Mos Eisleys

I had my nose pierced and a jewelry change by George and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a piercing! Both times I’ve been in to see him, he was so helpful, and took the time to explain jewelry options and aftercare! You can tell he really enjoys what he does!

I’ve been a patron of Mos Eisley’s a few times over the past decade, and I have zero complaints about this place.
The first time I was there was way back in 2004 when I had a tattoo done by Shane. I followed that up (I believe in the same year) with a nose piercing, and a few years later with a tragus. My most recent visit was to have a conch piercing, done by George who was both personable and professional. I had to go back a few times after that last piercing, the first time being because as a nursing student I wasn’t able to wear the tragus and conch visibly during clinicals. Then the site swelled and I needed a longer post which George did on my way home from class without me having to wait too long.
I appreciate this place. They’ve been around a while, they know their stuff, they’re no BS. If I choose to add another tattoo (which I may), I will do it here.

Was told to have a seat on the couch and the piercer would be with me shortly. Waited 10 minutes and another walk in was taken before mine. Sat and waited over a half hour, employee at counter never got me started on paperwork. 3 employees we’re standing at the counter talking with no service or response. Very unprofessional for a shop that boasts such a good rating.

I got my tattoo here over six years ago, and it still looks great. My artist was Joe Salois, and he really made sure I got something I cared about. My only drawback was that place was a little pricey, but not a huge complaint considering you get what you pay for!
They are very clean in this shop, and the staff is super friendly. You will have a great experience coming here.

I spent a good month or two researching tattoo parlors in the Grand Rapids area and decided that this was going to be my place as I thoroughly enjoyed their work. I went in to get a quote on a cancer ribbon tattoo on Saturday and came out with a quote and an appointment with Brantley. I went in for my appointment and a consultation for another tattoo a few days later and came out with a beautiful tattoo that represents me. He had to blend a couple colors together to get what I wanted but it turned out perfect. The place is clean and every artist has their own booth to do their work, so I felt comfortable and safe getting tatted there. I will be going back for my next tattoo that is being drawn up. I definitely recommend this place.

I think this shop is just lazy. I lived in LA for the past 6 years and I love tattoos so I would stop by into random shops and strike up a conversation with the artists and bounce off ideas. I’ve been to many from Venice beach to Hollywood, from world-​renowned shops to the up and comers, they were always very open, friendly and super flexible/​accommodating. I stopped by into two here so far and it was like an immediate aura of arrogance and intimidation. In GR it seems like you earn a few trophies and you no longer have to put in any effort into your art/​designs. I got my first one done here many years ago so I figured I’d be fine.
Anyway, from the moment I walked in, I was made to feel like what I wanted was super difficult and far-​fetched — first they didn’t like that the font I wanted it in doesn’t come in computer font style so they can just type it up real quick, print and slap it on me — they would actually have to sketch it out themselves — GASP! That’s what I pay you for, aren’t you the «artist?» I want two 1 inch icons (super easy) and one quote in this specific font. It’s really not that difficult. I was quoted two weeks time for an initial sketch (lol), came in to view only 1 icon and the quote. I get that a roman numeral 7 is really easy but I’m not going to just get a tattoo without seeing what it looks like initially – this is permanent. I want some shading in there I don’t just want a jetblack outline and I’m not going to get something that will last forever on a whim. That’s why I asked for the drawings up front. So the fact that he didn’t even have that drawn up was a red flag.
Then apparently they can only go so small with the letters because it’ll fade over time — ok fine. If you say I can’t fit it on my shoulder and I need a new location, then that new location will be down my spine. I don’t want or like any other spots and the ones I do I already have something in mind for those locations. They proceeded to try to talk me out of my 2^nd desired location the entire time because it meant they would have to re-​draw the quote to read vertically instead of horizontally. Oh no, more WORK, can’t have that. That is a HUGE red flag you guys — pushing your client into getting something they clearly won’t be happy with long-​term because it’ll be easier and require less work from you is just something I cannot respect much less trust in a tattoo artist. First of all, you would have to re-​draw it regardless because it doesn’t look anything like what I asked for, never mind the location.
The letters on my print out are ancient and imperfect, they look handwritten instead of the perfectly even in length/​width and symmetrical print you’d see on a billboard today. When I pointed this out, they proceeded to argue with me back and forth saying they just went by based on what was on my print-​out. Ummmmm. no you didn’t because then it would actually resemble the font on my print out, not look like a perfect size 20 Arial Font across the board.
Guess I’ll just have to wait til I’m in LA or Seattle again to get my tats done because if this is GR’s «best» shop, that is just scary.

Walked in on a whim at about 5:15pm (the close at eight). My friend and I both got pieces of the back of our calves, mine included some color and hers was all black with some shading. They were quick to get set up so that we could both get ours done without coming back. Nick and Shane were very professional, we are both highly satisfied with our new pieces!

I was leery to go here because I’ve heard this place can be a bit intimidating. Guess what? Don’t believe most of what you hear and less of what you read. I didn’t find a single unfriendly or intimidating person in the bunch. I went in to get curved barbell in my rook to replace a CBR (originally was not done here). I ended up stretching my lobes as well. George was very personable and made me feel at ease the whole time. I can see why so many people end up going here. I can’t speak to the tattoo side but George is a great piercer.

I have had a couple tattoos and piercings done here and they never fail to do an excellent job! The staff is always super friendly and always makes sure the customer feels comfortable. It’s definitely a plus to find a tattoo shop you know you can trust!

Mos Eisley’s is great. I got my first tattoo there in October 2013, and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Super helpful, friendly staff, wicked clean environment and a very pleasant time overall.
My tattooer was Shane and he did a great job on my piece. It was my first tattoo and he made sure everything was just how I wanted it before we got started. I will definitely be going back there for more ink. Very fair prices for outstanding work.

I’ve been here for two tattoos now, and both are great. One is on my left shoulder and one is on my left wrist. The work is wonderful, it’s very clean, and the staff is friendly. I’ve gotten tattoos at several other places that ended up not looking too great, and while I was at Mos Eisleys in November, I showed them one of my others, and he said he could touch it up for me for around sixty dollars, which I thought was very nice of him.
Overall, the only complaint I have is that it is very pricey. But I guess you get what you pay for, and they do a superb job.

The reviews don’t lie! There’s a damn good reason the lobby of this shop is festooned with trophies and plaques — they’re friggin’ good at what they do.
I got my first tattoo here in 2005 and just got my 3^rd done there this summer while I was in town from Chicago (my second tattoo didn’t come out the way I wanted it to, so I figured I’d go back to what had already worked so well).
Both times, I was greeted warmly and taken through the process of designing the tattoo with an artist that was both approachable and talented (which is exactly what you want when you’re about to entrust your body to someone who’s going to alter it’s appearance forever).
The most recent time I was there, Shane was great about explaining to me why the design I wanted couldn’t be as small as I was envisioning. I appreciated his candor and we altered the design to make it larger & change the placement a little so that it was exactly what I wanted. At one point, I apologized for making him do yet another revision to get it exactly right, and he replied, «Doesn’t bother me at all — it’s your body. Anybody who’d mind getting this right for you would be in the wrong job.» PERFECT RESPONSE. As we went into the room to actually get the inking done, my boyfriend whispered to me, «He’s the guy who’s name’s on all the awards!» I loved that.
I’ve also had a couple of piercings done here (years ago, with Aric) and in my experience and what I know from friends, the prices I’ve paid at Mos Eisley’s have been pretty typical for the size & design complexity. And I’ve always felt like the whole place was really clean and taken care of and that the people working on my tattoo really knew what they were doing. Can’t put a price on the confidence you feel in putting the appearance your body into the right hands.
Actually, on that note, I also happened to be there the same day the health inspector was taking a look at their books, and I overheard him say something to the effect of, «I love coming here, you do a great job with everything.» (Can’t get a better review than THAT from someone whose job it is to care about how sanitized and well-​maintained their business is!)
«A+» for skill, attitude, cleanliness, atmosphere, and awesome «Tattooine» reference. Can’t say enough about this place.
I’d definitely feel confident recommending this place to anyone in Grand Rapids looking to get a tattoo or a piercing. You’d be stupid to go anywhere else when this place is in your backyard. I wish they had a branch in Chicago.

Clean, professional and an awesome staff. I’ve gotten a tattoo and my ears gauged here, and both experiences were excellent. Eric did my tattoo, which was all tight line work, and didn’t miss a thing. He offered me a free touch up once it healed, but the lines were so perfect and crisp I never took him up on it.

I got my first, and so far only, tat here. Awesome place – it’s not some seedy hole in the wall (despite what the name might suggest to Star Wars fans), but is clean, sleek and professional – honestly, I’ve been to dirtier dentist’s offices.
I had a custom tattoo drawn up. Unfortunately, they lost my artwork, so I was pretty pissed since my artist didn’t (and still doesn’t as far as I know) work weekends, so I had to take a day off of work. Once they found it, not only did Sean come in on a Saturday, just for me, but they knocked $ 50 off the price as a way of apologizing.
I’ve also had two sets of ear piercings here. The second set didn’t take (not their fault – I wear a headset for work and it proved to be a bigger problem than I thought). Anyway, the piercer I had, Aric knows his stuff and is a good guy.
I have three friends who solely get inked here, another who mostly goes here, and my uncle only goes here as well. I’ll be back!

A great shop with style. Have had a few things done there. Most recently by Johnny Spinoso… new to GR 14 years in the trade… true tallent and good guy. He did a great piece for me. Drew is another artist with a great attitude and quality artwork! The shop is well run. friendly…with lots of down to earth folks who like what they do… visit Mos Eisleys. folks act like artists not rock stars! You will enjoy it…