Mainstay Tattoo

Clayton Vincent — 5/5 (via Google) Sep 19, 2025

Mainstay is legit! Got my first tattoo here from Corey and have been back for 6 more. Professional work by all the artists and very clean shop. 10/10 recommend.

Matt Egan — 5/5 (via Google) Apr 14, 2025

I had an incredible experience at Mainstay Tattoo in North Austin! From the moment I walked in, the shop had a welcoming and laid-back vibe, and the entire team was friendly and professional. I had the pleasure of working with Cory, who did an absolutely stunning dragon tattoo for me. Not only is he an incredibly talented artist, but he’s also one of the nicest and most professional people I’ve met. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted, made thoughtful suggestions to enhance the design, and executed it flawlessly. His attention to detail and precision were next-level, and I could tell he genuinely cares about his work and his clients. The whole process—from consultation to aftercare—was smooth and stress-free. The shop itself is clean, well-organized, and has a great atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable and confident in their work. If you’re looking for top-tier tattoo artistry in Austin, I can’t recommend Mainstay Tattoo enough. And if you have the chance to book with Cory, do it—you won’t be disappointed!

Lillie Crawford — 5/5 (via Google) Jun 20, 2025

My boyfriend and I have gotten several tattoos from Mainstay and each time we have had an amazing experience. You can’t go wrong with any of the artists. The vibe is great and everyone is super friendly. We’ve been tattooed by both Cory and Mando and they are both super professional and helpful. I really appreciate their attention to detail and the longterm approach they take to tattooing. I never worry about how a piece will look years from now or how it will fit into any future work. Highly recommend!

Keyvan Mesbahi — 5/5 (via Google) May 14, 2025

I’ve been a client of Zach for the past couple years, and did a full sleeve with him. We finally finished today and I couldn’t be any happier. So much so, that I will be returning for a second sleeve in the future. If you want peace of mind in good results, you better come here. Don’t waste your time searching elsewhere, you found it here!

George Bragdon — 5/5 (via Google) May 1, 2025

Best shop from the best artists, period. If you want classic art that will last a lifetime, Mainstay is where it’s at. One of the smartest things I ever did was invest in tattoos from Zach. You can be smart too. Nothing but great times getting great art. While Zach is my go-to, every artist I’ve met at the shop has been likewise talented and extremely nice. My only regret is that I can’t get back to this shop nearly as often as I want to.