About 15 Minutes West of New Haven
Tattoo Shop Near New Haven, Indiana.
N Clinton St
About 15 minutes
About 9 miles
US-30 / Coliseum Blvd west
Close By
A tattoo shop near New Haven, just across town
If you need a tattoo shop near New Haven, getting to Grade A barely counts as a road trip. New Haven is part of Allen County, and while there is no Grade A studio inside New Haven itself, our flagship at 3615 N Clinton St is about 9 miles west, and the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
Head west on US-30 or Coliseum Blvd toward the north side of Fort Wayne, then over to N Clinton St near E State Blvd. Parking is free out front. Directions and the studio phone, (260) 485-8258, are on the Clinton St page.
Walk-Ins
Walk-in tattoos for New Haven, on your schedule
Living this close means walk-ins are realistic in a way they are not for towns an hour out. Walk-ins are welcome seven days a week, subject to availability, and smaller designs are the best fit for a same-day visit. Our walk-in tattoos page explains the process.
A few habits make walk-ins smoother for New Haven clients:
- Call ahead to hear the current wait. A 15-minute drive is easy to time once you know.
- Weeknight hours run until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday go until 10 PM.
- Sunday hours are noon to 6 PM, a good window for a small piece on a day off.
- Bring your photo ID and a reference image saved on your phone.
- Save bigger custom pieces for a booked appointment so your artist can plan the time.
Coming Back
Why being near matters after your New Haven tattoo
Short drives pay off after the first visit too. Multi-session pieces are easier to commit to when each appointment is 15 minutes from home. The same goes for laser removal, which is offered only at Clinton St and is spread over sessions 6 to 8 weeks apart. Most tattoos need 6 to 12 sessions to remove, so a nearby studio makes a real difference. Learn about it on our laser removal page.
New Haven piercing clients get the same benefit. Jewelry checks and troubleshooting are complimentary, so if a piercing feels off while it heals, it is easy to stop by and have someone look at it. That is the real advantage of a tattoo shop near New Haven: follow-ups fit into a normal week.
More Than Ink
Everything under one roof at our tattoo shop near New Haven
Clinton St is the only Grade A location that offers every service, and New Haven residents use it for a little of everything:
- Custom tattoos in realism, traditional, blackwork, fine line, color, anime and more.
- Cover-ups and reworks for older tattoos.
- Ear, nose, oral, navel and surface piercing with jewelry included.
- Fine piercing jewelry in implant-grade titanium and 14k and 18k solid gold.
- Laser tattoo removal with a free consult and cost estimate.
- Tattoo supplies and gift cards.
Our Record
A New Haven tattoo shop choice backed by twelve Reader’s Choice wins
Grade A has been tattooing in Fort Wayne since 1999, and readers of the Fort Wayne Newspapers named us Best Tattoo Shop in Fort Wayne every year from 2014 through 2025. Every session uses single-use needles, and our studios exceed health department requirements.
Plenty of studios could call themselves a tattoo shop near New Haven. Before you choose one, look at healed work, ask how equipment is sterilized, and make sure the shop checks ID. We are happy to answer all of it at a free consult, and you can read what clients say on our reviews page.
East Allen County
Tattoos near New Haven, Indiana and the east side
From New Haven we also welcome clients from Woodburn and the rest of east Allen County, and from across the Ohio line in Defiance and Van Wert. Decatur, down in Adams County, is another town we see often. For larger work, request your free consult on our booking page.
Wondering about our mall location instead? Glenbrook Square, also on the north side, handles tattoos and piercing too, but Clinton St keeps laser removal on the table if you ever want it.
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 New Haven studios.
Grade A doesn’t have a shop in New Haven; our nearest studio is about 15 minutes away with free parking.
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
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
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 Allen County.
Clients drive in from all over northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, including:
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is there a Grade A studio in New Haven, Indiana?
No. Our closest studio is on N Clinton St in Fort Wayne, about 9 miles west of New Haven.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Grade A?
About 15 minutes, heading west on US-30 or Coliseum Blvd to N Clinton St.
Can I walk in for a tattoo from New Haven today?
Walk-ins are welcome seven days a week, subject to availability. Call (260) 485-8258 to check the current wait.
What tattoos work best as walk-ins?
Smaller designs are the best fit for walk-ins. Larger custom pieces should be booked.
How late is Grade A open near New Haven?
Clinton St is open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, until 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and until 6 PM Sunday.
Is there free parking?
Yes, free parking is right in front of the Clinton St studio.
How much is a tattoo near New Haven, IN?
The cost comes down to size, detail, placement and time. You will get the number from your artist at a free consult.
Does Grade A require a deposit?
Some appointments require a non-refundable deposit, which is applied to your final cost.
Where can New Haven residents get laser tattoo removal?
At our Clinton St studio in Fort Wayne, about 15 minutes from New Haven. It is the only Grade A location with laser.
How often are laser removal sessions?
Every 6 to 8 weeks. Most tattoos need 6 to 12 sessions for full removal.
Can I get a nose piercing near New Haven?
Yes. Clinton St offers nose piercing, and a nostril piercing usually heals in 3 to 6 months.
What if my piercing gets irritated?
Jewelry checks and troubleshooting are complimentary, so stop by or call the studio.
What piercing jewelry metals do you use?
We use nickel-free implant-grade titanium (ASTM F136), 14k or 18k solid gold, and high-quality surgical steel.
How old do I have to be for a tattoo?
At least 18, with a valid government photo ID, under Indiana law.
Can New Haven teens get piercings?
Teens 16 or 17 can be pierced with a parent or legal guardian present who has matching ID. Extra rules apply to some placements.
Does Grade A sell gift cards?
Yes. Gift cards are available, and they make an easy gift for someone in New Haven.
Can you fix an old tattoo for a New Haven client?
Yes. Our artists handle cover-ups and reworks, and the consultation is free.
Is Grade A a safe tattoo shop?
Yes. Needles and supplies are single-use, equipment is autoclave sterilized, and our studios exceed health department requirements.
Do you serve Ohio clients near New Haven?
Yes. We see clients from Defiance and Van Wert in northwest Ohio as well as Woodburn and east Allen County.
How long has Grade A been around?
Grade A opened on Clinton St in 1999 and has been voted Best Tattoo Shop in Fort Wayne every year from 2014 through 2025.
Keep exploring
Related pages.
Ready when you are.
Walk in today or book a free consultation. Call Clinton St at (260) 485-8258.