Everyone at Frequency Tattoo made this such an amazing and unforgettable experience. You can really feel how connected everyone in the shop is and how much they genuinely care about one another and their clients. There’s such a positive, welcoming energy there. I felt the love from the moment I walked in, and on top of that, everyone there is an incredibly talented artist. I got a mandala tattoo with Liz, and she did an amazing job. She created a beautiful custom design and took her time making sure everything was perfectly centered and positioned before we started. She was incredibly gentle throughout the entire tattoo, and somehow made the experience almost painless! The final result is absolutely amazing and I couldn’t be happier with it. Thank you Liz and everyone at Frequency for making the whole experience so special. I will definitely be back for another tattoo in the future!
Frequency Tattoo Company
Frequency Tattoo Company at a glance
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 195 reviews (94% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 195 Google reviews (135 with written comments, 30 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 27, 2026.
- Service: Tattoo Parlor serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other tattoo parlors
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
195 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars18494%
- 4 stars32%
- 3 stars42%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star42%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 135 written reviews
- Praise16795%
- Complaints85%
Price
What customers reported paying
Middle half of what 21 customers paid ($164–$316) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude6135%
- Would recommend3922%
- Quality & results3118%
- Price & value137%
- Speed & response127%
- Communication116%
- Honesty & trust85%
What customers talk about
We read 135 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Super cozy, friendly environment with excellent tattooers!”
“Called for availability walk in, the girl that answered the phone was very Rude!”
“John does fantastic work i HIGHLY recommend him and his shop.”
“they worked very patiently with me on placement and size and i can't recommend bird enough!”
“I got a mandala tattoo with Liz, and she did an amazing job.”
“Also incredibly affordable considering Liz's talent.”
“She was thorough and prompt in her communication and transparent about pricing.”
“She was very kind even when I took forever to pick a placement for my first tattoo with her, and never made me feel like I was wasting her time.”
“Super easy to work with, professional, and clearly knows what he’s doing.”
“You can really feel how connected everyone in the shop is and how much they genuinely care about one another and their clients.”
People customers mention
- Anna 16 reviews
- John 14 reviews
- Howie 8 reviews
- Liz 6 reviews
- Sylvan 6 reviews
- Bird 5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Frequency Tattoo Company for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent priced reviews
Have gotten multiple tattoos from Bird and they always knock it out of the park. Most recent pieces were done at Frequency and the shop is very well maintained and in a very cute part of the city. Highly recommend checking it out.
I have loved my experiences at Frequency with Bird and John. Super cozy, friendly environment with excellent tattooers! Highly recommend!!!!
bird was extremely professional and clean and made me feel safe and comfortable for my first tattoo. i look at it every day and am full of joy because of it. i plan to visit philly more just to get more tattoos from them. they worked very patiently with me on placement and size and i can't recommend bird enough!
One of the very best tattoo shops in the Philadelphia area! My wife has gotten two tattoos done by the owner John Howie so far and is scheduled to go back very soon! I absolutely love this shop. John has an all woman shop of artists which I thought was very unique! His tattoos that he's done on my wife so far is…
Best shop in Philly! My husband and I have been going to this shop for all our tattoos for years now. Line work is immaculate , shop vibes are unmatched. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!! John Howie does our work but everyone here is absolutely capable, hard working and stands behind their work. They accept walk ins and…
For years I had wanted to do something to make my old bat tattoos (1st pic) look like they belonged together/were part of the same world and I knew Bird was the artist I wanted to collaborate with. I’m a huge fan of their color and gradients work and have the utmost confidence in their skills. I trust their eye and…
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 41 | $114–$340 |
| Color ink tattoos | 8 | $144–$536 |
| Fine line tattoos | 7 | $132–$359 |
| Tattoo design | 5 | $74–$233 |
| Solid black work tattoos | 4 | $169–$410 |
| Piercings | 3 | $20–$81 |
| Tattoo aftercare | 2 | — |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 2 | $183–$485 |
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 195 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Have gotten multiple tattoos from Bird and they always knock it out of the park. Most recent pieces were done at Frequency and the shop is very well maintained and in a very cute part of the city. Highly recommend checking it out.
- Price: $400–450
- Services: Color ink tattoos, Tattoos
I have loved my experiences at Frequency with Bird and John. Super cozy, friendly environment with excellent tattooers! Highly recommend!!!!
- Price: $150–200
- Services: Color ink tattoos, Solid black work tattoos
They are the best. Ive been tattooed by Bird multiple times and each time is better than the last.
- Services: Color ink tattoos
Thank you for your kind words, and support of local independent art.
bird was extremely professional and clean and made me feel safe and comfortable for my first tattoo. i look at it every day and am full of joy because of it. i plan to visit philly more just to get more tattoos from them. they worked very patiently with me on placement and size and i can't recommend bird enough!
- Price: $100–150
- Services: Tattoos
Thank you so much! We are lucky to have them on our team.
One of the very best tattoo shops in the Philadelphia area! My wife has gotten two tattoos done by the owner John Howie so far and is scheduled to go back very soon! I absolutely love this shop. John has an all woman shop of artists which I thought was very unique! His tattoos that he's done on my wife so far is transforming her life because she had some really bad tattoos done on her before which needed to be covered. He's currently slated to do her actual coverups in early August but has done a Halloween Ouija Board piece on her arm that is absolutely stunning. The shop is very comfortable and stylish. I hands down think he's one of the best around and his shop is definitely one of my top 3 favorites in Philadelphia or the Philadelphia area! Thank you again John you are amazing!!
- Price: $500+
- Services: Color ink tattoos, Fine line tattoos
Thank you for the kind words. Glad to be working with you guys.
Best shop in Philly! My husband and I have been going to this shop for all our tattoos for years now. Line work is immaculate , shop vibes are unmatched. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!! John Howie does our work but everyone here is absolutely capable, hard working and stands behind their work. They accept walk ins and appointments. Custom work and tons of flash here!!
- Price: $150–200
- Services: Fine line tattoos, Solid black work tattoos, Tattoos, Tattoo touch-ups, Custom tattoo lettering
Thank you! You guys are always a good hang
For years I had wanted to do something to make my old bat tattoos (1st pic) look like they belonged together/were part of the same world and I knew Bird was the artist I wanted to collaborate with. I’m a huge fan of their color and gradients work and have the utmost confidence in their skills. I trust their eye and they have never led me astray. I am so thankful I went to Bird for this and I am so so pleased with the results! I love my tattoos now 😭! THANK YOU, BIRD!! *Edit to add, listed price I paid was for the 3rd session (last pic) and NOT the entire collab!
- Price: $200–250
- Services: Color ink tattoos, Tattoos, Service not listed
I love it at Frequency tattoo! @birdtat did an incredible shoulder tattoo for me! Beautiful textured thorn heart, with highlights of red on the ends. Combined with delicate rose petals and wispy smoke. I’m in love! The atmosphere is so welcoming, and the artists are all so kind and talented! I would definitely recommend you get tattoos here!
- Services: Color ink tattoos, Fine line tattoos
I’ve gotten two pieces done here, amazing services and cleanliness. Great shop, great people, great prices. Thank you!
- Price: $150–200
- Services: Fine line tattoos
Business details
- Address: 4038 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
- Phone: (267) 331-8804
- Website: frequencytattoo.com
- Service area: Philadelphia, PA