Reviews of Buku Tattoo Studio. (Tattoo Shop) in Tampa (Florida).

Buku Tattoo Studio

376 Reviews

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Tattoo shop

2232 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Buku Tattoo Studio

Isabelle Fraher

I got my first tattoo done by Anya and it was an amazing experience. She has the most welcoming energy and truly puts her heart into every piece. She stayed an extra hour past closing just to finish my tattoo for me. Anya also has the best vision for tattoos and helped me design and create the perfect piece, gives the best ideas and suggestions. If you’re looking for an organic, realism, and minimal color tattoo, Anya is the woman you need to see!!!!

Jenna Kissell

I received a tattoo from Anya, and she is absolutely incredible! She was very kind and open to all my ideas, and she created a beautiful piece. I am also very petite so artists tend to show hesitance on a lot of placement ideas, but Anya was very flexible and made it work! The shop and the other artists all have a good vibe as well. I will definitely be returning for more work in the future.

Addison Hudson

If you are looking for local shop that has incredible artists with a great vibe in the heart of St. Pete. Buku should be the first place you check out. Their artists collectively have some of the best work I’ve seen in the area and the owner really seems to create a cohesive and chill environment for his artists which no doubt contributes to the stunning artwork they produce! There were multiple artists that had work similar to what I wanted and I feel extremely fortunate to have made it onto Anya’s books because let me tell you, the results were worth the wait!

Rudy Gonzalez

I came from Orlando to check out the shop today and ended up getting my arm shaded in by Caitlin. Not only did she do a great job with the black work, but she walked me through the after care process as it had been a while since my last tattoo. I will definitely be making the trip out here again for more work!

Lea Klenke

I received a tattoo from Anya this past week and it was a wonderful experience! Anya is incredibly talented and amazing at what she does. She made the entire process really great and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. She is very professional and welcoming. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone I know that is interested in delicate, floral work! She blew my mind with her design. I will be back for more!!! I also really liked Buku! The shop is super clean and all the other artists are very friendly. They all make you feel very comfortable.

Keana Towne

Me and my sisters were coming down to FL from MA and I happened to find Alivia’s Instagram. The booking process was super easy as she responded so quickly. She worked with me to fit us all in on the same day which happened to be the day we were flying home. She even opened the shop early just to accommodate us and the shop is absolutely stunning. Everyone was so friendly. Alivia made sure everyone was comfortable while being tattooed. She made sure sizing and placement were perfect beforehand. It was honestly such a good experience and of course the tattoos came out AMAZING. 10/10 highly recommend.

Lauren Wojciechowski

I had my tattoo done by Anya last week, and I cannot WAIT to come back and get more work done. She is sweet, talented, professional, and makes you feel so comfortable. I sent her several inspiration pictures, we narrowed it down to a few, and the big reveal was so exciting. It was so infectious seeing her excited about her own work! You want to get your tattoo done by someone who is pumped about it, it makes such a huge difference, and Anya brings such joy to her work. Overall, the process took about as long as she quoted me for. Healing so far has been a breeze, which I greatly credit to her lighter touch. I can't tell you how many people have complimented her work. I am so happy every day I wake up and look down at my tattoo. I'll be back!

Zoe Saavedra

My boyfriend and I originally found Buku just strolling down central together. Our first experience was with Finn, and he did my boyfriends ears and nose piercings! He was so great and he recommended us to Liv and Anya for tattoos! They are both so amazing and gave us the most beautiful tattoos. Liv is amazing at realism pieces and her line work is SO GOOD! I get compliments on the vase she did for me DAILY. I just got my tattoo from Anya and when I say she does magic, she absolutely does! Her dot work and fine lines are incredible. I highly recommend this studio, it’s very inviting and they have amazing feminine energy going on. 10/10.

Sara Goldman

I’ve gotten tattooed by Anya years ago before I moved to New York, so when I moved back to Florida I knew I wanted to get some more done by her! She is so sweet and has such a great vision for a good tattoo - let alone her talent is unmatched. The shop also has great vibes and is not intimidating at all like most tattoo shops are. I couldn’t recommend Anya enough - I will forever go back to her for my future pieces!

Jessica McConnell

First, this shop is a VIBE!! The energy here is so wonderful and Anya is an amazing artist. I went in with an idea of what I wanted, but I gave her full artistic freedom and she exceeded my expectations! I will DEFINITELY be getting more work done by her! See Anya for all of your fine line tattoo needs! She is beyond amazing!

Savannah Rice

Buku Tattoo Studio is incredible! It's clean, welcoming, and the artists are very friendly. I got the most gorgeous floral tattoo from Anya, and I will be back for more! Her artwork is one of a kind and she is amazing!! You will not regret going to Anya!!

Mandy Bottke

Anya is nothing but fantastic. I tried my best to explain to her what I wanted and she more than perfected it. I absolutely cannot believe she created this amazing piece of art from the little tid bits of information I tried to explain to her. She was super sweet, caring, making sure I was comfortable the whole time and wanted to be sure she gave me exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Anya for being who you are- an amazing person and an absolutely fantastic tattoo artist.

Adelaide Art

I went a got a beautiful floral fox botanical piece from Anya for my first big tattoo!! She did absolutely amazing I couldn’t have hoped for a better tattoo! And not only did she do great for the tattoo, but she’s just amazing herself, I was with her for about 6 hours and at no point did I feel uncomfortable with her. I would 100% get another tattoo from her in the future! Thank you Anya and Buku!

Meg Mairn

I had a really amazing experience at Buku with Anya. Four women in my family came in to celebrate my mothers 80th birthday with tattoos in her honor. Anya took our idea of using my moms favorite flower and turned it into unique and beautiful pieces for all of us. We spent most of the day at the shop listening to music, talking and spending time as three generations of women. All of the artwork was beautiful and Anya’s artistry and calming positive vibes just made it all special.

Sarah Sheppard

It was an absolute pleasure to get tattooed by Anya. She took a small sketch I did and turned it into an amazing design that went on my back. I felt at ease with her the whole time, and the shop vibe was comfortable easy going. I’m looking forward to collaborating with her again in the future for my next tattoo. Thanks Anya and Buku Tattoo! 🖤🖤🖤

Sabrina Bargeron

Awesome tattoo shop! Alivia was my artist and instantly made me feel at home/comfortable! But the entire staff was super friendly and approachable. The shop itself it practically an art gallery/oddities museum. Love the style. She made sure my tattoo was perfect and checked on me throughout the session to ensure my comfort! 10/10

Andrea Garza

Went in to get a nose piercing pierced again due to a mistake at the first shop. Piercer was incredibly kind and outlined my pricing options while also giving great care advice! I’ll definitely be going back for piercings in the future!

Josh Krieg

The vibes are great and the artists are all talented. They will help you find the right artist to execute the design you want. I had Ashley do an awesome skull/octopus and it turned out absolutely amazing!

Maze Melchiore

Scheduled an appointment with Caitlin. Absolutely phenomenal work, can't wait to schedule my next appointment to finish this beautiful piece of art she created. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment here. Best tattoo establishment in all of St Pete.

Kassandra Barnard

Love this shop. I have three tattoos by Catlin with beautifully impressive linework and symmetry. All three are far better than I could have originally imagined. This shop is very clean, and I've felt comfortable each visit. 10/10 🖤 …

Adrienne Kelley

Great customer service, talented artists with incredible tattoo work. The piercer, Lollipop, is also amazing and does check ups to make sure you're healing happily. Love this place!!

Abby O’Donnell

i got a realistic shark done by Liv and it is by far the most beautiful ink i’ve gotten. she was so welcoming and the studio was nice and clean. i’m beyond happy with how it turned out and i will definitely be back for more!!

Paige Huntzinger

i’ve been working with anya for over 3 years now. she actually gave me my first tattoo. she always makes sure i’m comfortable and feeling good while in her chair. i always come unprepared with little inspiration and if you give her a little creative freedom she will take it and she will nail it! always ALWAYS accommodating and works with your schedule! Go see Anya!🖤

Robert Nolan

After giving it much thought, I decided to give myself a tattoo for my 75th birthday. Tats are no big deal for those under 40 but in my age cohort they are not nearly as common and honestly considered something just for young folks. But I had strong motivation because of the image I had selected which meant a great deal to me and the advent of lots of color in modern tattoos. I view modern beautifully colored tats as beautiful works of art. My son who has a tat simply said, “Dad make sure you pick the right artist, it’s for the rest of your life.” I did some pretty good due diligence. What I discovered is that St. Petersburg is blessed with a lot of talented Tattoo artists. Given the rest of St. Pete’s rep for a city of the Arts I don’t know why this surprised me. So, the choice took a while. I checked out several shops, again they were also good, but I got the best vibe from BUKU and when I expressed I was looking for COLOR they told me to talk to Caitlin. BINGO! Caitlin was amazing. She does beautiful color work as you can see in her portfolio. I went to FB and found out what an extraordinary human being she is in addition to being incredibly talented. This is important! She completely understood what I was looking to achieve. She understood my motivation and choices. In addition she is so sweet she put with my nervous nelly apprehension in the weeks leading up to the day. It’s as if she read my mind, had the talent to execute precisely what I had in mind. The result is EXACTLY what I had envisioned. I have a beautiful piece of artwork on my thigh! My son is jealous and says he’ll have to get a match. lol

Charlie Baker

Anya is a great artist and there are only good vibes in this studio. Came in for a pretty difficult coverup and Anya knocked it out of the park. I highly recommend coming here for any work you need and I know I will be coming back for more.

Maia Weaver

Had a great experience here and Caitlin did awesome job made me feel comfortable and made sure I was comfortable 10 out of 10 recommend

Morgan Alonso

Lala/lollipop is my girllll like I kid you not three piercings in and hers is the only one that’s healed correctly. Follow ups and real care are what sets her apart from others!! I’ve been to three piercers in st Pete and she’s the only one I haven’t had a bad or strange experience with.

Jesyka Ricker

Ashley was so amazing, my tattoo is gorgeous and the staff was so professional and supportive! Studio is unique and cute and im so happy!

Kimberly Hopp

This was an emotional tattoo for me. It was in memory of my 25-year-old son who passed unexpectedly. I cannot say enough about Anya. Love my tattoo. I cried I laughed she made it very positive. Highly recommended, I am actually going back for her to add on to one I already have. Such a good vibe. 🌹 …

Matt C

Clean, nice, good art. ....you know what, nah, I have to give a real review. Mickey is one of the most talented artists in the country. Check the photo for the incredible piece he did on my arm last weekend. Absolutely phenomenal. Completely changed my life for the better. I couldn't be any happier with how my arm turned out, especially when it's such a heavy choice to make. The entire process with Mickey was comfortable, especially with 20 years of tattoo experience behind the gun. And best of all, he's just a damn good person, and I couldn't be more proud to support his art and keep it on my body. Thank you so much to the entire crew at Buku, you're all great people and deserve every bit of business that walks into your shop.

Adam Ketter

These guys are awesome. Everyone checks in and see how your ink is coming while you’re in the chair. Great atmosphere and amazing work everywhere! Will def be using these guys as my go to for tattoos all the time and I’m bringing my co workers with me next time! He completed my host arm with ease!

Brooklyn Davis

I decided to visit Anya at this studio to work on a patchwork sleeve for me, and she exceeded every expectation. She was efficient, incredibly artistically talented, and so so very kind. She is the golden egg of tattoo artists for sure!! She, and the rest of the staff, are the epitome of kindness, talent, and all around good vibes. I had the best tattoo experience I’ve ever had here, and I will most certainly be back. I’d recommend this studio, and especially Anya, to anyone looking for stunning work and simply beautiful service.

Katie Early

Anya is the best ever!! So easy to work with, and gorgeous tattoos and ideas from her. I can’t wait to get some more! The atmosphere of the shop is killer. I never felt like anyone was judging me, like at other tattoo shops. Recommend 1000%!!

Taylor Dunworth

I had a flat piercing done on my ear here by Finn, and I can’t recommend this place enough! Finn is super knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be around. I originally wanted a helix piercing on my ear, but after picking the jewelry, Finn recommended a different placement. So happy with the decision! Great jewelry selection, super clean, and awesome people.

Drey Lamour

I searched around for a place to get my nose pierced and came across this shop. From the beginning, Fin was awesome, made me feel comfortable and asked about my long term goals with my piercing. He specially recommended a stud that would work with wanting a hoop in the future. It’s been a week and my nose is healing well, and I’m loving it! Go see Finn, 100% recommend him!

jonathan hahn

Caitlin was my tattoo artist and she was absolutely incredible. She was willing to work with me on my design and even offered to cover up part of an old tattoo that has been annoying be for over a year. She has a great personality and makes you feel safe and listened to while you’re in her chair . My tattoo came out great and it was such a positive experience, I will be going back to her to finish up my half sleeve soon!!

Jadriél Troche

The service here was immaculate. My artist Caitlin was super sweet and enthusiastic about my tattoos and ideas and really helped me through my first back tattoo. My piercer finn was also super considerate and good company while they pierced my septum and ear. He helped me with aftercare as well. 10/10 do recommend.

Julia Groeber

Anya is undeniably incredible! I have gone to her, at Buku, for three tattoos now and she dose not disappoint. This latest piece is by far my largest and most intricate and Anya did a phenomenal job on it!

Kara Borosch

AMAZING shop. super friendly and helpful staff. Anya did a beautiful job on my collarbone tattoo. I was nervous to get it done as i’m still a newbie to getting tattooed but she made me feel super comfortable and the tattoo barely hurt. Will be coming back to get more done for sure

Lexi Cuppernell

Ray helped me design a piece dedicated to my mom. his line work and professionalism was superb. best tattoo experience i’ve ever had. his bedside manner was very calming and he kept conversation through the entire tattoo. the shop is very clean and well organized. 10/10, will be going again

W. Jason Vejcik

I would like to leave an AWESOME review for Finn at Buku Tattoos. He pierced my septum perfectly. But more importantly he knows what he’s doing. He takes his time. Does it how you want. And he cares. I’m going to go to him for everything and let people know how great he is. Thank you !!

Tori Roberts

Anya was my artist, and was the absolute best. This is my 4th tattoo, and it is amazing. The place is awesome! Highly recommend Anya for whimsical and wispy tattoos! She's the best! This was the beginning of a big piece I'm working on with her! Also, they have killer availability and also accepted walk ins.

Rebecca Libutti '15

Anya was such a pleasure to work with from the beginning all the way through the process. I had two dainty but detailed pieces that she brought to life and she exceeded my expectations. Everything was personal, she made me feel comfortable and in control of the process. She’s so positive and a joy to be around. All staff was welcoming and lovely. The whole place was a vibe and Anya was amazing!

amanda carpentier

Finn is an incredible piercer! Both professional and gentle. Finn took the time to talk with me about which piercings would look good on me and which jewelry would be the best. I got 2 piercings(tragus and a helix) and some jewelry changed out(helix and forward helix) at my appointment. I can hardly wait for my next piercing by Finn 🙌 …

Josh Bradley

My friend and I both got our tattoos done at Buku by Caitlin. She was very accommodating by doing us both on a Sunday(6hrs total). She was super funny and was a joy to be around. The rest of the staff were a hoot and the atmosphere was just what you want from a tattoo studio. She is great at her craft and look forward to having her finish this BRUTAL piece.

Kelly Rineer

Buku tattoos is an amazing welcoming place w a rrly good co worker environment. All of the artists are amazing especially Anya love her. My go to tattoo spot!

Jesse Donovan

Tyler did a fantastic job! Quality tattoos and some of the best pricing around! Would recommend 10/10. Great people and a cool enviroment to be in. Got my first tattoo here and they did a perfect job with everything!!!

michelle harrington

This place is amazing!! Great poeple to be around who do amazing work!! EVERYONE SHOULD CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!! Thank you Buku Tattoos!!! Love this place!!

Muriella D'Antilio

Highly recommend! The work here is incredible! staff is friendly & fun. I have been fully satisfied every single visit here

Bee Shoe

The work Ray does is amazing. It’s so rare to find an artist that is both talented and kind. Ray is enjoyable to sit with during long sessions. I received tons of compliments on my piece and am so glad I found him.

Joey Silvers

Great experience. We walked in for 3 tattoos and they took care of us. Reasonable on pricing and extremely professional and friendly.

kaitlin chavez

I went to get a tattoo here from Anya and she was fantastic! We had to change my appointment so i was a little nervous but it was one of the best sessions i ever had! Anya is very personal and knows how to talk to people, my mom came with me and they chatted the whole time which really put me at ease. The tattoo came out perfect and was exactly what i wanted and beautiful! would 100% go back and recommend to my friends

Maggie Hand

Called today (2/13/22) asking if they could take me since usually you have to book an appointment and it could take a couple days for that, but they were so sweet and took my number and texted me asking what I wanted, location, and when! Even better, they were able to take me that same day! My artist was Cherise and she was the BEST!!! So sweet, super gentle, and did such a great job!! 100/10 recommend!!! THANK YOU ALL!!

Tiffany Vanderford

My daughter got her septum pierced by Finn about two weeks ago and the entire process was fabulous and so was Finn, he explained everything in detail and made her super comfortable. The shop has some amazing art work, if I remember correctly most of them are done by the tattoo artist that owns/runs the shop and some are available for purchase. The portfolios have phenomenal work in them and I am excited to go get some work done here. .

Michael Davis

Walked in today and was greeted by the owner. Even on Easter they were able to get us in quickly and give us a GREAT tattoo. I recommend Caitlin. She was phenomenal and so kind. We are out of state residents but would happily make another trip for this shop.

Lydia Goss

I had a fantastic experience getting a tattoo with Anya. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the process. The tattoo was, wow, so beautiful! Anya is an incredibly talented artist, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a floral piece. 10/10 experience

Holly Berkey

Caitlin's work is gorgeous! She's taken my vision for each tattoo and created a beautiful piece of art. The studio has a great atmosphere and all of the artists are incredibly talented. Definitely recommend!

Joe Lesho

The studio itself is great! It's clean, comfortable and has a great aesthetic. As far as the artists, Anya is INCREDIBLE. She does such good work and I couldn't be happier with how my tattoo came out. She's definitely my new go-to here in town!

Kim White

I walked into Buku Tattoo Shop seeing it by chance as I was traveling on Central Ave in St Pete, Florida looking for dinner. It was my birthday and I decided it was a perfect gift to myself. I have a lot of tats. The first person who greeted me was Anya - although this Queen is booked two months in advance, she was able to take me today. Thank goodness she and the shop take walk-ins. She is the truth! Her style, attentiveness, creativity and swagger were on point! She is a hoot to talk to and very talented. The shop is small but the artists are top notch! I strongly recommend you check them out when you are in St Pete and get some forever art! You will NOT be disappointed! Anya has a customer for life!

Chelsea Thorpe

So happy to have found this spot during quarantine last year. I have three different tattoos I’ve gotten at Buku. My most recent was done by Anya. This was probably the most enjoyable tattoo experience I’ve ever had. Anya is the most beautiful soul you can meet with. Her work is gorgeous and her hand is so delicate! I barely felt my sternum tattoo and she made me laugh the entire time.(well before and after the tattoo lol) I highly recommend this shop.

Breezy Darling

Buku tattoo studio was highly recommended to me by a friend when I decided to get a new piercing. My piercer moved away so I was looking for a new shop to get poked at. Rachelle was absolutely amazing. She is so sweet, so kind, and so gentle. I absolutely recommend getting pierced from Rachelle. She took the time to make sure everything was even and perfect. The owner (I believe) was also in the shop at the time and he was also very sweet. His work is insanely awesome, I look forward to getting more work done here.

Jory Langley

I called this afternoon to see if they had any openings for Tattoos. Cherise quickly text me got all the info and squeezed me into her schedule. The staff is very friendly. I couldn't be happier with my sugar skull tattoo. Cherise is a fantastic artist

Sierra Miller

Finn is such an amazing piercer! He took the time to explain everything, he made us feel comfortable, he made sure we were 100% happy with everything from placement to jewlery choice. I would recommend Buku, and Finn to anyone looking for a piercing in the area, or beyond. I will be back and I’m looking forward to it!

Jen VanDusky

Came in for a small tattoo. Anya did an awesome job. She has the kindest touch and was very friendly. Her fine line work is impeccable. Overall had an amazing experience.

Bobby Johnson

One of the most professional shops I’ve ever been to. Ray was incredibly professional through the whole process and did one of the best tattoos I have. Would go again without a doubt in my mind. Pricing was very fair and the shop atmosphere is calm and welcoming. Living in Texas, this is a shop I would wait until I’m in Florida to get work done at.

Lacey Sojka

If you want to get a great tattoo, look at some amazing art and talk to some super awesome people BUKU IS THE PLACE!! Anya has done two of my tattoos and I am so in love with them. She is so interesting to talk to and is great at making you feel comfortable and relaxed, she takes her time and is an absolutely amazing artist. Trust me it is worth your time to stop in and check them out!!

Brigid Buckley

Loved this place! I got a floral rib tattoo by Anya and she was fantastic. The place itself was clean and all of the artists were extremely friendly. Anya’s work is amazing; she takes her time and goes over every little aspect about the design with you. Her dot work and attention to detail is unmatched by any other artist I have seen. I highly recommend Buku and Anya!

Sophia Albite

Anya did my tattoo and she was incredible!! She drew what I had envisioned so perfectly and was so sweet the entire time. Her work is incredible and I very highly recommend getting a piece done by her!!

Samantha Schwartz

We were celebrating a bachelorette party and decided to come here for some tattoos & piercings! Wonderful experience, great atmosphere and awesome people - Ray and Finn thank you so much! 💗 …

Paityn Webb

Buku Tattoo was definitely one of the best - if not the best - places I have gotten any of my tattoos. Ray was extremely easy to work with and beyond talented! Ray made me feel comfortable and relaxed when tattooing and worked with me on the artwork to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. My sister that came with me even got her piercing changed during my appointment and had a great experience as well. I highly recommend this studio for those getting a tattoo for the first time or the twentieth - you won’t regret it!

Michelle Emery

I love Anya & the vibe at Buku! I wanted a special tattoo to remember my beautiful mother & to go next to her signature that I got from another shop. Anya new exactly what I wanted & I love it! She is very personable & a great artist! (Did I mention she drew this free hand)?! She is AMAZING!! She will definitely do my next one!

Natasha bedoya-ross

Buku tattoo is THE place to go. I originally had a tattoo scheduled with another artist at a different tattoo shop. That particular shop was not very friendly and the tattoo artist didn’t seem interested in my tattoo or my thoughts on the piece. I ended up canceling that appointment and found ANYA. I am SOOO glad I decided to make this switch! Everyone in the Buku tattoo shop was friendly, interesting and just flat out cool. Anya made my experience the best its ever been. She talked to me, shared fun stories, we laughed and she always checked in. I get a little anxious before tattoos and Anya had no problem putting my anxieties to rest prior to my appointment (I texted her a few times acting nervous and she just always made it better). I absolutely LOVE my tattoo and get compliments on it on the daily. If you want a beautiful detailed piece done, you have to go to her ❤️ I will 100% go back to Buku and refer all friends to this shop! (Anya did all of the artwork around my forearm except the little phrase)

Shannon Harms

Ray is the absolute best! I can't speak highly enough of this talented artist. He's been creating the most beautiful floral sleeve for me and i couldn't be happier. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Bailey Koch

Came here with my girlfriend and her dad, and saw Anya for tattoos. Such amazing work from her and a great personality. The whole vibe of the shop was both professional and relaxed. Had the best experience with both Anya and Ray. I will definitely be coming back for more work! Highly recommend Buku and give it a 20/10 rating.

Amanda Girello

Amazing experience, and I absolutely love my tattoo! Cherise did a beautiful job and her professionalism and service was impeccable !

Taylor Fields

I got a tattoo done by Anya and I don’t think I could be any happier. She is extremely talented and has a way about her that makes you feel 100% comfortable. Buku in general is already a chill atmosphere with good vibes. 10/10 will be going back

Meagan Cavey

I started by going for a piercing from Rachelle, then contacting the shop for a tattoo. Caitlin did an amazing piece on me that completely exceeded my expectations and I've been so happy with the outcome of both my piercings and my tattoo!!! Amazing, skilled artists for sure! Definitely contact them for tattoo or piercing needs!!!

Angela Jury

Anya ia amazing! I have been going to her for years and have never been disappointed. This is her latest piece she did on my husband and will be going back to include more.

Denise Calvo

I came to Anya with a cover mission and a very vague idea on what I wanted. I immediately loved the shop because of its creative aesthetic. She very patiently worked with me and helped me come up with a wonderful idea for the piece, we are slowly turning a mistake into a beautiful art piece. Very excited to come back and complete the piece as well as work with the other artists there. 10/10 recommend.

Robert Barlett

I could not have asked for a better experience for my first professional tattoo! Anya is absolutely amazing at what she does and gets it done right. The vibes in the shop are top notch and you feel like family right when you walk In. I'll be going back for any other tattoos I get.

kyle goldberg

This place is awesome! Tattooed 5 people in no time! I've been to a lot of shops, but this was one of the best. Shaggy is a great artist, let alone a great guy. He did a perfect palm tree free machine style with no drawing or stencil. I also left my ID there and he tracked me down and delivered it to me afterwards. 100% great customer service during, and after. I can't recommend this place enough. Shaggy, I'll see you soon man! Get that ink ready!

Yakub Otorz

Searched for a year and a half when I moved to St. Pete for an artist I trusted.. found Anya thru Instagram, and loved her work. I will continue to go back her, to see her for every tattoo I get while down here! She is friendly, awesome, great vibes and music. Amazing quality tattoos all around. Bring yourself and your friends here!

Danielle Kreusch

This is an awesome tattoo shop. All the people that work here are friendly, welcoming, and the atmosphere is great. Ray did an amazing job on my tattoos, going above my expectations. I appreciated how my tattoos were treated like a piece of artwork and time was spent making sure we were both happy with the design before getting started. The shop is run very professionally, but still has a laid back feel and I honestly just enjoy hanging out in there. I have only had work done by Ray, but being in there I see that all the artists are very talented and take their work seriously. Great place!

Megan Hart

My friends and I decided to get matching Golden Girls tattoos and we're so lucky to get Caitlin as our artist. She was so sweet and worked with us every step of the way to make sure our designs were exactly what we wanted. The prices we're very reasonable. Highly recommend using her if you're in the area!

Brianna Freepartner

Finn pierced my husband and I! He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable as well as shared all the small details of aftercare. He was very kind and gentle. So glad we chose him for our piercings.

Janice Smith

Working with Anya was an absolute pleasure. She was so fun, kind, and beyond talented. I can’t imagine going to anyone else for future projects! A++ :)

Sarah Abbott

Had a great experience at Buku! Shaggy brought my tattoo to life better than I ever expected! His line work is really well done, and the shading is to die for! Buku was the perfect place to get my first tattoo, everyone was super nice and supportive! They also had the best dreadlocks this side of the bay! Thanks for the sick barbed wire, maybe I'll have to come back and get another tattoo soon! update 9/19/21 I've been back to Buku twice and have gotten two more tattoos done by the lovely Anya Karuna. She spent a lot of time with me to make sure the tattoos would be pieces I'd absolutely love. I loved the first one she did for me so much that I asked her to do a memorial tattoo for my deceased father. Her linework and shading on both are impeccable and she has great taste when it comes to design!

Tealla Rafaniello

Anya’s energy & spirit coincide with her unmatched talent. I gave her my tattoo idea—not only did she draw it out better than I could have imagined it, she offered her own insight. Not to mention, the shop’s energy as a whole is nothing short of beautiful. So grateful to have found Buku Tattoo Studio 💓 …

Kyle DesMeules

I got a tattoo at this shop from the lovely Caitlin Monita and it was a very pleasant experience. She was willing to work with me on any design, the shop was clean and inviting, and the overall vibe was on point. I would 100% recommend this shop to anyone.

Matthew Nieves

I received my first tattoo from buku tattoo sometime last year and was blown away by the quality and friendly atmosphere. Artist Anya left me with such a clean tattoo that I quickly went back to get three more tattoos done and plan to get many more done by her. Couldn’t recommend her enough. If you want a great tattoo done by good people this is the place to go.

willis totten

I have been here for a couple things between my wife and I and this shop really does a great job of taking care of the people who walk in the door. Very friendly, and very professional establishment. I would recommend Ray Prather because that is who I have been seeing up there, but I have seen other artist do some amazing work as well. Ray has been so helpful and open to our ideas and he makes your tattoo experience very comfortable and relaxing, along with his attention grabbing work! I would highly recommend that you go to Buku if you want to get a tattoo in this area.

Morgan Kysar

I can't say enough about how amazing Anya is! Me and friend went in with one idea and came out with something so much better! The atmosphere, the music, the people, the vibes were amazing. As we said during the sessions "good music, good tattoos, good vibes!" I will definitely be getting more work done from her!

Joshua Whitehurst

My partner got a septum piercing and I got my ears done. The piercer, Rachelle, was extremely knowledgeable and honestly, she should go teach at medical schools and nursing programs with how effective her sanitation procedures and bedside manners are. I was very impressed. There's an area where the tattoos happen and another for the piercing, so it's clean and comfortable.

Victoria Dunn

Caitlin is amazing and does out of this world work. Awesome vibes all around.

Milton Cervantes

Great first session with Jason Sexton. He sets the bar in St. Pete/Tampa for Japanese traditional/irezumi style tattoos. Cherise is also an amazing artist on the rise. Can't wait to go back for my next session.

Blah Blah

My husband got AMAZING work done by anya! She took great care to make sure placement was perfect from all angles. She does extremely clean and straight lines, she's light handed, and she was super friendly. The shop was impeccably clean, really fun vibe with all the paintings on the wall and Central Ave as some scenery. We had a great time and will come back for all our inky needs.

Nicole Zaworska

I had a really great experience at Buku. I didn’t have an appointment and at first my friend and I were told to come back much later. The owner, Ray, saw us sitting out front and he took the time to listen to what I was looking for and ultimately decided to do the tattoo a few moments later since it was pretty simple. He took the time to make sure the placement was just right. The whole process was very quick and I could barely feel getting the tattoo. It ended up looking amazing! I am very happy. Ray was very nice and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend this tattoo shop!

My life As Themi

I absolutely love my little tattoo! They’re very kind and the shop is very clean! Thank you 😊 Edit: FINN IS A LIFE SAVER!!! I put a piece of jewelry from Amazon in my ear (I know that was so stupid) and my ear was not happy with me. He is so professional and helpful. Definitely recommend him if you need a new piercing or jewelry!!

K B

I love this tattoo shop and would highly recommend it. Everyone there is extremely talented, but Anya does the most amazing work and has a very unique style. She doesn’t just give you a tattoo, she gives you art.

Aliah Montavon

I have had the pleasure of getting tattooed at Buku twice. The environment of the entire shop is so welcoming and chill. I was tattooed by Shaggy both times and he was so kind, gentle, and one of the most genuine human beings I have been able to share an experience with. Every time I am in the state of Florida I have to make time to come see him. This year my dad came with me and he got tattooed by another artist and received the same amazing experience. 10/10 will always recommend.

Lexie Wentz

I was recommended to Rachelle outlaw by a fb friend! And let me tell you, she is amazing! So sweet and very informative about all your piercing needs, very generous about your privacy when she’s doing your piercings. She makes you feel right at home and super comfortable! Love her and will always be back! Thank you Rachelle 💗 …

Christy Hogarth

Not sure where to start, the studio was clean and gave of super positive vibes. Shaggy was extremely friendly and accommodating. He was able to get myself and two of my friends in at the last minute and stayed pretty late to give each of us the art that we wanted. We are all very happy with our pieces and will be making appointments to go back in the future. Safe, quality art at a very fair price. Thank you Shaggy, for making our girls weekend that much more meaningful!

Tierney LE

I was extremely nervous and finding a piercer who would make me feel comfortable was so hard! I came across *Rachelle* and read amazing reviews about her and decided to go see her. She made the entire process easy and I absolutely loved my experience. She’s so sweet, reassuring, and she let me ask as many questions as I wanted to. I HIGHLY recommend going to see her for any piercing :) If I could give 10 stars I would!!

alannis peterson

Ray and Anya are super talented! Everyone there is very friendly, professional and clean. The atmosphere is amazing and full of beautiful artwork. Would highly recommend Ray for realism and geo work!

Lauren Merrill

LOVE Buku & Anya! She was able to get my boyfriend, my dad and myself in all on the same day and her work was better than I could have imagined! The vibes are amazing and she is cool as hell. Will definitely come back again.

Marie Brown

Anya made this mama’s dreams come true. Could not ask for a better experience. Everyone at the shop was friendly and inviting. Anya’s artistry is untouchable! Treat yourself to a piece of art that will last a lifetime. Definitely going to be a repeat customer 🥰 …

Stephanie Phillips

Shaggy did an awesome job on my tattoo! Super happy with the whole experience. I felt totally comfortable the whole time and you can tell he cares a lot about his work and his clients! It was by far the best experience I’ve had with a tattoo. Definitely going back for more!

Kevin Hitt

Buku rocks . We travel down from Virginia every few months to have work done . Tyler Jenkins , Ray Buku and the guys are all awesome and extremely talented !!

Joseph Everett Cromwell

Drew Richards did a great job with the artwork for my new half sleeve. Pretty much my first tattoo and part of a multi session process as I get ready to celebrate 50 years on earth. Thanks Drew for the great consulatation, art, design, and nearly painless experience. Your the best. Looking forward to the next phase, next month. Buku Tattoo is also very clean and quiet. Friendly staff and not too talky talky. Love the location!! Highly recommend!!

molly duncan

Ray was very professional and drafted an excellent design based on the beginnings of a tattoo idea that I had. He did such a great job on my small tattoo and I was impressed with his attention to detail and friendliness. I would definitely recommend Buku tattoo for its professionalism, excellent design, and really cool atmosphere! I wish I didn't live out of state so that I could come back to Buku for more tattoos.

Hayley Vest

My family and I went to Buku to get tattoos and piercings. Such great customer service! Would definitely recommend and we will be back!

angel torres

Shaggy is the BEST! hands down the most amazing tattoo experience I’ve had so far. He was so kind and gentle and very patient. His line work is amazing ! my tattoo is completely healed 3 weeks later and it looks beautiful :)

Zane Lewis

The best tattoo experience I have ever had! Shaggy did a little hummingbird for me and it came out amazing! Lines were sharps and the color was perfectly blended. He was so welcoming and positive. I can’t wait to get more work done by him.

Joshua barbour

This was my third tatoo experience and by far my best! I'm so glad I chose Anya for my new piece. Her talent, creativity, and patience with me went beyond my expectations. I'll be back soon enough to get more work done!

Stephanie Glenn

I’ve been wanting a tattoo by Ray for a while now, we started mine today and should finish up in a few weeks. I’ve been wanting this tattoo for so long and I’m so happy I chose Ray to do this piece. I couldn’t be happier with the result and can’t wait to see it with color! Edit: so I had to go elsewhere for color because I couldn’t deal with the unprofessional behavior. Very talented artist but unfortunately doesn’t care about your time.

Christina Timmins

Got my first tattoo by Alivia at Buku - the shop is super clean and everyone is very chill. Will definitely be going back for more! Thank you guys!

chris martz

The entire experience was fantastic! I stopped in just checking around prices and artists and these guys were super relaxed and “tat family” oriented. I got my first tattoo with Shaggy! It was quick and easy and he will be getting future business! Tate was awesome too! Thank you guys for everything!

Kelley Resop

Great place to get quality artwork when it comes to tattoos. I have gotten three in the last 8 months there and had a great experience each time. If you need artist recommendations, Shaggy and Tyler are amazing! Everyone is very friendly and professional. The shop is very clean and they are reasonably priced. They do specials on the first Friday of every month, but get there early because it’s first come first serve and they get extremely busy from the moment they open the doors! Can’t wait to go back and get more ink.

Alan Schulz

Ray is an excellent artist and great at making your ideas come to life. Do not hesitate to let this man bless your skin.

Devinne Whittaker

Where do I start.. first off all they took me in the day of with no appointment! I have wanted to get a very special tattoo for my mom and had been putting it off but had multiple things tell me that today was the day:) they saw me day of and were so friendly, welcoming and kind. Ray thank you and I don’t remember the other guys name but we vibed thanks guys!!! Will def be back for future tattoos and will def recommend to friends :)

Denise Regolizio

Got my first tattoo here with Ray Prather. From start to finish Ray was great and I couldn’t be more happy with my tattoo! Ray was professional, accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and the BEST artist!! Also, most importantly, aside from of course the artwork being on point, the shop was clean and the process was too. Thanks for making it a day I’ll always cherish! I’ll be back!

Maureen Henry

Ray Did such an awesome job with the tattoo I asked for. It came out exactly what I asked for and more. The shop is nice, the atmosphere is great, I highly recommend Buku !

Joshua Cilmi

Been told good things about Buku and had to check it out. Ray did such a great job and the quality was great. Would definitely come back! Thanks Ray for doing a solid job!

Michelle Serrano

We went to two different shops and no one wanted to be bothered. We called Buku and Ray made an appt and got us in with Shaggy. Shaggy took the time to listen about what we wanted and he was very helpful. He did exactly what I was looking for my tribute tattoo. My son got what he wanted as well. We definitely found our local shop and tattoo artist for our family. Thanks Shaggy for the love and vibes along with great service! Definitely check this shop out!!!

meaghan martin

My favorite tattoo shop in downtown St.Petersburg! This studio has multiple artist holding vast amount of skill. The facility is always clean, and welcoming. I had the opportunity to get some lovely art work on my arm from Tate. Can’t wait to return for more!

emma haraminac

just got pierced by Dani and it was such an amazing experience! It was my first piercing and I was rly nervous but the whole staff was rly nice and funny and knowledgeable and the prices r so reasonable. It was clean, professional and quick, definitely will be coming back for my next tattoo!

Maeve McCarty

Huge and warm thank you to Rachelle for helping me put in a piercing that fell out! She responded immediately when I reached out, was clearly knowledgable about piercings, and was, most notably, so helpful and kind. Will definitely come back to Rachelle if I decide to get any other piercings!

Kaitlyn Schwartz

Went on my bachelorette party with a large group and everyone was great! Accommodated multiple tattoos and piercings with amazing quality and customer service

Jacob Phillips

Amazing work at an even better price! So glad I chose to go here, it’s my new favorite piece. I was visiting from Illinois and made it a tradition to get a new tattoo every time I visit Florida, and to be absolutely honest, I would fly down to this shop anytime I wanted a new one because it was that great of an experience. A+ shop, customer service, and work, I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again!

Alexandria Hempstead

Best tattoo experience ever! I had tattoos done by Anya and she was amazing. Very neat line work, EXTREMELY kind, and creative. Definitely recommend!

Amber Tatro

Just had my navel pierced by Dani & she is so awesome! She was very sweet and super helpful. The shop was nice with a good vibe, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. Overall great experience, definitely would recommend.

Jen Poll

We love Dani and appreciate her piercing skills and knowledge. She pierced my daughter’s ears and it was a positive and fun experience. She felt very little pain and her ears healed quickly with no issues because of the cleanliness and skill of the piercing, and the high quality jewelry used. Thank you, Dani!

Maddy Westbrook

Awesome atmosphere and equally awesome people. I was pierced by Dani and she was so calming and made me feel totally comfortable with the whole process. I will definitely be coming back to get pierced by her again!

Chy Marie

So clean and so friendly anya was so gentle and so sweet, we laughed a lot and she had an unforgettable vibe. THE WORK? 10000/10 it’s perfect I couldn’t imagine a better place to get my tattoos I’ll definitely be returning and recommending all my friends to buku I’m sold for life

Brian Mitchell

This a Great place to get a Tattoo!! Let me tell you guys and girls a little bit about Buku Tattoos and the fellows that run the place...Ray & James are two of the coolest guys you will ever meet let alone there shop is so cool to hang out in and of course get a Tattoo!! The shop is very clean, organized, and very sufficient in supplies to give everybody a Great Tattoo!!! Let alone they play Great music why you are getting your Tattoo...OH by the way they play Great music themselves also!! (just so you know). So if your in St. Pete Beach or the surrounding areas stop in and see Ray or James and get a Great/Beautiful Tattoo!!!

Zujey D'Jesus

We came as a walk in trying to find out prices and availability it was our first time at this shop and we loved every minute of it, It has a very laid-back atmosphere while also staying very professional place is clean and it has a lot cool art on the walls done by the artists, Everyone was very nice and welcoming. My friend and I were both tattooed by Ray he did an awesome job from the beginning taking the time to make sure we had a perfect image and that we liked what we were getting done, he's very gentle and the tattooing part went very smooth, we could not be happier. Ray is not just awesome artist, but a pretty cool guy to hang out with while getting tattooed 😎. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone wanting to get tattooed in St Pete beach area don't waste your time trying to find another shop I stop in different ones and they were very expensive or super rude and for me customer service is a plus that's why I really like buku tattoo and I would definitely go back if I find myself in Tampa again! 😉

Jeli Babi

Got my 1st tattoo here by Anya. She was really gentle(well as gentle as you can be with a tattoo gun😅) and my healing period wasn't bad at all.I will totally be a return customers. …

Alyssa Walter

Shaggy did a single line tattoo for me on my arm that I absolutely love! I wasn't sure what I wanted so I sent him some photos of things I wasn't 100% sold on and he created the perfect design for me. 10/10 recommend

Isabel Teran

Two of my friends and I went to get tattoos together and had such a great experience. Shaggy Doo was our artist and he was so accommodating and was super nice to be around! We love our tattoos so much!! Definitely recommend Shaggy Doo!!

Lerissa Oronos

Buku tattoo is amazing! This place is full of talented artists and great energy. It's one of those places you walk into and you become super inspired by the artists and their work. I recommend all my friends and family here. They also do $13 tattoos on 1st Fridays!

Jariah O.

I got my first tattoo done at Buku by Shaggy, and it was such an amazing experience. Shaggy has an amazing presence and is extremely skilled and passionate about a lot of facets of life. I would definitely recommend coming here!

Jessica Kyle

I got a back piece from when they were at their first location years ago! But i was back in town and wanted very simple and meaningful to me. They don't normally do allot of script tattoos, but they were so nice and did it anyway. Everyone is very chill and nice, the art work is amazing. There's allot of talent in this place.

Reilly Mulligan

Such nice people!! They make you feel super confident and comfortable with whatever you are getting done. The artists are all well-respected and have portfolios to prove their mad skills. Hands down, the best place to get a tattoo in St. Pete. If ya don't know, now ya know!

Brooke Bland

Such good vibes here!! Obsessed with my sandhill cranes by Anya ❤️

Clay Tatt

The only shop in St Pete if you want something unique and done right. Got my first piece done here by Ray and he knocked it out the park. He did my friends piece as well and it came out looking phenomenal Amazing artists and super friendly/chill environment. Would recommend a million times over. I won't even consider going to another artist.

Victoria Smock

I fly from Pennsylvania to Florida for two reasons. The first is it to visit my best friend. The second is to get tattooed by the wonderfully talented guys at Buku! They are clean, friendly, and more importantly they are insanely passionate about tattooing. If you want to have a great experience and end with an amazing tattoo, look no further!!!

Hunter Lott

Just recently got a matching rose/heart shaped tattoo with my mom. Our artist showed a lot of interest in our idea and drew us a fresh new design nailing everything that we were going for. Shaggy Doo was our artist and he was generous enough to last minute stay after hours to finish both our tattoos since my mom had to leave early the next day. He had a gentle hand and made us feel comfortable 100% even played great music, it was an awesome experience.

Caroline Riedinger

This is the BEST place to get a tattoo. Not only is it very clean, but the people working are so nice. I went in today to make an appointment and they immediately fit me (AND two of my friends) into their schedule today. I highly recommend you go here for your tattoos. Amazing environment and people!

Mark Jenkins

This is shop that has a laid back tiki/skateboard/surf theme, but their work is serious. The artists are both welcoming and informative unlike some of the neighboring shops. One of the artists, Tyler, gave me my first tattoo and I am very happy with it. It's nice to be able to ask questions and receive answers without the attitude. These young guys are doing it right, others need to take note on how to run a shop and treat clients! Oh and the art pieces on the wall(s) are sweet! Highly recommended.

Grant Stafford

Decided to get my first piece done here after about 5 other consultations from places in st. Pete and Tampa and it was the best decision I could have made. Ray was great! The Buku studio is real clean and quiet. Can’t wait to get the rest of my sleeve done here.

Calvin Dillon

I've been here three times. My favorite artist in Tampa moved away, and now I've found a new home where I can get art. Love the vibe and the people, especially my new friend, Tate. Awesome talent and such careful attention and thoughtfulness as we worked together on the pieces. I'll definitely be back.

Krystal Ortiz Sanchez

Anya was an absolute angel. She helped being to life an idea and I love it so much 💓 Super sweet & funny Definitely can’t wait to work w her again 🤗

Kelly Mo

Absolutely go to Rachelle for all of your piercing needs! She fixed a botched nose piercing for me and was very patient, reassuring, and professional. She goes above and beyond to work with your schedule as well. Id give 10 stars if I could!

Mackenzie Boling

Im so happy I chose to go here for my tattoo. Tyler did amazing and was super nice and made me feel comfortable. Buku tattoo is my go to place now for the rest of my life !!!!! I recommend any of the artist because there so positive and creative and not like other arrogant judgmental tattoo artist!!!

heatherlee345

I recently got a tattoo from Anya! She did an absolutely amazing job with it and all of the color! It turned out better than I even imagined! I can’t wait to go back for more!

Natalie Giovinco

Shaggy is the man to go to! Gentle hands for a first timer, and works well with his clients. The moment you walk into the building, you immediately feel comfortable and relaxed. He’s a wonderful artist with a great soul!! Be sure to ask about his crystals and his killer art work, don’t miss out!

Casper Finley

Amazing piercer!! Gave a fantastic deal to me and was very nice, always letting me know what she was doing and being very, very careful! Will definitely go again for any piercings or tattoos I'd like in the future!

John Spagnola

Anya is by far the best tattoo artist in St Pete ! Gave me a fair price super sweet and very detailed in her work I recommend her highly !

Keaira Orr

Had a great experience getting my first tattoo done by Shaggy, he made me feel comfortable and enjoy it the whole time, he did the tattoo exactly how I wanted it, can't wait to get my next one done by him

Ethan Thomas

This Shop was brilliant! My tattoo artist Shadd did an amazing job on my Magnolia Flower . The whole staff was polite, professional, and on it as soon as I stepped foot in the shop. Check them out!

Scott Sharkey

Liv did a awesome job. I highly recommend her.

hendragster

Awesome place, very laidback with cool surf/island vibe and reasonable price. Everyone there is chill and friendly. My tat was done by Ray who does an awesome job on my first tattoo of my daughter's name (thx for the lollipop guys!) I'll be back soon for the boys' names. Highly recommend it. Cheers! Hendra

Mini Split Warehouse

Ray has handled my entire upper body, does awesome work!

Richell Alviso

I absolutely love this shop the atmosphere is amazing the people are great very welcoming. I want to give a shout out to drew truly amazing artist and very sweet I recommend him to anyone looking for a great personalized piece and for someone to actually listen to your ideas on your piece. Drew is your man!!!

Chris Motes

Just went and got my first tattoo here. Tyler helped me out and sat and drew out a custom piece while we waited and inked it right then. It turned out great! This is a clean, friendly establishment and I would totally recommend this place to anyone!

Ean Neville

Nothing but good experiences here!! Got my first tattoo here and everything about this place has been great. Incredible, talented and gentle artists with nothing but incredible clean work. Plan on getting more done here.

Nicolette Lelli

Came to St Pete to see if it is the city I want to move to and felt called to just walk into this tattoo studio. Immediately loved the vibe and energies inside. Asked for a small tattoo on the stop. Drew did great! Will be moving to this city soon! Will def return.

Chelsea B

Walked in to get piercings done and was helped right away. Dani was so kind and knowledgeable. Made me and my friend both feel comfortable and enjoy the experience overall!

Alexis Simpson

Best experience I have ever had getting a tattoo! Everyone was very down to earth, I felt very comfortable and my tattoo is the absolute best one I have ever had! I hope for more to come from Ray!

Jacque' “Sci-Fi CEO of APBSLLC” Scott

@Shaggydootattoo EXCEEDED our expectations and was an excellent host and operational pro. We will FOREVER love our new tattoo additions & will always remember you. Thanks, for makin it permanently special. @sci_fictional "808" South St! See you on Philly!! 🥰 👨🏼‍🚀💈🚀👽 …

abby gamble

Make sure you ask for Shaggy!!! He did lip tattoos for my friend and I today and they turned out perfect. He’s super chill and helpful. Would highly recommend!!

Catherine Desharnais

Oh my gosh! Anya was so nice! My sibling and I wanted a last minute tattoo and she did a fantastic job! Thank you for being awesome!

Lyrik Sadira

Got my septum piercing done here, went perfect and everything was explained to me so I wasn’t caught up in my nerves. Went back to downsize and the service remained just as great!

Daniel Forster

I had a tattoo covered up by Ray and he did a fantastic job. You can’t even see the old one and the new one is beautiful. The shop has a super chilled out vibe which helped with the nerves. Great prices too

Brea Lawrence

Cherise was outstanding! Very friendly and explained every thing she did. Awesome in general!

Zoe Henley

Anya did an amazing job on my side tat. Love it!

Pockets

Buku is the best, I've been going to this shop for years, since it was on the beach. Ray has done most of the work on my leg sleeve and Drew, and Shaggy are also great artists. I highly recommend this place!

kailie whitfield

Great experience! And pleasant wait time with the BuKu crew; getting a first Friday tattoo with excellent custome options inside the shop. Thanks For the great job. See y’all again!

Paige

Had a sternum tattoo done by Shaggy, he was extremely accommodating and gentle, it could not have gone more smoothly and the tattoo looks amazing! Will definitely be coming back for more from him!

Allie Henegar

Rachelle did my ear piercings and she is INCREDIBLE! Super professional and clean! Easiest piercings I have ever had!

Pam Bishop

Shaggy did my first ever tattoo. Amazing, he is such a wonderful, talented, sweet person. I will gladly drive 3 hours back to him for more!

Becca C

I've gone to Ray for two of my tattoos. He's an amazing artist & an overall great person. The shop is very neat & clean.

James Boyle

Such an awesome shop filled with great artists & piercers ! If you’re in Pinellas county and looking for a place to get work done make sure to stop in ! Great work & great vibes !

pearl prather

This is the best shop in St pete! Great custom tattoo work. They do dot work mandalas, realism, black and grey, and all kinds of styles. Check them out on instagram too! @Bukutattoosinc

Git Real

Awesome shop. Got a sweet side piece done by Drew. My dude got a home-made tattoo re-done into a pro piece of art done by Ray. Great artist, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

K Schwarz

Shaggy did mine and It was a super cool experience, great guy to talk to made the experience 10x as fun. The tattoo came out amazing and I can’t wait to go back for more !

Indira Rodriguez

Shaggy was really great! First tattoo and it was amazing! He made the pain bearable and the process smooth. Very friendly. Great prices.

Marcia Hale-McGreane

Best experience I've ever had ❣️

rachel spears

Amazing shop, friendly artists, professional, incredible work

Chanda Meas

Staff were very pleasant. Would return for bigger one, definitely. We were looking for a place that would do a small finger sis tattoo and pretty much everyone turnt us down....but buku took us in and I'm pretty stoked how ours turnt out. Thank you!

StephanieMarie M

Chad, Shaggy, and Jen were super accommodating to us last minute. They were patient and very skilled. The shop is spotless. We left very happy and will be returning.

Ebony Watts-Floyd

Excellent job at my nose piercing I felt comfortable and relaxed it was my first loved it two thumbs up

CJ LEON

I’ve been going to Caitlin for some time now and she amazes me every time , I’ll send her an idea and she’ll Whip up some great stuff in no time . Highly recommended !

Mary Ann DuGay

Ray and Drew are two of the best humans I have ever met. Tyler's art is spectacular. I refer everyone I know here, and I can't wait to get back in Drew's chair

Gillian McDaniel

They have a dedicated piercer on site, Rachelle. She is beyond friendly and professional and goes above and beyond for her clients. Highly recommend!

Amber Gillen

Great energy in the shop, shaggy doo did a wonderful job on my cover up!! I couldn't be more pleased 😊 I highly recommend him, so talented and great vibes! …

Boku Na

I got my piercings done by Dani, and I couldn't be happier with the result. She was such a sweetheart, and the atmosphere was great as well. 💕 …

Allie Kadau

I got my first tattoo here and the guys were really welcoming and cool. They do awesome art, the price is good, things are clean, really can’t complain about anything

1bucplace

First time thereafter Ray & Kaitlyn made me feel like regular. Kept asking if I was comfortable throughout the session. My Bucs flag looks better now then when first done

Shehzad Talsani

Ray did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend this place. He's a really cool dude, really cool with placing the design multiple times until it's where you want it. Will be going back here for sure.

Alana Beebe

Came here for a piercing and was SUPER nervous but the lady who did the piercing was very calm and sweet! I had a great experience!

Leslie Harris

Tyler did an awesome job on two separate tattoos for me. Great prices, excellent atmosphere. Would definitely go back again!

Lee

Met up with Caitlin today and got a small tattoo on my ribs, she was very polite, professional, and the finished product is exactly what I desired for and then some! 5/5 would go for my next one

The Grim Taho

Great bunch of people, I worked with Dani there to progress my piercings up to a 0g and she was incredibly cool to work with.

Kari Gilchrist

Dani did a great job with my nose piercing. She’s very comforting and calm making it a great experience.

Julia clark

Tattoo artist never told me anything about the after Care on my very first tattoo and it got really inflamed and infected as a result and also changed the price that was agreed on when the tatoo was done

Luna Bleu

I got an amazing tattoo with Ray. He is professional, personable, and his work is incredible. I highly recommend Buku tattoo.

Christy Schaaf

Love love love my new tattoo… done by Caitlin 🥰 I’ll definitely be back for some more 💃💃 …

tray vanakin

recently went here to get a tattoo while on vacation they just moved to a new location at 2313 central Ave st Pete had an awesome experience Ray the tattoo artist was very informative and nice but most importantly genuine and down to earth we had some awesome conversions and I couldn't think of a better person to talk to while getting a tattoo the shop was very laid back and clean compared to the usual dirty gritty shop vibe highly recommend this shop it was awesome!!

Mariah Mounce

I got my daughter's ears pierced here and Rachel was super awesome with her!

justin ross

Ray was my tattoo artist and made my tattoo better than I could have imagined all around a great place if looking to get tattoos they have alot of great tattoo artists

Sean S

Awesome chill people working here. Ray killed it on my tattoo and forever grateful for his expertise! Will be back as soon as possible!

Thomas Piro

Awesome folks and even better art.

Eisa Sawyer

Walked in on a Google search, so glad we found this shop. I know my daughter will be back in the near future. Thanks Tyler, we love our tattoos!

Danielle Moran

Went in for their $13 dollar tatoos. Everyone was super kind and friendly. Very clean inside. Definitely comming back to get my sleeve done there.

Jasmine Hernandez

10/10 highly recommend Anya she does amazing surrealism work (:

Stacia Der

My two friends and I were visiting from Maryland and we absolutely loved going to Buku. The environment is super chill and the staff is awesome, I would 100% go back again

Kori Brock (DollarDriftClub)

Easily a 5 star shop! Ray is fantastic and really paid attention to what i was going for even though it was a little ear tattoo, gonna be going back for a lot more work!

Ashley Mann

Had a fantastic experience. Everyone was friendly and fun to talk to. Tyler did a great job. Will definitely come back for future projects.

Boris Cvjetkovic

Everyone is super nice. The atmosphere is comfortable, the place is cool, and last but not least the tattoos are fantastic!

Allison Greene

Great artist In a great area. Me and my fiancé can’t be any happier with our pieces a BIG thank you to Ray & Drew ✌🏽Couldn’t have gotten a better Souvenir🏖 …

Zoe Buchanan

Tate is literally an angel and is SO talented. Ask for her! She makes everyone feel special and welcomed. LOVE HER. 💓💓💓💓 …

thememaster44

Great tattoos for great prices! The people here are so nice, I definitely recommend coming here for one of your tattoos.

Stephen Wilson

Great Shop and amazing owner Ray, he is a fantastic owner operator! Got to speak with him on the phone and he supported my business as well. Kind Regards, Stephen from UltraPoi

Marissa Brooks

Awesome work and awesome guys! I highly recommend Buku Tattoos! They helped me design the perfect tattoo to remember my vacation!

DixieNormus710

Awesome shop! Caitlin does great work and is super awesome! Definitely recommend this place!

Kenyatta Billups

OMFG! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND COMING HERE. Dani is literally so sweet and I love her. She's amazing. Totally worth it.

Alexandra Johncola

Ray does amazing work! He took my idea and made it better than I couldve imagined. I will definitely will be back for my future pieces!

Jackson H

Went for a smallish geometric tattoo and Ray killed it. Bunch of cool people work here, definitely recommend.

Brian Barnes

Yo! Great group of artists here! Got some work done by Shaggy and love it. All chill tho and easy to vibe

Haley Parravani

Got my nose pierced by Dani and she was wonderful! Great encouraging environment and calming atmosphere

Elinor Gale

Dani is the best! Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Even gave me sweets to pull me out of nausea. 10/10 would recommend

Jenee Mitchell

Beautiful work, friendly atmosphere and an overall great experience. Ive already scheduled my next appointment with Ray.

Slavisa Pavlovic

Profesional made me feel comfortable love my ink

K3 Hill

The artist here are so talented and super friendly.

Dennis Meston

One of a mother/daughter tatoo. Love the color and detail.

Money Mountain

Great atmosphere and great artists. Got some sick work done from Ray and I’ll definitely be going back soon.

Melissa Grandison

Got my piercing done by Rachelle and she's super clean & knowledgeable

Wendy Wright

Everybody in my family has ended up going here Ray Prather is a phenomenal artist and a really kind person modern clean equipment and fair prices

DeAnna Potter

Dani brought my vision of a very meaningful tattoo to life loved her and love my tattoo so much Thank you 💗 …

Heather Haley

Birthday gift for my daughter and Drew was amazing, highly recommend his work if you are interested in flowers.

Amanda Sharp

Drew is incredible! The other artists are awesome and it makes the shop ve rrd y comfortable.

Crystal Mohler

I love my newest tattoo! Drew definitely does an amazing job!

Mariah James

I am so happy with the piece Ray did on me! I won’t go anywhere else for my tats after this one

Caitlin Richman

Ray was the absolute best! This shop always has the best vibes and talented artists.

theCRABBY

Shaggy and Drew were awesome! Great work and a good price. I'll be back for sure 😁 …

JUSTIN CHRISTIANSON

Shaggy knocked it out of the park and was very accommodating to our vacation schedule. Great work dude!

Amber McClure

Ray did such an amazing job on my tattoo of Phantom of the Oprea. He made it pop from my leg.

Jonathan Cruz

Love this spot man! And I’m sooo happy with my tattoo. Without a doubt I’m coming back.

S Mills

Went with a friend to get her nose pierced....she was awesome. Professional and clean...and so patient!

Xavier C

Absolutely amazing work done by Ray. Will not go anywhere else now and drive an hour to get there each time.

Nicole Strausbaugh

Very friendly, very clean! Loved my tattoo, awesome work.

Larry Ballard

The artist Ray was exceptional. Great space very welcoming.

Hailey Harrison

I love this place, Dani did a fantastic job piercing my industrial!

Mary H

Rad artwork, talented, creative artists that love what they do. Great experience, safe, caring and great value.

Andrew

Had a great experience. Tyler is awesome! Very clean, friendly and outstanding work.

ciaran quain

The people were awesome, tattoo turned out beautifully. Definitely would go back.

Annie B.

Rachelle is fantastic for piercings 110% recommend!

Justin Middleton

Just left with fresh ink. Thanks Drew!! Called when I was down the road and he got me straight in and knocked it out.

Steve Rayburn

These people are dedicated to their art, they really know what they're doing, and they will work with you to find the concept that you want.

Sonnya Buca

Great atmosphere and very clean. Dani did a fantastic job

James Litchford

Very satisfied with the work done, laid back an comfortable atmosphere. Going to have more work done.

Jessica Kelly

Gorgeous work, amazing vibes, good people🙌😍🤩 …

Ian Ayotte

Just got some work done by Ray. Super chill vibes in the shop and very clean.

Pearl Prather

What a cool place with an excellent artist! Reasonable prices and amazing art work.

Amber Richards

Amazing, Shaggy does awesome work, and is an amazing person.

Kevin S

Great work done by Ray Prather. I will definitely be back

karsin mibbs

great place! the people are very friendly, great prices, and amazing work.!

a wade

Great job the owner was a lil opinionated but yet it's her shop

Beth Jordan

Talented artists. Great ambiance.

Daniel Harris

Shaggy Doo is great. Very professional.

Fielder Tara Lynne

Awesome place! Rad artist, great vibe, great people!

Matt Scruggs

Perfect Artist Customer cooperation understanding and compassion for the prosses

Gaylen Granby

Super clean, very friendly and talented artists!

Matt Dove

Great artists and fantastic pricing!

Susan Prather

Great experience. Ray is awesome.

Keith Austin Ragsdale

Best spot to get inked up at in St. Pete.

Chris Rice

Fun, friendly and clean. Planning to go again.

Tami Newborg

True artists! Friendly and professional!

Spring Teasley

Super clean and great atmosphere

Aaron Buss

Best shop in st petersburg!

Raymond Martinez

Only get my ink here!

Madisyn Stone

There AMAZING!!! GREAT PRICEEE!!!! AMAZING VIBES!!!

jackeline charris

Shaggy was a great help

Christina Thomas

These guys are awesome

Jay Miller

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Spidey Senses (Crayc_R)

Awesome people

Judy Albertson

Buku is the best of best

Amanda McCarty

Attention to detail

PL F

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glizzylizzy

Loved X (Ximena) she is so sweet and her work is amazing! really good art work! I highly recommend her!

Ray Prather

This shop feels like home. :)

Dearron Jackson

Buku Tattoo is an awesome spot to come to for tattoos and piercings. The artists here are beyond friendly, clean, and the artwork is amazing. Big Ups to artist Ximena. The vibe here was amazing!!

Buku Prather

(Translation) BOOK = abundance (Original) BUKU = abundance

Mahendra Premraj

rad !!

Bao Thao

brittni sanny

Yaya K

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