Read Street Tattoo Parlor is a friendly, professional custom and walk-in tattoo shop located in the historic Mount Vernon area. The shop aims to provide the best possible experience for its customers. Mike King, the talented tattoo artist, works closely with clients to create tattoos of deep personal meaning. Customers praise King's experienced and skilled artistry, whether he is crafting custom color designs or classic black-and-gray pieces. The shop is known for its "old school" approach and does not offer piercing services, but can refer clients to nearby providers. Customers have had excellent experiences at the shop. One customer, Emily, is the only person they will go to and has done several of their tattoos. They recommend Emily to all their friends and family, praising the great prices, atmosphere, and outstanding work. Another customer, Mike, is considered the best tattoo artist they have ever been tattooed by, and they plan to be his customers for life. A first-time customer had a great experience with Mike, who was very patient and helpful in fine-tuning the design they wanted. The customer highly recommends the welcoming and friendly shop, where the staff clearly love what they do.
the artists work fast and have some of the best styles I have seen! very affordable tats and warm fun environment
February 2026
Emily tattooed matching wedding bands for us. She did such a great job. Her line work is amazing. I recommend checking her work out.
February 2026
Best experience ever. Our artist Emily really took their time to make sure the placement was perfect. Super Clean lines and very reasonable prices! I’m already planning my next piece…
