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The Chicago tattoo shop. Tattoos in all styles. Open every day from 11–7, WALK-INS always welcome, Saturdays walk-ins only. Booking link in bio.

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Join us for the Opening Reception onSATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 20266-9pm atGreat Lakes Tattoo1148 W Grand Ave, Chicago, ILRuns through the first week of August📸 @melissaprattdp @dickiemik by @greatlakestattoo

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SAVE THE DATE NEW WORK BY LOC HONGHope to see you at my first solo show Saturday, June 27 by @greatlakestattoo

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2 months ago

A selection of one shot walk-ins all tattooed by @erik_gillespie Erik is in the shop FRIDAYS - MONDAYS and always down for flash big or small. Walk-in or book ahead through the link in bio. by @greatlakestattoo

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DESA by @beatdown Hand tattoo by @beatdown from @mariodesatattoo flashThe GLT walls have it all and our tattooers tattoo their own flash and each others daily. All designs made to last!Beatdown is in the shop every week on Thursday, Friday & Sunday, Monday Walk-in or book ahead! by @greatlakestattoo

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The cat man is at again. Tattoo and flash by @mike_dalton_tattoo 🐈If you’re not getting tattooed from Mike’s flash — you’re missing out. Mike Dalton is at Great Lakes Tattoo Tuesdays - Saturdays and would love to tattoo some cats or any of his flash on you. Walk-in or book ahead! Link in bio. by @greatlakestattoo

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✨Customer Spotlight ✨From Chicago, Joshua (aka Yahushua, aka Gramma Kaiser, aka J Bone if you’re Mario) first heard about GLT when his now-husband got his hand tattooed by Kevin Leary in 2018. He’s been getting tattooed himself for more than 16 years and has work from Nick, Brandon, Mike, Mario, Chip, Matt, Danni, Kevin, Felix, and a handful of guests including @savagesal GLT was lucky enough to have Joshua at the front counter for a couple years. Now Joshua works as a project manager andhorticulturist for a landscape contractor. Outside of work, he loves hunting estate and rummage sales, cooking and throwing dinner parties, visiting conservatories and gardens, and attending the CSO with his husband. His favorite company? Their two pitties, Princess Leia (15) and Sassy (4). Joshua is also rumored (by his nephews) to be a vampire — a rumor his years longresistance to COVID kept alive. 🧛Swipe to see some of his favorites, including his back piece by Nick Colella, originally designed by Cliff Raven. ✨GLT wouldn’t be what it is without the people who get tattooed here. We’ve decided to put the spotlight on them and the work they’ve collected from our tattooers and guest artists.✨📸 @tiger.theory by @greatlakestattoo

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Sassy shrimp 🦐💅with a sassy bouffant for Wanessa by @blheuser AND …a sassy shrimp with a sassy bouffant by Wanessa @hp_shovecraft for @blheuser !Brandon is in the shop Tuesdays - Thursday and loves shrimp! 🍤🍤🍤Book in bio or walk on in! by @greatlakestattoo

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Blackout blastover!💥Walk-in second layer tattooed by @nickcolella. Design from @blheuser flash. Tattooed at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago Nick takes walk-ins every day he’s in the shop - Tues - Sat and by compromise books appointments on Thursdays. Book through our website - link in bio or walk-in, we meant it. by @greatlakestattoo

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Did you know @chipdouglastattoo does one-shot tattoos and even takes walk-ins on Saturdays before 4PM? (No sneaking in sessions on continuing work 😎)Well, it’s true! Chip is known for large-scale Japanese and Tribal work, but he also enjoys doing one-shot and smaller tattoos. Book ahead via the link in bio like you would for large work or try your luck as a Saturday walk-in before 4PM.A few June appointments are still available, including two coveted weekend spots!July & August availability coming soon!#TattooWalkIn #ChicagoTattoo #JapaneseTattoo #TattooArtist #ChicagoTattooArtist by @greatlakestattoo

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American traditional tattoos in a black and grey colorway by @nickosbourntattoo 📍Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago Nick is in the shop Thursdays - Mondays Walk inBook ahead - link in bio#chicagotattoo#walkintattoo#americantraditionaltattoo#blackandgreytattoo#greatlakestattoo by @greatlakestattoo

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GLT FLASH SHEET FRIDAY—🌡️Heat advisory warning ‼️Featuring a sheet by @nickosbourntattoo 📍Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago📌 Save this post for your next tattoo and check our Highlights to see all of our Flash Sheet posts.We regularly share sheets from our collection of original, hand-painted tattoo flash to give you a look into our extensive flash library. It’s usually on a Friday. Our flash tattoos are available every day by walk-in or appointment. With hundreds of tattoo flash sheets to choose from—and new designs added regularly—there’s something for everyone.No special discount days or tattoo deals. Just quality tattooing every day.Stop by the shop any day of the week to get tattooed, browse our flash, and plan your next tattoo. Walk-in always. #gltflashsheets#greatlakestattoo#chicagotattoo#walkintattoo by @greatlakestattoo

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✨Customer Spotlight✨Erin first found her way to GLT after meeting some of our tattooers through their regular visits to Au Cheval, where she worked at the time.She has been getting tattooed for almost 20 years and has been tattooed by Nick, Mario, Erik, Danni, and a few guests at Great Lakes Tattoo including @marina_inoueWhen she’s not getting tattooed, Erin is one of Chicago’s finest real estate brokers — and in our opinion, one of the best in the business. Give her a follow for all your real estate needs. @erin_fein_realestate She lives in Avondale with her lovely wife and adorable toddler, and her free time looks a lot like hunting down sweet treats, exploring nature preserves, going on walks, and whatever other toddler-approved adventures the day brings. Swipe through to see her tattoo collection. Her current favorite is the angel and devil heads by Nick — an inside joke between her and her mom, who loves all of her tattoos.Oh, and fun fact: Erin was 👑prom queen in high school. She may or may not have wanted us to include that, but we love it, so it stays. 😉✨GLT wouldn’t be what it is without the people who get tattooed here. We’ve decided to put the spotlight on them and the work they’ve collected from our tattooers and guest artists.✨📸 @tiger.theory by @greatlakestattoo

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