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Tattoo shop

The Mercy Seat

★★★★★4.5Google rating (298 Google reviews)

Address 210 E 16th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Phone (816) 421-4833

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Reviews from Google

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William Krovitz

Jul 7, 2026

★★★★★

Kris was great! He was welcoming and fun to talk to while doing my tattoo, which made the experience even better. He took my inspiration photo and made it his own. I love my tattoo, and I plan on coming back with my mom to get another one soon! Highly recommend! I did a walk in and was welcomed immediately. I had a new tattoo within an hour or so.

Joanna Pate

Apr 10, 2026

★★★★★

I had a great experience with Kris! He’s super attentive and always checks in to make sure you’re doing okay. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time and offered breaks and water whenever I needed it. It really made the process so much easier. I’ll definitely be back! Thanks again Kris!! 🤩

Exploring the world

Jan 25, 2026

★★★★★

Very rude staff, specially the women there rushed my tattoo process. I have to say tho the person who actually did my tattoo (who was a guy) was very nice and respectful. And did a good job on my tattoo but I just wish the women there let me think about the tattoo that was gonna go on my body for the rest of my life. I was 18 (I’m 19 now) I’m writing this so you all know to make sure you know what you want cause they don’t appreciate when you come in and have an idea of what you want but you want them to draw out the tattoo. Thy won’t draw a tattoo for you. They want you in and out. As fast as possible. Also very overpriced. I ended up getting a tattoo on my hand cause they only gave me small options. And it ended up getting recked in 2 weeks because no one in my household would do dishes but me. I’m not saying this is the tattoo shops fault I just wish they would’ve drawn out the flower to put it on my thigh, which is what I originally asked them to do. And they refused. And they also never told me the shop minimum was $100. And if the that’s the minimum you should tell the person when your putting a permanent tattoo on their body. $120 for a little tattoo that faded in a little over 2 weeks is absurd.

Cyrus Colyer

Jul 27, 2025

★★★★★

Stopped in for a walk-in to get a tattoo on my finger, and the guys were super welcoming! They set me up with an artist immediately. Jay was a consummate professional with a clean booth, great attention to sanitary procedures, and a laid-back, friendly attitude. He helped me get exactly what I wanted done despite the awkward placement and small details. He even recommended local eats! I loved this place so much that I had to go back to buy one of their t-shirts. 10/10!!!

KC Weaver

Apr 13, 2025

★★★★★

Awesome shop! Second tattoo here ans got right in with a great artist. It was a walk-in on a Saturday afternoon and it was super easy and professional. I will for sure use this sgop again in the future!