on the strip —Tattoo Shop on Queen West
Yes Electric Tattoo is on Queen West. We're at 499 Queen St W, Toronto, on the same stretch as the galleries, vintage shops, indie coffee and late-night bars the neighbourhood is famous for. Walk-ins are welcome, we're open noon to midnight seven days a week, and a collective of resident artists works across fine line, black & grey, full colour, custom and cover-ups.
Why people search "tattoo shop Queen West"
Queen West is Toronto's creative spine. The strip runs west from University through Spadina and Bathurst and on into Parkdale, and for decades it's been the stretch where independent galleries, record stores, vintage racks, design boutiques, indie coffee and tattoo studios all spill onto the same sidewalk. It's loud, a little weird, and exactly where you want to spend a day in the city.
When people search for a tattoo shop on Queen West, they're usually looking for a few things at once: a studio that's actually on the strip (not a downtown office tower in disguise), artists who work in the styles popular in the neighbourhood, walk-in availability, and hours that don't quit at six. The Queen West crowd is local and visiting, regular and one-off, and they want ink that feels like it belongs on the street it came from. That's the studio we built.
Yes Electric is on Queen West — at 499 Queen St W
Our studio sits right on the strip. The address is 499 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4, between University and Spadina on the south side of Queen — easy walking distance from Kensington Market, downtown, the Entertainment District, and the western stretch that feeds into King West and Liberty Village.
The 501 Queen streetcar runs right past the door, the 505 Dundas is one block north, and there's green-P and metered street parking on Queen and the side streets if you're driving. If you're coming from anywhere on the west-end streetcar network, you don't need a transfer or a long walk — the route ends at our front step.
What we do at our Queen West studio
Yes Electric is a full studio collective, not a one-style shop. Whatever caught your eye walking the strip, there's an artist here who lives in it. The roster covers:
- Tattoos — fine line, black & grey realism, full colour, script & lettering, Japanese, portraits, neo-traditional and cover-ups. Browse the full tattoo styles Toronto hub to find your fit.
- Piercings — ears, nose, navel, tragus, helix, daith, conch and more, with quality jewellery on hand.
- Tooth gems — a quick no-drill sparkle that's become a Queen West favourite.
- Barber — a fresh cut to go with the new ink.
Have a look at the gallery, browse realism or blackwork collection pages, or meet the artists before you commit.
Walk-ins, hours and getting inked on the strip
Hours matter on Queen West. People wander. Decisions happen mid-afternoon. Plans firm up after midnight. We're open noon to midnight every day — seven days a week — so you can walk in when the mood strikes and leave with a story. Walk-ins are genuinely welcome: smaller pieces, flash, single-pass colour work, piercings and tooth gems are often same-day. For larger custom work or a specific artist, book ahead so your artist has a design ready when you arrive.
First tattoo? Even better. Our artists walk first-timers through placement, sizing, aftercare and realistic expectations — come in nervous, leave with ink you'll be proud of. If you've got an idea but no finished design, that's where the conversation starts. Saw something inspiring in a gallery on the strip? Bring the reference and our artists can riff on it.
Why we fit Queen West
Most tattoo shops are a destination — you go, you get inked, you leave. We built Yes Electric to be part of the day, not a detour from it. The room isn't a chair and a buzz; it's a space you can pull up to between shops, host a flash event in, or just hang out in while your design sets.
That's how Queen West has always worked. The strip changes fast — a gallery closes, a coffee shop opens, a vintage rack expands — and the best days on it aren't planned, they unfold. Coffee, records, art, a wander, and something permanent to remember it by. If you're spending a day on Queen West, walk in at 499 Queen St W — open noon to midnight, seven days a week — or DM @yeselectrictattoo to book. Every tattoo tells a story, and this strip has always been a good place to start one.
From anywhere on the west end, the destination is the same chair at 499 Queen St W. If you're neighbourhood-hopping, we're also minutes from Ossington, Kensington Market, Trinity Bellwoods and the wider downtown Toronto core.
Tattoo shop on Queen West — good to know
Is Yes Electric actually on Queen West?
Yes. The studio is at 499 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4, on the south side of Queen between University and Spadina — the same strip as the galleries, vintage shops and indie coffee that make Queen West famous.
Do you take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?
Both. Walk-ins are welcome all day for flash, smaller tattoos, piercings and tooth gems. For larger custom work or a specific artist, book ahead so your artist can have a design ready when you arrive.
What are your hours on Queen West?
We're open noon to midnight every day, seven days a week. That's deliberately late for a tattoo shop — Queen West lives after dark, and so do we.
What tattoo styles do you do?
The collective works across fine line, black & grey realism, full colour, script & lettering, Japanese, neo-traditional, portraits and cover-ups. Browse the full tattoo styles Toronto hub to see examples and find your fit.
How do I get to your Queen West studio?
The 501 Queen streetcar runs right past 499 Queen St W; the 505 Dundas is one block north. Green-P and metered street parking sit close by on Queen and the side streets. From anywhere on the west-end streetcar network you don't need a transfer.
On the strip at 499 Queen St W
Walk in at Yes Electric — Queen West's tattoo collective. Open noon to midnight, seven days a week.
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