First of all, I called and literally was in the chair within the next 30 minutes which was awesome. It was my first tattoo (6/14/18) so I was really nervous and indecisive and Greg was SO nice and incredibly patient. The whole process took like 30 minutes and he redid my stencil for me and was extremely patient and understanding when I almost fainted. The tattoo itself didn't really hurt and turned out absolutely perfect. I'll update once it heals and everything but honestly, it was an amazing experience for my first time! (Besides almost fainting lol)Thank you Greg! My boyfriend will be coming to you once he decides on his tattoo Read Less

Just got my first tattoo done today and Greg did an amazing job. I came in with a printed picture that had barely any detail and Greg was able to turn it into something that I will never regret! I was a bit nervous but Greg kept a conversation going the whole time and next thing I knew it was done and looking great! Recommend Custom Tattoo to anyone! Read Less

Top notch tattoo place! My boyfriend and I are both very thrilled with our tattoos. The two guys there were very accommodating and made us feel very comfortable. Greg did an awesome job on my boyfriend's arm tattoo and made me feel very comfortable during my back piece. He also did his best to distract me with some polar bear facts when it was starting to hurt :) I would highly recommend this place. Very clean, bright, and friendly atmosphere. Their fish "puppydog" is also awesome. Read Less

I never write reviews but this establishment really deserves a great one and I'm sorry I didn't write one sooner. Greg has done all 9 of my tattoos and no one else is allowed to tattoo me. He won my business over 10 years ago now by being the only person to not tell me I couldn't have what I wanted when I was shop shopping for my first tattoo. He said he would have to redraw it so it could be the size desired but he could absolutely do it for me. The other shops said my lines would blur if I got it that small but apparently they just were too lazy or dumb to redraw it because Greg did and 10 years later it still looks perfect. For my second most recent tattoo about a year ago, I called and set up a consult because I had a pretty vague vision. Greg listened and made sense of my ramblings and knew my style well enough to create a work of art that I have the honor of having permanently inked on my arm. Greg takes the time to know his clients and remembers me every time I call, even when I called for my second tattoo. That is the kind of customer service that sticks in your mind and makes you enjoy letting them stab you repeatedly with needles. That and the fact that the work is phenomenal - clean lines, perfect shading, saturated colors. And the facility is always hospital clean. I can't say enough good and have absolutely nothing bad to say. Read Less

If you are in Milwaukee and want a tattoo, go to Custom Tattoo!  The shop is clean, beautifully decorated with vintage photos and the owner Greg, and the other artists are friendly, professional, and know what they are doing.  I got my first tattoo there 3 days ago and could not be happier.  I had an idea in my head, brought the photos to Greg and he created a beautiful tattoo.  Since this was my first tattoo he made me feel relaxed and really took the time to explain everything and create the exact design that I wanted.  I am so happy how it turned out.  I cannot recommend this place enough! Read Less

Just got an awesome tattoo here. Very clean place and a professional staff. I've gone into some tattoo parlors and felt like they were being judgy, but that's not the case here. I'll definitely be coming back! Read Less

I recently got my first bit of ink from Troy Garris. It was a great experience. He talked me through each stage of the process, was very knowledgeable and easy going. He did a phenomenal job on the artwork and even though it hasn't healed yet I have been getting compliments on it. I highly recommend him and Custom Tattoo. Read Less

I went here to get my first tattoo and I can not say enough good things. Troy was super helpful and easy to work with, and he did an awesome job of making me feel comfortable. The shop is super laid back and quiet so it's overall a great experience. Troy is an awesome artist and the prices are honestly very reasonable for the quality. There was only one other customer in the shop with me getting tattooed, so I could definitely tell they don't try to rush through tattoos and they care about each customer. Both guys were super polite and I just had an overall excellent customer experience. I seriously love my tattoo and I'm so glad I went to Custom Tattoo. Read Less

Amazing experience! Greg was welcoming and helpful, which meant a lot as this was my first tattoo. I was comfortable and excited! Greg did fantastic work, and I cannot wait to recommend Custom Tattoo to others! Thanks again! Read Less

Omg first things first, Greg is AMAZING!!! I went in expecting good and got excellent!! He was very professional and kind and the place is extremely clean and organized. I was kind of nervous about him tattooing me because I wanted to cover up some scars, but he was extremely understanding and he did an amazing job, I'm going back in 2 weeks to get my other side done and I cannot wait, thanks so much Greg! 😊 Read Less

This was the best tattoo experience I've ever had! Greg Foster is genius with design and is efficient. I love the vibe of this shop. I love my tattoo and have recommended Custom tons of times today! Thanks again for such a great experience and fine conversation during the process. I love my tat! Read Less

I have been going to Troy for the last 5 years for my work. The shop is always immaculately clean. Troy and Greg are super friendly. I always recommend Custom to people I know looking for new ink. I am happy to have found this place for my tattoo needs. Read Less

In the Fall I went with my friend to get her tattoo done and it turned out very well done and really beautiful. The shop is so chill and very welcoming and I had just as good of an experience when I went back last week to get my tattoo on my ribs. The whole tattoo took maybe an hour and I felt very comfortable plus it turned out better than I could have expected. I will definitely be coming back. Favorite shop I've been to so far! Read Less

Troy is the absolute best! He was so patient and completely supportive of my vision. He made me feel so comfortable and he did a great job with my tattoo, it was a simple one but he still spent time making sure it was exactly what I wanted, I would definitely recommend this place! Read Less

I have had my tatoo less than a day and have had so many compliments on it. Every one wants to know where I got it at. Shop is very clean and the artists are very knowledgeable. Definitely will be coming back for more ink. Thanks guys Read Less

Greg Foster is my favorite tattoo artist! I cannot recommend him enough. He's done a few of my tattoos in the past and I'll continue to go to him in the future.I love traditional style tattoos, and Greg really excels at it. Thick, solid lines. Bold colors that haven't showed signs of fading. I've come in with an idea of what I want to get done, and he draws it up super quickly and it looks EXACTLY how I want it.Prices are competitive, and honestly inexpensive for the quality. They don't do any Friday the 13th specials, but I come here on Friday the 13th anyway because I'd rather spend more money and get something that takes more than five minutes in a packed room full of people who want to spend $20 on sub-par work.Street parking can be a doozy. I recommend scheduling an appointment. Read Less

Thank goodness for this shop. I was starting to think I was going to have to go all the way back to CA to get a clean shop with nice artists that don't try to make you feel like poo. This shop is clean, and both Greg and Troy did great work. The best tattoo experience both my husband and I have had, and we've had a lot of them. We will be back. Read Less

I've been to two other tattoo shops for previous tattoos and was very pleased with my experience at Custom. Greg did an amazing job adding on to my lotus. He quoted me $100 for my addition, but after two hours in the chair he simply wished me a merry Christmas and came in under what he quoted me! Too awesome of him. I will definitely be back and will absolutely be recommending him to my friends! Read Less

I have a few tattoos, and have never really stuck to a specific shop...until now.  Greg is  a very talented artist, and also a really nice guy, who will make you feel right at home in the chair.  I was in for two sessions, and couldn't be happier.  I booked in advance both times, but never had to wait longer than I wanted for an appointment.  10/10, would recommend!  I will definitely be back.There is a slight upcharge if you're paying with plastic- I recommend having cash. Read Less

Greg = one of the owners of Custom Tattoo = super nice guy who wants you to feel good about your tattoo and will talk through/work with you to make sure it's just perfect.I got my mom a gift certificate to Custom Tattoo for her 50th birthday a few years back; she'd always wanted a tattoo but had been hesitant with the follow-through her whole life. Claims of "I'm going to get a huge badass snake tattoo running down my entire arm!" were obviously bogus, although she sure liked to talk big...Enter myself and my brother throwing down to get said birthday gift certificate. Now you have no excuse not to get that biker snake arm badassery, mom!Of course she opted for a slightly-smaller than hand-sized tattoo of an Iris, her favorite flower. (I told you... all talk on that snake business. Pfft.) After some help easing her into the process itself - she was so *so* nervous - Greg worked with my mom to make her feel comfortable with sizing, placement, and the artwork itself. She ended up loving the Iris tattoo she had done by Greg on her shoulder blade; and while it turns out she's not great with the buzzing/needle/actuality of the tattooing process, she rocks tanks in the summer like no one's business to show that thing off.Lisa's right; the environment is extremely clean and simple/minimal in décor/setup. Obviously different artists boast different styles when it comes to their work, and Greg's no exception. That said, mom loves her tattoo and I'm just about positive she secretly wants another one. Maybe for her 60th... Read Less

Just got my first tattoo done over the weekend along with my wife, father and brother.  Troy did the tattoos for all of us and it went great.  I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.  We had an idea of what we wanted but not the complete picture and we left it up to Troy to draw out the details and it came out awesome. Read Less

Terrible customer service and sub-par artistry! Me and my friends will not be going there again. While my tattoo turned out nice, it was simple and took little effort. My boyfriend on the other hand got "With great power comes great responsibility" done on his forearm by a guy named Cole last year. The end result is anything but professional. The lettering is uneven, not sharp, and there are various places where he did not fill in ink on his arm. We came in with the font printed out for him so there is no excuse for the lettering being off. I recently left Custom tattoos a message about our experience and asked about getting it fixed but have not heard a response; no "we're sorry", no nothing. This business clearly doesn't care about keeping customers or acknowledging their mistakes. We'll be finding a parlor that doesn't just want our money next time. Read Less

Custom Tattoo is where I have gotten three of my tattoos done. The simple and clean environment is certainly a contributing factor as to why I chose to come here so many times. Greg Foster did a great job with my tattoos and is by far one of the best people to have ever inked my skin. I don't cry and I am not a squirmer, but his words of encouragement and care for my well-being were comforting as I was being tatted. I'd like to compliment him specifically on the great job that was done with shading! Read Less

Today I just got my first ink at Custom Tattoo. Mike was the artist I worked with there and he did a great job taking my ideas and the multiple images I emailed him and integrating them into a fantastic design. He worked fast and his shading suggestions were great and really added to the design. I might have given 5 stars, but since this was my first tattoo I don't really have anything to which I can compare. His price seemed very reasonable. He quoted me a price that was higher because we weren't sure if we would use other color or the complexity of the design, but he came in under the quote which was a great surprise! Read Less

Everyone at Custom Tattoo was very friendly and helpful, and even though I was only getting my lip pierced, I didn't feel like the process was being rushed or taken less seriously than if i was getting something more complicated. The shop is clean and bright, and in no way scuzzy, and noone had that pissy attitude you kind of expect to encounter in a tattoo shop. Really nice people!I haven't had any abnormal problems with my piercing (it's been 3 days since I got it), and I had a good experience overall, but to be honest, I don't think I would get a tattoo here. I was maybe a little spoiled, because I got my first 3 tattoos done at Insight Studios (in Chicago, check them out!) and couldn't be happier with them, so I do have really high expectations of tattoo artists as a result. The tattoo work at Custom, at least based on what I saw in the artists' portfolios, is a little inconsistent. Some of the work is truly beautiful and really well done, but enough of the other stuff has amateur problems, like shaky and heavy-handed linework, that would make me too nervous to go here for any inkwork. That might just mean that the portfolios are in need of an update, with some newer and better (and cleaner) stuff; I'm just going off of what I saw on their site and what was in the photoalbum next to the counter. I definitely wouldn't write these guys off completely, and their pricing is really fair ($25 for piercings, including the jewelry). Just be careful, because you do tend to get what you pay for! Read Less

I recently got my third tattoo, and my first at Custom.  Everything about the shop, its owner and their work was top-notch.  My artist was Greg, also the owner, who made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process.  I came in with the basic design, and he made the modifications I asked for and created a picture of what I wanted.  When it came down to the actual work, he was really friendly, relaxed and helpful in answering the care questions I had.The shop is immaculate and bright, and they usually have tunes going.  I got tattooed to some Beck and Tom Waits which helped me relax during the 2 hours I was in the chair.  My tattoo is nothing short of spectacular.  I know that with one touch-up appointment, my Custom tattoo will most certainly be my favorite.  I'll upload a photo for the site when it heals, but you have to trust me, this is a great shop.  Best tattooing experience I've had, and I can't tell you how proud I am that it happened in MKE. Read Less

I recently got my third tattoo, and my first at Custom.  Everything about the shop, its owner and their work was top-notch.  My artist was Greg, also the owner, who made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process.  I came in with the basic design, and he made the modifications I asked for and created a picture of what I wanted.  When it came down to the actual work, he was really friendly, relaxed and helpful in answering the care questions I had.The shop is immaculate and bright, and they usually have tunes going.  I got tattooed to some Beck and Tom Waits which helped me relax during the 2 hours I was in the chair.  My tattoo is nothing short of spectacular.  I know that with one touch-up appointment, my Custom tattoo will most certainly be my favorite.  I'll upload a photo for the site when it heals, but you have to trust me, this is a great shop.  Best tattooing experience I've had, and I can't tell you how proud I am that it happened in MKE. Read Less

After much hemming and hawing, I decided to get re-pierced while in the Milwaukee area.  I had gotten a piercing at Gothic Body in the past, which was a so-so experience.  I remembered seeing Custom Tattoo appear on the east side a year or two ago and checked out their website.  I was pleased by it's sleek design and the fact that piercings are only 25$ including jewelry!  The studio is extremely clean and well designed/decorated.  The piercer was incredibly kind, informative and confident (precisely the traits you like to see in the person who is about to punch a hole in your face. )  The whole experience was fast, wonderful and an incredible bargain to boot.  If only I needed another piercing... Read Less