I shopped extensively on Long Island, but in the end, I bought custom cabinetry from a small manufacturer in Pennsylvania. Nonetheless, I will tell you my impressions of Long Island kitchen retailers and the cabinetry sold. They all act like they are selling heirloom precious gems and getting a price out of them is like pulling teeth over a period of many weeks / months.

To start browsing, the best show rooms are Ken Kelly Kitchens (Woodmode / Brookhaven) in Wlliston Park, and Lakeville in Lindenhurst. Ken Kelly sales reps were straight forward and helpful. With just a quick look of my measurements, they gave me some excellent design advice and a ballpark price for my kitchen based on a door style I selected. Lakeville probably has the largest kitchen showroom on Long Island. You can browse, but you will need to make an appointment with a designer and sit for several hours to get any idea of pricing. We waited about 3 weeks to get an appointment and then were given a ball park figure based on Medallion cabinets, but we really wanted the price for Plain and Fancy. We were told that would have to be calculated manually and they would let us know. Several follow up calls and emails over the course of a month, and never received a price. Gave up on them. They push Medallion and I think Medallion is a nice cabinet, but I didn't like the maple tones for their stains. Medallion has three different lines of cabinets, so make sure you know what you are pricing. They also sell Crystal Cabinetry.

Douglas Kitchens in Farmingdale has a nice, large showroom. They carry several lines of cabinetry. I found the designer we worked with to be scatter brained and unreliable, but that may not be indicative of all showrm reps.

I liked Charlie at Kitchen Source in Farmingdale. We received a price within 48 hours of seelcting a door style. Small showroom, but they carry several lines including Woodcore / Proline which is a locally manufactured cabinet (New Hyde Park?), all wood construction. Proline has several wood species and about 5 door styles you can choose from with any paint or stain. As I understand it, Proline is standard sizes, but if you need a custom size, you can order a Woodcore cabinet to match. Forest Kitchens in Glen Cove also sells Proline, but they do alot of work with builders and didn't focus on our project. It took several months to get a price.

Several of my friends have installed beautiful kitchens by North Shore Cabinetry in Plainview. Their price quote for my kitchen was the highest of all I received. Nonetheless, they were very helpful and they have a nice showroom. Their price included installation. They sell Plato cabinetry and Plain and Fancy as well as some other lines.

I very much liked Jeff at Madewell Kitchens in Whitestone. Small showroom selling Jim Bishop cabinetry. Best price for wood cabinets I received. I would have went with them, but I did not like the wood tones of the stained maple. Jeff will give you a ballpark estimate if you bring measurements. I know several people who have used him and have been pleased.

I went to many more places, so if you have any questions, I can give you my impressions, but I think these were the best bets. Good Luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Woodcore