26 Reviews

Sideshow Alley Tattoo Odditorium

Portland, Oregon
General Info
Open 7 days a week (Mon & Tues: by appointment only)
Reviews
Courtney K.
10 Aug 2018
REPORT
I had my tattoo done by Ian. It was a pretty intricate piece that took 6 hours. The last two hours I got pretty fidgety and he was so patient with me. I only have 4 tattoos but I don't know how I'll e... Read More
I had my tattoo done by Ian. It was a pretty intricate piece that took 6 hours. The last two hours I got pretty fidgety and he was so patient with me. I only have 4 tattoos but I don't know how I'll ever top this one. Ian is an AMAZING artist, highly recommend. The shop has a cool aesthetic but is still nice and clean. Very glad I had such a talented artist for this piece. Read Less
Jennifer Ventling
31 May 2018
REPORT
Staff is excellent - friendly and knowledgeable! Easily booked my appointment with a skilled artist.
Laura Musikanski
11 Jan 2018
REPORT
Super cool destination shop not for the faint of heart. This place is full of specimens of little beasties from snakes to skulls, newts to nightingales in jars or frames. A tour around the tiny quart... Read More
Super cool destination shop not for the faint of heart. This place is full of specimens of little beasties from snakes to skulls, newts to nightingales in jars or frames. A tour around the tiny quarters will reveal just the first layer of what you observe. Take another tour to see what you notice on further observation then check out what you probably missed when you came in sitting right in the center. The owners are true artists with a tattoo shop on back who have an understanding of impermanence that few retailers get, much less people in general. This is more than an odditirium and more than a tattoo parlor. Maybe it’s a philosophers stone in shop form. Read Less
Zack Nesbitt
24 Aug 2017
REPORT
Went out of their way to make my first tattoo experience, and ones following, a comfortable and fun experience. Everyone that inquires about the line work and the designs, I happily tell them about Ca... Read More
Went out of their way to make my first tattoo experience, and ones following, a comfortable and fun experience. Everyone that inquires about the line work and the designs, I happily tell them about Cassady and Sideshow Alley. Would and will continue to recommend to all. Read Less
Tony C.
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
Been a regular customer at this shop for over a year.  I couldn't be more happy with the quality and consistency in service.  I've had 30+ hrs of work done, worked mainly with Cassady Bell (Franck Rud... Read More
Been a regular customer at this shop for over a year.  I couldn't be more happy with the quality and consistency in service.  I've had 30+ hrs of work done, worked mainly with Cassady Bell (Franck Rudy as well) they are both extremely courteous and absolutely amazing artists.  Also, if you are I to weird crazy stuff they have some of the strangest shit you've ever seen on display in the shop... Read Less
Brian M.
26 Mar 2017
REPORT
Possibly the best oddities shop I've been too , everything is way affordable and Nathan is a gem.
Benjamin Brandt
2 Mar 2017
REPORT
Mary Ann W.
10 Jan 2017
REPORT
Sideshow Alley Tattoo currently has three extremely talented artists. You can check them all out on Facebook or IG. @cassadybell@zackbeckett@franckruddy
Eyan Scherz
20 Sep 2016
REPORT
Franck Rudyy is the best at his unique creative style. Something to see and experience !
Brendan Peterson
21 Apr 2016
REPORT
Cassady bell is a G....
Tony Clark
29 Mar 2016
REPORT
Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Super laid back, and the fact that they have some of the best Tattoo Artists I have ever seen doesnt really hurt either. :)
Dawn Winslow
4 Mar 2016
REPORT
Clean shop with amazing artists! Today was my 2nd time getting ink with Zach and I absolutely love what he has created for me! Looking forward to more sessions in the future :-)
Piney K.
2 Jan 2016
REPORT
I was feeling a bit trepidatious, after having a disconcerting experience with my previous artist. I lucked into this shop! So happy that I chose Zach and he ended up being even more awesome than I co... Read More
I was feeling a bit trepidatious, after having a disconcerting experience with my previous artist. I lucked into this shop! So happy that I chose Zach and he ended up being even more awesome than I could've hoped for. He "gets" what I want (good communication), has the skill to make it happen, and is super fun to be around while he's tattooing me. Zach has the rare skill to tattoo brilliantly in various art styles. The first piece was extremely realistic, sentimental (for my Dad) and it's stunning; people comment constantly that it looks like a photo transfer. I went back to Zach last week for a second piece on my arm and he nailed it. Super absurd 1980s, Nagel style - he even put little geometric shapes in there and a perfect color palette (SO 80s). Is it weird that I wanna make out with my own arm? Read Less
Ben K.
26 Dec 2015
REPORT
Cassady was nice in person when I scheduled an appointment around 7 months out and put down a deposit for him to start art. Cut to two days before scheduled date and I've still seen no art and hove on... Read More
Cassady was nice in person when I scheduled an appointment around 7 months out and put down a deposit for him to start art. Cut to two days before scheduled date and I've still seen no art and hove only been meet with condescension, and rudeness. I would strongly warn against working with this shop. Since the the idea of a deposit is to pay the artist for the art if you back out of the tattoo, I feel a little cheated seeing as how I never got to see any art. Read Less
Carla E.
17 Nov 2015
REPORT
I went to Zach for my tattoo and I couldn't be happier with it. It was my first tattoo, so I was extremely nervous. However, he was super sweet and caring of his work. He put the stencil on me about 7... Read More
I went to Zach for my tattoo and I couldn't be happier with it. It was my first tattoo, so I was extremely nervous. However, he was super sweet and caring of his work. He put the stencil on me about 7-8 times just because HE didn't think it looked right. Read Less
Rosie O.
25 Mar 2015
REPORT
The guys at Sideshow Alley are so sweet! Jason is a great artist and a complete cutie pie. The easiest artist I've had to sit down with for a while. He was very attentive to my vision and needs. I am ... Read More
The guys at Sideshow Alley are so sweet! Jason is a great artist and a complete cutie pie. The easiest artist I've had to sit down with for a while. He was very attentive to my vision and needs. I am so happy with my crescent moons! Thank you! Read Less
Nathanial Swagerty
9 Feb 2015
REPORT
John is working on an octopus half sleeve for me. It looks amazing and I constantly get compliments on it.
Dani Dani
1 Sep 2014
REPORT
Thank you Cassady! I love my little piece of Portland!
Amanda Mayther-Sandberg
16 Aug 2014
REPORT
Yasmine Anderson is an incredible artist. I am overjoyed about the piece she did for me today. The shop is impeccably clean and has a great ambiance. I will definitly come back here for my next tattoo... Read More
Yasmine Anderson is an incredible artist. I am overjoyed about the piece she did for me today. The shop is impeccably clean and has a great ambiance. I will definitly come back here for my next tattoo. Read Less
Alison Baker
31 Jul 2014
REPORT
The tattoo studio is very clean and well put together. I didn't have to question whether the items were sterile. The artists are all very talented and also friendly. I recommend this place to every... Read More
The tattoo studio is very clean and well put together. I didn't have to question whether the items were sterile. The artists are all very talented and also friendly. I recommend this place to everyone! Read Less
Cassandra Smith
1 Jun 2014
REPORT
I'm quite upset that when they recently lost an artist that was working on tattoos with my boyfriend and myself, they never told us, gave us a referral, let a lone a call back when the situation was b... Read More
I'm quite upset that when they recently lost an artist that was working on tattoos with my boyfriend and myself, they never told us, gave us a referral, let a lone a call back when the situation was brought to light. So I currently have an outline that needs work and no one to do it and this shop has taken no responsibility for the situation I am in. Read Less
Monique Gorman
5 Dec 2013
REPORT
My artist, John, was phenomenal. I will continuing going to him for all future tattoos. I am SO pleased and my tattoo is way beyond what I could have imagined in the best possible way. Thank you SO mu... Read More
My artist, John, was phenomenal. I will continuing going to him for all future tattoos. I am SO pleased and my tattoo is way beyond what I could have imagined in the best possible way. Thank you SO much. <3 Read Less
Lisa Ingram Bickel Clark
27 Aug 2013
REPORT
John Jeffries is so very talented. I just love my new Hummingbird Tattoo!!! Thank you John J!
Rod Hoole
9 Jun 2013
REPORT
The best tattoo shop I have been to, Cassady is an awesome artist. And that Jeff guy is pretty cool to!! LOL
Pamela Peterson Hildreth
5 Oct 2012
REPORT
Incredible experience! of the 4 people in the group who got inked, I am sure that all 4 of us will be seeing these folks again! Love the shop, love the people, personally, I had Lily, and she was amaz... Read More
Incredible experience! of the 4 people in the group who got inked, I am sure that all 4 of us will be seeing these folks again! Love the shop, love the people, personally, I had Lily, and she was amazing! Read Less
A Google User
11 Jan 2012
REPORT
I brought a rough sketch to Jason and told him to put his artistic pen to it. He did such a great job. I love my tatto and get many compliments on it.
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(503) 206-4577
2504 Southeast 50th Avenue
Portland Oregon 97206
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
12:00PM-20:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
12:00PM-20:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
12:00PM-20:00PM
Thursday
Thu
12:00PM-20:00PM
Friday
Fri
12:00PM-20:00PM
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Sideshow Alley Tattoo Odditorium

Portland, Oregon
(26)
2504 Southeast 50th Avenue
Portland Oregon 97206
Open 7 days a week (Mon & Tues: by appointment only)
Monday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Courtney K.
10 Aug 2018
REPORT
I had my tattoo done by Ian. It was a pretty intricate piece that took 6 hours. The last two hours I got pretty fidgety and he was so patient with me. I only have 4 tattoos but I don't know how I'll e... Read More
I had my tattoo done by Ian. It was a pretty intricate piece that took 6 hours. The last two hours I got pretty fidgety and he was so patient with me. I only have 4 tattoos but I don't know how I'll ever top this one. Ian is an AMAZING artist, highly recommend. The shop has a cool aesthetic but is still nice and clean. Very glad I had such a talented artist for this piece. Read Less
Jennifer Ventling
31 May 2018
REPORT
Staff is excellent - friendly and knowledgeable! Easily booked my appointment with a skilled artist.
Laura Musikanski
11 Jan 2018
REPORT
Super cool destination shop not for the faint of heart. This place is full of specimens of little beasties from snakes to skulls, newts to nightingales in jars or frames. A tour around the tiny quart... Read More
Super cool destination shop not for the faint of heart. This place is full of specimens of little beasties from snakes to skulls, newts to nightingales in jars or frames. A tour around the tiny quarters will reveal just the first layer of what you observe. Take another tour to see what you notice on further observation then check out what you probably missed when you came in sitting right in the center. The owners are true artists with a tattoo shop on back who have an understanding of impermanence that few retailers get, much less people in general. This is more than an odditirium and more than a tattoo parlor. Maybe it’s a philosophers stone in shop form. Read Less
Zack Nesbitt
24 Aug 2017
REPORT
Went out of their way to make my first tattoo experience, and ones following, a comfortable and fun experience. Everyone that inquires about the line work and the designs, I happily tell them about Ca... Read More
Went out of their way to make my first tattoo experience, and ones following, a comfortable and fun experience. Everyone that inquires about the line work and the designs, I happily tell them about Cassady and Sideshow Alley. Would and will continue to recommend to all. Read Less
Tony C.
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
Been a regular customer at this shop for over a year.  I couldn't be more happy with the quality and consistency in service.  I've had 30+ hrs of work done, worked mainly with Cassady Bell (Franck Rud... Read More
Been a regular customer at this shop for over a year.  I couldn't be more happy with the quality and consistency in service.  I've had 30+ hrs of work done, worked mainly with Cassady Bell (Franck Rudy as well) they are both extremely courteous and absolutely amazing artists.  Also, if you are I to weird crazy stuff they have some of the strangest shit you've ever seen on display in the shop... Read Less
Brian M.
26 Mar 2017
REPORT
Possibly the best oddities shop I've been too , everything is way affordable and Nathan is a gem.
Benjamin Brandt
2 Mar 2017
REPORT
Mary Ann W.
10 Jan 2017
REPORT
Sideshow Alley Tattoo currently has three extremely talented artists. You can check them all out on Facebook or IG. @cassadybell@zackbeckett@franckruddy
Eyan Scherz
20 Sep 2016
REPORT
Franck Rudyy is the best at his unique creative style. Something to see and experience !
Brendan Peterson
21 Apr 2016
REPORT
Cassady bell is a G....
Tony Clark
29 Mar 2016
REPORT
Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Super laid back, and the fact that they have some of the best Tattoo Artists I have ever seen doesnt really hurt either. :)
Dawn Winslow
4 Mar 2016
REPORT
Clean shop with amazing artists! Today was my 2nd time getting ink with Zach and I absolutely love what he has created for me! Looking forward to more sessions in the future :-)
Piney K.
2 Jan 2016
REPORT
I was feeling a bit trepidatious, after having a disconcerting experience with my previous artist. I lucked into this shop! So happy that I chose Zach and he ended up being even more awesome than I co... Read More
I was feeling a bit trepidatious, after having a disconcerting experience with my previous artist. I lucked into this shop! So happy that I chose Zach and he ended up being even more awesome than I could've hoped for. He "gets" what I want (good communication), has the skill to make it happen, and is super fun to be around while he's tattooing me. Zach has the rare skill to tattoo brilliantly in various art styles. The first piece was extremely realistic, sentimental (for my Dad) and it's stunning; people comment constantly that it looks like a photo transfer. I went back to Zach last week for a second piece on my arm and he nailed it. Super absurd 1980s, Nagel style - he even put little geometric shapes in there and a perfect color palette (SO 80s). Is it weird that I wanna make out with my own arm? Read Less
Ben K.
26 Dec 2015
REPORT
Cassady was nice in person when I scheduled an appointment around 7 months out and put down a deposit for him to start art. Cut to two days before scheduled date and I've still seen no art and hove on... Read More
Cassady was nice in person when I scheduled an appointment around 7 months out and put down a deposit for him to start art. Cut to two days before scheduled date and I've still seen no art and hove only been meet with condescension, and rudeness. I would strongly warn against working with this shop. Since the the idea of a deposit is to pay the artist for the art if you back out of the tattoo, I feel a little cheated seeing as how I never got to see any art. Read Less
Carla E.
17 Nov 2015
REPORT
I went to Zach for my tattoo and I couldn't be happier with it. It was my first tattoo, so I was extremely nervous. However, he was super sweet and caring of his work. He put the stencil on me about 7... Read More
I went to Zach for my tattoo and I couldn't be happier with it. It was my first tattoo, so I was extremely nervous. However, he was super sweet and caring of his work. He put the stencil on me about 7-8 times just because HE didn't think it looked right. Read Less
Rosie O.
25 Mar 2015
REPORT
The guys at Sideshow Alley are so sweet! Jason is a great artist and a complete cutie pie. The easiest artist I've had to sit down with for a while. He was very attentive to my vision and needs. I am ... Read More
The guys at Sideshow Alley are so sweet! Jason is a great artist and a complete cutie pie. The easiest artist I've had to sit down with for a while. He was very attentive to my vision and needs. I am so happy with my crescent moons! Thank you! Read Less
Nathanial Swagerty
9 Feb 2015
REPORT
John is working on an octopus half sleeve for me. It looks amazing and I constantly get compliments on it.
Dani Dani
1 Sep 2014
REPORT
Thank you Cassady! I love my little piece of Portland!
Amanda Mayther-Sandberg
16 Aug 2014
REPORT
Yasmine Anderson is an incredible artist. I am overjoyed about the piece she did for me today. The shop is impeccably clean and has a great ambiance. I will definitly come back here for my next tattoo... Read More
Yasmine Anderson is an incredible artist. I am overjoyed about the piece she did for me today. The shop is impeccably clean and has a great ambiance. I will definitly come back here for my next tattoo. Read Less
Alison Baker
31 Jul 2014
REPORT
The tattoo studio is very clean and well put together. I didn't have to question whether the items were sterile. The artists are all very talented and also friendly. I recommend this place to every... Read More
The tattoo studio is very clean and well put together. I didn't have to question whether the items were sterile. The artists are all very talented and also friendly. I recommend this place to everyone! Read Less
Cassandra Smith
1 Jun 2014
REPORT
I'm quite upset that when they recently lost an artist that was working on tattoos with my boyfriend and myself, they never told us, gave us a referral, let a lone a call back when the situation was b... Read More
I'm quite upset that when they recently lost an artist that was working on tattoos with my boyfriend and myself, they never told us, gave us a referral, let a lone a call back when the situation was brought to light. So I currently have an outline that needs work and no one to do it and this shop has taken no responsibility for the situation I am in. Read Less
Monique Gorman
5 Dec 2013
REPORT
My artist, John, was phenomenal. I will continuing going to him for all future tattoos. I am SO pleased and my tattoo is way beyond what I could have imagined in the best possible way. Thank you SO mu... Read More
My artist, John, was phenomenal. I will continuing going to him for all future tattoos. I am SO pleased and my tattoo is way beyond what I could have imagined in the best possible way. Thank you SO much. <3 Read Less
Lisa Ingram Bickel Clark
27 Aug 2013
REPORT
John Jeffries is so very talented. I just love my new Hummingbird Tattoo!!! Thank you John J!
Rod Hoole
9 Jun 2013
REPORT
The best tattoo shop I have been to, Cassady is an awesome artist. And that Jeff guy is pretty cool to!! LOL
Pamela Peterson Hildreth
5 Oct 2012
REPORT
Incredible experience! of the 4 people in the group who got inked, I am sure that all 4 of us will be seeing these folks again! Love the shop, love the people, personally, I had Lily, and she was amaz... Read More
Incredible experience! of the 4 people in the group who got inked, I am sure that all 4 of us will be seeing these folks again! Love the shop, love the people, personally, I had Lily, and she was amazing! Read Less
A Google User
11 Jan 2012
REPORT
I brought a rough sketch to Jason and told him to put his artistic pen to it. He did such a great job. I love my tatto and get many compliments on it.
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