4.3
85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Oatly
4.3 • 2,463 Reviews
•
Oatly reviews and discussion
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.
AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews
2,463 reviews and posts
4y ago
I love but super high in sugar so its a give and take!
Love the texture + taste! Ice cream is pretty solid too!
A solid oat milk product! As much as oatly really forged a path in for Oat Milk as a milk alternative, their product isn't exceptional now that there's plenty of oat alternative brands out there. A reliable option, but nothing special.
Feedback
The high sugar content is a really big barrier for choice, personally. If there was a lower sugar version I would have a much higher purchase intent.
4y ago
My favorite of the alternative milks (and real milk is gross, please don't drink that). Best flavor. Color and feel could maybe be less watery but not if it requires adding stabilizers or anything.
Feedback
Color and feel could maybe be less watery but not if it requires adding stabilizers or anything.
I didn’t love Oatly. I believe it upset my stomach a bit and I thought it was a bit chalky. But I know people who love it so this could just be me.
Feedback
Consistency and elimination of any ingredients that are known to upset digestion.
4y ago
I'm into non-dairy milks / milk products for sure. It's a little pricey, but I know it's very loved by baristas (especially this brand, which touts sustainability despite it's investment from Blackstone). I understand that small companies need large scale investment to grow. They make awesome oat milk ice cream though - the strawberry is my favorite!
Feedback
Pricing!
Creamy and delicious version of Oatly that is perfect for coffee!
4y ago
Flavor is okay but the ingredients are not the best, some unnecessary. There are better brands
Feedback
Better ingredients
I was hesitant to try oat milk... I'd tried soy and almond and both were decent but I'm not a huge milk drinker and only ever get it in my lattes. Enter Starbucks chai lattes & a Tiktok recommending oat milk (Starbucks uses Oatly). Love at first sip. The rest is history.
Oatley original oat milk is delicious.
The product itself tastes good. However, Oatly as a company has been riddled with controversy so I cannot in good conscience continue to support the brand. I believe there are just as good - if not better - oat milks available.
My favorite is the full fat Oatly, it's delicious.
Feedback
I wish it did not separate in coffee, that's a bummer.
4y ago
I am a big half and half man with my coffee and this is the first "oat milk" that has been truly a solid replacement for dairy and this actual froths which is a great advancement in the milk alternative space!
4y ago
Literally the best oatmilk I have ever had in my life. I have tested almost all other grocery store brand and this is by far my favorite! I usually get the extra fat, super clean taste, no weird after taste like cow milk. Love the nuttiness in the aftertaste as well. I use it to make matcha latte almost every morning
Feedback
Price…! All other oatmilk on sale constantly.
I love Oatly! Tried their milk, creamers, yogurt, and ice creams. Sometimes it can taste bland but it's just healthy!
Feedback
Nothing
GREAT taste and I especially love the barista edition
Feedback
Ingredients :/ There's a lot of oat milk alternatives [like Malk] that don't use oil and are still creamy.
Love oatmilk!!! This brand is relatively healthy compared to others if you get the plain flavor. Very useful when cooking.
Consistently good oatmilk brand, great for coffees!
4y ago
I love the taste of Oatly and love how it blends in with drinks and even food (like soups sometimes). I used to buy it all the time but haven't been buying it much anymore due to how processed it is.
I like the taste of Oatly but I don't like that the formula is high in seed oils :(