I got a tattoo here a few months ago with my friend and while the artist is incredibly talented and professional, and I recommend him for tattoos-- the guy that runs the front end is the opposite of helpful and friendly, and for being the first person you interact with-- it's off-putting. Reading other reviews this is the biggest complaint that anyone has and for the owners I'd recommend taking action on this. The same friend I went with a few months ago and I want more tattoos so I emailed them just like I did over the summer to book. Timely response saying to come in to book an appointment. So we did, only to be rudely told to email what we want and to book, which could've been explained in the first email and saved us our time and much confusion. As much as I'd love to get more work done by Jerry, in the meantime I'll be going to another artist, somewhere that is handled more professionally.

Clean, spacious spot with a super welcoming atmosphere! Had a nose piercing done by Jerry who is as nice as one can be! He made sure I liked the placement of the piercing and he didn’t rush the process. I was able to get in promptly even though I just walked in, and the guy at the front was helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I’ll be coming back again!

The piercer was great. quick, very professional and kind, but the man in the front counter was incredibly rude for no reason and treated me like I was annoying him or something and snatched my ID from me. he made the other man at the counter check me out and wouldn't look at or talk to me. I made an appointment and came prepared so it was very disappointing to be treated like a pest👎🏼 ruined the experience

went with my best friend to get a piercing, she had called and set up an appointment ahead of time, and here we are TWO hours later and no one has yet to show up. i can honestly say that i have never left a bad review before but all i have to say is wow. EXTREMELY unprofessional. how do you expect to run a business when you are wasting your clients time? disappointed to say the least.

Piercing prices can be steep but it's 100% worth it, because Jerry knows what he's doing. Tattoo prices can be expensive too but the artwork is phenomenal. You REALLY get what you pay for! 10/10 I'll always go here! Jerry is super kind and welcoming, if youre a first timer I would definitely go here!!

This place was a breath of fresh air. I went to a tattoo shop before and left feeling very uncomfortable but when I stepping into Hot Spot I felt relief. Before a quote Jerry drew my design on (an inner ear piece) to make sure it was able to be done to my liking. The whole experience as a whole was amazing and I left with a beautiful tattoo that I love!

Very experienced artist who does great work for reasonable prices :) my go to guy for tattoos in the North Liberty/Coralville/Iowa City area

Today I got an Angel Kiss piercing done. It went great! Jerry was very knowledgeable and reassuring. It was fast and painless.

I went in to check out the jewelry for a nose piercing and saw one I really liked and I was all set to schedule my appointment but they actually let me get pierced right then, I’m not going to lie I am in love with my piercing! Now I have to go there for my tattoo!! Thanks fellas! They over price their tattoos !

Got my nose peirced here, and the piercer was so nice and so helpful! He made me feel really comfortable, and of course, my piercing looks super cute! The place was also really clean, open, and bright!

Really comfortable and clean place. Reasonable and friendly. Talked with my daughter about after care for septum piercing. Highly recommend.

I paid way too much money for the amount of mistakes I received in my tattoo. I got pierced here and that was a pleasant experience, so i felt good about going back for a tattoo. That said, when they said my small pencil tattoo was going to be $100, I knew I was getting ripped off, because the larger tattoo on my right arm only cost me $60 elsewhere and is pristine. That said, I assumed I was paying for quality, so I paid for it. I was wrong, as you can see in the photo, there are several random dots that were not a part of the design I sent over. In addition, the tattoo artist began arguing with me about including mistakes from the scan image including a grey tint to the photo, which I did not think I needed to clarify I didn’t want. I really don’t want to be negative and am trying my best to be happy with the result, but I’m not gonna lie I’m really upset about all the mistakes made, especially given the amount I paid. I can’t help but wish I had gotten tattooed anywhere else. I hope in leaving this comment I can help others from making my mistake. I’m debating whether or not to get the mistakes laser removed, on one hand they’re several random dots/smears that are invisible from a distance, but on the other hand it’s my body and I don’t like how messy the final result is. After talking to some friends about this experience, I’ve learned that many other students have had similar negative experiences as well, and that apparently within the tattooed student body they’re known to do stuff like this. I really wish I’d asked around more before scheduling an appointment here.

Jerry is so professional I’ve been going to him for 8 years regularly. Pierced my nips, tongue, and snakebites never ever made me feel uncomfortable. Also snakeyes on my tongue to no fault of his own I had to take it out he was really helpful and gave me lots of free jewelry to try and help it heal but it just was not going to :( Really bangs out tats especially when you get tired towards the end of a session. Definitely go here. All my face tats were done here.

Jerry is a good dude! He’s welcoming and make client feel comfortable and the girl at the reception desk have great customer service skills. She’s friendly, helpful and very patient.

Got exactly what I wanted after being told by other places that it couldn’t be done! My tattoo is beautiful!