iHow 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 19 tattoo parlorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 89%
5.0★★★★★51 Google reviews · 23 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
98%reviews answered by the owner
$153typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google reviewers rate Lucky Cat Tattoo five stars based on fifty-one reviews, with the owner responding to ninety-eight percent of comments. Customers consistently describe the shop as clean, professional, and welcoming, noting that artists communicate effectively to customize designs and ensure client comfort. Recurring themes include punctuality, patience during consultations, and affordable pricing. No low-star excerpts were provided to identify common criticisms.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 51 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 51 Google reviews (45 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Lucky Cat TattooTattoo Parlors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Lucky Cat Tattoo: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Lucky Cat Tattoo: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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: 89.–
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ValueiValue · 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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MomentumiMomentum · 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.Lucky Cat Tattoo: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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: 40.–
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Star ratings
51 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars51100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 45 written reviews
95%praise
Praise6295%
Complaints35%
Price
What customers reported paying
$153-4% vs typical tattoo parlors
Middle half of what 9 customers paid ($119–$176) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend2335%
Staff & attitude2132%
Quality & results1320%
Price & value35%
Speed & response23%
Honesty & trust23%
Communication12%
What customers talk about
We read 45 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“This shop is amazing and I will recommend anyone looking for a safe and good experience!”
“All of his work gets so many compliments on a day to day basis and I cannot recommend Lucky Cat enough !”
“Went for the Safe Haven fundraiser and everyone was super nice.”
“Ended up with the tattoo artist Jordan and she did awesome work!”
“The price was incredibly affortable and I will for sure be back foe future tattoos.”
“He always is so attentive, and truly puts a lot of care into his craft, while still managing to work incredibly fast!”
“I’ve trusted Matt for almost all of my tattoo ideas.”
“She’s so sweet and walked me through the whole process.”
People customers mention
Matt15 reviews
Andie5 reviews
Katrina3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Lucky Cat Tattoo for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
CChloe3 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Me and some girl friends came in on a Saturday and Matt took us all in! We were very appreciative of his patience and helpfulness with tattooing three people. His space was very clean and he made us feel so comfortable and safe, especially as young women getting tattooed. This shop is amazing and I will recommend…
Paid $150–200Tattoos
LLeia3 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Shout out to Andie for doing my rib tattoo! She did such an amazing job, made me feel so comfortable and confident in her abilities. She truly is a work of art and im so happy to say she did my tattoo! This tattoo means so much to me as I got it for a friend that recently passed, she captured exactly what I wanted.…
Paid $100–150
LLaraLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Felt super comfortable! Kat did an amazing job doing the fine line flash tattoo that I wanted. She went over the aftercare procedures and made sure that I wasn't in agonizing pain before starting.
Paid $50–100Color ink tattoosFine line tattoosTattoo design
JJenLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Amazing shop with super talented artist. Katrina has given me my best tattoos 😍 I highly recommend, awesome vibe.
Paid $150–200Tattoos
WWilliam3 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Got my first tattoo here. Matt is a consummate professional. I'll likely be back.
Paid $100–150Tattoos
AAlyssa2 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
This is my second time at this tattoo shop and I cannot recommend it enough! I’ve worked with Matt for all my tattoos and he always does a fantastic job. I feel comfortable getting my tattoos here. All the staff are super friendly and welcoming! Definitely recommend coming here!
Awesome Tattoo shop! Went for the Safe Haven fundraiser and everyone was super nice. Ended up with the tattoo artist Jordan and she did awesome work! Would definitely recommend
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much for your review and for coming in and supporting the event! We truly appreciate all of m, thank you.
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MelissaLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Incredible tattoo shop! Clean & professional! Kat and Matt are awesome!! Matt took my design and made it even better than I had imagined! Super cool shop! Highly recommend!!
Services: Color ink tattoos
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy you had a good experience! We truly appreciate and thank you for coming in!
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Chloe M3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chloe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Me and some girl friends came in on a Saturday and Matt took us all in! We were very appreciative of his patience and helpfulness with tattooing three people. His space was very clean and he made us feel so comfortable and safe, especially as young women getting tattooed. This shop is amazing and I will recommend anyone looking for a safe and good experience! Thank you!!
Price: $150–200
Services: Tattoos
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you for leaving us a review Chloe, we truly appreciate it and thank you so much for stopping in. We look forward to working with you again!
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Cory Lynn1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Cory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Such a nice friendly place. The artists are so nice and inviting, Always willing to work with you and they do unbelievable work. Can't say enough good things about this place!
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you so much for the review Cory, it really means a lot and is appreciated!
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Cassy BalkLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Cassy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katrina is great and has done a few of my pieces, she has customized every piece of work I’ve asked for and I couldn’t ask for a better artist! She is great at listening to your wants & it comes out better than I could have asked for!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for the review Casey we really appreciate it! We are so happy you’ve had great experiences with Katrina!
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Leia Driessen3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Leia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Shout out to Andie for doing my rib tattoo! She did such an amazing job, made me feel so comfortable and confident in her abilities. She truly is a work of art and im so happy to say she did my tattoo! This tattoo means so much to me as I got it for a friend that recently passed, she captured exactly what I wanted. The price was incredibly affortable and I will for sure be back foe future tattoos. Thank you so much Andie!!!
Price: $100–150
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We love andie too, she’s the best. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience!
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James Mckenzie-Brown6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Matt was very accommodating and attentive. After only going to 1 tattooist for years and years back home I was very pleased with Matt’s work. Highly recommended. Will return 100%
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for leaving us the review James, we truly appreciate it and are so happy to hear that you had a great experience!
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Sam Ferron2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Felt super comfortable! Kat did an amazing job doing the fine line flash tattoo that I wanted. She went over the aftercare procedures and made sure that I wasn't in agonizing pain before starting.
Price: $50–100
Services: Color ink tattoos, Fine line tattoos, Tattoo design, Male tattoos, Female tattoos, Tattoo touch-ups
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Lara for coming in and leaving us a review, we truly appreciate it. We are so happy that you had a great experience.
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Sandi CzyznikiewiczLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sandi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
