Last updated October 12, 2026 · ranked from 909 Google reviews · How we rank
This list brings together four tattoo shops in Ypsilanti, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.7 to 4.8 stars. Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing takes the top spot with a 4.8-star rating from 313 reviews, the largest review count among these entries. Brite Idea Tattoo follows in second place, also rated 4.8 stars, with 78 reviews. Liquid Swordz ranks third with 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, while Depot Town Tattoo rounds out the list with 4.7 stars from 156 reviews. Every shop listed is within Ypsilanti, MI, keeping this guide focused entirely on options inside the city.
1Michigan Avenue Tattoo & PiercingMichigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing holds a 4.8 Google rating across 313 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo and piercing shop.
2Liquid SwordzCustom tattoos and artwork anchor Liquid Swordz’s third-place entry, supported by a 4.7 Google rating across 168 reviews.
3Depot Town TattooDepot Town Tattoo holds a 4.7 Google rating across 156 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing holds a 4.8 Google rating across 313 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo and piercing shop.
Multiple tattooing styles
Women-owned shop
Transgender safe space
“I had the pleasure of having JOY as my piercer! She had great energy from the start! Very friendly, very patient and very thorough. She answered all my questions happily and made sure I was comfortable with what I was getting (an eyebrow…”
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Custom tattoos and artwork anchor Liquid Swordz’s third-place entry, supported by a 4.7 Google rating across 168 reviews. At 27 N Washington St in Ypsilanti, MI, the shop has positive feedback from clients who praise Jeff’s professionalism and report satisfaction with several completed tattoos. Other supplied reviews criticize customer service. Appointments are required, with calling the recommended way to schedule. Listed hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and the shop offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Custom tattoos
Appointments required
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Jeff is awesome!!! Love his work very professional”
Depot Town Tattoo holds a 4.7 Google rating across 156 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
4.7 Google rating
LGBTQ-welcoming shop
Cash only
“Good morning, I would like to know the cost of a full arm augmentation. I speak Spanish and my English is very basic. I would like to visit you and show you what I would like to have done.”
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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing and Brite Idea Tattoo share the highest listed rating at 4.8, with 313 and 78 reviews respectively. Liquid Swordz and Depot Town Tattoo each have a 4.7 rating, with 168 and 156 reviews.
Can I get a walk-in tattoo in Ypsilanti, MI?
Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing tries to accommodate same-day appointments and walk-ins when time and staffing allow, but prefers appointments. Its actual hours follow scheduled appointments, and later appointments are possible by request. Call 734-219-7400. Liquid Swordz requires appointments and directs customers to call 734-483-7983 to schedule.
Which shops have evening or Sunday hours?
Tatted Up lists hours of 2–9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Brite Idea Tattoo lists 1–7 p.m. on those same days. Depot Town Tattoo lists Sunday hours of noon–6 p.m., plus 1–7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Which tattoo shops also handle piercings?
Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing has multiple piercers and a wide selection of jewelry. Tatted Up’s review excerpts describe a daith jewelry change and help fixing a piercing from another shop. Depot Town Tattoo explicitly states that it does not offer piercings.
Which tattoo shops accept cards, and which require cash?
Depot Town Tattoo and Brite Idea Tattoo are cash-only. Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing and Liquid Swordz accept credit and debit cards. Tatted Up lists credit-card acceptance.
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