Last updated October 9, 2026 · ranked from 549 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 tattoo shops in and around Detroit, MI, led by Glass Anchor Tattoo, OffThaYard Tattooz & Piercings and Electric Narwhal Tattoo. Together they have 549 Google reviews; Glass Anchor Tattoo has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Detroit, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 5-out-of-5 Google rating from 67 reviews puts Glass Anchor Tattoo at the top of this list. Located at 15435 Mack Ave in Detroit, MI, the tattoo shop earns its No. 1 placement on the strength of that review record. Its perfect score reflects ratings from dozens of reviewers, giving readers a concrete reason to consider the Mack Avenue shop when choosing where to get tattooed.
A 4.9-star Google rating across 215 reviews gives OffThaYard Tattooz & Piercings a clear basis for its No. 2 spot among tattoo shops in Detroit, MI. The rating pairs a high average score with a substantial review count, making those figures the strongest reason for its placement. Located at 19730 Ralston St, the business is listed as a tattoo shop and maintains a Facebook page.
A 5-star Google rating across 10 reviews earns Electric Narwhal Tattoo its third-place spot on this list of tattoo shops in Detroit, MI. Located at 14832 Kercheval Ave, the shop has a straightforward case for inclusion: its listed tattoo-shop category and customer rating. Its listed website points to the shop’s Instagram account, giving readers another place to look when considering a visit.
A 4.5-star Google rating across 66 reviews gives Detroit Aztec Tattoos a concrete basis for its No. 4 spot among tattoo shops in Detroit, MI. Located at 6410 Michigan Avenue, the shop earns its place here on the strength of that overall customer rating and review count. Those two measures are the clearest reasons to include this Michigan Avenue option on the list.
A 4.5-out-of-5 Google rating from 19 reviews earns JOB STOPPERS INC. the No. 5 spot among tattoo shops in Detroit, MI. Located at 5631 Michigan Ave, the shop has a positive overall review record that anchors its inclusion here. Its listed web presence is an Instagram account, @jobstoppersinc. The rating and review count provide the clearest reasons to put this Michigan Avenue shop on the list.
A 4.4-out-of-5 Google rating across 172 reviews earns Blaqink tattoos the No. 6 spot among tattoo shops in Detroit, MI. The rating and review count provide a positive customer-feedback basis for its inclusion, with both the overall score and the volume of responses informing the selection. Located at 18218 W McNichols Rd, the shop gives readers a specific address to add to their local comparison.
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 Detroit 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.
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