34 Reviews

219 Ink

Lake Station, Indiana
General Info
219 Ink a.k.a..The Trap has been an establishment since 2006 and have been becoming a powerhouse in the tattoo industry in the Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland area. Its geared towards an urban tattoo style, our prices are reasonable and the work is great. we are open 7 days a week. Monday-Thursday 11am.-9pm. Friday and Saturday our store hours are from 11am.-11pm, and Sunday we are open from 11am.-6pm we are here to meet your standards and provide you with exceptional work that you will be happy about for a lifetime because Remember!! INK is permanent.
Reviews
ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyab... Read More
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyable. 10/10 would get pierced again. Read Less
ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyab... Read More
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyable. 10/10 would get pierced again. Read Less
ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyab... Read More
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyable. 10/10 would get pierced again. Read Less
Ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
Ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
ashlee luttinen
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
ashlee luttinen
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
Jessica Sanchez
30 May 2018
REPORT
I just got my FIRST tatt done by JoJo(Joann) a week ago! And for it being my "first time", she did an AWESOME job! She made me feel super comfortable and she did a wonderful job with the art of the pi... Read More
I just got my FIRST tatt done by JoJo(Joann) a week ago! And for it being my "first time", she did an AWESOME job! She made me feel super comfortable and she did a wonderful job with the art of the pictures I sent her and capturing of what I wanted to have done. I will be returning back to JoJo for my future art work very SOON! Thnx again girl you did AWESOME!! If your looking for someone to get tatted by I HIGHLY recommend JoJo at 219 INK! Read Less
Ryan Cimbaljevich
24 May 2018
REPORT
Loved it and got a great tattoo! Jojo is very personable and made me very comfortable. 219 is a great place to hang out and get a tattoo.
Kelly Camp-Dyson
24 May 2018
REPORT
JoJo did an amazing job on my tattoo she was so light handed compare to my other tattoo artist I've had. And she did a beautiful job on my colorful angel wings..Thanks JoJo you are the best! I will se... Read More
JoJo did an amazing job on my tattoo she was so light handed compare to my other tattoo artist I've had. And she did a beautiful job on my colorful angel wings..Thanks JoJo you are the best! I will see you soon to work on my cover up..remember 808...lol Read Less
Natalie Tai
22 May 2018
REPORT
Love my tattoos from jojo. She is really easy to talk and made tattoo experience great!!!
Michelle Melissa Harmon
22 May 2018
REPORT
Jojo is the best! She has done a few of my tattoos and one (so far) for each of my daughters! She is talented and professional. We will continue to get all of our ink done by Jojo!!
Angela Cook
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Nice people and not bad on price
Mz Rae
9 Mar 2018
REPORT
I got a portrait done here. It's absolutely gorgeous! I'm in love with my tattoo and won't go anywhere else but here for another tattoo
Kocky Kaay
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great service. Everyone’s very friendly!
Jami Ekins
25 Jan 2018
REPORT
JoJo has done most of my tats, one of which when she first started out up in the north. And i have her first portrait on my leg, between the ink, the quality, how driven she is, and being so comfortab... Read More
JoJo has done most of my tats, one of which when she first started out up in the north. And i have her first portrait on my leg, between the ink, the quality, how driven she is, and being so comfortable with her. I recommend her to anyone wanting a tat. Read Less
Cassandra Lopez
25 Jan 2018
REPORT
only place i will ever go to for a tattoo, Jojo (joanna) does an incredible job, i absolutely love my tattoo!!
Taff M
13 Jan 2018
REPORT
Very professional. Excellent staff.
Heather Antecki
28 Dec 2017
REPORT
A friend and I went for a walk in tattoo and piercing. We were not talked to or greeted when we walked in. Then we stood at the counter for 15-20 minutes while we were waiting for the guy who does wal... Read More
A friend and I went for a walk in tattoo and piercing. We were not talked to or greeted when we walked in. Then we stood at the counter for 15-20 minutes while we were waiting for the guy who does walk ins to get out of the bathroom! Haha! Horrible customer service and someone who's getting a piercing doesn't wanna know that the piercer is taking a shit or holding his dick. Read Less
Annette Always'his Velez
23 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best work ever!!! Only place I ever go !!!! Stop in check out krill !!!!!
Marinko Repac
21 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great people and very talented. I don't have tattoos but when I do I will get it here
Kristina L Gomez
14 Jul 2017
REPORT
I love this place been comin for like 5 years on n off but I always come back they do great work and treat their customers great
cecelia Hernandez
28 May 2017
REPORT
My boy did a good job
Ria Amaryah Swelfer
20 May 2017
REPORT
Had made an appointment made and artist doesn't show up very unprofessional!
Kelly Warren Gibson
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
They do some good work if you looking for some good INK work this is the place �
James Artka
23 Nov 2016
REPORT
Amazing job!!! My friends and I go there for almost every tattoo!!! Love it!!! The people are pretty rad too!!
Francisco Miranda
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
BEST TATTOO SHOP I'VE BEEN TO, ARTIST MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME, GOOD PRICES & GREAT VIBES #219INK
Brian Overman
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
The tattoo artist Eddie (aka grim) is the only dude that I'll let work on my tattoo on my back, he has a hard hand and that's what I love the most, my tattoo ain't ever fading, thanks grim I'll be up ... Read More
The tattoo artist Eddie (aka grim) is the only dude that I'll let work on my tattoo on my back, he has a hard hand and that's what I love the most, my tattoo ain't ever fading, thanks grim I'll be up there soon! Read Less
Edgar Nichols
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
Great environment great artist laid back place to get tatted this is the only place ill go to get tatted S/O 219 INK
Colleen Marie Brzykcy
7 Jun 2016
REPORT
Awesome staff and amazing tattoos Very professional. Definitely will be back
Tony Rosado
24 May 2016
REPORT
One of the best bar/dance spots in the midwest...i give it two thumbs up...
Andrea Chatman
7 May 2016
REPORT
They did a great job on my tattoo. Smokie was my artist and he delivered some clean lines and neat shading on my tattoo. I am so in love with it and the execution. I will definitely be going back
Jose Esteras
22 Feb 2015
REPORT
All ten of my tats were inked on me at the trap they show love and I fux with them on a business and friendship level trap or die!!
Rafael Montez
25 Sep 2013
REPORT
It's like a family over here an we get it in on the ink game
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(219) 979-2606
2733 Central Avenue
Lake Station Indiana 46405
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
11:00AM-21:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
11:00AM-21:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
11:00AM-21:00PM
Thursday
Thu
11:00AM-21:00PM
Friday
Fri
11:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
Sat
11:00AM-21:00PM
Sunday
Sun
11:00AM-21:00PM
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219 Ink

Lake Station, Indiana
(34)
2733 Central Avenue
Lake Station Indiana 46405
219 Ink a.k.a..The Trap has been an establishment since 2006 and have been becoming a powerhouse in the tattoo industry in the Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland area. Its geared towards an urban tattoo style, our prices are reasonable and the work is great. we are open 7 days a week. Monday-Thursday 11am.-9pm. Friday and Saturday our store hours are from 11am.-11pm, and Sunday we are open from 11am.-6pm we are here to meet your standards and provide you with exceptional work that you will be happy about for a lifetime because Remember!! INK is permanent.
Monday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Tuesday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Wednesday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Thursday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Friday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Sunday
11:00AM-21:00PM
ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyab... Read More
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyable. 10/10 would get pierced again. Read Less
ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyab... Read More
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyable. 10/10 would get pierced again. Read Less
ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyab... Read More
Thank you grimmz for doing my piercing today. I was kinda nervous but he was very professional and made me feel more comfortable and confident. In the end I loved it it was quick easy and very enjoyable. 10/10 would get pierced again. Read Less
Ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
Ashlee
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
ashlee luttinen
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
ashlee luttinen
23 Jul 2022
REPORT
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was... Read More
Just had a great session with grimmz. I've wanted to get my septum pierced for years and grimmz did an amazing job made me feel comfortable and it was quick and easy. I was very nervous but once I was in the booth I was feeling way better and now I feel like I'm on top of the world. Great work grimmz Read Less
Jessica Sanchez
30 May 2018
REPORT
I just got my FIRST tatt done by JoJo(Joann) a week ago! And for it being my "first time", she did an AWESOME job! She made me feel super comfortable and she did a wonderful job with the art of the pi... Read More
I just got my FIRST tatt done by JoJo(Joann) a week ago! And for it being my "first time", she did an AWESOME job! She made me feel super comfortable and she did a wonderful job with the art of the pictures I sent her and capturing of what I wanted to have done. I will be returning back to JoJo for my future art work very SOON! Thnx again girl you did AWESOME!! If your looking for someone to get tatted by I HIGHLY recommend JoJo at 219 INK! Read Less
Ryan Cimbaljevich
24 May 2018
REPORT
Loved it and got a great tattoo! Jojo is very personable and made me very comfortable. 219 is a great place to hang out and get a tattoo.
Kelly Camp-Dyson
24 May 2018
REPORT
JoJo did an amazing job on my tattoo she was so light handed compare to my other tattoo artist I've had. And she did a beautiful job on my colorful angel wings..Thanks JoJo you are the best! I will se... Read More
JoJo did an amazing job on my tattoo she was so light handed compare to my other tattoo artist I've had. And she did a beautiful job on my colorful angel wings..Thanks JoJo you are the best! I will see you soon to work on my cover up..remember 808...lol Read Less
Natalie Tai
22 May 2018
REPORT
Love my tattoos from jojo. She is really easy to talk and made tattoo experience great!!!
Michelle Melissa Harmon
22 May 2018
REPORT
Jojo is the best! She has done a few of my tattoos and one (so far) for each of my daughters! She is talented and professional. We will continue to get all of our ink done by Jojo!!
Angela Cook
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Nice people and not bad on price
Mz Rae
9 Mar 2018
REPORT
I got a portrait done here. It's absolutely gorgeous! I'm in love with my tattoo and won't go anywhere else but here for another tattoo
Kocky Kaay
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great service. Everyone’s very friendly!
Jami Ekins
25 Jan 2018
REPORT
JoJo has done most of my tats, one of which when she first started out up in the north. And i have her first portrait on my leg, between the ink, the quality, how driven she is, and being so comfortab... Read More
JoJo has done most of my tats, one of which when she first started out up in the north. And i have her first portrait on my leg, between the ink, the quality, how driven she is, and being so comfortable with her. I recommend her to anyone wanting a tat. Read Less
Cassandra Lopez
25 Jan 2018
REPORT
only place i will ever go to for a tattoo, Jojo (joanna) does an incredible job, i absolutely love my tattoo!!
Taff M
13 Jan 2018
REPORT
Very professional. Excellent staff.
Heather Antecki
28 Dec 2017
REPORT
A friend and I went for a walk in tattoo and piercing. We were not talked to or greeted when we walked in. Then we stood at the counter for 15-20 minutes while we were waiting for the guy who does wal... Read More
A friend and I went for a walk in tattoo and piercing. We were not talked to or greeted when we walked in. Then we stood at the counter for 15-20 minutes while we were waiting for the guy who does walk ins to get out of the bathroom! Haha! Horrible customer service and someone who's getting a piercing doesn't wanna know that the piercer is taking a shit or holding his dick. Read Less
Annette Always'his Velez
23 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best work ever!!! Only place I ever go !!!! Stop in check out krill !!!!!
Marinko Repac
21 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great people and very talented. I don't have tattoos but when I do I will get it here
Kristina L Gomez
14 Jul 2017
REPORT
I love this place been comin for like 5 years on n off but I always come back they do great work and treat their customers great
cecelia Hernandez
28 May 2017
REPORT
My boy did a good job
Ria Amaryah Swelfer
20 May 2017
REPORT
Had made an appointment made and artist doesn't show up very unprofessional!
Kelly Warren Gibson
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
They do some good work if you looking for some good INK work this is the place �
James Artka
23 Nov 2016
REPORT
Amazing job!!! My friends and I go there for almost every tattoo!!! Love it!!! The people are pretty rad too!!
Francisco Miranda
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
BEST TATTOO SHOP I'VE BEEN TO, ARTIST MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME, GOOD PRICES & GREAT VIBES #219INK
Brian Overman
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
The tattoo artist Eddie (aka grim) is the only dude that I'll let work on my tattoo on my back, he has a hard hand and that's what I love the most, my tattoo ain't ever fading, thanks grim I'll be up ... Read More
The tattoo artist Eddie (aka grim) is the only dude that I'll let work on my tattoo on my back, he has a hard hand and that's what I love the most, my tattoo ain't ever fading, thanks grim I'll be up there soon! Read Less
Edgar Nichols
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
Great environment great artist laid back place to get tatted this is the only place ill go to get tatted S/O 219 INK
Colleen Marie Brzykcy
7 Jun 2016
REPORT
Awesome staff and amazing tattoos Very professional. Definitely will be back
Tony Rosado
24 May 2016
REPORT
One of the best bar/dance spots in the midwest...i give it two thumbs up...
Andrea Chatman
7 May 2016
REPORT
They did a great job on my tattoo. Smokie was my artist and he delivered some clean lines and neat shading on my tattoo. I am so in love with it and the execution. I will definitely be going back
Jose Esteras
22 Feb 2015
REPORT
All ten of my tats were inked on me at the trap they show love and I fux with them on a business and friendship level trap or die!!
Rafael Montez
25 Sep 2013
REPORT
It's like a family over here an we get it in on the ink game
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