Evolver Tattoo Arts
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reviews
Anne K.
8 Jul 2019
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Came to the Penn Ave location on a friend's recommendation. Excellent experience. Brandon was helpful, patient, and thoughtful in planning the tattoos and their positioning and making sure it was exac...
Came to the Penn Ave location on a friend's recommendation. Excellent experience. Brandon was helpful, patient, and thoughtful in planning the tattoos and their positioning and making sure it was exactly what I wanted. I was looking for very simple black line work images, and he did them beautifully. Makes me want another tattoo!
Neyha B.
3 Feb 2019
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Cantu did an AMAZING job with my tattoo. The shop is in downtown Pittsburgh on Penn Ave (he moved locations so disregard the old address listed on Yelp) and it was very comfortable. I'll be honest, I ...
Cantu did an AMAZING job with my tattoo. The shop is in downtown Pittsburgh on Penn Ave (he moved locations so disregard the old address listed on Yelp) and it was very comfortable. I'll be honest, I had my doubts when I walked in, but it was totally worth it. He is currently his only staff, which makes things 100% better because he puts a lot of thought and care into his pieces. He told us that he doesn't think the price of a tattoo should be high because the thought that goes into it is what should count, so the price of mine was very affordable compared to places that would charge almost 3x as much. I showed him something similar to what I wanted my piece to be and gave him a Maya Angelou quote to go with it, and he remade it on his own. I got it on my thigh and he was very helpful throughout the whole process. He loves to talk but when he's doing his work, you can see how focused he is on it. I asked a lot of questions and my friends and I talked about random things with him, so overall the experience was great! I paid $200 for my thigh tattoo, which, again, would have been $500-600 anywhere else in the area. Cantu is INCREDIBLY talented and I will definitely be back again. He's easy to communicate with and is overall a very interesting artist with a lot of creativity. Looking at his Instagram page (can2tattoo), you will not be disappointed. This is hands down my best tattoo experience and my favorite tattoo I've ever gotten. Very humble man, even better artist.
Bryan Bickle
9 Mar 2018
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I have had all my work done at Evolver and Cantu did my very first tatt there and fell in love with the place since. He did a very great piece. I followed up by getting a couple pieces from another ar...
I have had all my work done at Evolver and Cantu did my very first tatt there and fell in love with the place since. He did a very great piece. I followed up by getting a couple pieces from another artist who no longer works there. Great environment though and friendly staff. I recommend this place to people who want a great tattoo with awesome detail at a reasonable price.
Melissa Whitehair
20 Jun 2017
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Came in from out of town late in the evening, Andy was happy to work with me and hooked me up with a beautiful tattoo! Thank you�
Janica McKinney
16 Jun 2017
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I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone. It's very laid back and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and polite. Cantu is very talented so I walked out satisfied with my tattoo so therefore I ...
I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone. It's very laid back and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and polite. Cantu is very talented so I walked out satisfied with my tattoo so therefore I will be going back.
Christina Seeman
8 Jun 2017
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Just got inked today from Mel, she is a very nice person who truly takes her time to make sure the art is perfect. I am totally going back for more ink therapy in the very near future.
Michael Barker
30 May 2017
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Fantastic service from Mel. She took the time to work with us and made us feel very comfortable. Great price, great work!
Jake McCloskey
19 May 2017
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Great people, super cool spot. Would recommend to anybody.
Carly Gardenier
9 Mar 2017
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Shop looks great inside and out. They have mini mascotts, Pizza and Scout. Got work done yesterday night from Mel. She took her time designing an idea I had and was very friendly and kind. She go...
Shop looks great inside and out. They have mini mascotts, Pizza and Scout. Got work done yesterday night from Mel. She took her time designing an idea I had and was very friendly and kind. She got to know me more than just "you're my client, what's your name? Cool, let's do this. " Definitely worth the money spent and will be going back, requesting her specifically. Thank you so much again!!
Joseph McNeely
7 Feb 2017
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Received my first tattoo there, and plan on returning this year for some birthday ink.
Courtney Miller
3 Jan 2017
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Everyone that works here is so talented and kind.
Liza Crooks
15 Nov 2016
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Hands down one of the most amazing artists I have ever worked with. His shop is clean. Exceptionally professional. Makes the entire process of getting a tattoo a breeze. Can't wait to return for more ...
Hands down one of the most amazing artists I have ever worked with. His shop is clean. Exceptionally professional. Makes the entire process of getting a tattoo a breeze. Can't wait to return for more ink. Cantu, you rock!
Tim King
2 Nov 2016
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Had an amazing experience at evolver, Cantu is an amazing artist my tattoo turned out great will definitely be going back for more
Mackenzie W.
14 Nov 2015
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Nothing better than going to get ANY service done and feeling 100% comfortable and at home through the entire process. We were instantly greeted when we walked in the door (of the really cool) Evolver...
Nothing better than going to get ANY service done and feeling 100% comfortable and at home through the entire process. We were instantly greeted when we walked in the door (of the really cool) Evolver Tattoo. I showed a design of a tattoo I wanted and asked him to do something similar but get creative and it turned out awesome.It was a little bit of a wait, the guy definitely liked to talk a lot but it was completely worth it, and like I said earlier we felt comfortable and had a good time while we were there so it wasn't a big deal at all. The pricing was incredibly fair, especially for the quality of work done. He did my tattoo, repeatedly checked in to make sure I was doing okay and to see if I needed any breaks and then finished up with a last ten minute touch up because he said he was perfectionist which was completely fine with me! extremely happy I made a last minute decision to stop in this shop, overall one of the best experiences I've had with tattoos. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a place to go in Pittsburgh.
Angelique Alcantara
2 Nov 2015
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The guys here are super nice and I got my tattoo at a great price. Andy gave me exactly what I wanted and I'd be there all the time if I lived closer
Kennedy J.
2 Oct 2015
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Last weekend, I saw a sign outside of Evolver for student rates for Duquesne students. Today I just felt like getting a tattoo, so I went in for a walk-in. Bunny was able to take me immediately. She w...
Last weekend, I saw a sign outside of Evolver for student rates for Duquesne students. Today I just felt like getting a tattoo, so I went in for a walk-in. Bunny was able to take me immediately. She was super nice and patient. She answered all of my questions and explained the whole process in detail. She was also very quick, the whole tattoo took about 20 minutes. I am very impressed with Evolver and will definitely be back.
Mel Bee
13 Aug 2015
REPORT
Cantu is one of the best artist i have come across. He is doing a wonderful job on my sleeve
Marc Sestok
27 Apr 2015
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Not only did my piece come out looking AWESOME, but because of the awesome staff and friendly atmosphere of the shop 6+ hours pf work flew by. Cantu is a great artist and he really makes you feel co...
Not only did my piece come out looking AWESOME, but because of the awesome staff and friendly atmosphere of the shop 6+ hours pf work flew by. Cantu is a great artist and he really makes you feel comfortable during the process. I highly reccomend Evolver, and will be coming back in the future for more, I'm sure. Top notch work by real pros.
Kaytee C.
4 Apr 2015
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Went to Evolver for my nose and navel piercings. Very professional. The piercer went into detail about what he was actually doing and how things work. Very detailed on aftercare instructions. The pain...
Went to Evolver for my nose and navel piercings. Very professional. The piercer went into detail about what he was actually doing and how things work. Very detailed on aftercare instructions. The pain is minimal since the piercer is experienced. Very fairly priced. A lot of places will charge for the starter jewelry even though it's too big and has to be replaced once the swelling goes down. Evolver charges fro the piercing alone.They also use Teflon coated needles and, in my opinion, helps a lot compared to the piercings I've gotten without it. Have recommended to friends who have had positive experiences. Will go back for future piercings.
Kaitlyn Gasior
29 Mar 2015
REPORT
Very good experience. Bunny is seriously one of the best, she was so nice and helped me create an amazing tattoo. I will definitely go back to her if I want another
Leah B.
31 Dec 2014
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I feel really bad cause I don't recall either of these people's names, but both of them helped me and a friend with our nose piercings. They were both great! Very detailed! They took us late on New Ye...
I feel really bad cause I don't recall either of these people's names, but both of them helped me and a friend with our nose piercings. They were both great! Very detailed! They took us late on New Year's Eve and last minute. It cost 30 bucks for the nose piercing, very affordable. They maintained conversation the whole time, I highly recommend this parlor.
Jacob K.
15 Oct 2014
REPORT
Evolver is the only place in Pennsylvania to go for a tattoo, or piercing. Quality staff and exemplary work have propelled them to stardom. Thank you to everyone involved, at Evolver, who have made my...
Evolver is the only place in Pennsylvania to go for a tattoo, or piercing. Quality staff and exemplary work have propelled them to stardom. Thank you to everyone involved, at Evolver, who have made my many experiences so exquisite.
Jason Zittel
12 Oct 2012
REPORT
Hands down the best tattoo shop in southside, or Pittsburgh in general. Even when I'm not getting a tattoo the staff is more than willing to just hang out and shoot the breeze.
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Evolver Tattoo Arts
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Hours
Monday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Reviews
Anne K.
8 Jul 2019
Came to the Penn Ave location on a friend's recommendation. Excellent experience. Brandon was helpful, patient, and thoughtful in planning the tattoos and their positioning and making sure it was exac...
Came to the Penn Ave location on a friend's recommendation. Excellent experience. Brandon was helpful, patient, and thoughtful in planning the tattoos and their positioning and making sure it was exactly what I wanted. I was looking for very simple black line work images, and he did them beautifully. Makes me want another tattoo!
Neyha B.
3 Feb 2019
Cantu did an AMAZING job with my tattoo. The shop is in downtown Pittsburgh on Penn Ave (he moved locations so disregard the old address listed on Yelp) and it was very comfortable. I'll be honest, I ...
Cantu did an AMAZING job with my tattoo. The shop is in downtown Pittsburgh on Penn Ave (he moved locations so disregard the old address listed on Yelp) and it was very comfortable. I'll be honest, I had my doubts when I walked in, but it was totally worth it. He is currently his only staff, which makes things 100% better because he puts a lot of thought and care into his pieces. He told us that he doesn't think the price of a tattoo should be high because the thought that goes into it is what should count, so the price of mine was very affordable compared to places that would charge almost 3x as much. I showed him something similar to what I wanted my piece to be and gave him a Maya Angelou quote to go with it, and he remade it on his own. I got it on my thigh and he was very helpful throughout the whole process. He loves to talk but when he's doing his work, you can see how focused he is on it. I asked a lot of questions and my friends and I talked about random things with him, so overall the experience was great! I paid $200 for my thigh tattoo, which, again, would have been $500-600 anywhere else in the area. Cantu is INCREDIBLY talented and I will definitely be back again. He's easy to communicate with and is overall a very interesting artist with a lot of creativity. Looking at his Instagram page (can2tattoo), you will not be disappointed. This is hands down my best tattoo experience and my favorite tattoo I've ever gotten. Very humble man, even better artist.
Bryan Bickle
9 Mar 2018
I have had all my work done at Evolver and Cantu did my very first tatt there and fell in love with the place since. He did a very great piece. I followed up by getting a couple pieces from another ar...
I have had all my work done at Evolver and Cantu did my very first tatt there and fell in love with the place since. He did a very great piece. I followed up by getting a couple pieces from another artist who no longer works there. Great environment though and friendly staff. I recommend this place to people who want a great tattoo with awesome detail at a reasonable price.
Melissa Whitehair
20 Jun 2017
Came in from out of town late in the evening, Andy was happy to work with me and hooked me up with a beautiful tattoo! Thank you�
Janica McKinney
16 Jun 2017
I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone. It's very laid back and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and polite. Cantu is very talented so I walked out satisfied with my tattoo so therefore I ...
I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone. It's very laid back and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and polite. Cantu is very talented so I walked out satisfied with my tattoo so therefore I will be going back.
Christina Seeman
8 Jun 2017
Just got inked today from Mel, she is a very nice person who truly takes her time to make sure the art is perfect. I am totally going back for more ink therapy in the very near future.
Michael Barker
30 May 2017
Fantastic service from Mel. She took the time to work with us and made us feel very comfortable. Great price, great work!
Jake McCloskey
19 May 2017
Great people, super cool spot. Would recommend to anybody.
Carly Gardenier
9 Mar 2017
Shop looks great inside and out. They have mini mascotts, Pizza and Scout. Got work done yesterday night from Mel. She took her time designing an idea I had and was very friendly and kind. She go...
Shop looks great inside and out. They have mini mascotts, Pizza and Scout. Got work done yesterday night from Mel. She took her time designing an idea I had and was very friendly and kind. She got to know me more than just "you're my client, what's your name? Cool, let's do this. " Definitely worth the money spent and will be going back, requesting her specifically. Thank you so much again!!
Joseph McNeely
7 Feb 2017
Received my first tattoo there, and plan on returning this year for some birthday ink.
Courtney Miller
3 Jan 2017
Everyone that works here is so talented and kind.
Liza Crooks
15 Nov 2016
Hands down one of the most amazing artists I have ever worked with. His shop is clean. Exceptionally professional. Makes the entire process of getting a tattoo a breeze. Can't wait to return for more ...
Hands down one of the most amazing artists I have ever worked with. His shop is clean. Exceptionally professional. Makes the entire process of getting a tattoo a breeze. Can't wait to return for more ink. Cantu, you rock!
Tim King
2 Nov 2016
Had an amazing experience at evolver, Cantu is an amazing artist my tattoo turned out great will definitely be going back for more
Mackenzie W.
14 Nov 2015
Nothing better than going to get ANY service done and feeling 100% comfortable and at home through the entire process. We were instantly greeted when we walked in the door (of the really cool) Evolver...
Nothing better than going to get ANY service done and feeling 100% comfortable and at home through the entire process. We were instantly greeted when we walked in the door (of the really cool) Evolver Tattoo. I showed a design of a tattoo I wanted and asked him to do something similar but get creative and it turned out awesome.It was a little bit of a wait, the guy definitely liked to talk a lot but it was completely worth it, and like I said earlier we felt comfortable and had a good time while we were there so it wasn't a big deal at all. The pricing was incredibly fair, especially for the quality of work done. He did my tattoo, repeatedly checked in to make sure I was doing okay and to see if I needed any breaks and then finished up with a last ten minute touch up because he said he was perfectionist which was completely fine with me! extremely happy I made a last minute decision to stop in this shop, overall one of the best experiences I've had with tattoos. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a place to go in Pittsburgh.
Angelique Alcantara
2 Nov 2015
The guys here are super nice and I got my tattoo at a great price. Andy gave me exactly what I wanted and I'd be there all the time if I lived closer
Kennedy J.
2 Oct 2015
Last weekend, I saw a sign outside of Evolver for student rates for Duquesne students. Today I just felt like getting a tattoo, so I went in for a walk-in. Bunny was able to take me immediately. She w...
Last weekend, I saw a sign outside of Evolver for student rates for Duquesne students. Today I just felt like getting a tattoo, so I went in for a walk-in. Bunny was able to take me immediately. She was super nice and patient. She answered all of my questions and explained the whole process in detail. She was also very quick, the whole tattoo took about 20 minutes. I am very impressed with Evolver and will definitely be back.
Mel Bee
13 Aug 2015
Cantu is one of the best artist i have come across. He is doing a wonderful job on my sleeve
Marc Sestok
27 Apr 2015
Not only did my piece come out looking AWESOME, but because of the awesome staff and friendly atmosphere of the shop 6+ hours pf work flew by. Cantu is a great artist and he really makes you feel co...
Not only did my piece come out looking AWESOME, but because of the awesome staff and friendly atmosphere of the shop 6+ hours pf work flew by. Cantu is a great artist and he really makes you feel comfortable during the process. I highly reccomend Evolver, and will be coming back in the future for more, I'm sure. Top notch work by real pros.
Kaytee C.
4 Apr 2015
Went to Evolver for my nose and navel piercings. Very professional. The piercer went into detail about what he was actually doing and how things work. Very detailed on aftercare instructions. The pain...
Went to Evolver for my nose and navel piercings. Very professional. The piercer went into detail about what he was actually doing and how things work. Very detailed on aftercare instructions. The pain is minimal since the piercer is experienced. Very fairly priced. A lot of places will charge for the starter jewelry even though it's too big and has to be replaced once the swelling goes down. Evolver charges fro the piercing alone.They also use Teflon coated needles and, in my opinion, helps a lot compared to the piercings I've gotten without it. Have recommended to friends who have had positive experiences. Will go back for future piercings.
Kaitlyn Gasior
29 Mar 2015
Very good experience. Bunny is seriously one of the best, she was so nice and helped me create an amazing tattoo. I will definitely go back to her if I want another
Leah B.
31 Dec 2014
I feel really bad cause I don't recall either of these people's names, but both of them helped me and a friend with our nose piercings. They were both great! Very detailed! They took us late on New Ye...
I feel really bad cause I don't recall either of these people's names, but both of them helped me and a friend with our nose piercings. They were both great! Very detailed! They took us late on New Year's Eve and last minute. It cost 30 bucks for the nose piercing, very affordable. They maintained conversation the whole time, I highly recommend this parlor.
Jacob K.
15 Oct 2014
Evolver is the only place in Pennsylvania to go for a tattoo, or piercing. Quality staff and exemplary work have propelled them to stardom. Thank you to everyone involved, at Evolver, who have made my...
Evolver is the only place in Pennsylvania to go for a tattoo, or piercing. Quality staff and exemplary work have propelled them to stardom. Thank you to everyone involved, at Evolver, who have made my many experiences so exquisite.
Jason Zittel
12 Oct 2012
Hands down the best tattoo shop in southside, or Pittsburgh in general. Even when I'm not getting a tattoo the staff is more than willing to just hang out and shoot the breeze.
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