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Nokomis Tattoo
Nokomis Tattoo Shop is a Minneapolis Tattoo Shop specializing in walk-in tattoos and our artists also take appointments for larger work. If you need to make an appointment at our Minneapolis Tattoo Shop with your preferred artist, simply call or email the shop. Mike started tattooing in 2004 Erie, PA.

He was an apprentice at Ink Assassins and worked there until 2009. He was born and raised in Minnesota but has lived in other cities, like, Louisville and Erie. He doesn't travel as much but once in a while still gets out there on the open road. He likes to focus on being diverse instead of sticking to one style of tattooing, even though his favorite thing to tattoo is lettering.
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Nokomis Tattoo believes in being a full part of the community and giving back. We host blood drives, pet rescue events and support other community events. We not only try to give back to the area by being involved in community based projects, but we have committed to donate 5% of our profits to charity as well.
Although we would be happy to start talking about your tattoo over email, we don't give quotes over email because there is a chance for miscommunication. The best thing to do is come in and talk to us in person so we can really understand what you would like to get. Let the artist know if you're trying to stay in a certain price range, and we'll do our best to work with your budget.
To start, Mike moved from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA to further his tattoo career and has lived in various places throughout the US. He always seems to return home to Minnesota where he was born and raised. Mike focuses on diversity instead of one style of tattooing, even though his favorite thing to tattoo is, you guessed it, lettering.
Reviews (14)
Elaine Tymchak
Elaine Tymchak
Jan 04, 2022
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My first tattoo was with Chris and he was awesome! Made me comfortable, easy to talk to and distracted me. The shop was great. Clean, professional. I love my tattoo and of a second one is in my future, I’d definitely go back!
Jamie Gifuni
Jamie Gifuni
Dec 23, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Mike was super nice & the staff was really easy to work with! I’m very happy with how my tattoo came out
Service: Tattoos
Dood
Dood
Dec 11, 2021
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Go see Metal Mike! You won't be disappointed. Incredible artist, and both he and his wife are huge community supporters. Minneapolis needs more people like that!
Alexis Catarra
Alexis Catarra
Oct 26, 2021
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3 out of my 4 tattoos are from Mike, and he always does so great. I would seriously recommend here for literally everyone.
Arianna Slattery
Arianna Slattery
Oct 12, 2021
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Awesome shop, good communication and scheduling, friendly environment. Mike did a great tattoo for me in a timely manner and did it perfectly. Also a good conversationalist to distract from the pain :')
Mark Peter
Mark Peter
Sep 25, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Hands down the best tattoo session I’ve had with any artist. Mike is down to earth, talented at what he does and just a cool dude to talk to. Jasmine is awesome as well. She made sure everything was taken care of in a timely fashion, got my next appointment booked and even gave my Son a shirt just for hanging out.
Service: Tattoos
Hepenttila
Hepenttila
Aug 22, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Swung the hammer with my boyfriend. It was a great experience! The tattoo is beautiful! Mike was wonderful to work with! Would recommend!
Service: Tattoos
Rachel Gooding
Rachel Gooding
Mar 21, 2021
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My best friend and I both got similar tattoos from Mike this evening and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The shop was clean and very inviting. Not only was the space nice, but Mike was an absolute delight to chat with. He was super fun and got the nail on the head with what I was looking for in my tattoo. The shop has amazing character and Mike and his team truly seem to love helping and serving the community! I will 100% recommend Nokomis Tattoo to all my friends!
Michael Coffin
Michael Coffin
Jan 05, 2021
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Metal Mike did great work on both of the tattoos he's done for me so far (definitely going back for more). Great experiences both times. Highly recommended.
Echo A.
Echo A.
Sep 13, 2020
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AMAZING! mitch did great at recreating my dog for a tattoo. i am a t1D and they seemed to be very knowledgeable about the healing process with having an auto immune disease. such a friendly environment and i am so happy with the outcome!
Jaclyn K.
Jaclyn K.
Oct 12, 2019
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We were visiting my sister-in-law, and my husband wanted to get his first tattoo. They were hosting a pit bull adsorption, so puppies was a bonus!

This was a great place to pick as a first experience. The owners are so cool, nice, and down to earth. It's super clean and nicely decorated. They host community events throughout the year, so it was awesome seeing the local impact and how they give back.

All of the equipment was super clean, and both the artist and his wife were so nice and checking in since it was his first one. All of the paperwork was digital and quick, and my husband was
Romey R.
Romey R.
Aug 03, 2019
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I been there when he was tattooing and he is very sterile and clean and artistic and i just got my first real tattoo my mike and he did a excellent job
Kalei B.
Kalei B.
Mar 25, 2019
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Metal Mike is the man! I have multiple tattoos done by Metal Mike and I will continue doing so! Thank you, Mike, for being an awesome tattoo artist and all around great guy!
Mike M.
Mike M.
Feb 19, 2019
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Great walk in shop. Quick, clean, sterile, and great parking either on the street or behind the building in their lot.