The shop is very cool, tons of amazing art and artists. They take their craft very seriously and keep a clean shop. I really appreciated my artist Kaira’s work, she did a fantastic job. I will be coming back for more work to be done in the near future.

Definitely my favorite place to go for piercings and the apprentice kazo is AWESOME AND AMAZING!! he was so gentle and easy with my ears! Heather Frazier is absolutely an awesome teacher and piercer too!! Wont go anywhere else!!! ❤

Went in for some jewelery the woman working was super awesome have never had a tattoo done here but have seen some of their work on friends and its amazing so my next tattoo will totally be done by them

Matt Williams was my Artist. He was awesome and did amazing work on me. I will go back at some point.

Had a great time in here with Jamey. He helped me with a tattoo for my daughter and it turned out well. Very professional and a really cool shop to visit. Definitely recommend this shop to anyone whether it be your first tattoo or youre already covered in tattoos.

By far the best tattoo shop Ive ever been to. EJ is my artist and is incredible! Highly recommend!!!

Heather was great! She’s super friendly, very knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable. The whole process from beginning to end was quick and easy.

JBird was awesome from start to finish. The tattoo looks better than I thought it would.

Heather welcomed me into the shop and did my septum piercing. She was very professional, sweet, informative, and walked me through the whole process. She made me feel calm and comfortable. Thanks Heather! I definitely recommend this place for piercings.

EJ was our Artist. Dude totally nailed the daughter/father tattoo for Nicole and I...would highly recommend him to anyone. Atmosphere is cool and low-key. Loved everything about our experience. Piece of advice: Make sure you plan in advance because a lot of the Artists are booked up weeks in advance.

Nate Hudson is an amazing artist! I have been going to him for 4 years. Great hourly price and wonderful work. He is fast and light handed (the best type of artist for a big piece) The Medusa in the photo he freehand drew on my knee. This tattoo was roughly around 7ish hours including the drawing it on me. Worth it. This was a two session tattoo.. I recommend him any day!!I have over 40 tattoos from Nate. Big and small.I added more of his work other than the Medusa!-toothless eyes- Groot venom- three head tattoos- cruella- llama potion- hook patch- Deadpool- freehand words- Rorschach inkblot of jokers face with Batman in the eyes

I went in and got a conch piercing done as well as some other cartalidge jewelry changed out. Heather was so helpful and nice throughout the entire process. Everything was talked through as well as really shown where and how the piercing will go before it was done. I would highly recommend going here!

Heather is amazing, articulate, and provides an excellent piercing! I highly recommend.

I absolutely NEVER leave reviews on anything 🤣 BUT I have to this time. For the last maybe 5 years I’ve wanted to get my nipples pierced but I was terrified to do so. Well today was the day! Finally got it done by non other than Kazo. Don’t sleep on the “apprentice” title. This guy was amazing! He hyped me up the entire time and he was so professional! The piercings are beautiful, honestly didn’t hurt as much as I thought they would. I would 100% will recommend Kazo and Heather (got my septum pierced by her a few months back she is A-MAZING)Will be going to Folk City for more 💖

I got a septum piercing and nose hoop replacement done by Heather. She is wonderful. Very knowledgeable, charismatic, and sterile. She will make sure you’re 100% good from the moment you walk in till the moment you leave. Absolutely will be coming back for another piercing.

Rick was awesome, very attentive to detail. I got the first part of a sleeve done and plan to return. The pricing was fair and i was happy with what I walked out with. Not to mention, one of the employees brought another customer and I Starbucks while we were waiting for our appointments. Very professional and clean environment.

I came to see heather today she was outstanding. Her attitude her knowledge she was just totally great. I will definitely be coming back for more future piercings. Can’t wait for my next one!

If I could give 6/5 stars I would. I saw Jamey for a small piece today and he was incredible. I also saw heather for my tragus piercing and she was INCREDIBLE! Everyone is so friendly and sweet. 10/10 recommend. Will be back next week for more piercings!

Great Service and employees! Love Heather, would definitely recommend!!!! Loved my piercings for sure!!!

Heather was an amazing piercer. She took all 3 of my sisters and I as walk-ins. We were treated with respect, and she talked us through all the steps. Super clean and creative shop.

Logan is an amazing artist. He is booked up usually but worth the wait!!!!

I’ve seen EJ for both of my tattoos and have an appointment scheduled for February. I love this shop and the atmosphere. It’s always so welcoming and enjoyable. Everyone is very clean and professional. All of the artists do amazing work! You really get what you pay for! I’ve seen Heather for 3 piercings and I plan on seeing her for more. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for an awesome tattoo or piercing! 😁

EJ did phenomenal, but I wasnt the least bit surprised. Hes so dope I couldve gave him 5 stars before he even started. He did a cover up on my awful tattoo from Gregs Tattoos and turned it into something I want to show off to everybody (see before and after pics). Every single line was measured and tattooed with precision, and that let me know how sincerely he cares about his clients. The sweet guy did not even want to charge me more than $250 despite the complexity of his work and the time required to do it.Plus he gets bonus points because he is pretty cute lol.

Had a great time with Logan, awesome artwork and enjoyable decor

Awesome environment. Always clean. Very talented artists and friendly staff. Treated like family every visit.

Just got a cartilage piercing today from Heather and it’s gorgeous I love it. They are all so sweet there, I’ll defiantly be going back to get more piercings!💖

Walk in appointment. Heather was professional and spent time making sure my daughters piercing was perfect. Great place to go.

I always buy the best piercing jewelry from here. The jeweler Heather is very nice and helpful.

Always a great experience for tattoo and piercing needs.

All of my 3 tattoos have been done here. Never had a bad experience! The staff is super friendly, helpful and professional.

I have not been yet. .but going

Great hospitality and excellent work

Got my first tattoo and nose piercing here! Both Jamey and Heather were so professional! Im already considering getting another!

Logan Rocks!! 😉 Ready For More Ink!!

Very good experience with heather, I was walk in and only had to wait about 5 minutes before I got my belly pierced . Quick and easy process. I will be back .

Quality work and amazing artists! Make sure to go on the website to schedule, no walk ins allowed.

I really had a good experience here. The artist worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. And it was really affordable! I would definitely recommend Folk City to my friends.

I came to Nate Hudson with a picture of a guinea pig and a funny childhood memory. He took more ownership over the creation of what is now, hands down, my best tattoo. The level of detail that he put into the design and getting it just perfect is truly the best I have seen. I really could not have asked for any better. Definitely someone I will go back for the next design and he is worth the wait.

I had a really bad tattoo I need to be finished or covered up. I walked in and off the bat super friendly and willing to help. Kaira hooked me up with a transformation of a tattoo! Shes very talented, professional young lady! Highly recommend

Heather was absolutely AMAZING!! The best piercer hands down!!! I’m so happy that I chose her. She made me feel so comfortable from start to finish and she knew exactly what she was doing. She’s very sanitary and as gentle as possible. HEATHER IS AMAZING!!

Awesome atmosphere! Nice people, clean shop!! Jamey did a great job with my tattoo! Highly recommend this shop if youre looking for a great tattoo!

This place is the best tattoo shop I’ve been to so far. The atmosphere is wonderful and the people are so friendly. The artwork is also extremely well done. I came in to get a angel done on my hip bone (a pretty sensitive spot) and I had Johnny. He did a beautiful job and made it as pleasant as it could be. Will be coming back again for sure

Really loved getting my ears pierced by Heather! It was my first piercing. She is nice and easy to talk to and professional and I felt comfortable with the safety protocols seeing as coronavirus is going on. Ill go back here for any potential future work.

I have recieved multiple tattoos from JBird and have have recieved nothing but top-notch quality tattoos. He is an amazing artist !!!

Got my first tattoo by and it was a great first experience! Jamey did such a great job!

Awesome shop. Clean and professional. Best shop in Tidewater hands down.

Fantastic work. Great service, chill vibe.

Basically everyone and everything here is awesome.

Everyone there is super friendly and professional and the artist are super talented! Great atmosphere, good rates and artist that work with you for the perfect tattoo! Recommended J.Bird but you cant go wrong with anyone here!

Logan Davis did a bear with some trees on my forearm. I was amazed with his skill. It was beyond what I expected. I will be back to get more fore sure.The studio was clean and people were welcoming. My wife even enjoyed sitting there watching it get done.

Great artists. Ive had pieces done by both Nate and Rick and the work is amazing. The piercer Heather is very knowledgeable.

Folk City Tattoo is by far the best place you could possible go in the west Hampton Roads area. Jbird has been my artist there for close to 2 years now and is the most friendly hard working tattooer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Scheduling a tattoo here may take a while and some people may say its to Expensive but with tattoos You get what you pay for and for the quality of work from Folk City I would consider it on the cheaper side. I would Highly recommend anyone to this shop as it has been my go to spot now for so long. I have recommended 8 of my friends here to get tattoos and none of them have left disappointed with plenty of them coming back for more.

Great place to get a tattoo. All the people are friendly and they make you feel welcome as you get your tattoo. I have only had JBird do my tattoos, but everyone there is very talented and can give you a great tattoo. Highly recommend it.

Jbird is amazing. The place was super cool and everyone was really friendly.

Nate the owner is amazing! His work is flawless and I will continue to work with him. I went in with a vision and he far exceeded expectations. Thanks Nate I’ll be back very soon.

Have 2 or 3 people to do piercing n not have people wait 3 hours

Great artists and staff. I’ve gotten all my tattoos here and won’t go anywhere else. Love them!

For two years in a row I have gone to JBird @ Folk City for my tattoos.There is often a wait to get in to see him, but it is well worth it. The experience has always been excellent, his skill and willingness to help you sketch up the perfect piece of art, followed by equal skill and attention to detail during the ink and shade.Great conversation during the session which makes it go by fast. Im already thinking about my next! Might even have him advise on a cover up for a 25+ year old cherub, or ugly baby (as my wife calls it).Thanks JBird - looking forward to the next.

I recently got my nose pierced by Heather. She was very professional and thoroughly went through aftercare procedures afterwards. My only disappointment is that you dont get to pick your jewelry. Theres one starter nose stud you get and you cant change it for three/four months. Its pretty, but it would have been nice to be able to have a selection of starter studs to pick from.

Really great service from the time I was on the phone and when I got there! My tattoo artist Jayme/Jamie was super nice and funny! He did perfect lines & a really good job! 10/10 I was a walk in and they took it right away.

Got my ears and my nose pierced by Heather on separate occasions. She also helped me get my nose jewelry in when it fell out, at no cost. Though I of course tipped her for her work! Thanks, Heather.The locations Ive been to are always clean, well maintained, have friendly artists.From their portfolios I can see the artists are all very talented professionals.Cannot recommend Folk City enough!

Logan fixed my tattoo that was originally poorly done at a tattoo festival. He was awesome and did a fantastic job! Finally happy with my tattoo! Otherwise, the entire staff is friendly, the studio is clean and has a really comfortable atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

Overpriced less food. Uncomfortable environment for minority patrons

I recently had a piercing done by Heather at the Suffolk location and had a great experience. Very professional and personable. I really liked their set up. If youre planning on getting a tattoo or piercing, go to Folk City!

I made a reservation a month in advance, and when I showed up my appointment wasnt in the system. We were handed off to the apprentice artist and the whole thing took way longer than we expected because they were supposed open at noon but werent ready to go until 12:45. Aside from that, the artist was very friendly and accommodating, and the tattoos look great.

My overall experience was excellent. EJ did such a great job of making me feel comfortable. He was friendly, but ensured his work was executed in a professional and respectful manner. His artistry shined through his work because my tattoo turned better than the model Id originally presented after EJ incorporated his own unique touches. Im very pleased with the outcome and will certainly be a repeat customer as well as recommend others. Thanks for making my experience a great one.

This place has a great staff. They are fantastic artist and I recommend them to anyone

The best customer service. Folk City has extremely talented tattoo artists with the best and friendliest personality. We love going to Folk City for all of our tattoos and we would not think of going anywhere else.

This place is extremely clean and low key. The artists are professional but also friendly. Some take longer than others to get appointments with although that depends on how busy they are which is understandable. Theyre work, from what Ive seen is really good and they are all really willing to answer any questions you may have.

Davy Sheets is awesome! Will definitely be going back to him! Far exceeded my expectations! He made an idea into a stunning reality. My father passed away from lung cancer a couple weeks ago and this tattoo was to honor him...i couldnt have asked for what he did, he took his interpretation of my idea and made it even better. Thank you so so much, Davy!Everyone there is very friendly, the shop is clean and smells wonderful, will definitely refer friends and family here!

J bird is by far the best artist I have had very talented . I will definitely be back he is the man great job

J-Bird is super talented and professional. Clean environment and good tunes throughout the experience....definitely would recommend Folk City.

I love this shop and its very talented group of artists. I have had the pleasure of getting work done by Matt Williams and Mike Cann. I have enjoyed my time with them every time I go in. I have gotten many of my tattoos done here and love them all. They were well thought out in design and the colors are vibrant and bold. I absolutely love the quality of work they do. They are very sterile, neat and clean as well. And it also helps that their pricing is very affordable. I love that you can bounce ideas off of the artists and they are fully capable of delivering excellent work. Everyone is very friendly, laid back, social and comforting. I have friends who also go to Folk City, and have never heard a negative comment. I highly recommend this shop to anyone and everyone.

I really had a great experience here getting my piercings done. Heather was really professional and super friendly which made the experience fun! I highly recommend her.

By far the best tattoo shop! Matt Williams was very nice and very detailed in answering all of my questions. Mike Cann is awesome too. Would recommend them both. I have other tattoos that were not done at Folk City, but being tattooed at Folk City was awesome! Very clean and professional.

From start to finish, best ink experience Ive ever had. Matt Williams is a fantastic artist who listened to what I wanted and delivered above and beyond expectations. My tattoo healed in a week and looks gorgeous.The shop is clean, comfortable and welcoming. Will definitely be back.

We came in as a walk-in looking to get memorial tattoos for our daughter. EJ fit us into his day, came up with beautiful designs, did amazing work, and got it done quickly! 10/10 will come back for more

Davey Sheets did a custom piece for my daughters first tattoo. He checked multiple times to ensure the drawing, placement, and color choice was what my daughter wanted. the shop is clean, the staff is friendly, and there was no sense of pressure in any way. This is one of the better shops in the U.S..

Heather was my piercer and she was amazing!!!! Very sweet and made the experience fun! Thank you!!!

Great experience! My first tattoo and I love it. Clean and excellent facility. Artists are wonderful!!

Great tattoo shop! Jbird did awesome work and I highly recommend him! I will most certainly get my next tattoo from these guys.

We just got really awesome tattoos at Folk City Tattoo with Mike Cann. Yall come check them out and get some ink. Mike is amazing. This shop is top notch. Very clean. Professional. We will be back.

Had my first tattoo done by Mike Cann. Experience was better than I could have hoped. He was honest and very helpful in giving his input while I was deciding exactly what I wanted. Would definitely recommend Mike and Folk city for anyone looking to get some ink.

In comparison to the other tattoo shops that Ive been to around hampton roads, this is my favorite and this is the shop I suggest the most. My reason being is because they were one of the best quality, more detailed pieces I have and it turned out to be the cheapest in price. I have an eye on my right arm (realism) that I got from Blue Horseshoe and compared to the skull I got from Folk City, they are the same in size and detail difficulty, yet Folk City was 100 dollars cheaper. Also, I was recently at Ghost Ship and the tattoo I got there was simple, about the same size and still 50 dollars more expensive. But dont get me wrong, every shop I have been to was full of nice people that do great work.

Nate did my tattoo the other day and he was fantastic!! Clean and friendly studio! Can’t wait to come back for some squiggle lines😆

Matt was awesome!

Great service. Fantastic artists! Im very happy with every piece Ive had done at Folk City.

Yesterday was my first experience with Folk City and they were great! Everyone was really cool and Jack did a phenomenal job and was gentle as possible! The price was very fair as well. I will be back to see Jack again!

I absolutely loved the environment and employees there!! Ric did my tattoo and I am beyond ecstatic with it. He was so gentle and a great lesson to talk to! I will be returning for more by him!!!Thank you so much!!!!!!

Nice and welcoming place to get a tattoo getting my back piece done by Jbird real kool guy and he is the best tattoo artist I ever seen cant wait for my next appointment.

Terrible. Waited 20ins for the piercer because she was with another client. As soon as she was done she started helping someone who came in after me ( and no, she did not have an appointment.)Went to Finders Keepers instead... much better service.

Hands down the best tattoo shop in Hampton Roads.. These guys can freestyle draw tattoos or even go off of a picture that you may have on hand I will be using them for the rest of my tattoo needs this cover-up tattoo was amazing thanks, Logan

Gray artists. Wife and I recommend it highly. Matt and Ric are amazing

TJ was awesome! Love both of my tattoos. Thank you for a great experience!

Awesome awesome awesome! Great shop, wonderful artists. Nikki Snyder is amazing. I will 100% go back again for another tattoo!

This place is AWESOME.Very clean and inviting.GREAT artists at an affordable price.Perfect location, easy to find and get to.

Love the people here

Its been my shop of choice for the past 6 months. They do great work. Great environment.

Immediate acknowledgment both artist and front office rep professional and helpful with selection of artist that fit my particular request. Put deposit down today and made appt.

Hands down the best Tattoo shop in Hampton Roads. Logan is a amazing artist and I highly recommend him.