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Tattoo & Piercing in Toronto: Visiting XS on Queen Street West

By XS Team · November 1, 2026

Elephant back piece at XS Toronto — @thehalfdecent
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Queen Street West has long been one of Toronto’s most creative streets, and it is home to XS Toronto — our flagship studio at 282 Queen Street West, steps from Osgoode and the Queen streetcar. If you are searching for a tattoo shop or piercing studio in downtown Toronto, here is what to know before you visit.

Three floors built around body art

The Toronto flagship spans three floors: fine body jewelry, apparel and local brands on the first floor; an open-concept tattoo studio with both open and private spaces on the second; and a third floor dedicated to developing emerging artists.

Walk-in piercings and tattoos

Walk-ins are welcome whenever availability allows — for a piercing, a jewelry change, a tattoo consultation or a same-day tattoo. For a guaranteed time, book your piercing online and choose XS Toronto.

Custom tattoos in Toronto

For custom work — fine line, black and grey, colour or cover-ups — send a tattoo request with your idea, placement, size and reference images. You can choose a Toronto artist on the form, and our team will follow up with next steps.

Hours and location

XS Toronto is open Monday to Thursday 10:00–22:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00–23:30, and Sunday 11:00–20:00 — late hours that fit after work or a night on Queen West. Call (416) 599-4848 with questions.

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