Buzz Buzz Tattoo
11525 Menchaca Rd Ste 101, Austin, Texas, 78748
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Why Choose Buzz Buzz Tattoo?
Buzz Buzz Tattoo has been a South Austin mainstay since 1997, earning a highly respected reputation for cover-ups, traditional work, and black and grey artistry. Owner Kelly Barr and his team, including artists like CRTNZ, Sizer Yerger, and Adam, are known for skilled execution, thoughtful design consultation, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that works equally well for first-timers and seasoned collectors.
About Buzz Buzz Tattoo
Buzz Buzz Tattoo has been putting ink on South Austin since 1997, and the word around town is that owner Kelly Barr, who has more than 25 years behind the machine, is the real deal. This is a South Austin studio over on Manchaca, and locals will tell you it's one of the most respected spots in the area for bold lines and bright colors, black and grey, and cover-ups. If you've got an old piece you'd like reworked, this is the shop people point you toward.
Ask anyone who's been inked here and the first thing they mention is the artistry. Kelly gets a lot of love for his steady hand and his eye for design, and folks appreciate how he walks first-timers through what to expect. He's not the only talent in the building either.
We've heard great things about Lari, who turns designs around fast without cutting corners, Adam, who's a favorite for first tattoos, and CRTNZ, whom regulars call a master of shading and a great help when you're still developing a concept. Beyond the skill, people talk about how clean and comfortable the studio is and how welcoming the whole team feels. Custom work and consultations are what they do, so bring your idea and let them build it out with you.
The shop runs by appointment only, and it's known around Austin for fair value on top of quality work. One regular put it simply: he'd found his place for good.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The entire process was easy, clean, and professional. Adam was the one who did my tattoo and he came up with an amazing design based on [my vision].”
“Kelly has such a steady hand and an amazing eye for art. He made changes and added color that made it even better than I was expecting.”
“Many tattoo shops have a 'too cool for you' vibe. This place was very welcoming. Kelly designed a great custom piece for me with no issues.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Buzz Buzz Tattoo
Buzz Buzz Tattoo, on Manchaca in South Austin since 1997, is known for bold traditional American work and cover-ups, alongside black and grey, illustrative, and color pieces. Owner Kelly Barr has over 25 years of experience, and clients highlight steady linework and strong color saturation. Artists like Sizer Yerger and CRTNZ add depth in traditional and grayscale shading respectively.
No, Buzz Buzz Tattoo works by appointment only. Clients mention same-day booking availability in some cases after emailing or calling ahead, so reaching out directly is the best way to get on the schedule. The shop offers custom design work and consultations, letting clients bring in reference images or ideas that Kelly Barr and the team develop into finished stencils.
Owner Kelly Barr has anchored the shop since 1997 and is frequently praised for custom design skill, clear communication, and a welcoming manner. Sizer Yerger, also an owner, is noted for traditional American pieces and full custom sleeves. CRTNZ specializes in black and grey shading, and Adam and Lari also appear in reviews for custom design work and first-tattoo experiences.
Yes, cover-up work is one of the shop's specialties, alongside traditional tattooing. One clients describes Kelly Barr reworking an old calf tattoo into something the client was much happier with. With 25-plus years of experience, Kelly is regularly pointed to by South Austin locals as the person to see for reworking or updating older pieces.
Reviews consistently describe the Manchaca studio as clean, comfortable, and professionally run, with artists explaining aftercare and process clearly. While sterilization credentials aren't posted on the shop's own site, the pattern of local word of mouth points to a well-maintained space. As with any studio, ask to see current autoclave or sterilization documentation on-site, per Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 512-520-5050
- Address
- 11525 Menchaca Rd Ste 101, Austin, Texas, 78748
How Buzz Buzz Tattoo Compares
in Austin
More reviews than 69% of tattoo shops in Austin
Good Value — 1 of 78 in Austin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12-8PM
- Wednesday
- 12-8PM
- Thursday
- 12-8PM
- Friday
- 12-8PM
- Saturday
- 12-8PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
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