"I initially found this place online from their reviews and really liked how much information they had on their site. I walked in without an appointment to discuss a piercing I wanted and James immediately answered all of my questions and said he could do it right then if I was comfortable! He walked me through the process, broke down the price, and never once made me feel like it was rushed. It’s clear he has a passion for this and he thoroughly explained aftercare in a way that not many other piercers have in my experience. I was completely relaxed in his care and I would recommend coming here for any piercing service you need! The shop itself is also very clean and organized, I will definitely be coming back for future services!"

"Got my nose pierced by James, absolutely awesome dude. The whole location is super clean and the rooms resemble a doctors office which was sooo reassuring when getting it done. James was so helpful in calming my nerves and explaining the healing and cleaning process to me. He was very thorough and detailed which i LOVED. Everything was so sterile and clean it was truly an awesome experience!!"

"James Coleman knows piercings very well and was super gentle on me. I have a nipple piercing and it was sensitive and be helped me get a bigger one to help me heal better and told me some stuff I didn’t know at all about how to clean it. Thanks so much going to be coming to you again soon"

"I recently visited East coast worldwide tattoo studio and had an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming and professional, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The shop was immaculately clean, and all hygiene protocols were followed meticulously, which gave me confidence in their practices. The consultation process was thorough. Eugene has listened attentively to my ideas and offered insightful suggestions that elevated the design. The final tattoo exceeded my expectations, with intricate details and precise execution. Eugene’s attention to detail was outstanding, and he ensure that I was comfortable throughout the session, frequently checking in on my pain levels.I was also impressed by the aftercare guidance provided. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a professional, clean, and creative tattoo experience. I’m thrilled with my new tattoo and will definitely return for future work."

"I love my new tattoo! The shop was very clean and sanitized! The staff even wears scrubs! My tattoo artist, Eugene Gamit, had a very chill vibe. He listened to what I wanted and made a design better than I expected! He was honest and up front about the process. Including the time it takes, cost, pain, and after care. During the session, not once did it seem like he was doing a rush job. He took his time and often checked on me to see if I was okay. I enjoyed my experience and highly recommend coming here!"

"I was a walk-in customer today. The receptionist at the desk was very courteous and helpful. James came out and took the time to talk with me, as I had a question if he could use my own diamond stud. He reviewed the piercing process, the jewelry and posts. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel welcomed. He took the time to explain each step while piercing my nose. He ensured that I understood the cleaning and care of my piercing. I never felt rushed at all and he made me feel comfortable. The facility is extremely clean. I am very happy with James piercing and will definitely return. I'm so glad I went to East Coast! I can see why they have a 4.9 rating and great reviews! James is amazing 👏"

"So clean, so professional, and the staff is super patient and kind! Brought myself and my 7 year old here to get piercings and it was the most amazing experience. I won’t go anywhere else from now on!"

"Julian is amazing tattoo artist. He strives for perfection and it shows in his work."

"The best experience!!! This was my first tattoo and Eugene did an amazing job! I absolutely love it! It was easy to schedule and everyone was friendly and helpful!"

"I’ve now had both a tattoo by Julian and piercings by James on two separate occasions and both experiences have been amazing. They always create a welcoming and comfortable environment. Both are super knowledgeable and have years of experience. I will definitely come again for any future appointments and recommend this place for any tattoos and piercings."

"James is amazing as always"

"I’ve never gotten a tattoo before, and I’m so glad I chose East Coast Tattoo Studio. My teenage daughter and I got cancer ribbon tattoos by Eugene. He was very professional, patient, friendly and talented. Out tattoos exceeded our expectations. The studio is more like a very sterile doctor’s office than what I had envisioned. I couldn’t be any happier, wonderful experience!"

"Amazing Place to get tattoos! especially your first one!! i had and amazing artist, Eugene, that tattooed a cancer ribbon on my wrist for beating cancer, it was everything i wanted and the environment all around was so clean and welcoming. if your looking for a tattoo shop definitely check out East Coast Worldwide!!"

"My friend and I came here together and both had a great experience. I got 2 lobe piercings and a helix piercing during my visit. The pain was not nearly as bad as I expected. Our piercer, James, was very kind, professional, and experienced. I would absolutely come back here for more piercings in the future."

"First tattoo and I am absolutely blown away by how it looks and how great my artist Eugene was!"

"The facility is very nice and impeccably clean. Every staff member I met was friendly and helpful. I had James as a piercer and he was excellent, professional but easy going and quickly put me at ease. I would absolutely recommend East Coast to friends!"

"Second visit and can only repeat : Love love love my Tattoos- Julian Kelle is a star - would recommend him and the establishment- should be able to give 100 stars or maybe 200!!!"

"Jordan did a fantastic job on my piercings! She was professional, helpful, kind and assisted me in making the best choice for piercings while also ensuring the whole process was seamless. I look forward to working with her again!"

"Excellent shop! Extremely clean, thorough and great customer service."

"This place is amazing!! I came across this place researching and trying to find a good piercing and tattoo shop where they have a star rating of 4 and above and found east coast. I live on the west side of Jacksonville and it is about a 25 minute drive but trust me, it is worth it. When you first walk in, you will be surprised with how clean the studio is. It was a very colorful and unique setup. While waiting, you are also provided with snacks and drinks. I can only speak on piercings and Jordan has been my piercer for the past 3 piercings I’ve gotten here. She is very friendly and walks you through everything from start to finish. If you having dying questions she will answer them, if you dm her she will answer in minutes. She will always tell you what to do in any type of situation concerning your piercing. She is the best and I will continue to come back for my future piercings. Although it is a bit pricey here, it is for a good reason for piercings are sensitive to certain metals. The most you pay for will be for the jewelry, the service itself is not expensive but, there is no one else I could trust than Jordan for my piercings. The team is very reliable and friendly and are always welcoming. Thanks so so much east coast❤️"

"Truly the best piercing experience I’ve ever had. This was my 10th piercing and I don’t think I’ll ever go anywhere else. The facility was so clean and professional, staff was knowledgeable and very skilled. Highly recommend; James rocks!"

"An amazing experience! I had James as my piercer. Very informative, so professional. It felt so clean and very comfortable. Highly recommend!"

"The shop is always nice and clean, everyone that i have meet there is always so professional and friendly. James does great work on piercings and tattoos. If you want another piercing or tattoo, go see James."

"Great atmosphere and great tattoo jobs. I personally got a tattoo from James Armstrong and it is phenomenal work. He is a very nice and genuine guy and takes pride in his work. I highly recommend!"

"Recently my friend and I got our navel piercings with Jon the piercer and we're so happy with how it turned out!! One of the best tattoo and piercing studios I've ever seen, it was clean, the service was exceptional, and he gave us all the info we needed as far as aftercare."

"If you're looking for a great tattoo or piercing at an extremely clean and professional place with a friendly and knowledgable staff this is THE place to go. I just had my first tattoo done by James (he's amazing!!), and it was an unforgettable and awesome experience! If I decide to get another I will definitely make the trip down from NC."

"The shop is super clean and the process was quick and easy. James was a great piercer and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get pierced. I got my nose done and he totally put me at ease. Very chill guy. Thanks for poking a hole in my nose."

"Great artists and a very helpful/friendly staff"

"James did an AMAZING job on my rook piercing! Took me step by step on the process and care for my piercing! I felt very comfortable and at ease. Great facility too!I love my piercing!"

"My wife and I got tattoos here 2 weeks ago and it was the best tattoo experience I’ve had personally. After doing research online and reading all of the amazing reviews we decided to give East Coast Worldwide our business and I couldn’t be much happier. We showed up on a Sunday night, late after all the other tattoo shops in Jacksonville were closed, and were greeted within 2 or 3 minutes but all we wanted at the time was to look through portfolios and to scope out how clean and well put together the shop was. After about 15 minutes James came down and asked us if we needed help and I pitched him my idea for a hand tattoo and a couples tattoo with my wife. He explained to me some of the cons of getting a hand tattoo but he also sounded pretty excited to do the work, so he said if we decided to choose him then we should make an appointment and send him reference pictures and explain in detail what we were looking for. I immediately went home and made the appointment for 4 days later, during those 4 days any time I had a question I emailed James and he responded with the answers. On the big day he had everything waiting and he showed me the picture and his ideas which I agreed on and he got to work. During the session I got to know him a little bit and was both honored and pleasantly surprised to find out that James, like me, is an Army veteran and to hear that he got his career started on deployment issuing fellow soldiers tattoos to take their minds off the deployment was absolutely phenomenal. I’m not the guy who goes to the same artist every time I get a tattoo, and I’ve had tattoos done in 11 different stated and 2 different countries, but I would gladly return to get more work done."

"I got my dermal piercings done elsewhere and was very disappointed, after 6 months one of the jewels turned a greenish color and was very irritated. I went to East Coast and James fixed me up! He replaced the jewels and gave me the correct information on how to care for the piercings. I felt confident that he was educating me correctly and that the jewelry he provided was sterile and would not have the same issue as the last time. They look great and I have no irritations. I wish I would have went here in the first place but I will def. be going back and recommend them for any piercings or tattoos."

"Patrick Powell is the guy to go for ALL your tattoo needs. His traditional artwork is amazing and after doing research around Jacksonville, I knew i wanted a piece from him! The studio is very modern and looks super clean. I got alerts sent straight to my phone about our appointment, and that was a added plus. For sure going back."

"So fart so good! I came in today as a walk in and Patrick did my tattoo, it looks incredible and it was defiantly worth the 2 hour drive!"

"My experience at East Coast Worldwide was the best experience I've had at any tattoo shop. I drove 3 hours from Tallahassee just for a consultation and then drove right back the week after for my appointment. Patrick created a piece that was so amazingly beautiful, it blew my mind. All the artists (and even the owner) were extremely accommodating and did everything in their power to make sure I was comfortable and happy. The quality of their work is clearly seen in their passion for the customer's happiness. I would recommend them to everyone I know if I could!"

"I recently got my 3rd tattoo at East Coast Worldwide; I highly recommend the shop, and Patrick, to anyone looking to get a tattoo. The shop is incredibly clean and well maintained. Both Patrick and James are personable and professional, and treated me the way I expect to be treated as a customer during the consultation and tattoo appointment. I was anxious day of due to the size and location of my tattoo; Patrick and the shop atmosphere quickly put me at ease. His bedside manner during the tattoo was excellent. Most importantly, Patrick is a talented artist who takes pride in his work and it shows. He was prepared when I came in, and the finished tattoo is amazing! I have already passed his name on to friends."

"I loved the experiance my husband and I had. James was great. I was super nervous at first, but he did a great job. Super professional. Totally recomandable."

"This was not my first tattoo, and thanks to the crew and cleanliness at ECW, it won't be my last. You absolutely can not find a better shop to trust your artwork to. Patrick is (notice the present tense) my artist, and this visit he was incredibly professional, enthusiastic and down-to-Earth engaging. He's nothing short of ace, and his talent speaks for itself. Count me among the throng of believers. Another thing that impressed me was the other artist, James. He was equally as personable, and contributed to the caring ambiance that the shop just naturally exudes. I felt very comfortable there, and getting the tattoo with ECW is but the first of many I will get there. Let me reiterate, this shop is 5-star through and through. It's clean, it's jovial and it's talented, and both Patrick and James seem to embrace that image and only enhance it. Thanks boys."

"I had a wonderful experience at this shop. I originally found it using reviews I researched online. I went to the shop for a septum piercing. I was extremely nervous but James the piercer makes you feel very comfortable and is super professional. The shop is amazing. It's high tech, clean and the staff is thorough when explaining aftercare. They have a great selection of jewelry and I'd recommend this shop to anyone! James you're awesome. Thank you for making this experience so easy and fun."

"The atmosphere was great. James, my tattoo artist was very nice and professional. I felt as if I was talking with friends the entire time. It was fun getting my tattoo and I love my tattoo. I would recommend anyone to go to East Coast Worldwide."

"James Armstrong is the guy to see when you come to this shop. I was in the Jacksonville area for the weekend and couldn't be happier that I found this place. The entire staff was very friendly and the atmosphere of the shop is calming, clean, and comfortable. James is cool dude, as is the rest of the staff. Not to mention, I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. I will be sure to make the trip from Savannah, GA to Jacksonville to see James for my next."

"110% happy with this place! I found it online through reviews and they didn't lie! This place really is the best place to go. I drove from Gainesville, FL to get my tattoo done just because of these reviews! It was my first tattoo ever, with high anxiety I came into a sterile environment, clean as can be! My tattoo was done by James and if I was to get another one... I'd definitely go to him! I felt comfortable and relaxed my tattoo was being done by the best! Highly recommended place, they treat you like family!"

"Fantastic!! I felt so comfortable there when I walked in, they were great. I went in spurr of the moment to get a new tattoo and I Love it. The guys are really nice, they will work with you on your tattoo. They will give you advice on your tattoo as well so that it can be the best possible whether on the placement, or size, maybe even font. If you don't like what they have suggested no pressure they will work with you on it :) Super clean waiting area aswell as the equipment and their tattoo areas.I had the pleasure of working with Patrick Powell with this tattoo he was extremely professional and very approachable when I walked in, we talked about the tattoo its size and placement, he typed it up printed it out and got everything set up in no time. I definitely plan on going back soon for a larger more detailed peice as well as all of my future tattoos and piercings! Overall great place and people!"

"If I could give 10 stars I would! I've been to several tattoo digs and by far ECW was the absolute best experience. I actually walked in the door early (oops) but James in the ECW family agreed to tattoo me up early style! He spoke with me about my goals, gave me professional advice and made me feel very comfortable about moving forward. The shop is unbelievably well endowed (I'm an interior designer...I'm allowed to say that!). The amazing artwork, well displayed product lines, clean environment...and everything about the experience was professional from the equipment to the etiquette of the ECW family. In fact, I loved it so much I'm going back for more! Long live ECW!!"

"Professional and clean place! This was my first tattoo. Patrick did any amazing job explaining the process and aftercare. Made me feel completely at ease. My tattoo was exactly what I wanted. If I have get another I will definitely return."

"This was my first piercing that I actually chose to get. I was so iffy about choosing where to get it done. As soon as I walked in the place looked so professional! I knew I was going to have a good experience. I was pierced by James. James is an amazing person. I was somewhat nervous but he made everything so easy and calm. He also didn't treat me as just a person getting a piercing he treated me as a friend. He made me feel comfortable and the process very easy. I would definitely recommend him to everyone."

"I got my septum done at ECW and my experience was beyond incredible. James is such a comforting and funny guy and keeps it professional at the same time. He made sure I knew exactly what he was doing and gave me step-by-step instructions on how to take care of my piercing. The whole place was extremely clean and organized. I will always return to ECW for any future piercings."

"I've had my fair share of tattoo experiences, and the one provided by ECW Tattoo was by far the absolute best one I've ever had. The studio itself is clean, well organized, and private. ECW uses a largely computerized record system, so all of your information and waivers are kept in their system which makes it easy to sign in and schedule appointments. I also received several emails and even a text reminder about my appointment. When I got to the studio, Patrick had his station already set up and was ready to go as soon as I was. Patrick was professional with his approach, conversational during the process, and very helpful in giving aftercare instruction. Both of the tattoo artists there do their best to make you feel comfortable and welcome. I would recommend this studio to a first timer or someone getting their hundredth tattoo; the experience was incredible!"

"I just received my first tattoo at East Coast Worldwide from Patrick Powell. Being new to the tattoo lifestyle, I had many questions and concerns. Patrick answered every question I had and made sure I received the exact tattoo I wanted. He had to redraw the tattoo a couple of times because the size of the tattoo I wanted did not fit on my body type. He was completely honest and left every choice up to me as far as the work I wanted to be done. My first tattoo was a semi-large piece of art on the right side of my chest. He had warned me against getting such a large piece for my first time but left the choice completely up to me. I went with the piece and ended up handling myself well during the process, but that was entirely because of Patrick. As someone who has visited several tattoo studios and decided not to get my first tattoo, I honestly say that this is the experience I was hoping for. Patrick took his time to make sure I received the tattoo I wanted and was courteous throughout the whole process. I honestly don't see myself getting a tattoo from any other place while I'm living in Jacksonville."

"I had searched for well over a year for the perfect place to get my largest and most intricate piece to date. As soon as I found ECW, I knew my search was over. I walked in to a very clean and friendly atmosphere, was immediately greeted by one of the artists and felt immediately at ease. From the very beginning, everyone was very professional and took a genuine interest in my idea. Once I got into the chair, I knew I made the right choice. My artist explained everything, gave me multiple opportunities to make the necessary changes to the piece until it was perfect. He took the time to make it right. Even after the piece was complete, the thoroughness of the aftercare instructions made me extremely comfortable with how my tattoo would turn out. I can't rave enough about the quality of care I received at ECW."

"I had an awesome experience here, everything was sterile and clean. James did a great job with my cartilage and nose piercings. He explained everything and answered any question I had as well as making me feel at ease. I would recommend ECW to anyone. :)"

"My daughter and I decided to have ear piercing done. It was our first piercing in life! So she looked for a place thru Internet and customer satisfaction searches to see what place she liked the best and her choice was ECW. I followed her selection by checking the place out with review of records kept by agency that regulates and has a jurisdiction over ECW and talked with inspectors who inspect the ECW. The ECW has a clean record and good inspections and the inspectors highly recommended ECW for body piercing as a modern, clean and safe place. So we went there two days ago and had our piercing done by James Armstrong. You could tell that he is a PRO and knows what he is going! He was patient, friendly, answered all questions we had and gave his suggestions when we were not sure what decision to make. His sterile piercing technique gave us a comfort that we will heal quickly and with no problems. We were given aftercare instructions and James even e-mailed us a reminder to follow with aftercare sending instruction how to again! We know that if any of us will decide to have another piercing done or to have a tattoo - ECW will be our place to go! We highly recommend ECW & James Armstrong!"

"Best shop I've been to in years. As a new resident of Jacksonville, I found the shop through Google and was very impressed in how informative the site was. The layout of the shop was very nice and I loved the electronic waiver system they used in the lobby. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and helped right away. James Armstrong was my piercer for the day. He answered my questions right away and made me feel at ease about my decision. His space was super clean and he explained every step of the procedure. He even took the time to get to know me with nice conversation which made the process more comfortable. James explained the after care instructions to me and even followed-up two weeks later and I appreciated it. Will definitely be returning when I'm ready for another tattoo or piercing and even sending my friends to East Coast Worldwide!"

"I found the shop online, while looking for someone to do ear piercings for my 10-year-old daughter. James treated her with dignity and respect; he put her ease right away. His bedside manner is excellent, and I say that as a Family Physician. Naturally, I was watching his care of my baby girl like a hawk. His sterile technique was excellent, better than some medical residents I have seen. I am impressed. I am glad that we chose to use a professional instead of some kid at a mall kiosk. I can't imagine that we will ever take our family anywhere else."

"This is an excellent tattoo parlor. It was my first tattoo and I received it from James Armstrong. He was professional, and not condescending at all, and made me feel comfortable with the idea of the experience. His work was extremely thorough and the tattoo was exactly the way I wanted it to be. He wasted no time, and made it painless as possible. The parlor itself was extremely clean, well organized and up-to-date. I felt very comfortable doing this and I am completely satisfied with my tattoo. The price wasn't the cheapest but for the work that was done, I have no problem with it. I'm not sure if I will get another tattoo anytime soon but if I do, this will be my go-to place."

"I got a Microdermal Peircing done here today by James Armstrong, he is so nice, knowledgeable and patient. i brought my friend with me for support and he sat with us and answered ALL our questions, he knew exactly what he was talking about and helped with some problems with my other piercing as well. when i went into the room for the piercing he went over every step and showed me every utensil he used and explained how its done. 50000 stars. Also being an openly gay male he is gay friendly which i love when going to be stabbed by someone lol. highly recommend. Also one if the CLEANEST and stricter stores about cleanliness I've seen and its amazing. Jewelry is impeccable as well. GO NOW!"

"I Love going to East Coast Worldwide. Everyone is so down to earth and their very professional. I got my nose pierced by james and he did a great job. Even when i have issues he is always there to help me out. By far the best Tattoo and Piercing place in jacksonville!"

"Ok first off just the reviews of this place says alot. I was very impressed by their website. It was simple easy to use. I was able to set an appt and sign my waiver online. I also was able to get alot of info i didn't know that was necessary to know before my piercing. Ok so I went in to get my nose piercing. I was greeted by James at the door. Super clean environment!! Definitely a plus! I waited for maybe two minutes to go back. Before the service was performed James made sure that I was well educated on what to expect from the whole experience. Everything is sterilized right in front of you, the whole sterilization process takes about 3-4 minutes. The piercing was super fast and they use high quality jewelry! This guy knows his stuff! Before i left i had everything I needed for the care of my awesome nose piercing. Thanks so much James for the awesome experience! Me and my sisters will be back!"

"This is Sarah using my brothers Google account. James pierced my nose a few weeks ago and he did a fantastic job. He was very clean and thorough. He even asked me about how I part my hair, so that my piercing would be more aesthetically appealing! I definitely give James a 10 out of 10. He even calls and checks up on his customers about two weeks later. :) I will be back!!!!"

"I went to get a piercing done at this place and i loved it.I went in to get my tongue pierced and the guy i had was James and he was awesome ! He informed me a lot about the piercing and how to take care of it . He even shared some of his personal experiences with tongue piercings, and that really let me get of feel of what i was getting into. He was serious about what he was doing but at the same time made you feel like you were in very good hands with someone who knew what they were doing. Thank you so much ECWT&P!!!! i love my new piercing!"

"If I could give it an extra star I would. My piercing experience was excellent. James made well informed and instructed me through the entire process, I felt completely comfortable, everything was clean like doctor's office and everyone was extremely professional and I don't think I could go anywhere else now."

"Very good service. I got my nose pierced by James Armstrong, he did so well. He was very professional, explained everything thoroughly and made sure that I understood what was going on every step of the way. He was very clear on after care instructions and adamant about making sure that the health of his clients came first. The studio was clean and looked like a doctor's office. Everything was in sterile packaging and looked like it is cleaned often and well taken care of."

"ECW is the best tattoo shop that I have been in. Everyone at ECW is extremely professional. Patrick did an outstanding job on my tattoo. He worked with me to design a one of a kind tattoo that I wanted, while helping me figure out what would and wouldn't work. ECW also worked with me when I had to cancel at the last minute for a family emergency. I highly recommend ECW for anyone that wants a professional tattoo. I will get more tattoos from Patrick the next time I come down from Virginia, even if I need to make a special trip for it."

"I'm new to Florida and I've been wanting another tattoo. So I went to search for different tattoo shops and came across ECW tattoo & piercing. The tattoo experience was great, the service was beyond the best, the shop was clean and creative looking. The guys made sure to let me know on how to take care of my tattoo. I'm already planning my next tattoo. S/O to Patrick for doing an excellent job. 2 thumbs up!"

"When I was looking for a good piercing shop, the first thing I did was search Google and look at ratings. I was amazed at the great ratings East Coast Worldwide got, so I set an appointment to get my nostril pierced. I drove all the way from St. John's county to the Beach, and it was worth it. Their investment in the highest grade jewelry was also a plus, since I was looking to get pierced with a glass retainer, which most shops don't carry. When I walked in, I was impressed by how clean the place was. One of my #1 requirements was a sterile environment, and this certainly met the mark. And the high tech equipment they have makes me know they take their profession seriously. James, my piercer, was very welcoming, informative, and professional. He made the experience simple and easy with very little anxiety on my part. You can tell he knows his trade. I would certainly recommend this shop to anyone looking for professional staff and clean environment."

"I walked in and was immediately impressed. Nicest shop I Have ever walked into. Clean as can be too. I got my septum pierced by James.. Cool people for real. I eff with him. I was nervous as heck when I first got there because I don't like pain but he kept up good conversation and got my mind elsewhere, and when it came time to do the piercing, he did it quick and easy and with minimal pain. Definitely my go to guy for piercings now. I recommend this shop to any and everybody who is into tattoos and piercings. Best piercer and shop in Jacksonville HANDS DOWN!"

"I was very impressed with the amount of education provided on ECW's website. I knew I wanted my rook pierced, and James Armstrong was definitely the guy I wanted to do it. I was very nervous, but he quickly set me at ease. Easy to talk to and very knowledgable. He showed me a great selection of jewelry and provided great aftercare instructions. Placement of my piercing is great and it's healing well. Will return for future piercings and to shop for more jewelry. Already recommending to friends and family."

"Had my nose pierced by James. He was very thorough and professional. Planning to use him to pierce my daughter's ears in the future."

"From the moment I walked into ECW Tattoo, I knew this place was for me. From the warm greetings from Patrick in our consultation to the actual tattoo process, everything was a breeze. The actual tattoo parlor was super clean and the design was modern and just appealing to the eye. Patrick was such a great person to have tattoo me as he was willing to work any design with me and tried his best to work with my confusing thoughts on placement while still making me happy. Another thing I loved about Patrick was that he loved to talk and hold a conversation which helped forget the fact I was getting a tattoo. Everything was amazing from start to finish and I would recommend this tattoo parlor to all of my friends. My prism tattoo looks great and it's all thanks to Patrick."

"I just recently got my first tattoo by Patrick and my experience was great. The shop was very clean and the guys make you feel welcome. I will definitely be returning for the rest of my tattoos"

"I had the pleasure of getting a tattoo this morning from James Armstrong. He did a great job and I am in love with my tattoo. When I got there and showed him what I wanted, he had a few suggestions on how to make it better and he really knows what he is doing. The shop is very clean, well kept and not your typical tattoo parlor. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get a tattoo."

"I had a great experience at this shop with Patrick,he was patient and extremely helpful. He talked me through the entire process, took his time and gave me 100% of his attention. I will definitely be going back!!"

"One of the best tattoo and piercing studios in Florida. Super clean, the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable, and you'll go home thinking "wow, why didn't I come here for all of my other tattoos?" James Armstrong does amazing work and nails it every time."

"I got my second tattoo done here by Patrick, he did a very good job helping me design the tattoo and an even better job actually tattooing me. The shop itself is very clean and neat. Would definitely recommend coming here whether your getting your first tattoo or your 10th."

"My mom got a nipple ring and she was so scared. James was so nice and knowledgeable. He put her mind at ease and was gentle. The place was really clean I will go back for my tattoo."

"I got my first tattoo done by Patrick. He was awesome! I was nervous, but once I met Patrick I knew I was in confident hands. He talked to me the whole time keeping my mind off the tattoo, and before I knew it it was over. The shop is very sleek, modern, and clean. Overall I had a superb experience! If I ever get a second tattoo I will be sure to see him again!"

"I am grateful to have found East Coast Tattoo and Omar as my artist. He incredibly took what has been in my head for years and drew it on paper. I knew it was meant to be. The placement, design, and tattoo experience couldn't have been better! It was a three hour process but I loved every minute - the music, the comfort and Omar was so attentive to my needs and making sure everything was perfect - and it was. Go see Omar - he'll exceed your expectations! :) I will definitely be back to extend the one he did yesterday further down my arm."

"James is AWESOME!!! I love my septum piercing!! I will be returning for more piercings in the future!!! :)"

"I've had a few tattoos at ECW, all done by Omar. I wouldn't go anywhere else. While his tattooing skills are absolutely amazing, he also makes you feel super comfortable. For me personally, a great tattoo can be ruined by a terrible experience. Not only are his tattoos perfection, but his friendly demeanor is the reason I continue to come back. I wouldn't go to any other shop, or to any other artist."

"I had a tattoo of my Scottish family Clan Crest with a Celtic knot armband done by a local tattoo artist in Anchorage back in 2007. I was on vacation visiting family in Jacksonville Beach recently, and my daughter and SIL showed me tattoos they had done by James Armstrong at East Coast Worldwide. The workmanship was incredible. So I called James and had a consult concerning adding color to my existing tattoo. I showed James a printout of what I was thinking of doing and he got me in that same evening. The colors are vivid and the tattoo came out better than I expected. Then, three weeks later, I get a phone call from James asking me if I still liked the tattoo. I have never experienced this kind of customer service from a tattoo artist or shop before. I will definitely be paying ECWT&P the next time I visit FL. Thank you again James!"

"From the moment I walked in I knew I had made the right choice. The shop is clean and modern. For me all nerves went out the door when I met Omar. Omar was super professional and friendly. I had the design I wanted, but was completely indecisive where I should put it. He was patient and honest, and answered every question I had. I came in the next day and had the tattoo done. The finished product is amazing and I am extremely happy with it. I do not see myself going anywhere else. Highly recommended."

"I got my rook pierced someplace else. Boy was that a mistake. I went in to see James. He was so helpful and knowledgeable. He helped me descide to take it out let it heal and im going back to him in about a 2 weeks to get it repiercied. You want your piercing done right the first time, go here, you will love James. I know I wont be going anyplace else ever again"

"I got my lip pierced by James and had a GREAT experience. James did a great job!! The shop was very clean and the equipment was sterile. I will definitely be coming back for my piercings and tattoos."

"These people are AMAZING. I received a tattoo here and I will never go to anyone else, there are clean and sterile and super affordable and incredibly nice. I also got my belly pierced here by a guy named Cody, and later down the road it became infected and I contacted them and this amazing guy named James gave me incredible advice and was sweet and so helpful it was unreal. Honestly the best place to go for tattoos AND piercings."

"Extremely professional and clean. Great customer service and answers every question about tattoos and pierces. I would recommend all my friends to go here."

"I have been looking for a place in Jax that is in the same caliber as Kolo or Piercing Experience or Virtue & Vice in Atlanta. I'm pretty picky about who I let stick needles in me. Most of the shops I saw here didn't impress me much, until I located ECW. I was pleased to see they have the Association of Professional Piercers standards & guidelines posted on their website. They also have convenient online booking for appointments too. The shop itself is tucked away just south of Wendy's on 3rd St. From the outside it doesn't seem like much, but the atmosphere inside is welcoming and relaxing, and most importantly CLEAN. James is a friendly, laid back guy with a great no-BS bedside manner. He will show you all his equipment, tell you about the autoclave, answer any questions you have about the procedure, and will honestly tell you how much it's gonna hurt. We discussed piercing vs. punching my conches and decided to go with 8 gauge piercings. Another redeeming quality is that ECW stocks top quality jewelry brands, so I was able to get Glasswear Studios plugs for my fresh piercings. I will definitely be back, and recommend ECW to anyone in Jax who wants a top-notch body modification."

"I got my first tattoo here and am so happy with it. I was thankful for Omar taking his time explaining everything to me it really relaxed my nerves."

"I was pierced by James and I couldn't be happier with the result. really polite staff who are very easy to talk to, extremely clean shop and an overall great experience. I'll be back soon for new piercings and my first tattoo."

"When I first came into the studio, I instantly felt welcomed. The artists there are the friendliest I have ever met. Omar has done 2 of my tattoos and I don't think I'd want to go to anyone else! Especially for someone like me who is always nervous right before, Omar is great at making it a piece of cake! The studio is clean and has a friendly environment. I absolutely love ECW and will be going there for more ink! :)"

"Great place. Awesome service. James Armstrong did two excellent tattoos for me."

"I got my nose pierced today and I'm going back tomorrow for 2 more piercings. The whole experience was great! They really know what they're doing here."

"From the moment I walked in to East Coast Worldwide Tattoo, I felt a positive vibe and a sense of comfort. I came into their shop in order to discuss covering up some previous tattoos and outlines done at Caribbean Connection that I was completely unsatisfied with. When I walked into East Coast Tattoo I was immediately greeted and made to feel welcome. I spoke with three of their artists, and together it was decided that Omar Safi would be the right man for the job. It was estimated that the tattoo would take around 4 hours to be completed. The pricing was very fair, especially for the quality of work that was done. Other tattoo shops, with inferior reputations, had estimated the cost to complete my tattoo around 700-800$. My first session with Omar, I was able to sit for 3 hours and it cost me less than 400$. I have approximately 1 hour of work left until my tattoo will be completed. I expect that after my tattoo is complete the total cost will be around 500-550$. The quality of work done was well worth the cost. Not only was the quality of the work superb, Omar is a greet, everyday guy, who was able to distract me with stimulating conversation. In conclusion, after having many below average experiences at other local tattoo shops, I am ecstatic to finally be able to say that I have found a quality tattoo shop, with fair pricing, ran by admirable people that I can trust. I look forward to going back and getting more tattoos that I can admire and be proud of."

"First tattoo out of state loved it. Super clean very friendly . Would highly recommend them to all. Got exactly what I wanted for a great price . James did a great job I will be back."

"My 1st experience at being tattooed- considering this was my VERY 1st tattoo at the age of 58 years young, the pain was "tolerable" the first :30 minutes being as I did not pass out, cry or puke, LOL. That was a VERY good thing. I did cuss for just a "wee little bit" but after the first :30 minutes my tolerance level had built up so I didn't feel as much pain. That was a good thing:). Kudos to "Tat Expert" Omar Safi for his EXCELLENT interpersonal skills. He is such a respectful person and has such a kind heart and spirited soul. He did an OUTSTANDING job on my EPHESIANS 6:13 "And Having Done All, I still stand" tattoo. Also, Omar is about the most patient man I have ever met considering he had me as a client/patient to work with:). My RATING for Omar Safi, as a TATTOO ARTIST is a HIGH 5 but my "It's OK" rating is for my pain tolerance level. Yes, I will be going back for a 2nd tattoo with my daughter, Beth, for a "Mother/Daughter" tattoo. The way I see it is like this- while going through the hard labor of giving birth to a child, you say you will never do that again but then you do. I forgot all the about the pain after I got my tattoo so I will do this again with my "tat man" Omar Safi!!! He's such a big teddy bear with a kind humble soul and that speaks alot......."

"Immaculately clean. As a mom, I was very happy to see such a clean and professional store for my daughter to get her piercing done."

"Amazing tattoo shop. Inside is clean and has a beautiful and friendly atmosphere. James did my tattoo and was helpful in getting the right location and font and it turned out great! Highly recommended!"

"James really took care of me and took extra steps to sanitize everything! He was professional and experienced. He even took the time to educate me about piercings and this profession. He answered all of my questions. East Coast Worldwide Tattoo & Piercing was very clean, had a modern vibe, and was unbelievably clean. I love my new triple flat!"

"I went here to get my first tattoo. I set up a consultation with James Armstrong and he was supernice. Not only was he professional, but a cool guy that really wanted to please his client. He drew up an amazing sketch and after approving, went to work. The tattoo is more than I could have asked for and I absolutely love it. He is very fast too and that was a plus for me getting a big design as my first tattoo. I wouldn't look anywhere else. ECWW is the cleanest and nicest shop in Jacksonville!"

"Kyle Ake is an amazing artist who's very focused with his work and very dedicated to make your dream tattoo a perfect masterpiece. I recommend him highly, no questions asked. Can't wait for my next one !! 💯💯"

"Kyle Ake is one of the best tattoo artists I know. He does such great work! He puts alot of time and effort into making sure you are 100% satisfied with your tattoo. He did a tribute tattoo for me about 2 months ago and it still looks amazing. Ive never been more satisfied!"

"I got a detailed half sleeve done by Omar Safi. The Shop was very clean and professional. Omar was very patient and easy to work with in planning my tattoo. I could tell he loves his job and loves to work with the customer. His Line work was smooth and skillful. The finished product was amazing and beautiful. He was very informative with his aftercare instructions. I couldn't be happier."