Oatly reviews and discussion

4.3

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Creamy, luxurious mouthfeel
  • Reliable, barista-grade frothing
  • Smooth, neutral oat flavor
  • Versatile, beverage performance
  • Additive-heavy ingredient list
  • Seed oil, rapeseed inclusion
  • Occasional digestive discomfort
  • Sometimes overly sweet taste

Oatly impresses in reviews for café-worthy performance—its Barista Edition froths reliably and delivers a creamy, smooth texture that elevates coffee, matcha, and lattes—while dividing opinion over formulation. Fans praise the rich mouthfeel, neutral-to-oaty flavor, and versatility across baking, cereal, and smoothies; critics cite seed/rapeseed oils, gums/additives, sweetness, and occasional digestive upset as drawbacks. Overall, Oatly is considered a top-tasting, highly consistent oat milk for beverages, but less appealing to buyers prioritizing ultra‑clean ingredients.

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2,463 reviews and posts

  • Like many others, I jumped on the Oatly bandwagon a few years ago. At the time, it was great to have a lactose-free alternative other than soya milk. However, I've since switched to other brands and alternatives, as this one seems to spike my blood sugar. I’ll forever be a fan of their copywriting, though.

  • Love oatly! As a barista it's the best milk to do latte art by far. Also, for someone trying to cut out dairy it can save you a lot of headache because it's creamy and frothy just like regular milk. Only downside is the high sugar

  • Not into this oat milk trend, and these often have bad ingredients like this one does. I would not drink it again nor would I recommend it.

  • I purchased a really nice espresso machine and have tried several non-dairy milks with it to recreate coffee shop drinks. Oatley is the best tasting and froths and foams as well as cow milk.

  • Oatly has quickly become a favorite in the non-dairy beverage market. Their oat milk is creamy and versatile, making it a fantastic alternative for coffee, baking, or simply enjoying cold. I particularly appreciate their commitment to sustainability and transparent ingredient sourcing. The range of flavors, from original to chocolate to barista blend, caters to various tastes, and the packaging is both fun and eco-friendly. Overall, Oatly combines taste and ethics, making it a standout choice for those looking to reduce dairy consumption without sacrificing flavor. Highly recommend!

  • This is a really Good option for healthy people, low calories and have a good after taste, i include it to my diet and i definetly love it

  • They need to improve their ingredients. Oatmilk should not have oils in there whatsoever. The brand has driven the alternative milk industry I think they can do better !

  • The OG of oat milk. I've been enjoying Oatly on trips to Sweden years before they made it over to the states. Creamy and great for cooking, baking, lattes and other drinks. Knocked off one star for the oil, which probably aids in the creamy texture but sometimes I just make my own oat milk without added preservatives or oil.

  • I tried Oatly as a substitute for regular cow milk and was very pleased with this product. The packaging is very sustainable and the milk tasted good. Will buy again.

  • One of the best oatmilk products on the market. The ice cream is delicious. I've heard some stuff about the company being unethical but haven't looked into it.

  • 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.

  • I find that oatly tends to taste like paper to me and have a sludgy texture I just do not love. There are a lot of options in the oat milk market these days that are better than this one.

  • As a vegan, I'm always searching for the perfect oat milk for my morning latte. I decided to try Oatly and I was pleased. It frothed well and the taste was good so no complaints at all.

  • I have tried this brand before. It’s ok, but nothing special. a bit too watery.

  • I have to admit, as a long-time user of non-dairy milks, I was not that impressed by Oatly the first time I tried it, but now I'm a convert. For the past few months, I've been using their oatmilk (and sometimes their barista oatmilk) in my regular and iced coffee and it is so rich and creamy that I don't even miss my half-and-half. My teenage kids love drinking it as well. I've also branched out to their frozen desserts and especially like their version of vanilla ice-cream. I like that there are various sizes and that they are available in both shelf-stable and refrigerated versions. In addition, based on their packaging, they clearly have a sense of humor and they're nice people. Case in point: My sister saw a large-scale advertising poster of theirs that she really wanted because it included her son's nickname and they sent her a full-size version.

  • I am a huge coffee lover. This makes me able to be vegan from the time I wake up. I LOVE it in coffee and lattes. So rich and creamy and tastes way better than any dairy milk I have had. I wish it was easier to find in stores though.

  • Bought at whole foods. A little watery but good alternative

  • I liked the taste of Oatly but I don’t like some of the additives that go into it & that is not organic oats

  • Oatly makes some of the best oat milk I've ever tasted. I only use oat milk in my beverages and have tried nearly every brand in my area. Oatly is by far one of my favorites. It is creamy and flavorful. It doesn't have that cardboard box taste that some oat milks have. I highly recommend it.