I came to the studio to see if my nose stud was ready to be switched to a hoop and the piercer said I should be fine because I got it pierced 2 years ago. However, when he tried to put in the hoop, it was really painful and my nose seemed to reject it. He forceable and heavy-handedly tried to get the hoop in but ended up irritating my nose and decided to give me another stud with a longer post. I asked if the hoop would work in my nose, and he said yes and to come back in a few weeks, so I paid for it and left, feeling extremely frazzled. When I returned, he looked at my nose and said it was healed and ready. He tried the hoop and, again, it would not go in. He ended up threading it through. This was so incredibly painful and for reference, the pain was about three times as painful as getting my nose pierced. My nose was bleeding and swollen and the hoop was extremely tight. I gave the piercing time to see if the swelling went down, but it didnt go away and the hoop was still tight. I went to another piercing place after a month of trying to treat it and they said that it looked like my nose had been pierced again and I had markings from how tight the hoop was on my nose.The story speaks for itself as to what was wrong with the service and why the piercer was extremely unprofessional. The entire dynamic made me extremely uncomfortable. I contacted the manager to see how he would resolve it and he dismissed the piercers actions as him having a boisterous personality. Despite outlining what had happened, he had said some piercing are just more difficult than others.

I have gotten my lip, eyebrows and nipples pierced here. I had a great experience all 3 times. Dave is really awesome. He answers all your questions. I highly recommend this place. The receptionist was very nice as well. I definitely will be coming back to get more work done

I recently had two tattoos done by Mike and I overall had a really great experience. Before the tattooing began, Mike made sure that the stencil was on perfectly and even re-stuck it on a few times even though it was tedious. He was also really respectful as I am a young woman and he was tattooing my upper thigh, so he made a point to ask and alert me when he needed to see a certain part of my thigh or mark areas. He also showed me the tattoo equipment in the sterilization pouches before starting which I really appreciated - even the way overpriced places I had tattoos done in NYC never did that.The tattooing itself was rather fast and it came out perfectly. I was really nervous when finding someone to do these tattoos since they are largely comprised of just straight lines, which can often come out wobbly but they look awesome. The quality of work is absolutely phenomenal, and the atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend coming here for a tattoo and I plan on coming back for all of my tattooing needs!

Let me preface this by saying that I am a very picky person when it comes to looking for a service that involves changing my appearance in any way. All of the body piercing shops close to me didn’t impress me, or didn’t have the best reviews. This place is about an hour away from me by bus, and the trip is worth it. So far, I’ve been here twice. Once in April to get a septum piercing, the second, a few days ago, to get a triple helix and industrial piercing. Both times I walked out heavily pleased. First off, the place is very clean, and the environment is very chill. The staff are cool as well. Over the phone and in-person, the receptionist is a lovely person. She was informative and welcoming. The piercer, Dave, was very friendly and took his job seriously. Because I was getting a few piercings in one sitting, he warned me about the bad time I could possibly have during the healing process, and made sure I was okay with everything. Throughout every step of the way of getting pierced, he got my input and made sure I was good with the placements. Before each piercing, he made sure I was okay and ready for the next. Lastly, he was very detailed when it came to explaining how to handle the healing process. Overall, very comforting and quick with the process. Not too painful either— but I do have a high tolerance for pain so that could be a thing on my part.11/10 would recommend this place to anyone looking to get pierced. Some might say the prices are too high, but I believe they’re an accurate indicator about the quality of service you’re going to receive. If you were looking to get pierced, stop your search and take this as a sign to come here.

Everyone there is really great. Little stressed for my first tattoo but they make you feel comfortable. Mike is super talented and the tattoo came out even better than I imagined. Thanks everyone!

Super sweet, helpful staff! Honestly the most chill, painless experience I’ve had with a piercer.

Fantastic experience!Had a tattoo design idea in mind for a few years now, but no artistic skill to see it through. Mike was amazing at helping flesh out the idea and seeing it through to completion. Couldnt be happier with the result!Everyone at the shop was very friendly and super conscious of cleanliness.Highly recommend!

Extremely friendly, welcoming, place! Definitely will be coming back

They were so friendly, my piercer made sure he was able to do my double tragus since I really wanted it, and we chatted a bit. The receptionist was very friendly, quick, and the entire atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Ill definitely be going back again in the future for some tattoos.

Definitely a great first experience and will come back! Thank you Rae for making this a painless visit with awesome work!!!

Got a piercing here, it was super quick and easy. Everyone was very professional and friendly, and they take cleanliness very seriously. I definitely recommend!

While waiting to get piercings here, two of the artists working at this shop assaulted a houseless neighbor, wildly escalating a minor incident. I walked out and will not return.

Quick and easy love my nose piercing!!

Amazing skill and precise hand work... awesome group of people... indefinitely going back for more ink.

The piercer was nice and knowledgeable. My nipple piercings look awesome!

So, so pleased I chose HGT for my latest ink. My artist, Dana, made sure I was well taken care of and did a STELLAR job setting up my ink. Really couldn’t be happier (plus, the pricing was extremely reasonable).

Cant complain, cool atmosphere and clean place. Good tattoo artists, went originally for the friday the 13th flash tattoos. Been there multiple times since.The triangle is from Luke who has left.The dagger, cannon, swallow and Mom heart are from Mike.

Came in to get my first tattoo with Jenny this past weekend. Was really nervous initially but Jenny was such a gem and checked in with me throughout the process. I’m beyond happy with my tattoo and have been getting crazy compliments. Highly recommend this place.

Had my septum pierced by Dave and it was hands down the most professional and competent piercing experience I’ve ever had. I voiced my concerns about scar tissue from when it was done previously (and badly) as well as my fear that my nose was too far off-cerner to support the piercing. He spent a solid 10 mins figuring out where and how to do it right and then nailed it.

This place is amazing! All of the artists are talented but Mike is my favorite. Hes done 2 tatts for me so far and Ive been beyond please with his work. If you decide on this place I would ask for him.

I go there for my gathering mostly but sometimes hunt for a sweet tattoo.

Dana Jones did my first tattoo. She took a lot of time making the tattoo perfect for me. I told her everything I wanted and she made it better than I ever could have imagined. Before she started tattooing she answered all my questions and concerns. Dana did a beautiful job on the first half of my tattoo, she stayed over time to work on it. When we were done for the day I almost passed out, but her and her co workers all helped me. One got me water, one got me a sugar tablet and the rest held me in case I passed out. All the tattoos and piercers are hunter gatherer are professional, talented and friendly. I would definitely recommend people go here

First timers beware!I was overcharged by $100, my artist was Dale. Upon contacting the owner, they lied to me about charging the additional $100 and said i only paid $150. I paid $250 for a 3x1 inch tattoo. They are refusing to take responsibility. Bad business practice

The workers need to learn how to be a bit more warmer, an to not rush paying customers.However the receptionist is very sweet an pleasant

A week ago I got my third tattoo done by Dana. She took her time to get the stencil just right. The tattoo itself is of the same high quality of my first two from her and the reason I continue to get tattooed by her. I will likely return for any future tattoos I get.

Awesome shop! I was tattooed by Katy A.D. recenty. She was so friendly and professional. She did a cute little custom piece for me. The whole experience was great and actually really fun. Ill be reaching out to her again soon for some more ink! 10/10 recommend Katy!

Dana Jones was a gem to work with. I went in for my first ever tattoo with a big idea, but didnt really know how to articulate it. She was patient and kind while we designed my custom tattoo. The finished piece was not what I imagined--it was 100 times better. She brought my idea to life and put her own touch on every little detail. I am so glad I found Dana and hope to have more of her incredible art on my body in the future!

Great visit! The piercer was very professional. Everything was clean and you could tell they are taking COVID very seriously.

Really bad customer service and bad first impression. I am still new to tattoos and the lady at the front desk (black hair, lip piercing, heavy makeup) was very rude and condescending. To be fair, I was not entirely clear with exactly what I had wanted, but because I am new at this... I at least figured I could get some help. I came because I was very impressed by the reviews but unfortunately first impressions are everything. I showed her my design and respectfully told her my budget and the placement of the tattoo and the size I was looking for. She continually told me that I could not get the size that I wanted. When the other artists chimed in to see what the problem was she rudely explained that I want a 1/2“ tattoo with a $70 budget. I would have been willing to accommodate the price and raise my budget if it was necessary. But after speaking to her, I do not wish to return. I felt as if I was not being taken seriously. I will gladly spend my money elsewhere.

My beautiful wife Dianna has been working with Dana Jones for 3 years. Dana zones is an amazing artist and really knows what her customers want. As for the shop, very organized and very professional very, very clean. Has a good positive atmosphere. We have met two other employees. Clay who is a really cool artist and I have watched him do great work. And met another employee by the name of Sailor, who is a very unique person, very helpful with any questions. Great piercer very funny and positive attitude. I m telling you guys if your looking to get a piercing or an awesome tattoo look no further. 😎

I just have to say how GREAT Dave was. He is probably the ONLY person knowledgeable and willing to change my dermal. He completely educated me and I cant wait to get another. Hes my go to for piercings from now on. Sooo pleasant. Thanks Dave! Not to mention the shop is clean and EVERYONE is welcoming.

I love this! Everyone is so professional and courtesy. My experience here has always been great. All my work was done by Dana. She takes my ideas and turns them into amazing tattoos. Her work is very detailed and top notch.

First time ever getting a tattoo. They made super sure everything was right before starting. Very friendly service. Got exactly what I paid for.

Quick easy piercing will definitely go back for more with great helpful staff

Clean and professional. All the artists make you feel very comfortable and welcome. They have your best interests at heart when helping you design a tattoo. Incredible work as well.

Mike had great tips for my first time and gave me exactly what I wanted

Got tattooed by Katy A.D. who is an amazing artist. She is kind, respectful, and just all around great to be around. So anyone that wants a tattoo I would 100% check out her artwork and get a tattoo from her!!! Great experience! Thank You!!

Great service. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Friendly and clean.

Katy A.D. did a fantastic job taking my drawing, keeping true to my intended original design, fixing the parts I wanted to fix, and really nailing the subtle detail changes that were needed to make it a clean, sharp tattoo. Nice lineweights, clean work, good placement.

I had a very unpleasant experience my first time attempting to get a tattoo. The second we walked in, the person who greeted us, was Dana Jones. She was not friendly or welcoming and spoke down to me when I explained I had never gotten a tattoo before. When asked if she could do a very meaningful and emotional piece for me, she immediately shot down the idea and told me it would not look good in the placement I wanted. She went off on a tangent about how other pieces, such as a flowers, would look better and continued to ridicule what I wanted. I left the store in tears and discouraged any of my friends or family to bring their business there.

I was tattooed by Dana Jones tonight. She’s an awesome artist, and even before the session, I was looking forward to having her work on my arm. I enjoyed everything about the session and I’m extremely happy with how my tattoo came out. I recommend her 1000xs over. Clean shop, good crew members, and interesting artwork on the walls. Good food available in the area too, which is a nice bonus.

Went with a friend to get her first tattoo. The shop is comfortable, clean, and professional, and the prices seem reasonable. The artist she worked with was a little impatient about getting her to agree to the tattoo and the price, so make sure you know what you want before you go, especially if you plan to walk in without an appointment. Otherwise, he was great at explaining the process and worked quickly and efficiently. Her tattoo ended up looking great.

My daughter and I got a tattoo for the first time at HG and it was awesome. The shop was so clean and sterile. The artist were friendly, lively and extremely professional. Their prices reflect their talent and if your a newbie you get to ring the bell on your way out. We plan to get a second tattoo soon.

I had a very good experience at Hunter Gatherer! The shop is very clean and has a great vibe. The tattoo artists are professional and very welcoming. I highly recommend Jenny, shes very nice and really took her time with my tattoo and it came out amazing. I definitely will be coming back for future tattoos.

Got my belly button pierced here and it was so easy! The piercer was super accommodating, mindful & experienced. Everything in the shop and their procedures were very thorough and the overall feel of the place was that you are in good hands. Also- the piercing itself was super easy, I was nervous but the piercer was very professional & extremely good at his craft! He free handed it- I was worried about the clamp etc. and didn’t even know I was being pierced- so good!! The jewelry quality and selections were awesome & the prices were definitely more reasonable than shops on south street! I paid $40 compared to some stores that gave me an estimate of almost double. I’ll def be back when I get my next piercing & HIGHLY recommend! ♥️👏🏼

A few weeks ago, on a referral from a close friend, I scheduled an appointment for my first tattoo with Mike Munter of Hunter Gatherer Tattoo at 4510 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. He is awesome. His lines are perfect and I gave him license to be creative with what I wanted and he did an outstanding job. His professionalism and attention to detail is second to none. I went back yesterday to have color added and again gave him license to use his judgement and talent to build upon what I was asking for and I could not be more pleased. Mike you are the best and I cant tell you how impressed and thankful for the work youve done. These 2 tattoos really mean a lot to me and you blew me away with your talent. Thank you so much.

Went for a Friday the 13th tattoo. Clay was super professional and awesome. Took his time to make sure I was comfortable, understood everything and was happy. Overall great experience

Dana did my half sleeve and not only is her artwork amazing, but she does a great job working with you and getting your tattoo designed and fit on your body.

TL;DR - I arrived for my appointment, didnt love the tattoo that was drawn for me, and the artist wouldnt make changes. Upon bringing this up to the owner of the shop, he made no effort to rectify the situation, and asked me to reconsider this review.My experience here was pretty unfortunate. I communicated with one of the artists here about my design, and put down my deposit. When I arrived for the tattoo, the design wasnt complete, and when I told the artist I couldnt visualize how it would look on my skin, she told me to just trust the process. She wasnt willing to help me visualize the design or change any of the elements I wasnt completely keen on. I had to choose between getting a tattoo that I wasnt happy with, or losing the deposit amount. If this is an artists process, fine. But that should have been outlined to me before I went through with the booking.

Got a great tattoo from Jenny. The shop is clean and friendly. Jenny was really nice, helpful, and talented! She gave me a piece of art I can show off.

Came in with an idea. The artist elaborated on it and added some ideas that made it better than I could’ve imagined. Turned out absolutely incredible. Five stars all day.

Great shop with a comfortable, laid back atmosphere and insanely talented artists. Just got my third tattoo from HG, two by Mike years ago and the newest by Jenny. I was a little indecisive leading up to my recent piece and Jenny created exactly what I had in mind. Prices are reasonable, everyone in the shop is so friendly (major plus for those of us who get real anxious pre-tattoo), and the tattoos are stunning. Highly recommend checking them out.

Jenny is amazing! She always makes me feel so comfortable when getting tattooed. The shop always has a chill vibe, They are super clean. Im always satisfied with how the tattoo comes out, Her stippling work is beautiful. I leave with amazing art work on my body every time.

My sister and I went in for walk in tattoos and the artist Clay answered all our questions and the art turned out wonderful. Great experience and would definitely recommend.

Dana was super nice and gave me a gorgeous tattoo. Really went above and beyond to make the best design possible. Could not be more happy with how the tattoo came out.

Great place, very accommodating of walk ins but also very customer focused so that youre going to get exactly what you want. I also highly reccomend the piercings, the girl who does them is very professional and knowledgable!

Got my first tattoo here as a walk in (because I wanted a small and simple design). I came with three of my closest friends and there were couches for us to sit on while we waited. As I was getting it done, my artist calmed me down about the process and the pain that I was fearing, and also let my boyfriend sit with me for moral support. He adjusted the design to exactly how I wanted it and I fell in love with the finished look. He was also very helpful in explaining the care of it for afterwards since it was my first. Would definitely go back if I wanted another tattoo in the future.

Went in for a walk-in piercing on a trip to Philadelphia. I had gotten a dermal on my cheekbone done by Dom, and he was very gentle and careful. Very kind staff, very welcoming shop.

Nose piercings.

I love that they make sure that youre comfortable.... I went here In August of last year to get my belly button pierced with my twin sister she wasnt as nervous as I was about getting them, but it was all worth the anxiety because they do a fantastic job of helping you calm your nerves

Mikes amazing, patient and Ive really trusted him through my first half-sleeve experience. Already thinking about other ideas for other tattoos and no other artist comes to mind...great team and atmosphere at the shop too. Highly recommend them!

Cozy and small shop in a good location. Awesome artists working here. They are all really welcoming and will give you their best work every time.

Very friendly people. A great vibe, the people here know what theyre doing. Personally went in for a bent and broken captive ring I couldnt fix myself, as it was still healing and rather painful. The piercer fixed it free of charge and gave me tips for future piercings. Barely felt more than a pinch, meaning he put in extra effort to be careful. Note: transactions are CASH or VENMO.

I absolutely love this shop. Firstly, when I called for my first tattoo I spoke with Katie who was super nice and really helpful. She helped me hash out the logistical details and set me up with the best artist for what I wanted. Mind you, this was my first tattoo and it was in honor of my late father. I get to my appointment with my friend, and the first thing you notice is the cleanliness and atmosphere, very relaxing and cozy. My artist was very accommodating and let my friend sit with me throughout my session. I was fairly comfy and my artist asked throughout the tattoo how I was doing or if I needed water, etc. The work he did was amazing, the line work is super clean and the shading extremely smooth. When it was time to pay up, I gave him all the money I had on me, I wish I had more to have tipped him with honestly. I went back last weekend for my second tattoo which my artist rescheduled for me without issue, and felt even more at home. I had a question regarding after care with this tattoo, and Katie walked me through it. She even asked me to repeat the process just to make sure I got every detail. Ahhhh I just love it here, cant say enough good things. Im planning to go back for a million more tattoos and piercings. A big thank you to Mike Munter, my artist, and I am really excited to plan my floral piece with Jenny!

Ask for Clay he always does great traditional work. Highly recommended.

Great place! I go to Clay and Im happy with everything hes done on me

I did not like the customer service and I think they racist. They had a small bathroom.

Dana Jones did amazing work on my half sleeve

Mike Munter did a phenomenal job and fixed up an old tattoo that someone else did just for the hell of it. He did a great job playing with the design with me and making sure it would look badass. I will be back!

I got two cartilage piercings and my second nose piercing here, done by Dave. I absolutely recommend coming here. It has easily been one of the best experiences Ive had in this industry

Went here twice, awful experience both times, the people just stared and frowned at me until I said something (and even after). I have six piercings and a tattoo, Im not new. I came because of the good reviews and would have thought the first time was a fluke but to have such terrible customer service twice...Im just glad I didnt end up getting work done there.

Got my tragus pierced and it began to bleed a lot. Blood filled my ear and I wasnt able to hear. The guy said it was normal so I thought nothing about it. However, after some time it continued to bleed and I still couldnt hear. After about 24 hours of not being able to hear I began to get nervous. Luckly, I put hydrogen peroxide in my ear and eventually I was able to hear. I didnt want to blame the piercing place since it was my own blood that filled my ear but after a few weeks the piercing RIPPED out of my ear when I was simply putting my hair up in a pony tail and now i have a chunk missing out of my tragus. I decided to go to another piercing place to get my other tragus pierced and the person there told me it is not normal for a tragus piercing to bleed and when I got it redone on the other side it did not bleed at all. Overall, as some one who has had 10+ piercings, I would never go here again.

Amazing place and very friendly! I got my first tattoo here by Dana, and overall was a great experience and Im very happy with how it turned out.

Still love my tattoo.... would go back if I was in philly....walked in off the street and got my favorite tattoo so far. Need more. Thank you guys.

Clean and polite

Very professional. I watched my daughter and was made to feel very comfortable w everything. Thank you

The best place to get all the animal bite piercings.

Very accommodating and highly skilled staff. Workspace is small, and as such is more intimate and less private during sessions.

They are amazing artist and fun people!!

Walk in appointment (was told to come at 7 to see an artist), Just line work. Clean/ sterile environment, calm atmosphere. Came with two friends who were able to sit with me.Honestly, it felt rushed and ended up looking very different from original/ stencil. It was like my artist just wanted to get me out of the store so he could close, which I get but just tell me to come back... Lines within words are running into each other and the letters are different sizes. Adding insult to injury, words themselves run together as well and strip the the significance of the piece I wanted in my native language. Just not a great finished product for me personally.

Lovely staff, friendly atmosphere, phenomenal fair pricing for high quality work

Really cool vibe and great people

Got my nipples pierced, love the work

Nice,clean, atmosphere..The prices could be adjusted...

Mike Munter is an incredible artist.

Great work awesome art

Such great artists

Very professional

Friendly stuff, they have an experience,

Awsome and clean

Looks amazing

Dave is awesome!!!!

Awesome