Every tattoo tells a storyIncluding Ours
Queen West's electric tattoo collective — built for the city it lives in.
Yes Electric grew up on Queen West with one idea: a tattoo shop that feels like the city it lives in — electric, open, and built for everyone, whether it's your first piece or your fortieth.
We're not a one-chair studio. We're a collective — artists with their own styles and obsessions, sharing one room and one standard. That's how you can walk in for clean fine-line lettering and watch a full-colour sleeve take shape at the next station.
More than a parlour, we're a culture space on one of Toronto's most creative strips — flash days, guest artists, late nights, and the kind of room people hang around in long after the needle stops. We speak nine languages between us, and the door's open to everyone.
Come in nervous, leave with a story.
How We Work
Walk-In Energy
Spontaneous is welcome. Open late, every day, with artists ready for flash or same-day custom.
Everyone's Welcome
First tattoo or fortieth, we'll walk you through it. No ego, no gatekeeping — just good work.
One Standard
Clean, sterile, professional. A collective of styles under one roof, held to the same bar.
About Yes Electric FAQ
What makes Yes Electric different from a private studio?
Yes Electric is built as a Queen West collective rather than a one-chair private room. That matters because different artists can focus on different styles, from fine line and lettering to realism, colour, and bolder custom work, while clients still get one shared studio standard.
Is Yes Electric a good studio for a first tattoo?
Yes Electric is positioned for both first tattoos and larger ongoing work. First-timers should come with references, ask questions early, and choose a size and placement they can sit through comfortably. The studio setting makes it easy to discuss options before committing.
What neighbourhood does Yes Electric serve?
The studio is on Queen West at 499 Queen St W, so it naturally serves downtown Toronto, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods, Kensington Market, Chinatown, King West, and the Entertainment District. That local framing is about access to the Queen West studio, not fake extra locations.
Can I bring a custom idea instead of choosing flash?
Yes. Custom ideas are a normal part of a tattoo studio workflow. Bring references, explain what you like and dislike about them, and be open to changes for placement, ageing, and readability. Flash is faster, but custom work gives the artist room to tailor the piece.
Where can I see recent work before visiting?
Start with the gallery and artists pages on the site, then check @yeselectrictattoo for the most current public studio updates. Portfolios help you match your idea to the right style before you book or walk in.