My brothers and I went here to get a tattoo to celebrate the end of cancer treatments for me and we were all very impressed with not only the way we were treated but the quality of the work done. I highly recommend Johnny. He was very nice, answered all our questions and was able to put us all at ease which made the experience more fun.My brother is planning to come back and if I get another tattoo I would go here as well.I researched several tattoo places in gr. and this one had the best price and best service.They treated you like a friend and I appreciate that. Read Less

Got an amazing tattoo from the artist Reuben and was really pleased with the finished product. The staff was super helpful and made it a great first tattoo experience. I would recommend this place to anyone in the Grand Rapids area and beyond. Read Less

I went here with my daughter who has gotten a few tattoos from this place. They were very friendly and the artist's there are well qualified. They definitely are real professionals here!! Definitely worth a stop in if your looking for a great place for something so permanent on your body:) I shall be getting my next one here for sure:) awesome service ty Read Less

Johnny did my first tattoo which I got today!  He was awesome.  He was patient with me, answering all my questions and explained the tattoo process to me.  I am in love with the artwork he did on my arm and will be back to see him again for my second tattoo. Read Less

My friend and I came for a walk-in appointment and left very disappointed. She received only initials (two whole letters) yet it took the artist over an hour to prep, not to mention it was incredibly overpriced (the letters turned out to be crooked).The artist almost forgot to put his glasses on prior to tattooing my friend... Lastly, other employees could be heard making fun of customers on the phone. I would not recommend this place, you should feel at home when receiving a tattoo and it just felt uncomfortable. Read Less

Ruben provided such great service and was super accommodating to my nervousness. All of the staff was friendly and was there to help. The shop was also very sterile! I highly recommend this place as well as Ruben. Read Less

Jay has been my go-to artist and he's so incredibly talented. I'm in love with my custom Princess Leia piece and I can't wait to return to him for all my future pieces. I recommend this place to anyone looking for the absolute best quality work around. �� Read Less

This was my first time at WST but certainly  not my last.  Reuben did my tattoo, he is awesome. Nice guy! I highly recommend him. My next tattoo is booked in late August. ( and I can't wait) If You're  looking for another tattoo, check this place out.  You won't be sorry, Amazing artist's here,  take a look at the examples that are posted,  they're so impressive. Read Less

Got a consultation before hand and walked in at open on a Saturday. Service was great and friendly. Artist was very professional, explained everything well, and asked questions. I will definitely be retiring here for a second tattoo at some point! Read Less

I recommend Jay Kush - I didn't have an appointment and he got me in right away. I really appreciate his recommendations when it came to how large the tattoo should be to see the detail and the positioning of the tattoo on my wrist. Very nice guy! I will definitely go back here for my next tattoo! Read Less

Went to Reuben for my first tattoo. Couldn't have had a better experience... very patient, took the time to listen, explained everything, and did a killer job! Can't beat his attention to detail. Shop was also very chill and accommodating... great environment to get a tat. Hope to come back and see Reuben again someday! Read Less

I went to Patrick for my first tattoo, and I walked into Wealthy Street not even expecting to receive the tattoo that day. Patrick was up front and was very friendly, and asked if I wanted to get the tattoo done right there without any hesitation. He was very understanding of getting a tattoo done for the first time, and he did a great job. My boyfriend also got his second piece done by Patrick while we were there. Patrick was very friendly, and made us feel comfortable. Wealthy street tattoo is a very nice place to go, and everyone there is super friendly and makes you feel right at home. I suggest it to anyone! Read Less

I never asked the tattoo artist to rush the other tattoos ahead of me as she implied. I expected a call or text to say "Hey this is taking longer." Didn't realize she was doing me a favor by letting me leave the building (I didn't ask, I was told to leave my number for her to call). I would have made an appointment for a later date had the communication been better. I am also super appreciative of being told "I have a wait list of 8 months". Sweet, you're a sought after artist. Not sure what her point in telling was but I'm glad she's doing well with her craft. We clearly weren't meant to work together. Read Less

My first experience with Wealthy Tattoo will probably be my last. I had a consultation with Patrick in February where we discussed a cover-up tattoo and I put down a $100 deposit. I was planning to spend approximately $1200.00 over a few sessions for a back piece that included cats and flowers. He traced my current tattoo, took pictures and I sent a variety of pictures and ideas for inspiration and in turn received a promise of a mockup a couple weeks prior to the appointmen...t. Two weeks before my appointment, I text Patrick asking if I would still see some sketches prior to our appointment on April 11. I received a response saying he was busy and would be working on his April pieces that week. He asked me to resend some of the inspiration photos. On April 7, I again asked if I would be able to see a sketch before coming in that week. Finally, April 9 a sketch was sent. The piece was not near the requested size. The art included a feminine, caricature styled cat head sitting atop a peony, and his proposed art did not include covering up the entire original tattoo. I noted that it was a good start, but had asked for something larger with more flowers and a less feminine cat. Patrick said we could tweak it at the appointment or start from scratch the next day. At the appointment it was obvious Patrick was less than thrilled about making changes. We discussed having more realistic cats and adding more flowers, and he asked me to leave the studio for a couple hours to give him time to work. When I came back, the sketch was still very rough - the piece lacked cohesion and had a very drag and drop art feeling to it. Feeling uncomfortable with the sketch, I told him I didn’t think I should go forward with it at this point. I then asked if instead we could use what was left of the time to touch up some color on a tattoo I already had, so it wasn’t a complete waste of time for the both of us. At that point he told me his “head wasn’t in it” and declined. I left without my deposit, even though I feel like I never failed to meet my end of the bargain. I understand when people have different visions and preferences, but I really feel like he was unprepared and everything was done last minute. I would have been much happier if he had told me early on that his style was not similar to the artwork pieces I had sent and perhaps suggested another artist. Waiting 2 months to receive his art did not allow enough time for us to communicate effectively. I feel like his work ethic was compromised and lacked professionalism that I have received in other studios in Grand Rapids. See More Read Less

EDITED to update: Johnny reached out to us and offered us some chair time asap. He was able to quickly touch up our tattoos, and we are very happy with them. I could definitely see us coming back to get more work done by Johnny very soon. Thanks for the quick fix and making us feel comfortable. My husband and I came in for some very simple tattoos. Mine is my children's birthdays in Roman numerals. For this tiny tattoo I was charged 110$!! I was amazed at the price but was t...old wealthy tattoo was top of the line so I went ahead and got the tattoo. This is the worst tattoo I've ever gotten. The ink for the IV in the first birthdate bled and it looks very amateur. My husband's is another story. His consisted of two thin lines and 3 letters. He was charged 130$ for this. Again....expensive, but we heard this place was awesome. The ink for the lines has bled and the letters are bleeding ink as well. His will have to be covered up to fix! I can't believe these simple tattoos turned out so terribly :( See More Read Less

I got a tat from them a while back, for the most part everyone was cool, I even blacked out for a second, everybody was quick to make sure it wasn't a medical problem. I'd give a 5 star but when I explained the piece I wanted before being able to say it was for someone killed overseas I could have sworn I heard one of the artists say they wouldn't do it because the idea was "stupid." I hope I'm wrong in what I heard but I still have them my time and money. Read Less

I highly recommend any artist at Wealthy Street Tattoo because it's an all around awesome place with very friendly people. I got a tattoo done five weeks ago with Reuben, and it looks fantastic and healed perfectly. It was my first tattoo, and while I was waiting (because I showed up early to my appointment), Johnny made conversation with me and made me feel welcome and relaxed while Reuben set up. Thanks all for such a great experience! Read Less

My brother and I came in for green liver cancer banners in honor of our dad who passed away March 7, 2017. Rueben Garcia hooked us up with very nice tattoos. Vibrant color and clean lines. Next time I will expect one of those delicious smelling breakfast tacos bro:) loved the atmosphere of the shop too!! Read Less

Got my first tattoo from Miranda a few months ago and recently went in for a complimentary touch-up. Had great experiences both times. Miranda and everyone that works there is super professional and talented. Love the final result and will definitely going back for any future tattoos.Read Less

Highly recommend Johnny Spinoso. He was so kind, honest, and easy going. He led me in the right direction, took his time, and gave me the most beautiful memorial piece. The shop was clean, eclectic, and had a great vibe. Definitely will be back! Read Less

My wife and I both came here for roman numeral tattoos. While simple and straightforward, the tattoos ended up being somehow better than we even thought they'd be when we pictured them in our minds. Ruben was super professional and friendly. All of our requests/suggestions were taken into consideration and he definitely made sure we were happy with his work...size/font/etc. Highly recommend this place. Great artist, great shop, great experience. Read Less

I loveeee this tattoo shop. I have 2 and I got them both done here and they did an amazing job both times. Prices are decent, you might jump at them a little but just remember they are permanent so it's worth the money. The artists are so cool and friendly and make you feel comfortable and sure of your tattoo. Definitely recommend! Read Less

Just got my first tattoo with Miranda Brouwer. She did a great job. I am so glad that I went to Wealthy. She took her time and made sure the design was perfect. I could not be happier....all of the staff were professional and down to earth. I wouldn't want anyone else to tattoo me...I will be going back for sure. See you soon Miranda. Read Less

Could not be happier with my experience at Wealthy St Tattoo- went in with my sister to get my third, her second, tattoo. I was a little anxious about mine, because it was a LOT larger than any other tattoo I've had before. Jef was amazing with us, and emailed me several pictures of design ideas a few weeks before our appointment. When we came for our tattoos, we were made to feel very comfortable and welcome (They aren't the warmest, fuzziest of people, but is that really what you want from a tattoo artist?). My sister's tattoo (I can't remember the name of the artist) did a phenomenal job on her tattoo, and Jeff made mine absolutely gorgeous. The shop is clean and has great personality, and the talent there is phenomenal. We'll be back for more! Read Less

I wanted to like this place - had heard good things about it. Mine was done by Ryan. His first run-through on it was not bad. It was my first and only tattoo at age 64 and of course I wanted it to be perfect. It was a simple word, a mantra, done in a script that looked like sanskrit writing. Hamsa - which is the mantra of the breath. Breathe in- Ham, breathe out- sa. I put it on my arm as a reminder to follow my breath, stay centered and calm. Ryan did a decent job the first time through but missed the very center of much of the lines. The outline was great but there were areas within the lines that were left un-inked. I went back in a month for a free touch-up and explained and showed to him what he'd missed. No problem. He took me in and went over it again. Incredulously, Ryan went over the outline again, making the beautiful, fine script thicker and less attractive. Not only that but he never even went over the interior parts he was asked to fill in. I couldn't believe it and still can't that he did this touch up just the very opposite of what I needed. My one and only tattoo now looks heavy and the beauty is lost. It's even a bit hard to read. I don't know what his reason could be for this.  I was clear with him and it was so simple. I want to attach a photo but I don't see the option. Read Less

Today I got a tattoo from Jef. ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS SERVICE. He was incredibly courteous to be as a walk in and did an incredible job on my tattoo. I brought in a photo of what I wanted and he tweaked it to truly make it a piece of art. I will never go to anyone else!!! I highly recommend this place! Read Less

I decided about 1130 this morning, that I probably ought to get tattooed today. My beloved dog Denali passed away yesterday, and today I was a disaster of a human, and I wanted a tattoo, and I wanted it right.now.like.today.soon.really.Wealthy Street Tattoo has a super reputation for handling walk-ins and impulse buyers like me with speed and artistic grace. Just because it is a quick decision, doesn't mean I want tattoo regret. I thought I knew what I wanted, gave Ryan my money and he got me a time later in the afternoon. Cool.Buuuuuut... I am a crazy person. I had changed my mind about where I wanted my tattoo when I came back. No worries, he was chill about that. No sweat. Then, because I am really a nut, I saw an idea in the lobby, and wanted that. I am a nightmare, really. But, Ryan was mad cool and drew me up some new artwork. And then he made me a beautiful tattoo. It's just right, a memory forever of my dear friend. My own grief therapy. My traditional heart tattoo is exactly what the shop claims to specialize in... A tattoo that looks like a tattoo. I love it, and I am grateful. Read Less

Ryan Stout is every bit as good of a traditional tattooer as the big names in NYC, Chicago and California. He's great, his designs are classic, timeless and I've been tattooed by him a number of times and his tattoos heal out great.  Quality work. Nothing else matters when it comes to tattoos. As a bonus, he's very cordial and sweet. Support Stout. Read Less

My experience here was the worst.  Well, I don't hate my tattoo, so things could be worse.  But since my tattoo only required basic skills, this review is based on our experience.  I hated my experience here, and will never go back or recommend this place.  So that's where this one-star is coming from.  We just wanted to get simple, matching wrist tattoos. Maybe that was the problem.  This business seems geared toward customers who are heavily tattooed (or aspire to be) and are interested in original designs created by the employees.  Whatever the reason, our artist treated us with contempt from the start.  We should have walked out, but we were required to make a deposit, had an appointment (on our anniversary), and we had been planning this for a long time.  So we stayed.  Bad call!  The artist (Jef) was a really angry, condescending guy from the get-go.  He had strong opinions.  His feedback gave us pause, and was even appreciated - THE FIRST TIME.  But when our opinions differed, he wouldn't accept anything less than full control.  He  ignored our input regarding size, style, and placement.   He acted like he had put waaaayy too much work into creating 2 different options already.  Even though I can't believe it took him more than ten minutes to create them.  One was XI XI XI . The other, XI XI WWXI.  Small and in black.  That's it.When we tried to politely share our feelings on the drawings he presented,  like "That's a lot bigger than I imagined it," "Do we need lines across each number," and even "I am not sure it's straight," each concern was met with a heavy sigh and a reason that his way was best. He wouldn't let us see a smaller option,  saying "I have other things to do tonight," and "I have already put too much work into this."  We were out the shop in just 40 minutes with 2 tattoos that cost $140. So I don't think we were over the top with our questions or requests.  He could have even finished with us faster if he wasn't so engrossed in Tron.  Tron is probably why he continued to refer to us both as teachers, even after I stated that I am a secretary and my partner told him she is a social worker. LOLThe thing that sent Jeff over the edge (before and after tattooing us) was that we wanted our wrist tattoos to be done facing us, which his is upside-down in tattoo land.  (And thus enraged Jef.)  We understood.  He was very clear.  Then he was clear again. And yet again. Since he was so pushy and we weren't budging,  I mustered up my assertiveness and mentioned that 95% of the inspiration photos of wrist tattoos we'd seen online were also done "upside-down."  Not trying to challenge his infinite wisdom.  Just explaining AGAIN that we had done some research, were absolutely certain, and would be satisfied with our choice.  (Also trying to pleeeeease end this uncomfortable, aggressive lecture.)That's when he really kind of flipped out!  He got rude, loud, and unprofessional.   He compared us to "stupid 18 year olds," and our tattoos to "tramp stamps," and nothing he would want to be associated with.  I think that's the bottom line - Jef is not the kind of guy who wants to do tattoos like ours.  Which is fine!  Just maybe tell customers that right away next time, so they can give their money to a business that won't belittle them and ruin what was supposed to be a special day/experience!  Now, I didn't expect to be treated like I was at a spa or anything.  But this was weird & unprofessional, even if  low standards for customer service are acceptable for this type of business.  (Are they?) While he was going off on us, the shop got silent and the other 2 employees went into another room.  He still hadn't bandaged my wife, so we were stuck.  When we left,  one of Jef's coworkers even apologized to us for Jef's behavior.  That apology was nice.  It's part of the reason I held off in reviewing this place.  I tried to give Jef the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he is getting divorced, I thought.  Or maybe he just quit smoking, IDK.  I planned to just forget I ever met him, and try to salvage our night.  But then my wife wrote a review here on Yelp, and someone from this business wrote a sassy, mocking comment in response.   I've never seen a business owner on Yelp react like such a bully!  I guess I shouldn't be so shocked.  After all, the person is a friend, coworker or relative of Jef's.  But this made me wonder... perhaps the reason we aren't seeing any low (or even moderate) reviews of this business is because they try to shame low reviewers into deleting their reviews?  Possibly the handful of stellar reviews are from friends or employees?  Something seems shady.I'd like to end this review with something positive.  I can say this:  If you are one of those people who likes to spend your money at places famous for servers who are rude and mean, you should totally go to this guy for your next tattoo.  Seriously.   Ask him for a butterfly!  ;-) Read Less

Professional staff and very talented artist. I would especially recommend Ryan Stout if you are looking for excellent American traditional tattoo art and tattoos. Clean shop and very well put together. Read Less

Jeff Wright, horrible people skills! I'd give a higher review if I didn't have such a sensitive, can't take criticism, contradictory tattoo "artist." He referred to Eva Longoria as an idiot, the wrist tattoo as the new tramp stamp, and Pintrest as a sight people with no original thoughts use. He is ridiculously socially awkward and I wouldn't go back if they paid me Read Less

My son and I went to Wealthy Street after reviewing and calling several of the highest rated  shops in town. This was a first tattoo for both my son and I, and we were immediately put at ease by Ryan.  Everyone was friendly,  the shop is clean and professional, and Ryan caught exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier! Super work, Wealthy Street!! Read Less

The old adage "you get what you pay for" is definitely true in the tattoo world. If you're looking for a cheap(and crappy) tattoo this is not the place for you. This shop is mainly a custom work shop although they do have some flash. I've had 4 of my tattoos done here all by johnny spinoso and every single one is an absolute top quality award winning piece of art. I live in Detroit and every time I am in the market for a new tattoo this is the place I go. Its absolutely worth the drive because this is one of the best, if not THE best shop in the state. Everyone in here are complete professionals and as i said do award winning pieces. If you want a phenomenal tattoo that will look amazing for years to come look no further than WST. Read Less

**for those that want to go to Wealthy Street Tattoo for Matt Pike, Ryan Stout, or Gareth Hawkins, aka the reasons I used to go to Wealthy Street Tattoo; look elsewhere- they have moved to their own shop.**I've been to Wealthy Street for a few pieces. I've had work from Gareth, Stout, and Pike. All excellent work.Great artists and amazing art. Read Less

After glowing reviews from friends I went to Wealthy Street Tattoo to get my half sleeve done. I wanted something realistic and Johnny, the owner, drew mine up. Everyone there is friendly and the shop was always spotless. I got a half sleeve dedicated to the show LOST (I'm a nerd, I know) and Johnny watched the entire series so he could understand why I wanted it. He worked with what I wanted and threw in his own ideas, too, and drew up a custom half sleeve for me. It turned out absolutely beautiful and I get compliments on it daily.Like everyone says, it's not the cheapest, but if you want a cheap tattoo, go to someone's basement. If you want a great tattoo done by great artists, go to Wealthy Street. Read Less

Went to the owner, Johnny, to get my first tattoo, a half sleeve.  He was super easy to work with, and helped me find something incredibly beautiful.  Worked really quick, and with so much detail.  Looking through all the artists portfolios, you can tell that they all have tremendous talent, and love what they do.  It is easy to say that they are one of the best (if not the best) in Grand Rapids.  Very clean, nice shop, with plenty of artwork to look at.  Really friendly staff.  Talented artists.  And overall a great experience.If you're looking for a cheap tattoo, best look elsewhere.  But, like someone else said, why would you want a cheap tattoo to begin with?  Everything you get done is permanent, and if you choose Wealthy Street, you are going to get something extremely beautiful, and definitely worthwhile.Can't wait to go back in to get my sleeve finished. Read Less

Hands down the best tattoo shop and artists around. I've had my tattoos done by Gareth and have never had even a hint of an issue with them. Gareth is not only an incredibly skilled and detail-oriented artist, but he is also great to talk to during your session.These guys are great, the shop is very clean, and they provide excellent customer service.(It also helps that they don't have a disgusting and trashy store name like half of the shops in GR). Read Less

Hands down the best tattoo shop and artists around. I've had my tattoos done by Gareth and have never had even a hint of an issue with them. Gareth is not only an incredibly skilled and detail-oriented artist, but he is also great to talk to during your session.These guys are great, the shop is very clean, and they provide excellent customer service.(It also helps that they don't have a disgusting and trashy store name like half of the shops in GR). Read Less

How in God's holy name has Wealthy Street Tattoo not had hundreds of reviews yet? I have so many good things to say, I'm not sure where to get started.I will tell you that upon moving to the Twin Cities, I have yet to find a place this classy with such talented artists. I continue to tell myself that I need to travel back every time I want a tattoo, and I'm beginning to think it's not such a bad idea. I've had 1 of 4 tattoos done here, and the difference in the quality is astounding. The lines are remarkably clean and were done in a sanitary, professional environment with friendly  and helpful staff who are more than willing to accommodate your needs. Not to mention, catch your best friend from falling face first if they happen to pass out after their first tattoo....They don't do piercings here, and it's not cheap, but why would you ever want a cheap tattoo in the first place? Spend big dollars for art that you'll have on your body forever, and spend it here. This is the best shop in Grand Rapids, without a doubt. I'll be back soon! Read Less

How in God's holy name has Wealthy Street Tattoo not had hundreds of reviews yet? I have so many good things to say, I'm not sure where to get started.I will tell you that upon moving to the Twin Cities, I have yet to find a place this classy with such talented artists. I continue to tell myself that I need to travel back every time I want a tattoo, and I'm beginning to think it's not such a bad idea. I've had 1 of 4 tattoos done here, and the difference in the quality is astounding. The lines are remarkably clean and were done in a sanitary, professional environment with friendly  and helpful staff who are more than willing to accommodate your needs. Not to mention, catch your best friend from falling face first if they happen to pass out after their first tattoo....They don't do piercings here, and it's not cheap, but why would you ever want a cheap tattoo in the first place? Spend big dollars for art that you'll have on your body forever, and spend it here. This is the best shop in Grand Rapids, without a doubt. I'll be back soon! Read Less

My buddy Jason was always talking about this place. Checked out their work and it's awesome. Went in there to talk to them and they were extremely nice. Told them what I wanted and they made it perfect. Made sure I was comfortable the entire time. Tattoo is great! Already want to go back for another one! =] Read Less

Went in on a whim because they are right next to one of my favorate places to eat. I was immediately impressed with how clean and stylish it was. The guy I spoke to was very nice and professional. He showed me examples of their work and I was blown away! I know were I'm going when I'm ready! Read Less