Oatly reviews and discussion

4.3

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Exceptional frothing performance
  • Creamy, dairy-like texture
  • Consistent, pleasing flavor
  • Versatile culinary use
  • Additive-heavy ingredient list
  • Perceived oily heaviness
  • Occasional digestive discomfort
  • Thinness or separation issues

Oatly impresses in reviews for creamy, café-level performance—especially the Barista Edition, which froths reliably and elevates lattes, cappuccinos, matcha, and coffee while tasting smooth, lightly sweet, and versatile for cereal, baking, and smoothies. Reviews also flag meaningful drawbacks: frequent concerns about added oils/gums and long ingredient lists, occasional digestive upset or perceived sweetness/heaviness, and some noting thinness or separation in non-barista SKUs—making it excellent for coffee lovers but less ideal for strict clean-label seekers.

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2,462 reviews and posts

  • This is my favorite oat milk and I have been drinking it for years! The full fat one is great for my daily coffee/latté, and I also enjoy it for my milk teas. It's usually very easy to find in stores, and I prefer it over other oat milks.

  • This is the best oat milk! I've tried a lot of alternative milks and this one has the best texture! The texture is creamy and not watery! The texture makes it perfect for making an iced latte! The taste is also really nice.

  • This milk is so creamy and delicious and it was one of the og oat milks. They say they don’t add extra sugar but i do think they add grapeseed oil to some of their products and other additives. The ingredients aren’t just oats and water but i still like the products on occasion .

  • As someone who has sensitivity to dairy, yet loves milk products, it's hard to find replacements and alternatives. This milk, however, does do the job, and does it well. the texture is light yet creamy, and it has a great flavor. I will say, the protein is a bit low, but still truly a good option.

  • Pleasent taste and texture however it contains refined RAPSEED OIL to help the milk froth and steam like dairy. VERY BAD DECISION ‼️‼️‼️ Soy or Hula beans would be much better option, or Coconut fat/cream 🤍

  • so good for a flat white, honestly, the best milk for an at-home coffee station. I love that it has that actual barista feel and taste, which truly elevates my mornings. Honestly, the only complaint is I don't really have any other use for it, but that may just be a me problem.

  • My work started using as a milk alternative. It’s nice and creamy but if it’s more than a few ounces it makes me sick. Saying like I can use it with a shot of espresso but not a latte.

  • I was able to try this product for free through a rebate app. I have also tried this brand previously on my own. Overall it is not my favorite milk alternative. The ingredients are not the best but the flavor is good.

  • I’m trying to cut down on my dairy (thyroid issues) and bought this for my morning lattes. It has a great mouthfeel and taste and froths well with a handheld foamer. I wish it were organic, and didn’t have 7 grams of sugar per serving. I’m not one who has a serious issue with seed oils, so that doesn’t really bother me like some others… I just don’t think it’s bad for you.

  • It's the best compared to others in the supermarket, quite rich in flavor, and has a slight thickness, without tasting like dirty water. I often get the regular one although the barista version is definitely a must. The first time I bought it, it was because the packaging was quite creative and 'speaking' to me, just as every step in the customer experience makes it easier to understand while reading. It's out of the box, innovative and I connected with it, besides being tasty and my favorite for coffee made at home. I'm also UGC creator and if you would like a visual review, that cou

  • after my doctor telling me I was on the border of having high cholesterol I started looking for dairy alternatives. I tried many brands of Oat milk and in my opinion Oatly is the best for taste. I get the full fat version to use as creamer in my coffee and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything 🙌🏾

  • Tried this new oat milk as an added variety not as milk replacement. It tasked ok as variety but it is not a good replacement if that is what you are are looking. Almond milk is a better milk replacement for me

  • This is the best oat milk for espresso drink! I feel like I've tried every oat milk on the market and keep coming back to Oatly. My favorite local coffee shop uses Oatly, so immediately I trust them. Love this brand!

  • Oatly is a wonderful oat drink option. It has a rich taste in comparison to either dairy milk or other milk alternatives. The cost is comparable to other milk alternatives, and it has health benefits like fiber.

  • I've only tried one of the ice creams from this brand, and it's fairly good. I tried the mint chip flavor, and it's everything you'd expect from a flavor from that name. I didn't get oat milk vibes while eating it either.

  • I love Oatly Milk. I purchased the full fat oat milk and use it in baking, lattes, and protein shakes. It blends really well and gives it such a nice consistency. There’s no weird aftertaste like you would get from regular dairy. It doesn’t expire as fast either. Oatly is delicious and I recommend anything they make.

  • I liked using this for making my at home French press coffee in the morning. Nice consistency and tastes great. It isn’t too heavy. It is just right! The Oatly Barista steams nicely. If I want a little treat the oatly chocolate tastes nice and smooth and is a perfect chocolate balance. Negative would be the glyphosate level

  • This is by far my favorite oat milk, and I especially love how well it works in baking and lattes. The texture is smooth and perfectly thick. I usually buy 2 cartons a week, and it has completely replaced dairy milk in my house.

  • As I tried to find a suitable alternative to Soy milk, I came across oat milk while at a coffee shop.Trying different brands of oat milk brought me to OATLY! I was such a big fan that it added an extra creaminess to my already delicious mocha latte. I now use two different types of OATLY!. I use the Original for everyday needs and the Barista edition for my coffee. I love how they are dairy-free and gluten-free. I have nothing but good things to say about the OATLY! brand and would highly recommend this brand if you either have not tried it yet or are looking for milk alternatives to replace those other brands.

  • I love Oatly's Milk as well as their Ice Cream line. I am avid consumer of the Mint Chip flavor. It's really good, so delicious. I don't even miss the dairy.

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    Would prefer the chips to be chocolate shavings instead but that's just personal preference lol