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A One-stop Shop Provides Customers With Quality Body Art, Coffee, Food
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The shop is family-orient- ed and promotes community. “We try to take out the intimidation of getting a tat- too. People can come in and sometimes they just want to talk about an idea for a tattoo. There’s never any pressure and we just try to
be nice, welcoming and have a good at- titude,” he says.
In addition to coffee and specialty drinks, Sacred Art Tattoo Coffee Bar offers smoothies, sandwiches and more. Tuzzio says the lilikoi butterfly pea lemonade is an- other must-try on the menu for those not in the mood for coffee.
“We try to take out the intimidation of getting a tattoo. People can come in and sometimes they just want to talk about an idea for a tattoo.”
The owners of Sacred Art Tattoo care a lot about the people they bring into the organization and hope that shows when customers come in.
When it comes to food, the Duchess sandwich is a crowd favorite. It features avocado, turkey, mozzarel- la, mixed greens, cucumber, tomato and a side of Maui Onion chips.
“Getting a tat- toocanbea nerve-wracking thing,” says Kun- imura. “I mean, you’ re getting something forever, and you want to be
Since opening in Kapolei, the tattoo and coffee bar has been attracting a lot of local families, tourists and mili- tary members.
excited about it. We try to treat every tattoo like it’s that important.”
“There’s a huge demand for quality tattoos on this side,” says tattoo artist and co-owner Daniel Kunimu- ra. “We’re trying to do fair, nice tattoos at a fair price. I think making the customer feel welcome first, figuring out what they want and then executing and making it hap- pen are important in every interaction.”
Customers will find that everything about Sacred Art Tattoo is intentional. From its artists, service, and coffee bar menu to the merchandise sold and local art featured, a lot of thought goes into the compa- ny’s authenticity.
“We make ourselves re- ally easily accessible,” adds tattoo artist and co-owner Chris “2Bit” Curren.
(Above) Barista Kaija Maleko-Pitolo serves up tasty drinks and cuisine at Sacred Art Tattoo and Coffee Bar Kapolei. (Inset) The macadamia nut vanilla latte is just one of the many beverages offered. LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTOS
For more information about Sacred Art Tattoo Ka- polei, visit sacredartkapolei. com or stop by for some cof- fee. Walk-in appointments are welcome, but you can also inquire online or call 808-452-0407.
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