Last updated October 9, 2026 · ranked from 1,001 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 tattoo shops in and around Bay City, MI, led by Evermore Tattoo Gallery 2 LLC, Electric Chair Tattoo and Area 13 Tattoo. Together they have 1,001 Google reviews; The Other Guys Tattoo has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Bay City, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Repeat customers and praise for both tattoo work and client care put Evermore Tattoo Gallery 2 LLC at No. 1. The shop at 808 N Jefferson St in Bay City, MI holds a 4.9 Google rating across 58 reviews. Reviewers describe a clean, welcoming space, praise Sarah’s work, and report returning for multiple tattoos from Paul and Adam. One customer specifically credits owner Adam Beardsley with going above and beyond to make things right. Listed hours include both Saturday and Sunday.
4.9 Google rating
Repeat tattoo clients
Weekend hours
“First time ever going to this shop.. super clean shop . Sarah does amazing work I will definitely be back to see her again”
Custom tattooing since 1999 and a 4.8 Google rating from 322 reviews earn Electric Chair Tattoo the No. 2 spot. Located at 606 E Midland St in Bay City, MI’s Historic Midland Street District, the shop also offers piercing services. The supplied piercing reviews praise professionalism, cleanliness, and clear explanations throughout the process. Daily hours, free lot and street parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking add practical reasons to keep this established shop on your shortlist.
Custom tattooing since 1999
Open every day
Free lot parking
“If you are looking for a professional piercer and high quality jewelry look no further Travis Barnard is the man! Very professional and he explains everything very thorough! Stop in today and meet all the wonderful talent at Electric Cha…”
Repeat customers and accounts of friendly, professional service help put Area 13 Tattoo at No. 3. The shop at 928 Washington Ave in Bay City, MI has a 4.8 Google rating from 66 reviews, with reviewers praising its cleanliness, relaxed atmosphere and artists’ work. Its stated tattoo offerings span small personal designs to full sleeves, alongside body piercing and jewelry. One reviewer describes years of returning to the same artist; another reports two piercings that healed well. Free street parking adds a practical convenience.
Small designs to sleeves
Body piercing available
Free street parking
“Scott & Aubrey were awesome. Will be returning for another tattoo & piercings! Highly recommend”
Custom and flash tattoo options, walk-in availability, and positive customer feedback earn The Other Guys Tattoo the No. 5 spot. Located at 1624 Broadway St in Bay City, MI, the shop holds a 5-star Google rating across 14 reviews. One reviewer praised their weeping willow tattoo, while another said they loved their tattoos and had a great experience. Friday and Saturday hours run until 9 p.m., and on-site parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and accessible parking add practical convenience.
Custom and flash
Walk-ins welcome
On-site parking
“I had a great experience and will definitely come back! Thank you for my weeping willow Jay! I'm keeping it for life”
A 4.6 Google rating across 499 reviews anchors Voodoo Tattoo’s sixth-place entry among tattoo shops in Bay City, MI. Located at 312 Lafayette St Bridge, the shop requires appointments and offers onsite services. Its schedule includes evening hours throughout the week, closing at 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Wheelchair-accessible parking and acceptance of credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments add practical conveniences for visitors planning a session.
Appointments required
Evening hours
Wheelchair-accessible parking
“After my grandpa passed in January I wanted to get some lyrics tattooed on my wrist. As you can see in the picture it was sub par to say the least. Knowing Dave offers touch ups I was ok with it cuz I could go get it touched up. August 1…”
Custom work and clear communication earn Hourglass Tattoo the No. 7 spot in Bay City, MI. The studio at 309 E Midland St describes its team as having more than 20 years of combined experience, and its Google listing holds a 4.6 rating from 42 reviews. One reviewer praises Diana for explaining options in depth and being direct about what she can do; another credits Stephen with capturing a specific logo idea. Appointments are required, with inquiries directed to Facebook.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each tattoo shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Bay City category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which tattoo shops in Bay City, MI welcome walk-ins or require appointments?
The Other Guys Tattoo explicitly welcomes walk-ins. Voodoo Tattoo and Hourglass Tattoo require appointments. An Area 13 Tattoo reviewer also reports walking in for a tattoo and being welcomed by the staff.
Which tattoo shops in Bay City, MI have Sunday hours?
Evermore Tattoo Gallery 2 LLC opens Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Electric Chair Tattoo and The Other Guys Tattoo both open Sunday from noon–7 p.m. For piercing, Off The Hook Piercing lists Sunday hours of 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where can I get custom tattoos or piercing services in Bay City, MI?
Electric Chair Tattoo and The Other Guys Tattoo offer both custom tattoos and piercings. Area 13 Tattoo offers tattoo designs from small pieces to full sleeves, plus body piercing. Hourglass Tattoo is a fully custom, tattoos-only studio with no body piercing. Off The Hook Piercing focuses on body piercing and jewelry.
Which tattoo shops in Bay City, MI stay open latest?
Voodoo Tattoo stays open until 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The Other Guys Tattoo closes at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Area 13 Tattoo closes at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Which tattoo shops in Bay City, MI have free parking and accessible facilities?
Electric Chair Tattoo lists free lot and street parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Hourglass Tattoo lists free lot and street parking and wheelchair-accessible parking. Area 13 Tattoo lists free street parking along with wheelchair-accessible parking, seating, and a restroom.
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