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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,463 reviews and posts

  • Delicious oat milk; I usually get the barista and it’s creamy with a neutral flavor that tastes great as is or in coffee, tea, boba, or baked goods (hello vegan French toast!). Their cheeky marketing is a riot as well. 10/10 recommend

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    I noticed that I experience intestinal upset if I overindulge - apparently common due to some of the binders and oils they use for that silky smooth experience.

  • The worst oat milk on the market. Oatly is full of inflammatory oils and gut irritating ingredients.

  • I've used Oatly a couple times to make my morning chai latte or overnight oats - I love the texture and consistency of it.

  • I cannot drink myself as I’m gluten free, however my colleagues love it and say it tastes great so it’s always on the list! It does well in coffee and tea and doesn’t go that horrible curdled way other plant milks do. I recommend this over other oat brands.

    Consumer
  • Good flavor but separates/ gets grainy when you heat it up. Could also use some revamping on the ingredients as they are not the cleanest of all the oat milks.

  • My partner loves oatmilk and Oatly seems to be the creamier for coffee and cereal. Also, their ads are really easy to spot and fun

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    It's not great for anyone who's sensitive to glucose spikes, so just be mindful of it.

  • I can't lie, I just love Oatly! It's so rich and creamy and really elevates coffee or tea!

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    It's worth paying a bit extra for this treat!

  • The Oatly barista blend is my go-to mixer for my morning coffee for nearly 3 years now. I believe they also use this at Starbucks and have this at my local WeWork so I am consistently using this product. Its the right consistency and flavor - it doesn't come out watery like some of their competitors and the product size is right for a household of just 2 people.

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    Great consistency, taste and availability. Sometimes confusing what constitutes "barista blend" and what doesn't, but at the end of the day its not a huge issue.

  • I've been an Oatly fan for years now and probably won't stop being one for years to come. It's the best tasting / toastiest / yummiest alternative milk on the market and I love that they've been able to enter coffee shops and homes worldwide.

  • Super delicious! I love how creamy it was. I was able to use it to thicken sauces, blend up smoothies and even satisfying enough to put the kiddos to bed with.

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    I love Oatly! I need to try out their barista blend next. Delicious and nutritious plant based milk for yourself and the kids!

  • oatly was GOAT for a while. but then we realized it was just vegetable oil with cute branding. don't get me wrong, i still get my oat milk lattes with oatly, but at home i'm using elmhurst farms or willa — just oats and water and a little salt (and maybe cane sugar if you want it sweet). that's all oat milk should be.

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    tastes amazing, but there are oat milks out there that don't have all the gums and additives.

  • This is a great option for a non dairy milk substitute. Even warmed up it doesn’t alter the taste of the drink.

    Consumer
  • Lots of filler ingredients and sugar in this. There are far better competitors on the market now, I would go with Malk or another.

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    Work on refining the formula!

  • I discovered Oatly oat milk back in 2017 at a cafe called FIKA in NYC, and it's safe to say that my life has been forever changed since then. Before trying Oatly, I had never been a fan of dairy milk alternatives, as they often left a weird aftertaste or didn't froth well for coffee drinks. But Oatly was a game-changer - it's creamy, frothy, and has a delicious nutty flavor that I absolutely love. One of the things I appreciate about Oatly is its versatility. It works well in coffee, tea, smoothies, and even baking. I've used it as a substitute for milk in various recipes, and it's always turned out delicious. Plus, Oatly is vegan and free of dairy, soy, and nuts, making it a great option for those with allergies or dietary restrictions. Another thing I love about Oatly is the company's commitment to sustainability. Oatly has a low environmental impact and uses sustainable farming practices to reduce its carbon footprint. The company also uses renewable energy in its production facilities and has even launched a program to help farmers transition to more sustainable farming methods. Overall, I would highly recommend Oatly oat milk to anyone looking for a delicious and sustainable dairy milk alternative. It's versatile, creamy, and has a unique nutty flavor that sets it apart from other alternatives on the market. If you haven't tried Oatly yet, you're missing out!

  • I used to LOVE oatly, however after learning about all the oils and extras they add to the milk, I am turned off. The ingredients cause pimples for me and make me feel extra bloated.

  • I have mixed feelings on Oatly. I think it taste great but I dont love the ingredients in it. I use oat milk every day for my matcha and this works great for that. I am just looking for something a little cleaner.

  • I've tried a lot of different brands of oat milk. Oatly is one of the first I ever tasted and unfortunately because of the price I switched to other brands. But I always come back to Oatly because the taste, the texture, and the way it froths for my lattes can't be matched. Oatly is great in my eggs and other foods. It is a great milk replacement.

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  • Tastes delicious in coffee of course - and their branding in on point. But the ingredients list is very unhealthy - who wants oils in their milk?? I’ve heard really negative things about the company who bought Oatly too so I would rather not support

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    Loved them for a while and adore their campaigns But for my health I choose not to buy and I don’t think this product is as healthy as advertised

  • Great oat milk for coffee! We love Oatly in our house. Definitely worth the little bit extra over the store brand. Makes great microfoam for lattes.

  • Love the texture of oatly! It's especially great for coffee as it blends and steams well compared to other plant-based milks.

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    The only thing I don't like about Oatly is their use of rapeseed oil as stabilizers in their products. I understand why it's needed, but as someone that is trying to cut out more processed food and oils, it would be great if they used a different oil in their products.