Whitley County, About 30 Minutes Away
Tattoo Shop Near Columbia City, Indiana.
Glenbrook Square
About 30 minutes
About 22 miles
US-30 east
Where We Are
Where is the closest Grade A tattoo shop near Columbia City?
There is no Grade A studio in Columbia City. The closest tattoo shop near Columbia City under our name is inside Glenbrook Square mall in Fort Wayne, about 22 miles east, and most people get there in about 30 minutes.
Take US-30 east from Whitley County into Fort Wayne and head to the north side, where Glenbrook sits near Coldwater Rd and Coliseum Blvd. The studio is at 4201 Coldwater Rd, Suite B-03, and parking at the mall is free. Details are on the Glenbrook studio page.
Styles
What kind of Columbia City tattoos do we do?
Pretty much every kind. That is one advantage of picking a larger tattoo shop near Columbia City: with 20+ tattoo artists across our two Fort Wayne studios, the range is wide enough that most ideas have a natural fit. Our artists work in:
- Realism and portraits
- Black and grey
- Traditional and neo-traditional
- Blackwork and fine line
- Full color work
- Anime
- Script and lettering
Custom Design
How custom work starts for Columbia City clients
Most custom pieces begin as a rough idea and a few reference images. You bring those, and your artist redraws everything into an original design built for your placement. We do not copy another artist’s custom tattoo, but it is fine to show work you admire as a starting point. Learn more on our custom tattoos page.
If you want to see artists before you choose, browse the tattoo gallery and look for the style you like. Picking an artist whose portfolio matches your idea is the single best way to love the result. Not sure who fits? Describe your idea when you book, and we will help point you to the right person.
Cover-Ups
Fixing an old tattoo at our tattoo shop near Columbia City
Not everyone comes in with a blank canvas. Faded names, blurry linework and designs that no longer feel like you are all common, and our artists take on cover-ups and reworks regularly. A darker or larger new design can often hide the old one, while a rework refreshes what is already there.
Sometimes the cleanest path is to lighten the old ink first. Laser removal is offered at our Clinton St studio, and fading a tattoo enough for a cover-up usually takes 3 to 5 sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Your artist can tell you at the consult whether that step would help. See examples on our cover-up tattoos page.
Pricing
How pricing works for Columbia City tattoos
We do not post prices online, and that is on purpose. A palm-sized script tattoo and a half sleeve of realism are different jobs, so cost depends on size, detail, placement and time. The consultation is free, and your artist gives you a real number there based on your actual design.
Some appointments need a non-refundable deposit, which is applied to your final cost. That deposit holds your artist’s time, which is worth it when you are planning a drive from Whitley County.
Visit Details
Walk-ins, hours and piercing for Columbia City visitors
Walk-ins are welcome seven days a week, subject to availability, which makes a smaller piece easy to fit into a trip to our tattoo shop near Columbia City. A quick call to (260) 471-3100 before you head out tells you how long the wait is. Glenbrook is open 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 PM Sunday.
Glenbrook also does body piercing, which takes about 30 minutes with starter jewelry included. Every visit uses single-use needles and supplies, hospital-grade autoclave sterilization, and studios that exceed health department requirements. Bring a valid government photo ID, since Indiana requires tattoo clients to be 18.
The Area
Tattoos near Columbia City, Indiana and Whitley County
Columbia City clients are often joined by friends from Churubusco and the rest of Whitley County, and we see plenty of people from Warsaw making the same US-30 run. If you have been searching for a tattoo shop near Columbia City with a long record, Grade A has been open since 1999 and was voted Best Tattoo Shop in Fort Wayne every year from 2014 through 2025. When you are ready, request a time on our booking page.
Why Grade A
Why choose Grade A Tattoos?
The tattoo shop Fort Wayne has voted the best for twelve straight years.
Voted Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Reader’s Choice winner every year since 2014. Twelve years running, and still raising the bar.
Tattooing since 1999
More than 25 years of tattoos and piercings in Indiana, now with three studios serving Fort Wayne and beyond.
Hospital-grade safety
Single-use needles and supplies, autoclave sterilization and implant-grade jewelry at every station.
Every style covered
Realism, black & grey, traditional, blackwork, fine line, color, lettering and cover-ups by artists with their own portfolios.
Walk-ins 7 days a week
Open every day including Sunday afternoons. Piercings take about 30 minutes, no appointment needed.
Free consultations
Talk through your idea, placement and price with an artist before you commit. No pressure.
Visit us
From Columbia City studios.
Grade A doesn’t have a shop in Columbia City; our nearest studio is about 30 minutes away with free parking.
Grade A Tattoos — Glenbrook Square
4201 Coldwater Rd, Suite B-03, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Inside Glenbrook Square Mall, near the intersection of Coldwater Rd and Coliseum Blvd on Fort Wayne's north side.
Mon–Thu 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri–Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Grade A Tattoos — Clinton St
3615 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Located on N Clinton St, north of downtown Fort Wayne near the intersection with E State Blvd.
Mon–Thu 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri–Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The team
Meet the artists.
Every artist has their own style and portfolio. Pick the one whose work you love, or walk in and we’ll match you.
Recent work
From our gallery.
Real tattoos by the Grade A team.
Areas we serve
Serving Whitley County.
Clients drive in from all over northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, including:
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is there a Grade A tattoo shop in Columbia City?
No. Our closest studio is at Glenbrook Square in Fort Wayne, about 22 miles east of Columbia City.
How long is the drive from Columbia City to Glenbrook Square?
About 30 minutes. Take US-30 east into Fort Wayne and head to the north side near Coldwater Rd and Coliseum Blvd.
What is the Glenbrook studio’s phone number?
Call (260) 471-3100. Our main line is (260) 485-8258.
Can I see an artist’s work before I drive from Columbia City?
Yes. Our online gallery and artists page show work from the team, so you can pick someone whose style fits your idea.
Do you do realism tattoos near Columbia City, IN?
Yes. Realism, portraits and black and grey are among the styles our Fort Wayne artists cover.
Can you redraw a design I found online?
Your artist can use it as inspiration and draw an original version. Copying someone else’s custom tattoo is off the table.
Can Grade A cover up a tattoo I regret?
Yes. Cover-ups and reworks are a regular part of our work, and the consult is free.
Do I need laser before a cover-up?
Not always. If the old tattoo is dark or large, 3 to 5 laser sessions at Clinton St can fade it enough to give your artist more options.
Is laser removal available at Glenbrook?
No, laser tattoo removal is only offered at our Clinton St studio in Fort Wayne.
How much do Columbia City tattoos cost at Grade A?
Price depends on size, detail, placement and time. Your artist quotes it at a free consultation.
Why don’t you list tattoo prices online?
Every design is different, so a posted price would not be accurate. A quote at the free consult is based on your actual tattoo.
Will I need to pay a deposit?
When an appointment needs a deposit, it is non-refundable and credited toward your total.
Are walk-ins accepted at Glenbrook?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome seven days a week, subject to artist availability.
What are the Glenbrook hours?
Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM, Sunday noon to 6 PM.
What is the minimum age for a tattoo near Columbia City?
Indiana requires tattoo clients to be 18 with a valid government photo ID.
Can my 16-year-old get pierced at Grade A?
Yes, as long as a parent or legal guardian with matching ID comes along. Certain placements come with their own limits.
Is Glenbrook a clean studio?
Yes. Needles and supplies are used once and thrown away, reusable tools are autoclave sterilized to hospital grade, and the studio exceeds health department requirements.
Does Grade A also do piercing for Columbia City clients?
Yes. Glenbrook offers body piercing, and starter jewelry is included in the price.
How long has Grade A been tattooing?
Since 1999. Glenbrook Square opened in 2010.
What other towns near Columbia City do you serve?
We serve all of Whitley County, including Churubusco, plus Warsaw and the rest of the US-30 corridor into Fort Wayne.
Keep exploring
Related pages.
Ready when you are.
Walk in today or book a free consultation. Call Glenbrook Square at (260) 471-3100.