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Display of tattoo flash art featuring dragons, a girl, and a spider, surrounded by decorative stickers including a star with rhinestones, a holographic heart, a pink parrot pen, a dice, paper clips, and a red ribbon.
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THE LOWER EAST SIDE’S FIRST QUEER WALK-IN TATTOO AND PIERCING SHOP

No ego, no attitude—just good art, pro piercers, and safe, accessible body mods.

Cherry Bomb Studio is a queer owned tattoo shop in NYC’s Lower East Side (LES) offering custom tattoos, safe walk in piercings, and long lasting tooth gems, all in a judgment free space that puts artistry, consent, and community first.

What we do

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    Tattoos

    Custom flash & fine-line by professional queer artists.

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    Piercings

    Safe, professional, & hygienic. Plus jewelry you actually want.

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    Tooth Gems

    Sparkle with crystals or solid gold charms.

  • SHOP MERCH

    Lifestyle shop

    A space for bold self-expression and community.

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TRUSTED BY

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“Our guests were obsessed with their new tooth gems! We hired Cherry Bomb NYC for a brand activation and we were blown away by the amazing service. ”
— Bryan, Monster Energy

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COME VISIT US

Walk-ins welcome (no stress, no attitude).
Safe, licensed artists only.
LGBTQ+ owned & affirming.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Our store has one large step up to enter, but we have a portable wheelchair ramp available. The only area of our shop that isn’t wheelchair accessible is our restroom.

HOURS
Mon - Thu, 12pm - 8pm
Fri - Sun, 12pm - 11pm

Map showing streets and landmarks in Roosevelt Park area, with two red apples and a sprig of green leaves on Stanton Street near E Houston Street.