Oatly reviews and discussion

4.3

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Creamy, milklike mouthfeel
  • Exceptional frothing performance
  • Versatile, coffee-enhancing flavor
  • Consistent, barista-grade texture
  • Additive-heavy ingredient list
  • Occasionally too sweet taste
  • Watery low‑fat variant texture
  • Potential gut sensitivity reports

Oatly impresses in reviews for creamy, café-worthy performance—especially Barista Edition, which froths reliably and elevates lattes, matcha, and espresso—while its distinct oat flavor works across coffee, cereal, baking, and smoothies. Reviews also flag meaningful drawbacks: frequent concerns about additives/oils, sweetness and blood-sugar impact, occasional separation or watery low‑fat variants, and mixed reactions to texture; fans call it the best-tasting oat milk, but ingredient purists and some sensitive stomachs report issues.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,462 reviews and posts

  • Love oatmilk!!! This brand is relatively healthy compared to others if you get the plain flavor. Very useful when cooking.

  • Great dairy alternative, very smooth and creamy, although it is pricier when compared to other milk alternatives

  • Love the barista edition! I can finally have non dairy/non soy cappuccinos that are actually foamy!

  • While I've enjoyed Oatly's products, I've been disappointed to find out what's in their products and how they've been slick about marketing around ingredients.

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    Would love to see more transparency in their marketing

  • One of the best milk replacements in terms of texture- but you can def taste the difference still- as expected. It tastes a bit like you poured cereal milk into your latte! Oat milk is one of the best alternatives for the planet- and tastes great in many things- like smoothies and coffee and cereal. So I love that a brand has had such great reception. I love their awareness campaigns too!

  • Great product. They did a great job of rolling out within coffee shops and then building an accessible consumer brand. Really enjoy seeing all of their product extensions.

  • I really want to love this brand. Their provocative marketing is phenomenal and it really feels like they aren’t afraid to step on anyone’s toes in the process. My kids love it so we always keep a few in our fridge!

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    I simply don’t like the taste. I can take a perfectly fantastic coffee (or espresso), but after adding Oatly to it I just don’t want to drink it. I don’t think the taste is any worse than the competitors’, it’s just not for me - and that sucks because I want to make choices that are better for the planet. That Oatly then guilt trips me about drinking “r*ped cow milk” doesn’t feel great when I really want to like their product, but I guess they’re not entirely wrong.

  • As far as taste and creaminess go, this hits all the marks. It especially made my matcha lattes and chais taste much better. It is disappointing, however, that seed oils are used in order to make it this creamy. Wish other options were explored.

  • Great milk alternative but sometimes its like a little chalky in the mouth. It is not as rich or creamy as I would like but the taste is fine

  • This is so yummy I use it regularly. Its good for making coffee drinks, but also in cereal and while baking. If youre looking for a good plant based milk this is the one right here.

  • Oatly makes the smoothest oatmilk I’ve tasted. It is downright delicious and makes the perfect foam for lattes. I highly recommend Oatly for all milk alternatives.

  • Great oat beverage, I most often use this product as a milk alternative in my coffee. This beverage froths well for lattes. However, I think it is slightly overpriced.

  • This is my go-to oat milk brand. Reliable. Tastes good. High quality. Reasonable price. They also happen to make my fav chocolate milk <3333

  • In all fairness I have never had a problem with Oatly so I never had to contact the customer service. I have no idea what thet are like. My friend is using Oatly every day, Im personally a rice milk person.

  • Oatly is delicious and I would happily drink it as a vegan at any restaurant or friends’ house. However, when it comes to purchasing my own oat milk I am concerned about the gums and preservatives in this milk. I have also heard concerns about this brand not being sustainable so I need to look further into this.

  • If you're looking to switch up your milk game, Oatly is the way to go. Made from oats and free from dairy, soy, and nuts, Oatly is not only creamy and delicious but also environmentally friendly! Whether you pour it over your morning cereal, whip up a smoothie, or froth it for your coffee, Oatly's versatility is unmatched. Plus, their commitment to sustainability and transparency in sourcing their ingredients makes me love them even more. So if you're ready to ditch dairy and embrace a more planet-friendly option, give Oatly a try! Your taste buds and the environment will thank you.

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  • Oat milk is one of the best milk-alternatives when it comes to coffee. Oatly is possibly the best and most accessible to me in this space. It is preferred on those days where we want a change up from just black coffee.