind and patient folks there! I went there with some girlfriends to get some piercings done and they were very clean (constantly sanitizing where transfer may have occurred) and made sure to be weary of and possible concerns we had. The Piercer has 22 yrs of experience and I have to say there is a lot of value to her experience. I am really happy with how my piercing turned out and I really valued her advice on where and why it should go where. The jewelery there is really nice! It was probably the hardest part about getting the whole piercing done - picking out what I wanted there! This is definitely a great place to go and I had a great experience! Read Less

My wife and I had tattoos done here yesterday and are extremely happy with them. Staff was fantastic and the artist Caroline did a wonderful job on my wifes first tattoo and my second. Will definitely be going back to Cottage 13 for my next one and recommend for anyone thinking of getting ink. Thanks so much to everyone there for a great experience :-) Read Less

One of if not the best tattoo parlor in Hamilton. Exceptional artists and piercer and the best vibe you could ask for. Staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. I love every tattoo I've been inked with there. All the thumbs up. Read Less

Killer shop. Great artists who really know their craft. Very CLEAN & super modern shop with a very welcoming vibe. I’ve been in twice now to get Hand Jammers laid down by Professor Hall. Get artist & makes the experience worth the train ticket from Toronto. He is very professional & a consummate artist. They both turned out perfect. Shop is well laid out with lots of art on the walls to give you inspiration. You can get custom work don no problem or flash. Shop is easy to get to & parking is no problem. Going back for more work soon for sure. Read Less

Went in for a piercing and the staff were incredible! They were excellent with clearing up any concerns I had and took their time to make sure I understood the process and how to take care of my piercing afterwards. The piercer took her time to make sure it was done properly and that I was comfortable. Overall, very pleased with the staff, the atmosphere, and the CLEANLINESS! Will definitely be returning! Thank you so much to Yolanda! Read Less

I'm not sure whether I was scammed, or it is usually very expensive for a piercing in Hamilton.I paid close to $100 for a conch piercing -- and that's not including tax and tip. I shelled out a total of $130.65 for one piercing and a bottle of aftercare. I'm originally from Toronto, so I didn't know much about Hamilton. The summer I spent there was very meaningful to me, so I wanted to get a piercing before I left the city. My previous 5 piercings are all from Toronto, which were reasonably priced between $30 and $60. The price includes jewelry, consultation, and the act of piercing itself. (And no, before you ask, my piercings weren't done in Claire's or a sketchy shop in Pacific Mall; they were all done at clean and reputable shops along Queen Street West). Because I had a fairly substantial amount of piercing experience, I assumed it would work similarly in Hamilton... WRONG. First of all, they were never upfront about the cost of the jewelry. That should've been a red flag. I told the piercer (petite lady with red hair) I'm looking for something blue. She showed me a few, but it was highly visible that she was trying to push me in the direction of more lavish options, one of which was $130. When I asked her how much the other ones were, she just told me 'Oh they get a little more expensive as they go up in size'. She never gave me a definite number though. When I went into the room and picked a jewelry, the piercer once again insisted that I got a bigger one because you 'can barely see it from that angle if it's that small'. After hesitation, I agreed and decided to move up a size. It took a few minutes but the deed was done; it wasn't very painful, and the piercing itself was nicely and cleanly made. The piercer's attitude sort of struck me strange, as she sort of came off as condescending and even paternalizing. I look young and naive, but I'm 25 years old and have had my fair share of experiences at a tattoo shop. But she's the one with the needle, so I decided to just be amenable. I have only good things to say about the piercing itself, but her bedside manner wasn't exactly professional. So after she gives me instructions, I am brought out to the reception desk and they ring me. Imagine my surprise when the clerk told me my total is somewhere around $110 (This is after tax). Clearly flabbergasted, I inquire how that number came to be. The clerk casually explains that the jewelry is $50 and the service is $40 (these numbers are approximate. They may differ by +/- $5 or so), and the aftercare spray is $10. Never in my life have I been to a piercing shop where they charge a service fee in addition to the jewelry. If that is their policy, they should have made this clear and be upfront about it before they do the piercing. What choice did I have other than to pay? If it was a material good, I could return it or just not buy it. However, the 'service' had already been provided. It sounded absurd, equivalent to visiting a restaurant where they give you a menu and you order a dish, and once you finish eating, they bring out the bill -- and the bill is nearly double the amount of the price on the menu, because they decided to charge you for cooking as well. So I paid. But I'm leaving a detailed review here, to prevent others from walking into this shop and getting scammed. I've told my friends about this experience, and it has been unanimously decided that I was taken advantage of by the shop. I've visited websites of other piercing shops in Hamilton, and they list their piercing prices and/or range, most of them clearly outlining that the price indicated includes jewelry and the service. That's the story of how I paid $130 for a conch piercing, which is not even a particularly difficult area to pierce. Even if I didn't purchase an aftercare spray, it would've come to $115 or so. If you're visiting this place, make sure to ask them how much the jewelry is (make them give you a specific number, not a bogus range) and whether that includes the service itself. If they try to weasel out from it like they did to me, I think you should find a better shop that will be more honest and straightforward with you.The two stars I've given are solely earned by the quality of the job itself, which is good; in terms of their professionalism, bedside manner, and customer service... abysmal. (+) To put things into perspective, I just googled the price list for New Tribe in Toronto. They charge you $50 for a conch, and clearly states that "all prices include tax and jewelry". My third piercing was that of a helix done at Adrenaline Toronto, which is similar in difficulty and price with a conch. That one cost me slightly over $60, which included jewelry, tax, and tip. Read Less

Got a conch piercing & my friend got her bellybutton pierced. The woman who pierced us had so much knowledge about piercings and answered any questions we had. She also gave me a recommendation for the conch piercing due to the shape of my ears (I had originally wanted a rook piercing) and turns out she was right! I much prefer the conch over what I wantef to get originally. Will definitely be returning for more piercings. Read Less

Just got my first tattoo yesterday from Os and I'm incredibly happy with it. Will def be going back for more... Very clean and reputable establishment with friendly staff. I don't really have anything to compare it to but based on my experience I'm going to say this has got to be one of the top places in the city. Highly recommend. Read Less

I have been in for two piercings with Yolanda in the past month and I am beyond impressed. Her skills for piercing placement are truly magical. Incredibly knowledgable and friendly staff all around. Clean and comfortable. I will definitely be back for all of my jewellery purchases and changes. ❤️ Read Less

I have been going to Cottage 13 for over 10 years for tattoos and piercings. Most recently I was in to see Alicia for piercing and jewellry change. She was carefull, attentive and sweet. I took my daughter back the next day for a septum piercing. I couldn't be more thrilled with the work and the atmosphere. I will continue to recommend them and to be a patron. Read Less

Booked an appointment for an industrial piercing and a consultation for a tattoo. The shop was incredibly clean and everything was opened in front of me. Everyone was extremely professional. I was surprised at how at ease I was. Alicia did my piercing. She was amazing - explained each step even made sure the placement worked with my glasses�. It looks incredible! Same day - artist Chris Hall looked a tattoo I had done previously at a different shop. It had faded in a funky way. He looked at it and was able to fix it while I was there. He fixed the full and the lines. He made my butterfly and my semicolon beautiful again. Thank you both for the experience. I will definitely be back� Read Less

Cottage 13 is my absolute favourite place to come for all my piercings. Yolanda does an amazing job and I'm always in and out in a timely manner- and everything is done properly. Yolanda makes sure everything is clean before doing anything which I like to see. She's very good at answering any questions you have. I've gotten 2 piercings here and will definitely becoming back for more. Everyone at cottage 13 is very friendly and knowledgeable. Read Less

Thanks to a last-minute cancellation, I was able to get my tattoo done three months ahead of schedule. This was my second time working with Bryce...he did my first tattoo four years ago, and I didn't consider anyone else for the next one; I've enjoyed seeing him hone his craft and gain quite a following since then. He put me at ease right away, and the end result was just as I'd envisioned...he really listens! The new location is impressive...very clean and well-organized; as someone with a physical disability, I was particularly pleased with the washroom...oversized, with an automatic door. My only suggestion would be to add a similar push-pad opening at the front entrance. Read Less

Got my first Tattoo today with Chris Hall! What a fantasic experience. Dispite the early hour and lack of coffee, Chris was super patient with me despite my "lack of creativity" style tattoo! (my words, not his) His line work is killer in my opinion. So to Chris, thanks for making this an awesome experience! Slàinte... enjoy the Hennessy! Read Less

Got my tattoo done here and Os did an amazing job. He was professional and I had no issues with any of my four sittings. He was meticulous in getting the initial placement right and made a huge difference in the final result. I get compliments on it routinely. I am proud of the work he did and would recommend the studio in a heart beat! Read Less

I got my nose and tongue pierced at Cottage 13 on two separate occasions with two different piercers. Both piercers made me feel comfortable and the piercings were done very well. The shop is clean and the selection of jewelry is very good. The prices are a bit high, but you get what you pay for. I would definitely recommend trying Cottage 13 if you are looking to get pierced. The artwork looks amazing but I have never been tattooed there. Read Less