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Lakeview Tattoo

Tattoo shop · Loveland, CO · 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%94+65.1Reliability 31%88+27.1Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 90Not 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.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#32 of 49 piercing studiosPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
5.0 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.79★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.4%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.
71%reviews answered by the owner
$224typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Lakeview Tattoo at a glance

Google reviewers give Lakeview Tattoo a 5/5 rating based on 89 reviews, with the owner responding to 71% of them. Customers frequently highlight the shop's clean environment, friendly staff, and professional artists who provide thorough communication and detailed work. Recurring themes include punctuality, such as quick walk-in service, and artists offering honest feedback on design feasibility. No low-star reviews were provided to identify common criticisms.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 89 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 89 Google reviews (83 with written comments, 21 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 71% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
  • Service: Piercing Studio serving Loveland, Colorado.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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 reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction94Reliability88Craft & service–Value–Momentum77Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 94 (median 95)Reliability: 88 (median 93)Momentum: 77 (median 100)
Lakeview TattooPiercing 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.Lakeview Tattoo: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
94
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.Lakeview Tattoo: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
88
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.Lakeview Tattoo: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
77
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

89 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8899%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 83 written reviews

  • Praise10698%
  • Complaints22%

Price

What customers reported paying

$224+78% vs typical piercing studios

Middle half of what 35 customers paid ($132–$321) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4037%
  • Quality & results3331%
  • Would recommend2119%
  • Communication76%
  • Speed & response55%
  • Price & value11%
  • Honesty & trust11%

What customers talk about

We read 83 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The whole crew is friendly, knowledgeable, and talented.”
  • “Todd did great job on tattooing my granddaughters foot prints on my ankle he very detail oriented had to change the spelling on one of the names and…”
  • “Couldn’t be happier with my experience, highly recommend this crew!”
  • “She drew up the perfect memorial tattoo and walked me through the process as well as checked in several times during it.”
  • “Todd was AWESOME, and the entire process was fast and super clean lines and one of my favorite tattoo that I have.”
  • “Brought in custom art, discussed placement, price, and timing.”
  • “He is open and honest in with the art work people want done and what will work and won’t work.”

People customers mention

  • Jesse 16 reviews
  • Todd 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

Brad9 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Lakeview is a great shop! The whole crew is friendly, knowledgeable, and talented. Todd did an amazing job on a 1/2 sleeve for me. Couldn’t be happier with my experience, highly recommend this crew!

Paid $500+Old-fashioned tattoos
HeatherLocal Guide · 43 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

This place hands-down is the best place to ever get a tattoo. Jessy is the best. He will be the only one I go to for all my work. He’s very professional and very clean at what he does. He’s the ultimate.

Paid $100–150Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings
Robert6 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Todd is the best traditional artist in Northern Colorado, hands down. He’s fast, professional, and never misses. 10/10

Paid $150–200Color ink tattoos
Michael3 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Amazing service and talent. Looking to get my full sleeve done here later this year.

Paid $100–150Solid black work tattoosCustom tattoo lettering
Makenzie5 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Highly recommend this tattoo shop and Annie specifically. Annie was my artist and she was super thorough, patient, and understanding the entire time. She drew up the perfect memorial tattoo and walked me through the process as well as checked in several times during it.

Customer photo from Makenzie's review
Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosTattoosMemorial tattoos
KeatonLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

I can’t say enough about Todd Showdown. I have been a client since 2017 and have never been let down by Todd’s professionalism, expertise and all around phenomenal tattoo work. You will be in good hands with Todd, he will give you a tattoo that will look beautiful for years to come. 🇺🇸

Paid $150–200

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 89 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Brad Lewis9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lakeview is a great shop! The whole crew is friendly, knowledgeable, and talented. Todd did an amazing job on a 1/2 sleeve for me. Couldn’t be happier with my experience, highly recommend this crew!

  • Price: $500+
  • Services: Old-fashioned tattoos
Heather HillLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place hands-down is the best place to ever get a tattoo. Jessy is the best. He will be the only one I go to for all my work. He’s very professional and very clean at what he does. He’s the ultimate.

  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings
Robert Steinberg6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Todd is the best traditional artist in Northern Colorado, hands down. He’s fast, professional, and never misses. 10/10

  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Color ink tattoos
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for the review Robert! We appreciate you!

Rob Wygal2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service! Lakeview Tattoo went above and beyond!

  • Price: $250–300
  • Services: Abstract tattoos
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much Rob! We are so happy that we could take care of you.

Justin Snyder5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Todd did great job on tattooing my granddaughters foot prints on my ankle he very detail oriented had to change the spelling on one of the names and made the tattoo lined up correctly looking forward to coming back

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much Justin! We are so happy you had a great experience with us!

Michael Groff3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing service and talent. Looking to get my full sleeve done here later this year.

  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Solid black work tattoos, Custom tattoo lettering
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you Michael! We are excited to work with you!

Makenzie Butler5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Makenzie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Highly recommend this tattoo shop and Annie specifically. Annie was my artist and she was super thorough, patient, and understanding the entire time. She drew up the perfect memorial tattoo and walked me through the process as well as checked in several times during it.

  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Fine line tattoos, Tattoos, Memorial tattoos
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the opportunity to make something beautiful for you Mackenzie. Appreciate you!

Keaton WickerLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Keaton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I can’t say enough about Todd Showdown. I have been a client since 2017 and have never been let down by Todd’s professionalism, expertise and all around phenomenal tattoo work. You will be in good hands with Todd, he will give you a tattoo that will look beautiful for years to come. 🇺🇸

  • Price: $150–200
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much Keaton! Appreciate your kind words and the opportunity to tattoo you!

tyler rieger6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Todd did a great job, didn’t waste anytime and knocked out the tattoo in only 2 hours. What’s great though is that he’s super solid and the lines are crispy and the color is great. Will be getting many more from him.

  • Price: $350–400
  • Services: Old-fashioned tattoos
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you so much Tyler - love putting down the crispy lines and solid color! Looking forward to seeing you again very soon!

Nicole Beck1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were so kind and helpful! It was my first tattoo and was a great experience! They took my walk in right away! It looks fantastic and I’m so happy with the experience I had! I would highly recommend and return!

  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Fine line tattoos
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you so much for the review Nicole! So happy we were able to give you a good first tattoo experience❤️❤️❤️

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Business details

  • Address: 411 Main St, Windsor, CO 80550
  • Website: lakeviewtattoo.com
  • Service area: Loveland, CO