I got two new lobe piercings and a helix, and Riess was so fantastic! She was super professional, speedy and efficient but also had the best bedside manner. I felt super at ease. She was also great about answering all my questions since it was my first cartilage piercing. I would absolutely recommend seeing her if you need a piercing. Definitely bring cash though!

I have gone for my own piercings and taken my youngest daughter there to get her ears pierced. We both had exceptional visits. I always recommend this place!

I got a cartilage and re-pierced a second piercing that had closed. the top of my ear is slightly “collapsed” or folded over, so I thought I wouldn’t have been able to get a cartilage piercing. But Chris (who was great btw) was able to easily work around it and gave me some options that I chose from and it looks great. I also learned a lot about piercings/earrings and he recommended bodyartforms.com which has tons of earrings and other jewelry!

I got my septum pierced here and it was wonderful! Chris was very professional and seemed very experienced, and told me to come back if I had any issue at all. The piercing was nearly painless and very fast. It’s been a few weeks and I’ve had no problems whatsoever. I would absolutely come back!

Chris was a doll helping me get stubborn jewelry back into my septum here. Also antsy to come back for a nice tattoo at some point. This place is awesome. Leave them good tips when you go!

The best experience I’ve had at a piercing shop ever! Chris was phenomenal and so knowledgeable/helpful. Knew exactly how to answer my concerns and the piercing was quick and virtually painless. Wish I lived in Charlottesville so I could keep going back! :)

It was great, I got my loves pierced quick and easy. They were able to give me an appointment the day of calling as well which was absolutely fantastic

Excellent people there. Very friendly, very professional. I didnt get the whole douchebag rockstar attitude that some places/people have. My piercer (Chris) was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will be going back for any future work I need. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The staff at acme are amazing. Chris has done all of my piercings and he’s an amazing piercer. The sweet girl at the counter is always friendly, helpful, and wonderful. They have been able to see me on short notice. The appointments are quick and he talks you through everything as he’s doing it. I’ve have 16 piercings done there and every time it’s an amazing process, they’re done well, the jewelry is great quality, and the piercings heal great. I recommend all my friends go here 10/10 the best shop

Great experience getting piercings here! they use a needle, not a gun, as your piercings heal much better. the piercers are so nice, professional, and patient. I’ve gotten 2 lobe piercings and 4 cartilage piercings done here.

My daughter and I both went in for piercings today. Her nostril and my nipples. Chris was amazing at making both of us feel comfortable and it was such a breeze. Everyone there was super friendly and professional!

Cheerful staff and deep knowledge of area of expertise. Very happy with this :)

Really nice and helpful staff. Very clean and had a really great vibe. Chris and Ashton made it a great experience!!!

We set up an appointment for me to get a septum piercing for my birthday and specifically asked for Chris to be my piercer since Ive seen many good reviews about him. We got there about 30 minutes before the appointment so my mom called to ask if we could come in earlier and apparently they didnt even mark down my appointment and Chris wasnt even in town for the next 4 weeks!?We were about to just go back home but we drove almost 2 hours to get there so I decided to just have it done by Chriss apprentice (Riess Im pretty sure was her name) instead. Thankfully she was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, clean, professional and overall did a wonderful job. She used all the correct tools and the piercing jewelry itself was even made from Titanium (a higher quality metal than the normally used surgical stainless steel). The entire process lasted less than a minute and she walked me through each step of what she was about to do. She checked for my sweet spot and pierced it correctly since it was virtually painless (just a quick, hard pinch), there was no bleeding, and I love the way it looks on me!

Chris is the best piercer ever, and every person in this shop is incredibly kind!

Mark at Acme Tattoo did a fantastic job of turning my drawing into a workable design, and the finished tattoo exceeded all expectations. Im already working with Mark on a second project, and I know itll turn out great!

Super professional, friendly and clean. Would definitely return for any additional piercings

When we arrived we were welcomed by a very pleasant young lady, we were then greeted by a gentleman by the name of Chris, who was going to be piercings my sister and me....he invited our mom to come back also...Chris was very kind and made us all feel very comfortable. After my sister and I had our nose pierced our Mom even got hers done.Thank you guys for such a pleasant experience.I would truly recommend Acme Tattoo and Piercings.

If youre getting a piercing, Id 100% recommend Chris. Super nice people and overall great atmosphere.

Absolute best experience, Chris is such a professional dude and the whole place is comfortable and friendly

Just got my septum piercing done by Riess and she was so professional and made me very comfortable. A very enjoyable experience and excited to get her to do more of my piercings in the future!

Went here to get my piercings done andI ended up getting Chris to do my piercings, hes a super funny guy. I would definitely recommend this place over any other piercer in Charlottesville. Ive also had friends that have gotten tattoos done here and the work looks super solid.

The employees here are the BEST. I had guages stuck in my ears that I couldnt get out. Chris took maybe 10 minutes to get them out, clean the wound, and set me up with a new pair that WONT get stuck in my ears. Some of the nicest people in the world work here. Thats why I continue to come back. ❤️

I got my daith pierced and I had such a wonderful experience! Riess did my piercing and she was so friendly and was very knowledgeable about the different jewelry; she helped me pick out which type to get pierced with and I am beyond happy with the results! Im definitely going back to her to get the jewelry changed once it heals!

Ive gotten two tattoos and two piercings here and the last 4 years and acme never disappoints. Super friendly clientele and reasonably priced!

Got my nose pierced here last week anr they did an amazing job and the price was fair. Nose ring is healing nicely. Thank you for taking me as a walk in when the shop up the street wouldnt even do a nose piercing because of covid.

Had an awesome and VERY quick visit with Chris to get my nose re-pierced (re-tapered) after it had closed up for a few weeks. It was so fast and everyone there was so friendly. HIGHLY recommend Acme for piercings. :) Heads up - Right now they are CASH ONLY.

One of the cleanest shops Ive ever been to. Incredibly responsive to any and all questions and great with follow-up care. Ive been to Greg for 4 of my tattoos and I wouldnt go anywhere or to anyone else!

They did a great job, but were very crowded. Lots of college kids.

Rude staff at front desk. They speak to you in a condescending way. The artist that was going to do my tattoo didn’t even introduce himself and acted like he didn’t want to be there. We left soon after meeting him. Complete waste of time. Check out Ben Around Tattoos, complete opposite experience, ask for Molly !

Nice work But piercings are to expensive when I can pay 20$ in RVA for any piercing I want!!

Riess is friendly, kind, professional, and goes above and beyond to be helpful with your piercing needs. Thank you Acme and Riess! 10/10 would recommend

Went to get a nose piercing,it wasnt painful at all the guy was done in a second..this lady at the reception omG bless her heart! I will be going back for another one soon!

Extremely sanitary, trustworthy, and efficient. Def coming back!

Didnt even feel my nose getting pierced

Awesome shop. Got my septum done in less than ten minutes. Chris was really nice and knowledgeable! He eased my mom’s anxieties and answered all our questions. I’ve had my septum for almost two years in November and I’ve never had any issues with it. Easiest piercing I’ve EVER gotten, and the least painful. Will definitely go back if I ever decide to get something else! Shop is clean and well kept. Super professional too. Highly recommend them!

Had a tattoo done by Wes on my shoulder. I would highly recommend him as a tattoo artist. He has incredible artistic talent in a variety of tattoo styles. He also cares about communicating with the customer throughout to make sure he is giving them the shape, colors, lines, font, size, etc that they want. I will definitely be seeing him for other tattoos in the future. Come out, support local business...we have some incredible tattoo talent here in Cville. Plus, Acme is right next to the parking garage on the corner so its a great location. Cant recommend enough!!

I stopped in to see about getting a tattoo on Tuesday, was told to email what I wanted and would get a call back to schedule. I sent my email right away and never received a call back to schedule.

Chris is the guy for you if you are looking for a pain-free piercing experience in Charlottesville. My experience at ACME was chill and quick due to friendly and experienced staff members. I highly recommend this place! A walk-in was welcomed :D

This is a go-to for me now!

Always great service. Very clean. They always make you feel welcome.

Came here on my sisters recommendation and they did not disappoint! Just had a couple piercings done on my ears but Chris is AWESOME! So much fun and makes you laugh through the whole process. Highly recommend!

Love everyone here! I dont think theres a more welcoming tattoo shop. Love Beth! She gave me a better direction on my tattoo addition and it turned out better than what I had in mind. Im definitely coming back.

Very clean and friendly! Got my first below the neck piercing at Acme within an hour. Filled out some paperwork and the girl who pierced me was super delicate, knowledgeable, and professional. Had the best experience, made me feel that much better. Looks great - grabbed their wound solution and my friend and I were good to go. Def recommend!

Best place to go. Clean and professional. Greg is a fantastic artist. Been working with him for over 16 years. works with you on creating your perfect tattoo and the prices are really fair. If you’re looking for body art that will stand the test of time. friendly staff, and a professional atmosphere, this is the place!

I got my daith pierced yesterday evening by (I think her name is) Debbie. She did a fantastic job! I’ve had all sorts of different piercings done in the past and she was easily the best piercer I’ve experienced. I seriously didn’t even know she had even pierced me until it was over it was that painless. I imagine daith piercings are usually somewhat painful, so I was floored by how painless she made it. 10/10 very professional, kind, and patient. I will be requesting her again!

Acme is amazing for piercings, Chris and Reiss are huge sweethearts and have done about 13 different piercings for me!! The only issue I have is that they have a very small selection of jewelry, and most of it is externally threaded and stainless steel. They do offer to order higher quality jewelry if you ask though, so its not really a problem!

I cannot say enough good things about this place! The guys are always kind, relatable, & make you feel comfortable! Chris has done almost all of my piercings (except the ones I got when I was VERY young) & they are all perfect! He is hilarious & always makes you feel relaxed! Wes is a tattoo genius who took a terribly hard tribal tattoo cover up & made it beautiful! He also did some delicate tattoo work for a family member that turned out amazing! These guys run an amazing shop, have high standards, & everything is always pristine clean!

This place was awesome! Very friendly and accommodating! Fixed my dermal with ease and only charged me 5$!

I have been coming to Greg at Acme for years. He has done a ton of work on me. I trust him, and be does quality work

Absolutely awesome! Could not be more pleased. The easiest least painful piercing Ive ever had. I work in health care and was extremely impressed by their sterilization procedures and overall cleanliness. I cant say enough good things.

Wes is SO full of himself. Has absolutely no respect for anyone who walks through the door. He thinks he can charge insane prices that he does not have the talent for. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else!

Absolutely loved this place!! The body piercer was phenomenal and he was very busy and still did not make me feel rushed in anyway during the process. He explained each step and went over the healing process. I visited this place from Fredericksburg and it was well worth the trip and money! He did my septum and facial dermal! Thank you!!

Could not be happier with Acme Tattoo and Piercing! Long story short, I had a horrible experience at Mystic Tattoo and Piercing. The female piercer (forgive me, I am horrible with names but I think Reiss) at Acme literally saved my nose piercing and has been so extremely helpful with getting my piercing healed! I will continue to support Acme and return here in the future! Thank you so much!!

Great place, everyone was friendly, got tattooed by Wes who helped manage my budget and stay inside of those lines. Tattoo turned out amazing. Would go again

Super awesome group of guys and gals here. They make you feel right at home and share the same enthusiasm you do when talking about a new tattoo. Looking forward to my next one.

Walked in around 6:30 to get my nose pierced and was out in 10 minutes tops! Really helpful staff, good prices.

Ive gotten several piercings at ACME over the years. Wes is accommodating and generally nice.

Chris pierced my daughters nose and he did a wonderful job. I only wish he had pierced her ears (we went to a mall shop and the healing time was awful) any other ear piercings she wishes to get down the road I will take her to Chris. I recommend him and anyone in Charlottesville who desires a clean and professional piercer. Im glad I took a chance and brought her to Acme.

Love the piercer here! I’ve gotten my rook, double helix and doubles here, all were great and quick. Have had several friends go here for their double helixes and they found their experiences to be great too!

I called to see if they do ear piercing for kids and was impressed by the customer service over the phone. I took my daughter in for her 7th birthday and she ended up panicking and not getting the piercings. Chris was gracious and kind. He talked to my daughter and told me to come back anytime. Even after we left and were standing on the sidewalk, another employee came out and gave my kids a piece of candy. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience - Unless you count my daughter actually getting her ears pierced!

I absolutely love these guys! When I first got my industrial I had so many questions, which they were always willing to answer for me. Wes is awesome, and he was super patient. Truly the best experience ever! I would recommend them to anyone

Super Quick and almost painless. Loved the service and they were super cool. Got a bull ring and im super satisfied. Make sure to bring cash tho!!!

My friend and I both got pierced here by Chris today- we both agreed it was our best experience ever with getting pierced! (I got a tragus and she got a daith) He was so lovely and made us both feel very comfortable, he went above and beyond to get us the piercings the way we wanted them. He’ll be my only piercer from now on.

The receptionist kicked me out cause I could find a picture of a tat I wanted fast enough. Dudes a joke. Think he was just scared. Place is a joke.

Went to get a cartilage piercing, Chris was amazing! If youre thinking about getting a piercing, go and see him! Barely hurt at all and was over before I could blink.Last time I got a piercing (second hole in my lobe) I had it done in a mall with a piercing gun. I didnt have a great reaction, got super pale and kind of light headed. I told Chris and he explained that it was a psychological reaction, and talked me through everything before doing my cartilage piercing. He made what could have been another bad ear piercing experience into a really good one.PS, Chris was so quick and steady, my cartilage piercing hurt way less then my lobe.

Had THE BEST piercing experience i have yet to have at acme of charlottesville. Ive had many piercings done but this place was by far the friendliest, cleanest, most professional place i have been too. we were in and out in less than a half hour, i got a nose piercing by Wes and it was so quick and only pinched for a short second. WAY less painful then the first time i got it done by a crappy place i will never return to. for sure coming back next month to get my tattoo here, his artwork is awesome.

They are super nice. Love their work. Thank you Wes you’re awesome. See you soon for more :)

Wes put a badass rose on my arm dude was chill and made me feel welcome and confident he was gonna give me good work will be back!

Great experience. Great price- great guys. My tattoo looks awesome and the two guys working there at the time were great and really welcoming. Not intimidating, quite chill

Went with my friend to get her 5th tattoo here because we’d heard good things from a friend. Walking in it was clean and front desk staff were nice but the tattoo artist was absolutely the worst. The tattoo healed fine and generally wasn’t badly done but the entire time she pushed my friend to change her tattoo to something that the artist preferred. She then lectured my friend the entire duration of getting the tattoo about giving the artist more freedom to do her own work. When she finished tattooing my friend, a shoulder tattoo, my friend discovered that the artist had even taken liberties to add her own touches to the design. A design which was very important to my friend and she had drawn herself. Absolutely am appalled at the expirence and she and I will never go here again.

I have 8 tattoos. All done by the wonderful Wes. He even pierced my nose...made it painless. Chris pierced my conch. I hardly felt it!

I have gotten most of my tattoos and my nose pierced here. They are all great artists! I definitely recommend Acme for tattoos AND piercings! Clean place, friendly staff! I cant wait to go back!

The staff is so friendly! I got my nose pierced here and it was so worth it. Thank you guys :)

Great experience for nose piercing and third ear piercing. Excellent staff and very clean.

First they told me I could come in and I didn’t need an appointment. I came in, and they said there wouldn’t be any availability until next week. Then this Wes guy told me that I could come in the next day at 1 and he would do it for me. Next day, I’m there at 12:45 (he told me to come early) and I wait for half an hour (the shop was closed for some reason???) and then the owner(?) finally opens up the shop and texts Wes to see if he’s coming. Then I get a “yeahhh he’s not showing up.” Thanks. Very unprofessional. Go somewhere else if you want a more professional atmosphere where they actually take their jobs seriously 👍

Great place. Wes is awesome. The place is clean, everyone was courteous, and I highly recommend them. Wes in particular.

Looks like a nice place but can’t get anyone to answer. Anyone know of this shop still open?

Best place in town for excellent toooos.

Professional and informative. Chris does good work and is very helpful

Got a couple cartilage piercings here a few weeks ago. Chris is great.

It was amazing! They were super nice and clean.

Staff member at front desk was rude and seemed inconvenienced, used inappropriate language, and spoke poorly about other shops and their skills and reputation. He also did some unusual things with his piercings that were upsetting to the people with me. Was very turned off by first impression and went elsewhere. Found out that a lot of the things I was told by the front desk guy were not true.

Wes was extremely polite, they did a good job of explaining proper aftercare and were very professional.

The tattoo shop in Cville. Wes is the man!

Very professional and extremely talented artists

They seem really busy. You have to go there to make an appointment. They were booked out 2weeks when I went in. A testimony to their work

Ive been going to Acme for years. Theyve been the best shop in town for two decades.

Quick and easy piercing!

You cant find a more professional place to get ink.

The only place I go now. Clean, friendly, and dope artists.

Because wes is an excellent artist

Best tattoo studio in town

Very professional eat piercing

Love them

Friendly staff clean facilities

Love this place

Awesome job