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

  • Pretty good. Wasn’t my first choice but i do like it and i got my whole family to drink it as well.

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  • My go to oat milk brand ! Love the taste and love the packaging and what the brand stands for!

  • I used the barista Edition for matcha and chai lattes for a long time now and it never disappoints.

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    Larger sizes

  • A supergood taste for adding to my morning Matcha Latte. Steamed milk, I love it!

  • One of my favourite go to brands for oat milk. Love the taste and richness.

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  • Delicious and a great alternative! Love adding this in with my smoothies to add extra flavor.

  • Super yummy!!

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    Less expensive

  • 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.

  • Love oatly barista! It is a good classic go to oat milk brand that is barista level and tastes great in coffee. I really enjoy it in my lattes every morning. Also love how accessible and easy it is to find in stores

  • The oat milk that really started it all! I remember getting drinks at a cute NYC cafe that I really liked and I noticed that they used Oatly. It was hard to find then and the supply chain hadn’t expanded beyond cafes and baristas in 2016-2017 or so. I do like the taste as it’s quite creamy with matcha lattes and smoothies but I’ve started to purchase other brands now that oat milk and other dairy alternatives are everywhere. There’s something that almost feels high in fat because of the creaminess!

  • The products are great tasting- especially the barista line- but I’ve stopped drinking oat milk because oat milk raises my blood sugar levels. If they came out with soy or almond, I’d be willing to try.

  • It froths well, but is high in sugar with a high glycemic index. I would use it if you prefer a creamier latte or as an addition in a cold brew. I would not use it every day or as a substitute for milk in cooking recipes due to the taste and sweetness.

  • I’ve been drinking Oatly for a while now and it’s defintly my favorite plant milk. The taste is smooth and not too sweet, works perfect in coffe and also for baking. Can totaly recomend it if you’re looking for a good oat milk.

  • I tried Oatly and really like it. The Original oat milk is smooth and a little sweet, and it works well in cereal or just to drink. The Barista Edition is my favorite because it foams nicely in coffee and makes lattes taste creamy without being heavy. I also like that the brand talks about being better for the planet, even if they’ve had some criticism. Overall, it’s a tasty and easy swap if you don’t want dairy.

  • This is one of my favorite Oat Milk brands to make my matcha! It's not super sweet but it's also flavorful as well. I like the consistency of it and how it's not too creamy nor is it too liquidy. Goes well with chai and coffee too.

  • If you enjoy eating oatmeal, such as for breakfast, cookies, then you will surely enjoy Oatly. Plus, it's much healthier than regular cow-milk.

  • Just tried the Oatly Frozen Yogurt served at Gott's & it was such a great dairy-free product.