I walked in and was greeted by the front desk lady, she was really nice and I was offered snacks or a drink along with a book to pick fonts for the tattoo I wanted to get, Shane did my tattoo and he was awesome. I highly recommend this shop, I will be going back for more work here Read Less

Bethany did an amazing job on my tattoo and she was able to produce my tattoo very fast (about 3 days to draw up my tattoo). I highly recommend going to Elite Tattoo. The atmosphere was great and the staff was very professional. Read Less

What good is the piercer if she doesn't respond to her clients calls and inquiries? Lack of communication. Receptionist doesn't know the schedule of when the piercer would be physically in the shop. It was pointless to talk to her and pointless to call the piercer neither responded worth anything. Had to take business elsewhere and let another piercer fix what was done here. Smh. Good ol Jacksonville Read Less

Went to try and get my tongue pierced yesterday, when I got there the place looked dirty, and smelled nasty. There was a child playing on the computer at the front desk and I was there a few mins and tattoo artists just stared and didn't say a word to me or my friend around about 5 mins no one had come to try and help us or see what we needed don't so we just walked out. I would never recommend this place to anyone for a tattoo or piercing. It did not look like a professional place and I would be sketchy to get any work done there. Read Less

Shane Prater has done 3 tattoos for me now over the past month, and 1 for my husband. One of mine was a difficult coverup, that he nailed. The dude has skills. You get what you pay for. Great tattoos are not cheap, and cheap tattoos are not great. The shop is very clean and beautifully designed. It's also nice watching Shane sanitize everything, using unopened sterile products, etc. There's no question about the work done or the health standards. We've experienced nothing but friendliness and professionalism from every employee we've encountered here. You won't regret going to Elite Tattoo Gallery. Read Less

i live in New Jersey but was on vacation in NC. I thought about adding a new piercing to my cavas so i decided to Yelp some near by places. This place was the best rated one near by so I stopped in. First off, the person at the front desk was extremely sweet, helpful and made all the paperwork super easy. Second, the place is spotless and cozy.  It's just the enviroment you want to be in when youre alittle nervous. They have two seprate seating areas, one with a nice flat screen playing netflix. Another convience would be that they do offer complimentary coffee, snacks and drinks. Yay! I was a walk-in, but it only took about 10-15 before i was in a room with a wonderful women named Jessye. She was amazing. I was alittle nervous and she made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. She knew what she was talking about and was just wonderful. I 10/10 recommend her! Shes great! The price of my piercing was defenitey on the cheaper side so i was VERY happy. This place is amazing. I actually talked to the owner who was from Jersey as well and she seemed like a great, humble person. I love this place and wish I could come here for everything. Amazing place with amazing people. Read Less

The moment I walked in this place I felt at home. The decor really stood out to me. This place isn't dirty or loud. The paintings and various memorabilia on the walls are great. The receptionist was helpful. I had Bethany as my artist and she was friendly and efficient. She did some Latin script on my chest for me. Highly recommended. Read Less

Amazing work amazing experience. Had a piece done by a "butcher" years ago. Girlfriend asked if it was a jail tattoo and that's when I knew I needed to stop being lazy and fix it. Shane at Elite was recommended and wow. Not only did he bring it to life and make it look 100xs better, he didn't change the original idea of the tattoo, was light handed, did perfect color blending, and was one of the fastest artists I've had. My next ink, will with out a doubt, be done by Shane at Elite. Read Less

Awesome place!! Very friendly, welcoming, and talented staff! I am completely happy with my new tattoo and would recommend Elite to anyone looking to get a new tattoo or piercing! I even received a handwritten thank you card from them! Read Less

Stephen Taylor did a great job on my tattoo. I really didn't know what I wanted but had an idea. Stephen came up with something pretty cool that looks awesome! Your next tattoo should definitely be at Elite Tattoo Gallery. Read Less

While on vacation from NY I went to Elite with my daughter, we both wanted piercings. My first impression was that it was a clean and professional shop! We were immediately greeted and asked to fill out a form. Then we were introduced to Kassi, who would be doing the piercings. She is awesome! Explained everything to us in detail and answered any questions we had. Her station is immaculate and she used utmost care to keep everything sterile. She kept us calm and unafraid of a helix piercing, for me and tragus for my daughter! Wish she lived closer to NY, I'd get more piercings by Kassi! I HIGHLY recommend her for piercings! You would not be disappointed. Read Less

I went to get a piercing done yesterday and Kass was so awesome. She's warming, welcoming and energetic. She has awesome tattoos and it's clear that she loves her job. I was nervous about getting it done but she was majorly comforting and quick about it. I will definitely be returning. Read Less

In doing my research for a black and grey realism tattoo artist in the Jacksonville area, I found Melissa Ferranto of Elite Tattoo Gallery. She was great to work with, really listened to what I wanted, and delivered on point. It's obvious how passionate she is about her work, as well as the clients she works with and the connection between them and the tattoo artist. Elite Tattoo has an open and welcoming environment. The staff was very friendly during both my consultation visit and the day of my tattoo appointment. Upon walking in, one of the things that impressed me the most was that instead of the walls being covered in tattoo work, it was instead covered in original art works from the tattoo artists. This is a great way to show off their extended creativity.If anyone in the Jacksonville area is looking to get a tattoo, I highly recommend calling Elite and setting up a consultation. Read Less

Love this shop, have gotten several tattoos here and have had an excellent experience each time. The artists listen to what you want and the significance behind the design you've chosen. Don't take my word for it, come down look at each artist's portfolio. Prices are also great, have been to other shops in this town and thought i was getting a "great deal" because I wasn't spending "a small fortune", in the end, I had to get Nik to fix the work I had done elsewhere, lesson learned, the best price doesn't always mean you are going to get great work. FYI, its more costly to have a tattoo removed or covered, opposed to just having it done right the first time. The piercer,Dyz, is not only very professional and courteous, but doesn't treat your skin like saran wrap, he has a gentle touch and is compassionate, regardless if this is your first piercing or your 10th. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my tattoo and piercing needs, so check them out and become part of the family:) Read Less

Very clean and awesome place. Nick did my tattoo and he also has done 2 of my husband's tattoos. This is our new place for future tattoos. Nick is the manager and does a great job and also has a very light hand. My husband got his family crest on the his back shoulder and loves it. Highly recommend this place if you want a clean environment (who wouldn't?) and an awesome tattoo. Read Less