Chicago's Best Tattoo shop
and artists
Logan Square Tattoo is a custom tattoo shop known for a diverse portfolio of work from some of Chicago's best tattoo artist .
Located in Logan Square, we welcome clients from across Chicago, including Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, Avondale, and nearby neighborhoods.
Our objective is to create remarkable artwork that stands the test of time, accompanied by memories to last forever. Our team of artists share the ambitious goals of enriching one another’s artwork, happiness and futures. We build positive bonds that feed back into each other’s lives, the tattoo studio and the local community we work within. We wish to pair clients with world-class artists in a beautiful and comfortable studio while providing an exceptional overall experience. Our artists take significant pride in being able to intertwine both their high-level artistic vision with our clients' ideas in order to offer a tattoo experience that is totally their own. At Logan Square Tattoo, every member of our team strives for quality in craft, experience, and execution. That is what makes us one of Chicago, Illinois' best tattoo studios.
Voted Best Tattoo Studio 2025 by The Chicago Reader!
Tattoo Style that stands out
Wether you want a tattoo idea that’s bold, trendy, unique, or classic, our team of Chicago, Il best tattoo artists can customize your vision for you and your body. Our resident artists specialize in
- fineline - blackwork - realism - Biomechanical - Botanical - illustrative - ornamental - anime - Cover-ups and many more tattoo styles. If you’re not sure which tattoo style would work best for your idea, please check out our Style Guide or submit our booking form with your idea and we will work with you to find the best fit!
Who's your favorite Chicago tattoo artist?
Current resident chicago tattoo artist
Our current resident artist lineup can be found here. Bios and portfolios are linked to their headshots. be sure to check the news section for any upcoming guest artists.
Gifford
Kasen
Pablo
Dima
We have a diverse group of artists to fit your individual taste
Here at Logan Square Tattoo, we take pride in our artists' ability to create memorable, custom tattoos in a diversity of styles. Who your favorite tattoo artist is might be subjective. But that's the point. You're unique and your tattoo should be as well.
Want to know more about Logan Square Tattoo and it's artists?
Be sure to check out our News section for up to date information on our upcoming guest artists, new resident artists, tattoo projects we're excited about and tattoo flash and concepts that we are wanting to do
our blog is where you can find answers to a lot of tattoo faq's including recommended aftercare procedure, a day by day healing guide, and other information like tipping practices, Cover-up tattoo information, and things to know before your appointment. We also have articles written delving into some style development and artist interviews. We try to have a good amount of information for clients and artists alike.
our style guide breaks down the different tattoo styles our Chicago artists specialize in. We've broken the guide down into broader styles categories like fineline and blackwork, and then subgenera within those categories. This can be a very helpful reference if you're unsure of how to describe the tattoo you want but know what you want it to look like. We link the styles to the artists here specializes in them so you can easily reach out to the artist who best fits your idea!
Why we're one of the best Chicago tattoo shops
the Rich History of Chicago Tattoo Studios
Chicago's modern tattoo scene is rich with vibrant artistry and cultural heritage. It all began with the renowned Cliff Raven's Chicago Tattoo Company in the 60's, reached new heights in tattoo Renaissance of the 90s with Guy Aitchison's pioneering biomechanical style and kept moving forward to Today where Chicago continues to lead in tattoo artistry, with local artists breaking open new styles and boundaries.
Our Story and Connection to Chicago's Tattoo culture
Logan Square Tattoo, founded in 2014 by Gifford Kasen, a celebrated illustrative and biomechanical tattoo artist, is part of this proud Tattoo shop chicago legacy. Located on Milwaukee Avenue in the lively Logan Square neighborhood, our studio operates seven days a week, offering fully custom pieces and custom flash designs. We invite new clients to explore our artists' portfolios and arrange consultations to discuss tattoo ideas in person.
Shiop owner Gifford Kasen shows off the Milwaukee ave entrance to the Chicago,Il tattoo shop
working on a custom biomech tattoo design
Cori doing a tattoo
showing off the clean and professional interior of the studio
some concept designs for tattoo's by Gifford
Dima working on a client
biomech painting
Our commitment is to the evolving art of tattooing. With a diverse full-time crew and guest artists from across the country, we introduce fresh styles and techniques to Chicago's tattoo community. This collaboration fosters outstanding artistry and exceptional tattoos.
For over a decade, we've embraced Chicago's dynamic tattoo culture, honoring its past while shaping its future. Experience unparalleled talent at Logan Square Tattoo, whether you're a local or visiting Chicago, Il.
How we aspire to keep pushing the culture forward
FAQ
Do you take walk-in tattoos in Chicago?
Yes — we take walk-in tattoos whenever possible. If you’re looking for a same-day tattoo in Chicago, feel free to stop by Logan Square Tattoo during shop hours. You can also text us ahead of time if you want to check availability before coming in.
Because every day in the shop is a little different, availability can depend on which artists are booked and what kind of tattoo you’re looking for. We’ll always do our best to accommodate walk-ins when we can and point you in the right direction if a scheduled appointment would be the better fit.
How do I book a tattoo at Logan Square Tattoo?
For consultations and scheduled appointments, the best place to start is our booking form. It gives us the details we need to understand your idea, placement, size, style, and timeline so we can guide you toward the right artist.
If you need quick information or you’re hoping for a day-of appointment, texting the shop is a great option. When you reach out, you’ll be hearing back from a real person — not a bot — so response times can vary a little depending on how busy the day is, but we’re usually pretty quick to reply.
What tattoo styles do your artists specialize in?
Our artists work in a wide range of tattoo styles, with especially strong specialties in fineline, realism, and blackwork tattoos. We also offer botanical, biomechanical, walk-in tattoo designs, flash, traditional, illustrative, anime, and other custom tattoo approaches depending on the artist and the project.
If you already know the style you want, we can help direct you to the best fit. If you’re not totally sure how to describe your idea yet, that’s okay too — we’re happy to help match you with the Chicago tattoo artist whose style and approach make the most sense for your project.
How do I know which artist is right for my tattoo idea?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you submit your idea through our booking form, we can help match you with the artist who best fits your concept, whether you’re looking for something delicate and fineline, bold and graphic, highly detailed realism, or something more custom and hard to categorize.
Our goal is to make the process feel approachable, clear, and personal from the beginning. A lot of clients come to us with a general direction rather than a perfectly defined style, and helping connect people with the right artist is a big part of what we do.
Why do people choose Logan Square Tattoo?
We’re proud to have been voted Best Tattoo Studio 2025 by The Chicago Reader, and we try to live up to that recognition by staying focused on what matters most: thoughtful client care, a comfortable experience, and world-class tattoo work.
For us, being a trusted Chicago tattoo shop means more than just making great tattoos. It means listening closely, helping clients feel confident in the process, and creating custom work that feels personal, lasting, and well made.
Contact and location
For Bookings
please fill out our BOOKING FORM
or call or text us
(773)830-6424
SHOP HOURS
12:00 - 7:00p.m. Monday--Sunday
We have Happily been servicing the entire CHicagoland area since 2014. We are located in Logan Square and an easy walk or transit ride from Wicker Park, Humboldt Park, Bucktown, Avondale, Ukrainian Village, Rosco Village, Near West Side and Lincoln Park.
