I have been getting tattooed at this shop by the same artist for almost ten years, and also had a second (stacked) septum piercing performed here. I have never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome by artists or staff. The shops policies regarding covid have been incredibly professional and safe, and the shop always looks and smells clean.

Everyone at their studio was completely professional and Pete hooked me up!! Love the tattoo man!! Thanks so much!!! I will be back for sure!!

Fantastic service and fantastic piercer I wish I would’ve gotten her name because she was soo very nice and was knowledgeable and patient with me! If you are looking for a good place on the south side this would be the place to go! Absolutely great customer service and will definitely be going back! Thank you guys so much!

Very happy with my bridge piercing that i got done here! the piercer was super helpful and was patient when i asked a ton of questions lol. super sweet staff and great pricingedit: my bridge piercing is now completely healed and i had very little pain at all through the entire process. it looks amazing!!!!!

Kat is so amazing!!!!!!!! I am so thankful i got pierced by her, she really made it feel super comfortable, i got my nipples pierced and i was for sure nervous walking in but she made it so pleasant and she was such a welcoming soul!!! definitely recommend :-)

It’s been a few years since my last tattoo so I was a little nervous but Trevor was incredible!! I wanted to combine a couple different things so I sent him some pictures and he came up with a design that was absolutely perfect. He’s super personable and made the process as easy as possible! I will definitely be going back to him to get more...also just love the atmosphere there and the whole staff is great. Can not recommend this place enough!

I have had both piercings and tattoos here. They are clean and the designs and quality are awesome.

I called to make an appointment, the first time they were nice, but after I emailed, I never got an answer, I decided to call again 3 days later and the tattoo manager said he would call me back in the same day to see if someone could do my tattoo, never got a call I called the next day about 5 times and they never answered. When I called at the time they did answer, the receptionist had a very bad attitude, overall did not like the expirence

My wife and I have been coming to Kyklops for the better part of a decade. We both get tattooed by Erin Hosfield. I simply can not say enough good things. All of our tattoos from Erin have remained vibrant and beautiful with clean lines that age extremely well. Ive included just a small selection of her work here. She is a true artist. My wife has some water color, black and grey, and I have a cover up (exquisitly executed), a variety of styles of tattooing from her as well. I could go on and on but her work speaks for itself.As for the shop:The shop is extremely well maintained and is welcoming and inviting. There are multiple artists here, and I cant recall ever having seen a single tattoo i wouldnt be happy to have on me leave the shop. I work in the medical field and have rarely seen a cleaner and more professionally run facility. EVERY needle (and other items that come in contact with you) is single person use packaged and are quickly disposed of following use. All of the artists clean using hospital grade cleaning wipes or sprays with appropriate cleaning techniques.Ive been tattooed by many artists in Pittsburgh and have stayed with Erin for good reason.A+ shop, A+ artists.

If you need any piercing done or tattoo go here please they are so talented, amazing and so honest!! I got the daith (the hoop) I also got my tragus down sized there! Such an amazing atmosphere.

The art speaks for itself! Jess Scutella rocked it from the start. His design was perfect and he worked with me to have it match the style of my other tattoos. Jess was very professional and also super down to earth in conversation. I would recommend him to anyone and I will be back for more! Thanks again Jess. Obsessed with this piece!

Coolest people around the burgh

Great tattoos, great company, clean environment, and the owner bought me a Costco hotdog. 10/10 Goldblums. Will definitely going back to Jess for more tattoos!

Fantastic tattoo shop, all around! Everyone that works there that I’ve encountered has been great, the place is full of good artists.I had my first tattoo done by Jess Scutella a few months ago and have been back 6 or 7 times since then for work for both myself and my wife. I can’t recommend him enough, he’s a wonderful artist and is genuinely great to talk to and work with. Whatever style or work you need, he’ll sort you out.The shop itself is easy to find, clean, etc, all the things you’d want. If you’re looking for a solid tattoo shop full of good artists and people, this is it.

Jess is amazing... super awesome to collaborate with.

Trevor did an amazing job, and was so so awesome❤️ got a botanical lemon tattoo and he made it look so great! Was a walk-in and the wait was only an hour.

Spent $100 on a tattoo that has now faded after 2 weeks

Nice place, great quality tattoos, even better artists. Been years since I got any work done, and Jess got me right back into the groove. Cant wait to come back and add more.

My experience was very good there and the staff was very friendly. I went in as a walk in but I highly suggest scheduling an appointment because I did have to wait but it was definitely worth the wait. Other than that, I’ll definitely go back.

This place is great. I unfortunately couldn’t afford my tattoo because I am just beginning my life as an independent woman. However, the staff was super personable and understanding. They also have great artists. One day I hope I can get a dope tattoo from here.

It was amazing, had my work done by Joe three years ago and still looks brand new. Clean, honest, very happy.

Erin, is awesome recommend her for your tattoo needs.

Jess gave me a tattoo and I really like it I will get another one maybe if I get more money

Honestly one of the greatest tattoo shops in Pittsburgh. The artists are friendly and flexible. The pricing is fair and the tattoo shop has a great vibe. Absolutely love this place!

I went try to get a tattoo & not only did they not want to take my black money but they were quoting prices back & fourth to me that was totally over priced while laughing like it was funny! They got upset b/c I decided to shop around & when I came back they decided to raise the price again! Sad to say but I will never ever go back to this shop again for anything!

Jess and Porter were awesome. I called in to see if they could fit five of us in at the same time and Porter was incredible helpful and friendly. Jess ended up doing all of our tattoos and he did a great job! He does great work and is a lot of fun to be around. Will definitely get my next one here.

Best tattoo shop in Pittsburgh. Erin Hosfield is incredible.

What a joke! A friend and I went in to get small matching tattoos (we’re talking thumbnail size). The guy approaches us and asks us how much we want to spend. I asked if they had a shop minimum to which he said no. He proceeds to tell us that a small tattoo like the heart outline that we wanted would cost between 120-150. We left and went down the street to south side tattoo and received awesome tattoos for half the price.

I got my first piece done by Jess at Kyklops and had a fantastic experience! Jess was incredibly great to work with, gave me honest feedback of my design and made it a comfortable experience all around. The shop was exceptionally clean and all of the employees were very knowledgeable on tattoo safety and care. The time it took to get the piece done went by in a breeze since he was easy to talk to and was very personable. I love the piece I got, it has incredibly clean linework and looks fantastic! Im easily going back to Kyklops and Jess for my next piece!

Kyklops was the best and most professional tattoo place I have ever seen!!

Just got my tragus pierced here and honestly, this is one of the most laid back and kind piercing/tattoo shops ive ever been to. youre paying a reasonable amount for customer care and the quality of jewelry you receive. my good friend also got her ears pierced here and only has positive things to relay. please give these good people business if youre considering a piercing!

Decided to get a tattoo while traveling in Pittsburgh. The shop owner was so helpful and helped us work with our budget. I was tattooed by Yanki and he did such an amazing job!

Awesome place and awesome people. Definitely recommend. Really great customer service. Ive gotten 2 tattoos here and one redone. I completely trusted Pete and he did a great job adding color and fixing up one of mine. I am very happy with it. His traditional styled tattoos are incredible. Everyone here has always been very accommodating and pleasant! Great place.

My husband and I both had tattoos done by Justin. He is awesome. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was to our liking and perfect. The shop is extremely clean and the staff is professional and friendly! Overall it was a great experience! Well definitely be back!

Every time I have come here everyone has been nothing but nice! I’ve gotten quite a few pieces from Jess Scutella. I drive almost two hours just to get work from him because of his professionalism and friendliness. He has amazing custom work and I recommend him to everyone I know.

I got my first tattoo here and Im really happy with it. The staff is always friendly and know what theyre doing. Jess was really cool and Im definitely getting my second tattoo with him again.

Done by Erin! She was great.

I have several of my tattoos from Kyklops. Jess Scutella, Pete Larkin and Derrick Porter are all very personable, professional and friendly people. Pete and Jess definitely go out of their way to make you you feel super comfortable while they are tattooing you. Both of my tattoos healed perfectly. I also recommend Daria for piercings. She’s open and honest about if she thinks a specific piercing will work for the area size. I highly recommend going to Kyklops for any tattoo or piercing needs!

The shop is clean. The prices are fare. The quality of work is amazing.All of the artists are knowledgeable, and willing to spend time with you to ensure that you get exactly what you want.My wife and I have both been tattooed by Joe Thompson. He is a hell of an artist and an equally good dude. Offered suggestions and advice on things like scale, color, placement, etc. We both got exactly what we wanted.We will definitely be back. (This upcoming weekend)5 stars

I got my nose pierced by Daria. The place was very clean and neat! She was so relaxing and knowledgeable. The piercing was quick and not that painful. After she put the jewelry, I cant even tell my piercing is there! Definitely will be coming back!

I went in for a navel piercing. The piercer and assistant were very thorough and accommodating. It was reasonably priced and the shop is cute af.

Most of my tattoo experience at Kyklops was with Jess and Porter. Upon going into the shop I met Porter who was so helpful, approachable, and knowledgeable about what artist would be best suited for the idea I had. I felt comfortable explaining what I had in mind to him and could tell off the bat he was passionate about the artistry the shop produces. He referred me to Jess who couldn’t be more passionate, knowledgeable, and easy-going. Jess has worked tirelessly between researching and designing the Polynesian concept I presented to him and has produced an authentic traditional beautiful design with clean line work and amazing shading that I’ll wear proudly. Can’t say thank you enough to these great guys!I’ll be back for my next one!

I absolutely love this shop. I was holding off my sleeve tattoo until I came across the right artist, and that artist is Jess Scutella. From the consultation to the first session he was super friendly, has a great sense of humor, is professional and always made feel super comfortable. I came to him with my idea and I was blown away when he showed me what he came up with, I’m looking forward to my next session every day. Jess, you rock! 10/10.

Got my first tattoo here from Jess Scutella. Jess is a grade A+ professional and Ill definitely be coming back for another in the future. Very clean place and friendly staff. 100/10 would recommend.

Love Kyklops. All of the artists are incredibly talented and all around good people. Ive never had a bad experience. I always recommend them when people ask where to go for a tattoo.

Awesome job guys and no peeling no nothing ❤️

Great place to get inked, reasonably priced, clean environment, and a friendly staff! I’d like to thank Peter for my “cobra “ great job!

I went to Kyklops for two little tattoos, one small on my arm, Roman numerals of my birthday, and the other a Arabic phrase down my spine. It wasn’t very simple and there was nothing extra, I didn’t even get the Roman numerals shaded in and they charged me $350! They did a decent job on the one on my back but the one on my arm was not good. Never going there again. They do a decent job but there are mistakes, even with my friends tattoo on her back they did.

I have been to Kyklops several times and have always had great service (Erin is an amazing artist and has done several of my pieces) in a comfortable and clean atmosphere. All of the staff are friendly and engaging. Highly recommended.

A high quality driven shop focused on personal and custom services. It is clean, inviting, and fun. All of the artists work incredibly hard to give you exactly what you want. I wouldn’t trust anywhere else.

Jess was kind enough to set aside a good chunk of his day to do a matching tattoo me and my two siblings. It looks fantastic across all 3 and were super grateful.Also Dariah was an incredibly pleasant and helpful person for my first piercing. Ill definitely be back

Ive had 2 different tattoos done by 2 different artists (Erin & Pete) at Kyklops and very pleased with my experience with both. The shop is clean and tastefully decorated. The artists and friendly, knowledgeable, and from my experience all excel at different styles of tattoos. Im sure that if you were looking for a particular styled design someone at Kyklops would be able to meet and exceed your needs.

Daria was so sweet and knowledgeable and helpful. Great shop with a huge jewelry selection. I will be back soon! Thank you, Kyklops!

Great experience for my first earlobe piercings! Daria was super helpful for everything! She also asked about my preferred name and pronouns when she was putting me in the system. Ill definitely be returning for more piercings in the future!

I recently got my nose pierced by Daria, and it was a great experience! Everyone in the shop was super friendly, and Daria was so knowledgeable and kind! She definitely eased my nerves, and made it a breeze! I will definitely return in the future!

I couldnt have had a better experience at the shop. My artist, Richie, was awesome. My tattoo came out better than I ever imagined. He was very professional and his work is amazing. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone !

Came in to Kyklops after seeing the results of a friends tattoo. I had Erin do the work after seeing what she is amazingly capable of. And she did not disappoint!!!!! Every time i see a picture of the back of my head and neck i fall even more in love with it!! Looking forward to having her do my next 5!!!!

I traveled rather far for 2 very small touch up tattoos & was quoted an estimate over the phone. Got there & the price was about double did not want to pay it, but had already drove an hour. Then offered to give them a s/o on Instagram because I was told the last bigger artist didnt. But when I said lets do it, it seemed like an issue. My guy trevor that did the tattoo was cool. Hope he keeps his word about honoring his work I called last week havent received a response. Nice place though. Piercings down stairs, tattoos upstairs. Clean & In a nice area.

Went in for a walk in, and was very pleased. Good atmosphere and competent workers. I plan on returning.

Pete Larkin III is amazing at what he does! If you like bold colorful tattoos, he is your man!

Got a conch piercing and Daria was great! She is very knowledgeable and kind. She helped me match up jewelry with my current piercing and modified my conch exactly how I wanted. However, about a month later, the ball at the end of the conch was being pulled into my earlobe so I went to get a longer post only to find that the original post was so tiny it was barley even the width of my earlobe let alone with room for swelling. Now I have a large sore in my ear from where the ball was being pulled in. Also, I was told that a conch must first be done with a post and once healed can be switched to a hoop (I wanted a hoop), but then was told by other piercer that a hoop will be fine. So who knows what the answer is, but it’s annoying that it’s not consistent.

Best. tattoos. ever.an appointment with Jess Scutella is worth the wait!

Ive had two multi session pieces done by Erin and she did a great job on both of them. Everyone who works at the studio is really friendly and made the whole process of getting a tattoo easy.

I came in and talked with Jason about an idea I had and gave him free reign. He created something that is even more amazing than Ive ever imagined! The price was great, the shop is clean and everyone in the shop was incredibly friendly as well. I will be returning!

I went to Pittsburgh to find a very reputable piercer and I found one here! I spoke with Daria who was a wealth of knowledge. She was extremely nice ad helpful and made the entire experience very comfortable. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone! I plan on returning! Thanks agin

Absolutely in love with the tattoo I have. Would definitely recommend to friends and family! Clean shop, nice people, chill place. Going back soon for another one.

Dariah was great! Just got my industrial done here. Very professional and straight forward with years of experience! Very clean! Great work!

I have had multiple experiences with the folks at Kyklops. Erin is an absolutely incredible artist, she did a side piece for me and one on my wrist as well. The piercing staff is also great! Very knowledgable shop. I recommend them to everyone because they have artists that are masters of all different styles

Darya did a great job with my ear (conch) piercing and my daughters earlobes. Ill definitely return for any future piercings.

The atmosphere was professional, the cast of workers are funny and friendly. Generally, this is a place I would go back for more work.

Second time Ive been here in the past month. this time I brought my mom for a mother daughter tattoo. We both went to Erin and did a walk in. Yet again just a great experience and Im planning on going again very soon.

As long as I am close to Pittsburgh I will go here. I got three amazing tattoos here so far. Love the artists work here so much I am planning on taking my niece here for her first tattoo (with her mother there).

I went here for my first tattoo with two friends. Really great experience with Lindsey. Shes a great artist and the entire shop is clean and friendly. I could see where some reviewers feel its overpriced Even I was not in the best budgeting situation, but i would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a clean and beautiful tattoo.

Very friendly atmosphere, I got a wonderful tattoo that reflects amazing memories Ive made here in Pittsburgh. All staff members were super fun to work with.

I will never EVER go to any shop other than this one!! This place is great & clean, everyone Ive met who works there is very knowledgeable and very very friendly. Ive checked out other shops in the area and other places seem filthy compared to Kyklops. I am honestly lucky to have found them. They have been tattooing and modifying my body for the past 5-6 years. Almost everyone who currently works there have put in work on me and I have never been disappointed. If you want to be tattooed or pierced in a clean & safe environment, do yourself a favor and go to this shop. You will not get better service anywhere else!!!

Have been worked on by Richie and Pete and they have done some great tattoos on myself and many of my friends. Professional and knowledgeable of not only the artform, but safety procedures as well. I can count on everyone there to make sure I feel comfortable with the time and money I spend there.Keep up the good work, fellas!

I think this place is just plain old awesome. A great selection of tattoo artists, having been tattoed and pierced here over the passed 5 years. Id highly recommend stopping if youre looking for a new tattoo.

I visited Kyklops (same pronunciation as the mythical creature) today and was quite impressed with the shop and friendly staff. Joe Thompson did a wonderful job with my design and made sure that I was completely satisfied before leaving. Ill be returning to Kyklops when needing more work done in the future.

Very professional. Very clean. Welcoming. I recommend this place!! Make sure to ask for Erin, she is so cool and great at her job!

My friend and I came to Kyklops for our first tattoos and were very impressed with the service and cleanliness. Joe was great about helping us choose our design and making us feel comfortable while we got the work done. I plan to go back to Kyklops for my second tattoo.

Had a great experience at this shop! Everyone was super friendly and welcoming which made a good experience even better. Richie took my extremely vauge idea and made a playful and awesome tattoo that I am in love with, I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for some good work!

I promised Joe that I would give him an excellent Google review a few months ago when I got my tattoo. Finally, here it is! I went in to get an old tattoo covered up. It was relatively small on my chest near the left shoulder. As with all cover-ups it was a challenge, but Joe stepped right up and produced an excellent design. The new tattoo covers the old one so completely youd never know it was there. The greatest part of my experience was that Joe seemed genuinely excited to work with me on the concept. I totally whined the whole way through the tattoo, and he still managed to make it awesome despite my whining.My girlfriend and I both got work done there. Jason did a great job on hers. While we were there (each of our tattoos took over 2 hours), we saw many other tattoos in progress. Every tattoo I saw come out of that shop was brilliant.As one other reviewer noted, children are not allowed in the shop, and with good reason. The place is small and can get crowded if all of the artists are at work. Having a kid there - even a well-behaved kid - would be dangerous both to the child and the adults getting tattoos. The place was very clean and professional. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a quality tattoo.

Loved it there! Very professional and thoughtful on helping me with my tat, Justin did my tattoo, he was great! I recommend him!!

My girlfriend and I walked into Kyklops just to ask about prices and a few other questions. She ended up leaving with a tattoo and I scheduled an appointment for a couple days later. We couldnt be happier. Everybody there was extremely professional, helpful, and the artists are fantastic.Greg Paradis was my artist. I was blown away by the work he did.We would recommend Kyklops to anyone, and well definitely be back.

Had my first couple tattoos done in a trailer, deffinately better than that horrid accident! The dudes in there are super super great funny and nice. Ask for Joe Thompson, hes great. TOLD YOU ID POST THIS JOE! :p

Bad vibes, and smart attitudes. Awful service. Not a very good first impression. Went to Ice9Tattoo a couple blocks down; a whole different vibe and theyre staff is so friendly and outgoing. Artwork there is phenomenal also & not overly priced. ;*

Justin did a great job. Got this as a tribute to my wife!!

Definitely a good shop to get tattooed! !! The overall communication and experience was smooth and straight forward. .Great Customer Service and Professional.

I go here for anything I need piercing related, and Daria’s always got me covered. Friendly and knowledgeable, and a great selection of jewelry.

Best tattoo shop in Pittsburgh- hands down! Not only are the artists amazingly talented, the shop itself is clean and well-kept.

Best tattoo shop in town.

Very clean; pleasant receptionists and tattoo artists; fast but careful/neat work

Erin does great tattoos. Love mine, will be back!

Amazing artists. Very professional. You can smell how clean it is.

I love my tattoos from Pete and my jewelry/piercings from Daria. Everyone is always super friendly and helpful when I go in and Im getting my next tattoo at Kyklops in 2 weeks.

Very kind gentle and knowledable piercer.

Awsome place good artists and nice waiting room and clean tatoo room.

I had a fantastic experience at Kyklops. I was passing through Pittsburgh and the staff accomodated very short notice and did a fantastic job on my tattoo. This is a clean, professional shop. Erin was my artist and she was extremely talented and friendy. I had a great experience.

Best folks in the city.

Richie is the bestAlways nice and always easy to talk to and never rushes his work