Oatly reviews and discussion

4.3

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Creamy, milklike mouthfeel
  • Exceptional frothing performance
  • Versatile, coffee-enhancing flavor
  • Consistent, barista-grade texture
  • Additive-heavy ingredient list
  • Occasionally too sweet taste
  • Watery low‑fat variant texture
  • Potential gut sensitivity reports

Oatly impresses in reviews for creamy, café-worthy performance—especially Barista Edition, which froths reliably and elevates lattes, matcha, and espresso—while its distinct oat flavor works across coffee, cereal, baking, and smoothies. Reviews also flag meaningful drawbacks: frequent concerns about additives/oils, sweetness and blood-sugar impact, occasional separation or watery low‑fat variants, and mixed reactions to texture; fans call it the best-tasting oat milk, but ingredient purists and some sensitive stomachs report issues.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,462 reviews and posts

  • Love the packaging. It stands out from the rest. I go to cafe everyday and I always wondered what milk they use. I saw this packaging and never ever forgot

  • 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.