Best of Philly

Best Tattoo Shop

2026 Best Tattoo Shop

True Hand

You might have seen their clean, timeless work in murals, signage, and branding for Philly businesses like Franklin Music Hall, Machine Shop, and Flying Sowth Coffee — or on your friends. (Need a script tattoo? True Hand should be your first stop). They even collaborated with Lansdale rock band the Wonder Years at a tattoo flash event last fall. All their work comes together at True Hand’s Fishtown studio, run out of a 150-year-old, sublimely renovated church. Read More »

2345 East Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Website

2022 Best TikTok-Famous Tattoo Shop

Crown & Feather Tattoo Co.

Since opening in 2019, Andrew Robinson and Dylan Carr’s private studio specializing in fine-line and Japanese styles has earned some two million likes on TikTok and recognition at both local and international­ tattoo conventions. There’s a cozy area for consultations, and the team is always welcoming — ­and constantly booked. Can’t snag an appointment? One of their wildly cool totes or tees will suffice till you can. Read More »

2628 Martha Street, Philadelphia, PA Website

2020 Best Reason to Go to a Tattoo Shop and Not Get a Tattoo

Black Moth Tattoo & Gallery

Think tattoo shop and art gallery is an unusual pairing? It’s not for owner/tattooist Steve Martin, who has a BFA in painting and graphic design. Wander in and you’ll be blown away by the amazing fine-art shows he curates, which range from classic oil landscapes to pop-culture commentary collages to printmaking abstracts — often done by local talent. All art is available for purchase online, too. Read More »

18 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA | 610-642-1500 | Website