Seattle neighborhood · 2 studios · 11 artists
Tattoo shops in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf
Light rail at Roosevelt and a neighborhood strip along Roosevelt Way
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
Roosevelt and Maple Leaf are residential North Seattle neighborhoods along Roosevelt Way NE, where a few tattoo studios sit among cafes and shops. Roosevelt Station puts both on the 1 and 2 Lines, and Northgate is one stop north. They suit North End locals who want an easy transit trip without the crowds of downtown or Capitol Hill.
- Residential
- Transit-friendly
- Neighborhood shops
- Low-key
2 studios in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf
Getting tattooed in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf
Roosevelt grew up around Roosevelt High School and the commercial strip on Roosevelt Way NE and NE 65th Street, and new apartment buildings have risen around its light rail station since it opened in 2021. Maple Leaf, to the north, is quieter and residential, with Maple Leaf Reservoir Park on NE 82nd Street offering wide lawns and playfields.
A few tattoo studios sit along Roosevelt Way NE between the two neighborhoods.
Roosevelt Station, on 12th Avenue NE near NE 65th Street, serves the 1 and 2 Lines. Street parking around the Roosevelt core is paid Monday through Saturday until 8 p.m., while Maple Leaf's side streets are mostly free. Green Lake, just west, is a good place for a walk after a session. Skip swimming until you've healed.
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Tattoo artists in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf
11 artists work at Roosevelt & Maple Leaf studios in the directory. Each profile comes from the studio’s own website and links back to it.
Khalil Justice Linane
Tattoo artist at Moonlight Tattoo
Roosevelt & Maple Leaf, Seattle
- Japanese (Irezumi)
Names, roles, styles and photos come from each studio’s own website, and every profile links to its source. Professional information only. How artist profiles work
Just outside Roosevelt & Maple Leaf
- Editor’s pick
Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor
University District, Seattle · 1.4 mi
Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor is a tattoo and body piercing shop at 5307 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle. The shop accepts tattoo walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, and tattooers schedule their own appointments.
Open dailyWalk-insPiercing(206) 729-0200View 
Editor’s pickBlack Dolphin Tattoo
University District, Seattle · 1.4 mi
Black Dolphin Tattoo Studio is located in Seattle’s University District. The studio offers traditional and fine-line tattoos, large-scale custom projects, and consultations by appointment.
Fine LineAmerican TraditionalWalk-ins(206) 666-4708ViewMind's Eye Tattoo
University District, Seattle · 1.4 mi
5206 University Way NE
Not confirmed open(206) 522-7954View
Eric Eye Restorative Tattoo
Phinney Ridge, Seattle · 1.4 mi
Eric Eye Restorative Tattoo provides restorative tattooing in Seattle, with a focus on nipple and areola reproduction. The site describes its work as 3-Dimensional appearing tattoos that recreate the tone, texture and shape of the natural nipple and areola.
Not confirmed openRealism(206) 271-9349View
Roosevelt & Maple Leaf tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf?
We list 2 tattoo studios in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf, Seattle, including Moonlight Tattoo and Altar.
Which light rail stations serve Roosevelt and Maple Leaf?
Roosevelt Station, near 12th Avenue NE and NE 65th Street, is served by both the 1 Line and the 2 Line, with trains south to the U District, Capitol Hill and downtown and north to Northgate and Lynnwood. Maple Leaf sits between Roosevelt and Northgate stations, so riders there use whichever is closer.
Is there paid parking near Roosevelt Station?
Yes, in the Roosevelt core. Street parking there is paid Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with posted time limits, and free on Sundays and holidays. Maple Leaf's residential side streets are mostly free, but read the signs before leaving a car for a long session.