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Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio

Tattoo and piercing shop · San Diego, CA · reviewed since 2022

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 49 piercing studiosPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 92%
5.0 ★★★★★ 295 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
33%reviews answered by the owner
$136typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio at a glance

Google reviewers rate Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio five out of five stars based on 295 reviews. Clients frequently cite the clean, welcoming environment, affordable pricing, and the artist's patience during design consultations. Recurring themes include punctuality for same-day appointments, responsive communication, and a gentle approach that helps nervous clients feel comfortable. The provided excerpts contain no low-star reviews or specific criticisms regarding service quality.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 295 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 295 Google reviews (284 with written comments, 99 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 33% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Piercing Studio serving San Diego, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other piercing studios

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: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 95)Reliability: 99 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Goddess Temple Tattoo StudioPiercing Studios median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 79.–
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Star ratings

295 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars294100%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 284 written reviews

  • Praise34199%
  • Complaints31%

Price

What customers reported paying

$136+8% vs typical piercing studios

Middle half of what 27 customers paid ($103–$204) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude10531%
  • Would recommend8224%
  • Quality & results7923%
  • Speed & response3911%
  • Honesty & trust216%
  • Price & value113%
  • Communication72%

What customers talk about

We read 284 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Kaia is so sweet and knowledgeable, fast and beautiful line work.”
  • “She made this a wonderful experience and part of my healing journey ♥️ I highly recommend her and hope to be back soon!”
    “I cannot recommend her more highly and am hopeful I can run into her again in the future!”
  • “Her energy is incredible, her attention to detail is next level, and her artistry speaks for itself.”
  • “I came here for my first tattoo and immediately felt comfortable.”
  • “Honestly, just an all-around amazing human and artist.”
  • “we are obsessed with our tattoos :) they were affordable and quick, but i can tell kaia really cared about our experience which made it feel so special❤️”
  • “Her mix of professionalism and playfulness made communication easy and simple.”

People customers mention

  • Kaia 67 reviews
  • West 27 reviews
  • Daashia 8 reviews
  • Instagram 4 reviews
  • Square 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

DanielLocal Guide · 193 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Got my first tattoo here. Kaia is great at getting you to be comfortable, the whole experience was great. She was very clean with her workspace and cleaned in between clients as well. Really appreciated that, can’t wait to come back and maybe get another one!

Paid $150–200Tattoo design
DanLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Clean, beautiful and friendly studio. Kaia is a tremendously kind and gracious artist whose work speaks for itself. I came here for my first tattoo and immediately felt comfortable. The experience was perfect.

Paid $100–150
TyberiusLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Kaia is the most bestest person and artist I think ever actually in the whole world!!! Will go out of the way to visit her any chance I get! Love love love you Kaia!!! ♥️

Customer photo from Tyberius's review
Paid $250–300Tattoo design
Michelle1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I am so happy I came to Kaia! I was closing a difficult chapter in my life, and blooming into a new one. I reached out one morning to see if Kaia could fit me in same day (normally I would schedule an appointment but I was feeling spontaneous this day) and she was able to. Immediately, her presence was so lovely and…

Customer photo from Michelle's review
Paid $100–150
Chelsea10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Kaia is amazing! Had a new piercing fall out overnight and needed help on short notice. She got me in quickly. So warm, friendly, and incredible energy. Her shop is so cute! Very clean and easy to find. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you!!

Paid $1–50Septum piercing
Mariah2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I can’t even express how much I fell in love with not only the studio itself, but with my artist and how devoted she is to her clients ! no headphones were needed for my session, it was all talk. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Best Artist with an even better personality!

Paid $200–250Tattoo design

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 295 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Crystal Riding8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

What an amazing tattoo experience! 🥰 Thank you so much, Kaia, for your beautiful work, great energy, and such fun conversations! You made the whole experience even more special! 🤍✨

Amber Quintero1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have never had a better tattoo experience! Kaia is so sweet and knowledgeable, fast and beautiful line work.

Megan Dowdney1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The sweetest, kindest, funniest soul I’ve ever met. She knows a woman’s body and makes the process ten times safer. She’s done over half my body now and I’m so grateful 💚💚

  • Services: Tattoo aftercare, Tattoo design, Sleeve tattoos, Large scale tattoos
Secret CriticLocal Guide · 57 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Secret has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Definitely recommend this shop!! Kaia is amazing at what she does, the tattoo she done for me will forever be my favorite out of all them! Clean/comfortable shop with great pricing, will be returning for sure.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Awe Thank you so so much for this review!!!!🥰🥰🥰 it means a lot!! Cannot wait for next time 🥳🥳🥳

Taylor5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taylor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Can't recommend Kaia enough. She is so warm and welcoming, on top of being a phenomenal artist. Customer for life!

Dakotah Tompkins6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dakotah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

On arrival I was greeted down stairs and brough up to a beautiful open concept studio with plants and bright natural lighting. The space was very clean and comfortable. This artist was super professional and worked with me to get my stencil just right for over an hour! I’m IN LOVE with my new butterfly throat tattoo. They were “light handed” and the experience was above 5 starts! I will be coming back for all my other tattoos.

  • Services: Tattoo design, Large scale tattoos, Tattoo finishing
Daniel ChakLocal Guide · 193 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Got my first tattoo here. Kaia is great at getting you to be comfortable, the whole experience was great. She was very clean with her workspace and cleaned in between clients as well. Really appreciated that, can’t wait to come back and maybe get another one!

  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Tattoo design
Kelly Fleischer3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

So happy with the entire experience I literally can’t wait to get my next one

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you so much for the review, Kelly 🥰🥰🥰 Cannot wait for the next time 🥳🥳🥳

DanLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Clean, beautiful and friendly studio. Kaia is a tremendously kind and gracious artist whose work speaks for itself. I came here for my first tattoo and immediately felt comfortable. The experience was perfect.

  • Price: $100–150
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Awe thank you so much for this amazing and sweet review, that really means a lot 🤍 Hope to see you next time you visit San Diego!✨️

Courtney Lee2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Just got a beautiful tattoo at Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio! Kaia was amazing and I'm so impressed with her skills. She did such a good job! I already want to go back and get more ink. Thank you so much Kaia for such an awesome piece of work 💕

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