# Deep Roots

> Tattoo studio in University District, Seattle. Deep Roots is a tattoo and piercing studio in Seattle’s U District. It offers custom tattoos and body and ear piercings, and accepts appointments and walk-ins.

- Address: 4517 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
- Neighborhood: University District, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 633-2639
- Website: https://beststudioever.com/pages/deep-roots-seattle
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeprootstattoo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeprootstattoo
- Booking: https://beststudioever.com/pages/book-now
- Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–2:30pm · Thu 11am–7pm · Fri–Sat 11am–8pm · Sun 11am–7pm (studio website)
- Services: tattoo, piercing, walk-ins, custom-design
- City of Seattle registered business since 2024 (account 0008823850799496; source: data.seattle.gov; as of 2026-10-17). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 47.66183, -122.313295
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/deep-roots

## Highlights

- Located in Seattle’s U District
- Appointments are seen before walk-ins

## Artists at Deep Roots

- [Jojo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jojo-deep-roots) — Body piercer · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pokesfromjojo
- [Kae](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kae-deep-roots) — Body piercer · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piercings_by_kae
- [Kaylen](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kaylen-deep-roots) — Body piercer · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piercedbykaylen
- [Otto](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/otto-deep-roots) — Body piercer · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottopiercer

_From the studio's own website. Professional information only._

## FAQ

**Where is Deep Roots located?**
Deep Roots is at 4517 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, in Seattle's University District neighborhood (King County).

**What are Deep Roots' hours?**
Published hours: Mon–Wed 11am–2:30pm · Thu 11am–7pm · Fri–Sat 11am–8pm · Sun 11am–7pm. Hours change — confirm with the studio before you go, especially for walk-ins.

**How do I book a tattoo at Deep Roots?**
Reach Deep Roots through online booking (beststudioever.com/pages/book-now), the website (beststudioever.com), phone at (206) 633-2639, or Instagram (@deeprootstattoo). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is Deep Roots licensed?**
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services open data lists Deep Roots as a registered City of Seattle business since 2024 (data as of October 17, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.

**What other tattoo shops are near Deep Roots?**
Nearby studios include Mind's Eye Tattoo (0.3 mi), Black Dolphin Tattoo (0.4 mi), and Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor (0.4 mi).

**Does Deep Roots accept walk-ins?**
Yes. The studio says it welcomes walk-ins seven days a week. Appointments are seen first, and walk-ins are seen as time between appointments allows.

**How is tattoo pricing determined?**
Tattoo pricing is specific to the artist and varies based on the design, size, location, and appointment details.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Mind's Eye Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/minds-eye-tattoo) — 5206 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 522-7954 · 0.3 mi
- [Black Dolphin Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/black-dolphin-tattoo) — 5228 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 666-4708 · https://www.blackdolphinseattle.com · 0.4 mi
- [Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/pierced-hearts-tattoo-parlor) — 5307 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 729-0200 · https://www.piercedhearts.com · 0.4 mi
- [Slave To The Needle](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle) — 403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 545-3685 · https://slavetotheneedle.com · 0.5 mi
- [Triassic Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/triassic-tattoo) — 2618 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 638-0061 · 0.8 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._