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

  • tasted so go that i bought some for my friend! great addition to my matcha latte!!

  • My family loves this milk. It is tasty and versatile.

  • I hate oat milk with a passion, but when in a pinch, this is my go-to. It's the only oat milk that doesn't upset my stomach.

  • Super yummy milk alternative, move over almond milk!!!

  • additives that are bad for your stomach! I would opt for a cleaner Oat milk or avoid oat milk, since oats are generally sprayed with preservatives, etc.

  • I have tried this for a year but have to go back to whole milk because my stomach was not feeling good.

  • I LOVE Oatly! For me it tastes like the milk at the end of a bowl of cereal. Kind of sweet and yummy. I use it in my hot and iced coffee. I prefer it instead of almond milk since that tastes like roasted almonds in my hot coffee.

  • Love the taste of the Oatly ! So fresh product for vegan 🥗

    Received a free product from Oatly
  • Slightly chalky, but overall a good alternative milk. Makes nice latte foam.

  • I LOVE OATLY!!! The full fat oat milk is by far the best plant milk out there, and honestly I prefer it over regular milk. So creamy, an amazing earthy taste, and perfect in coffee & tea. I will never buy another oat milk other than oatly!

    Received a free product from Oatly
  • Oatly is hands-down my favorite oat milk brand, and the only one I buy! I don't know why there's such a difference between different oat milks, but this one is vastly superior. I tried oat milk in place of regular milk in my coffee one day when recommended by a barista in a cafe - they used Oatly. It was so delicious that I have never gone back to cow's milk. I also enjoy Oatly in cereal (tastes better!), oatmeal (just feels right!) and when baking. I feel good that I'm not contributing to the environmental issues with cattle farming too. Their packaging and marketing is hilarious too - they do it all right!

  • One of my favorite dairy free milks. Great texture and creamy flavor. A go to for oat milk.

  • The best alternative milk on the market, period. It tastes fantastic, mixes well in coffee, and is neutral enough for almost anything. They say alternative milks have a lot of oils and thickeners that aren’t too good for you, so ideally we should use in moderation or treat it as a nice luxury rather than an everyday thing.

  • Oatly is my favorite oat milk for barista drinks. If you're a picky coffee drinker and have some experience with plant-based milk substitutes—which I am, on both counts—you know the consistency can make or break a beverage. If I don't recognize the plant milk brand, I'll just order a double espresso, black. If it's Oatly, I'll get a latte. It's always good.

  • Oatly creamer is an integral part of my AM routine and provides such a nice creamy balance to my cold brew. Balanced flavor and tastes great. If you love oat milk, you'll love Oatly. I also like the Oatly full fat milk as a creamer replacement when the barista version isn't available.

  • Oatly barista is my every day creamer. It’s one of the only creamers that doesn’t have a ton of sugar. It foams well.

  • Oatly Original is a winner in my book, especially for those creamy vegan lattes. The taste is on point. However, I've noticed a downside – it doesn't always agree with my stomach if I have it too frequently. If you're one of the lucky ones who doesn't get any tummy trouble, consider yourself in for a treat.