21 Reviews

Tailorbird Tattoo

Minneapolis, Minnesota
General Info
Tailorbird Tattoo’s Mission is to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming space for skilled artists and our clients to create custom designed tattoos. The Vision of Tailorbird Tattoo is to break the mold of tattoo shops by being centered around thriving artists and clients, being worker-owned and collectively-run, being LGBTQ positive, and providing a space that honors and explores history, nature and art.
Reviews
Toast LaCroix
5 Jul 2018
REPORT
What an amazing place! Lana is incredibly talented and great to work with. I love the work Lana has done for me and I hope to be back soon.
Walker Friend
21 Apr 2018
REPORT
Wonderful shop. Lana is amazing. Would reCommend.
Janet Sophie Thayer
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
This was my first tattoo, and I’m so glad my daughter Kristen made the appointment for me. My tattoo is just what I wanted, and Lana’s work turned out beautiful. Everyone who has seen it, or has seen ... Read More
This was my first tattoo, and I’m so glad my daughter Kristen made the appointment for me. My tattoo is just what I wanted, and Lana’s work turned out beautiful. Everyone who has seen it, or has seen the picture of it, just loves it...and they all want one just like it, too! I love it! Thank you, Lana. Read Less
Andrea B. Crouse
17 Feb 2018
REPORT
Tailorbird Tattoo makes getting a tattoo such a great experience. You will love supporting this business! That atmosphere is beautiful, clean and welcoming. During the consult, Ariel heard what I desc... Read More
Tailorbird Tattoo makes getting a tattoo such a great experience. You will love supporting this business! That atmosphere is beautiful, clean and welcoming. During the consult, Ariel heard what I described as my vision and captured it perfectly in her design, making it better than what I had imagined. She explained the process of getting the tattoo clearly so there were no surprises and checked in regularly. While I fully enjoyed my time with her, I appreciated that she was amazingly succinct, smooth, and quick with her work while remaining steady and thoughtful in transitions. Such great artists and people at Tailorbird! Can't wait to go back! Read Less
Whitney Lauren
21 Jan 2018
REPORT
I plan on having my whole left sleeve done by a few different artists here. I love this tattoo shop and everyone’s creativity and skill set here.
Alyce Kuenzli
1 Dec 2017
REPORT
Incredibly welcoming and warm artists and staff, in a friendly, clean space. I've been tattooed at several different shops and this is by far the best one!
Rita Farmer
13 Jun 2017
REPORT
I can't sing enough praises about Tailorbird. Not only are Ariel, Alli, and guest artist Junko amazingly talented artists who do creative custom pieces, but the shop is the most-welcoming, friendly, a... Read More
I can't sing enough praises about Tailorbird. Not only are Ariel, Alli, and guest artist Junko amazingly talented artists who do creative custom pieces, but the shop is the most-welcoming, friendly, and accepting tattoo shop you will ever see. Gone are my days of getting tattooed in dark, foreboding shops with tattoo menus on the walls where I get mansplained to. Tailorbird is a bright and airy space in an old Art Deco dentists office; they have plants and beautiful art on the walls. They feed you snacks and kombucha and La Croix during your appointment. And they always play the best music! Read Less
Demetri Oliver Shada
8 Jun 2017
REPORT
Couldn't have picked a better place for my first tattoo! Alli was super sweet and she made my whole experience very comfortable, not to mention her art is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to be back... Read More
Couldn't have picked a better place for my first tattoo! Alli was super sweet and she made my whole experience very comfortable, not to mention her art is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to be back! Read Less
Dem Oliver
8 Jun 2017
REPORT
Comforting and welcoming environment. Alli was absolutely wonderful and I can't wait to come back!
Liz Ratcliff
17 May 2017
REPORT
Awesome place. Excellent artists! We had a group for "Nevertheless she persisted" tats, and we had a great time. We were so pleased with the tattoos and service! Thanks ladies!
Emily Flesch
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Best tattoo experience EVER at Tailorbird! Had so much fun getting tattooed by Alli. I was so nervous, but she put me at ease. Love the way my tattoo turned out. I will definitely be back, and I would... Read More
Best tattoo experience EVER at Tailorbird! Had so much fun getting tattooed by Alli. I was so nervous, but she put me at ease. Love the way my tattoo turned out. I will definitely be back, and I would (and will) absolutely recommend Tailorbird Tattoo to everyone! Read Less
Annabelle Marcovici
8 Feb 2017
REPORT
Love love love love. Alli added to the tattoo I already had, and did an awesome job making it look exactly how I envisioned it. I don't want any more tattoos but she makes me wish I did because her wo... Read More
Love love love love. Alli added to the tattoo I already had, and did an awesome job making it look exactly how I envisioned it. I don't want any more tattoos but she makes me wish I did because her work is so good. Read Less
Nicole Stroot
27 Jan 2017
REPORT
Ali was the sweetest artist! Super friendly team, safe and comfortable.
Rachael Adams
12 Jan 2017
REPORT
Amazing work by Alli. Clean, professional, fun. Will definitely go back for more work!
Sheila Rae West
7 Jan 2017
REPORT
My first tattoo couldn't have been done at a better place than Tailorbird Tattoo. They are top-notch! Alli Shelly, did everything to make me comfortable and put me at ease through the entire process. ... Read More
My first tattoo couldn't have been done at a better place than Tailorbird Tattoo. They are top-notch! Alli Shelly, did everything to make me comfortable and put me at ease through the entire process. The shop is eclectic in decor, housed in an art decco shell. It is an amazing place, with amazing people doing amazing things, with personality and compassion. They truly care about the customer, and are passionate about their work. I will recommend this place to everyone. Read Less
Lo Smith
23 Oct 2016
REPORT
I came to Minnesota on vacation and my friend and I planned to get matching tattoos. Alli (the tattoo artist) and Sin (the desk person/shop assistant) were super helpful orchestrating setting up an ap... Read More
I came to Minnesota on vacation and my friend and I planned to get matching tattoos. Alli (the tattoo artist) and Sin (the desk person/shop assistant) were super helpful orchestrating setting up an appt and paying deposits by phone. Our experience was stellar. I've had 10 other tattoos, and this was the best experience by far. The shop is clean but cozy, and there is a separate waiting area so no one wanders into your session. I absolutely plan to come back in the future for more work from Alli. It is entirely worth the flight.Read Less
Chloe Quinn
26 Aug 2016
REPORT
I absolutely loved getting work done here. Alli Shelly did an incredible job bringing my idea to life and then transferring it so beautifully onto my skin. I felt comfortable (as much as one could be ... Read More
I absolutely loved getting work done here. Alli Shelly did an incredible job bringing my idea to life and then transferring it so beautifully onto my skin. I felt comfortable (as much as one could be while under the needle) the entire time. The shop is very clean and neat. I feel the prices reflect the work and this shop and its artists are an absolute dream to deal with. I would 100% recommend them! Read Less
Robert Crane
10 Jun 2016
REPORT
Everything about this shop is fantastic! The artists are all incredibly talented, the atmosphere is comfortable and professional, and everyone on the team is knowledgable and friendly. Best of all, my... Read More
Everything about this shop is fantastic! The artists are all incredibly talented, the atmosphere is comfortable and professional, and everyone on the team is knowledgable and friendly. Best of all, my tattoo turned out better than I could have hoped! My session finished only 36 hours ago and I have already given Tailorbird's info to 4 different people. I will definitely go back in the future! Read Less
Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D.
9 Apr 2016
REPORT
Alli's work is impeccable. The shop is clean and bright and the atmosphere is comfortable. The staff were all friendly and extremely knowledgable. After my first experience, this is now my go-to parlo... Read More
Alli's work is impeccable. The shop is clean and bright and the atmosphere is comfortable. The staff were all friendly and extremely knowledgable. After my first experience, this is now my go-to parlor. You won't walk out the door anything less than positively pleased with their work! Read Less
Christine Reimel
26 Sep 2015
REPORT
100 star rating !!!!! Well I must say I definitely have my share of horrible tattoos from the past haunting me from my depressing past before I had come to this place in my life... Ariel Sarah Cafarel... Read More
100 star rating !!!!! Well I must say I definitely have my share of horrible tattoos from the past haunting me from my depressing past before I had come to this place in my life... Ariel Sarah Cafarelli has done nothing but create a brand new life for me. I have memorial tattoos on my leg from my ankle up to my mid stomach and I have my arm covered as well covering up old tattoos that made me severely and painfully depressed. Seeing them made me have to wear long sleeve shi...rts and everyday reminded me of very ugly times. Her patience for precision , her honesty of opinion, ability to create comfort and form on the physical aspect of fitting art precisely is her unique keys to everything that admire. Alli Shelly is a priceless asset of this Amazing shop. She is100% vital. She is determined, intelligent, ambitious . These ladies channel real communication , willingness and the commitment to being thorough. I see respect, joy, healthiness, cleanliness, passionate, natural, positive energy. Not one time have I felt one moment , that I was not the priority as I had been addressing some really intricate custom work. I believe that these ladies are thoroughly capable of making this shop one of the most highly respected , highly ambitious, with such a delicate and effective touch. I am committed to these ladies as they have been committed to me thank you both. I love you so much. Your shop is simply adorable, amazing and brilliant just as you are!!! See More Read Less
Sonja Harlane
11 Aug 2015
REPORT
Being tattooed by Ariel is wonderfully relaxing and calm. She is an amazing artist that makes beautiful works of art that I get to proudly wear daily. On top of her talent, she is also extremely detai... Read More
Being tattooed by Ariel is wonderfully relaxing and calm. She is an amazing artist that makes beautiful works of art that I get to proudly wear daily. On top of her talent, she is also extremely detailed in her cleanliness and cares about your health as she works to maintain the cleanest environment possible, so important when getting tattooed. Ali is amazing too. She adds to the relaxation and helps to distract and relax. This shop is run by amazing women. Read Less
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(612) 721-0993
3319 East 50th Street
Minneapolis Minnesota 55417
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Thursday
Thu
12:00PM-20:00PM
Friday
Fri
12:00PM-20:00PM
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Tailorbird Tattoo

Minneapolis, Minnesota
(21)
3319 East 50th Street
Minneapolis Minnesota 55417
Tailorbird Tattoo’s Mission is to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming space for skilled artists and our clients to create custom designed tattoos. The Vision of Tailorbird Tattoo is to break the mold of tattoo shops by being centered around thriving artists and clients, being worker-owned and collectively-run, being LGBTQ positive, and providing a space that honors and explores history, nature and art.
Thursday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Toast LaCroix
5 Jul 2018
REPORT
What an amazing place! Lana is incredibly talented and great to work with. I love the work Lana has done for me and I hope to be back soon.
Walker Friend
21 Apr 2018
REPORT
Wonderful shop. Lana is amazing. Would reCommend.
Janet Sophie Thayer
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
This was my first tattoo, and I’m so glad my daughter Kristen made the appointment for me. My tattoo is just what I wanted, and Lana’s work turned out beautiful. Everyone who has seen it, or has seen ... Read More
This was my first tattoo, and I’m so glad my daughter Kristen made the appointment for me. My tattoo is just what I wanted, and Lana’s work turned out beautiful. Everyone who has seen it, or has seen the picture of it, just loves it...and they all want one just like it, too! I love it! Thank you, Lana. Read Less
Andrea B. Crouse
17 Feb 2018
REPORT
Tailorbird Tattoo makes getting a tattoo such a great experience. You will love supporting this business! That atmosphere is beautiful, clean and welcoming. During the consult, Ariel heard what I desc... Read More
Tailorbird Tattoo makes getting a tattoo such a great experience. You will love supporting this business! That atmosphere is beautiful, clean and welcoming. During the consult, Ariel heard what I described as my vision and captured it perfectly in her design, making it better than what I had imagined. She explained the process of getting the tattoo clearly so there were no surprises and checked in regularly. While I fully enjoyed my time with her, I appreciated that she was amazingly succinct, smooth, and quick with her work while remaining steady and thoughtful in transitions. Such great artists and people at Tailorbird! Can't wait to go back! Read Less
Whitney Lauren
21 Jan 2018
REPORT
I plan on having my whole left sleeve done by a few different artists here. I love this tattoo shop and everyone’s creativity and skill set here.
Alyce Kuenzli
1 Dec 2017
REPORT
Incredibly welcoming and warm artists and staff, in a friendly, clean space. I've been tattooed at several different shops and this is by far the best one!
Rita Farmer
13 Jun 2017
REPORT
I can't sing enough praises about Tailorbird. Not only are Ariel, Alli, and guest artist Junko amazingly talented artists who do creative custom pieces, but the shop is the most-welcoming, friendly, a... Read More
I can't sing enough praises about Tailorbird. Not only are Ariel, Alli, and guest artist Junko amazingly talented artists who do creative custom pieces, but the shop is the most-welcoming, friendly, and accepting tattoo shop you will ever see. Gone are my days of getting tattooed in dark, foreboding shops with tattoo menus on the walls where I get mansplained to. Tailorbird is a bright and airy space in an old Art Deco dentists office; they have plants and beautiful art on the walls. They feed you snacks and kombucha and La Croix during your appointment. And they always play the best music! Read Less
Demetri Oliver Shada
8 Jun 2017
REPORT
Couldn't have picked a better place for my first tattoo! Alli was super sweet and she made my whole experience very comfortable, not to mention her art is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to be back... Read More
Couldn't have picked a better place for my first tattoo! Alli was super sweet and she made my whole experience very comfortable, not to mention her art is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to be back! Read Less
Dem Oliver
8 Jun 2017
REPORT
Comforting and welcoming environment. Alli was absolutely wonderful and I can't wait to come back!
Liz Ratcliff
17 May 2017
REPORT
Awesome place. Excellent artists! We had a group for "Nevertheless she persisted" tats, and we had a great time. We were so pleased with the tattoos and service! Thanks ladies!
Emily Flesch
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Best tattoo experience EVER at Tailorbird! Had so much fun getting tattooed by Alli. I was so nervous, but she put me at ease. Love the way my tattoo turned out. I will definitely be back, and I would... Read More
Best tattoo experience EVER at Tailorbird! Had so much fun getting tattooed by Alli. I was so nervous, but she put me at ease. Love the way my tattoo turned out. I will definitely be back, and I would (and will) absolutely recommend Tailorbird Tattoo to everyone! Read Less
Annabelle Marcovici
8 Feb 2017
REPORT
Love love love love. Alli added to the tattoo I already had, and did an awesome job making it look exactly how I envisioned it. I don't want any more tattoos but she makes me wish I did because her wo... Read More
Love love love love. Alli added to the tattoo I already had, and did an awesome job making it look exactly how I envisioned it. I don't want any more tattoos but she makes me wish I did because her work is so good. Read Less
Nicole Stroot
27 Jan 2017
REPORT
Ali was the sweetest artist! Super friendly team, safe and comfortable.
Rachael Adams
12 Jan 2017
REPORT
Amazing work by Alli. Clean, professional, fun. Will definitely go back for more work!
Sheila Rae West
7 Jan 2017
REPORT
My first tattoo couldn't have been done at a better place than Tailorbird Tattoo. They are top-notch! Alli Shelly, did everything to make me comfortable and put me at ease through the entire process. ... Read More
My first tattoo couldn't have been done at a better place than Tailorbird Tattoo. They are top-notch! Alli Shelly, did everything to make me comfortable and put me at ease through the entire process. The shop is eclectic in decor, housed in an art decco shell. It is an amazing place, with amazing people doing amazing things, with personality and compassion. They truly care about the customer, and are passionate about their work. I will recommend this place to everyone. Read Less
Lo Smith
23 Oct 2016
REPORT
I came to Minnesota on vacation and my friend and I planned to get matching tattoos. Alli (the tattoo artist) and Sin (the desk person/shop assistant) were super helpful orchestrating setting up an ap... Read More
I came to Minnesota on vacation and my friend and I planned to get matching tattoos. Alli (the tattoo artist) and Sin (the desk person/shop assistant) were super helpful orchestrating setting up an appt and paying deposits by phone. Our experience was stellar. I've had 10 other tattoos, and this was the best experience by far. The shop is clean but cozy, and there is a separate waiting area so no one wanders into your session. I absolutely plan to come back in the future for more work from Alli. It is entirely worth the flight.Read Less
Chloe Quinn
26 Aug 2016
REPORT
I absolutely loved getting work done here. Alli Shelly did an incredible job bringing my idea to life and then transferring it so beautifully onto my skin. I felt comfortable (as much as one could be ... Read More
I absolutely loved getting work done here. Alli Shelly did an incredible job bringing my idea to life and then transferring it so beautifully onto my skin. I felt comfortable (as much as one could be while under the needle) the entire time. The shop is very clean and neat. I feel the prices reflect the work and this shop and its artists are an absolute dream to deal with. I would 100% recommend them! Read Less
Robert Crane
10 Jun 2016
REPORT
Everything about this shop is fantastic! The artists are all incredibly talented, the atmosphere is comfortable and professional, and everyone on the team is knowledgable and friendly. Best of all, my... Read More
Everything about this shop is fantastic! The artists are all incredibly talented, the atmosphere is comfortable and professional, and everyone on the team is knowledgable and friendly. Best of all, my tattoo turned out better than I could have hoped! My session finished only 36 hours ago and I have already given Tailorbird's info to 4 different people. I will definitely go back in the future! Read Less
Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D.
9 Apr 2016
REPORT
Alli's work is impeccable. The shop is clean and bright and the atmosphere is comfortable. The staff were all friendly and extremely knowledgable. After my first experience, this is now my go-to parlo... Read More
Alli's work is impeccable. The shop is clean and bright and the atmosphere is comfortable. The staff were all friendly and extremely knowledgable. After my first experience, this is now my go-to parlor. You won't walk out the door anything less than positively pleased with their work! Read Less
Christine Reimel
26 Sep 2015
REPORT
100 star rating !!!!! Well I must say I definitely have my share of horrible tattoos from the past haunting me from my depressing past before I had come to this place in my life... Ariel Sarah Cafarel... Read More
100 star rating !!!!! Well I must say I definitely have my share of horrible tattoos from the past haunting me from my depressing past before I had come to this place in my life... Ariel Sarah Cafarelli has done nothing but create a brand new life for me. I have memorial tattoos on my leg from my ankle up to my mid stomach and I have my arm covered as well covering up old tattoos that made me severely and painfully depressed. Seeing them made me have to wear long sleeve shi...rts and everyday reminded me of very ugly times. Her patience for precision , her honesty of opinion, ability to create comfort and form on the physical aspect of fitting art precisely is her unique keys to everything that admire. Alli Shelly is a priceless asset of this Amazing shop. She is100% vital. She is determined, intelligent, ambitious . These ladies channel real communication , willingness and the commitment to being thorough. I see respect, joy, healthiness, cleanliness, passionate, natural, positive energy. Not one time have I felt one moment , that I was not the priority as I had been addressing some really intricate custom work. I believe that these ladies are thoroughly capable of making this shop one of the most highly respected , highly ambitious, with such a delicate and effective touch. I am committed to these ladies as they have been committed to me thank you both. I love you so much. Your shop is simply adorable, amazing and brilliant just as you are!!! See More Read Less
Sonja Harlane
11 Aug 2015
REPORT
Being tattooed by Ariel is wonderfully relaxing and calm. She is an amazing artist that makes beautiful works of art that I get to proudly wear daily. On top of her talent, she is also extremely detai... Read More
Being tattooed by Ariel is wonderfully relaxing and calm. She is an amazing artist that makes beautiful works of art that I get to proudly wear daily. On top of her talent, she is also extremely detailed in her cleanliness and cares about your health as she works to maintain the cleanest environment possible, so important when getting tattooed. Ali is amazing too. She adds to the relaxation and helps to distract and relax. This shop is run by amazing women. Read Less
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