There are several Yelp reviews for this company that are not good in the least. One review at Better Business Bureau that was not good.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/huggy-bears-cupboards-portland-3#reviews

https://www.bbb.org/us/or/portland/profile/cabinets/huggy-bear-cabinets-1296-56001458

What kind of company names themself after a pimp on an old TV show?

I had to look it up online to make sure this posting wasn't spam or a joke. It sounds like a stuffed animal.

Starsky & Hutch tv show

When I told DH about this he thought about the TV show also. Perhaps something got lost in translation when this brand name was created. Maybe they were trying to invoke "cozy." In any case, a brand no one so far has heard of certainly doesn't inspire confidence. Especially since it's easy to find negative reviews. What you're looking for is "European style slab cabinets." What you got a quote for must be some type of imitation. If your budget doesn't allow for the real thing certainly some compromises must be made, but I suggest you keep looking. I don't know where you're located, but there must be other options.

Lol, @millworkman, that’s Huggy Bear!

Aww, I loved Huggy Bear. Pimp with a heart.

I have to agree the name does not say professional to me. Walnut veneer done as you like for looks is a very often used material by a good cabinet company. Idid go look them up are you in Portland ? I think I would like to choose from place where I can go see what I will be getting .

Based on the name alone…no.

They officially changed the name of the company to Hayden Island Cabjnets. They make quality cabinets. Their original name came from their first boss who went by “Bear” as a nickname and he loved to give out hugs.. from what I was told. But nonetheless, I’m glad they changed the name.

A name change doesn't make them any more reputable. It's actually worse.

My thinking exactly! It’s just a simple marketing gimmick to wipe away the bad rap they had previously and start a clean slate.

Huggy Bear is a local cabinet place in Portland. I’ve heard good things about them, from my friend in the cabinet business.