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

  • I tried several different brands of Oatmilk before discovering oatly. oatly was the only one I found that actually made the coffee creamy, just like half and half would, giving my coffee a lovely mouth feel. The taste was neutral and reasonably close to half and half as well and I love that they don’t add sugar to it. I wasn’t thrilled with all the ingredients they use, some are less than desirable. The box was a lot of fun and I enjoyed reading it. I was a long time subscriber. Then one day they ran out and stopped shipping to suscribers, apparently preferring to fill store orders. So I had to search stores to get what I could. That was frustrating. We eventually couldn’t find it and switched to something else.

  • Good texture, good for my super reactive body, but hella expensive!

  • Honestly it taste better than alot of the other oat milks on the market, but its pricey. I really like the Barista version for my coffee though.

  • The milk is pretty alright. it doesn’t froth at all though. Since I can’t have dairy, this milk is definitely better than cows for me. But in terms of other oat milks, it’s not my favorite taste or texture and it tends to be more expensive as well. I do love their yogurt though.

  • Product is delicious, but I don’t like how they market to vegans and meat eaters. Choose a side.

  • The best plant based milk in the store, in my opinion. If you get the original, it’s thick, full of flavor and not too sweet like rice milk. I tend towards the low fat one just because I’m trying to drop weight but all of them are so good!

  • Delicious but expensive compared to other brands. Also some types have hidden oils. I always have to check the ingredient list first. The Oatly barista version froths up well.

  • terrible ingredients, i hate the fact that they sell try to sell a "healthy product" but it has sunflower oil!!! why would you think that drinking seed oils is good for anyone?

  • I’ve tried so many differnt brands of oat milk and i would say Oatly is by far the best. I normally buy the full fat version and It’s super creamy with a great taste. I drink it with coffee or match and add it to my granola.

  • I love this product, works so well with coffee. Best oatmilk out there by a mile.

  • This brand was incredibly oily. Difficult to mix into a coffee, and impossible to mix it into anything other than a smoothie

  • It tastes great frothed even better! Couldn’t ask for more

  • I'm lactose intolerant, and have tried pretty much every milk under the sun. My two favorite are Oatmilk and Cashew milk. Oatly is frickin delicious and creamy. It is a high quality product for a mid range price. I would highly recommend.

  • The Oatly Barista Edition oat drink, in my opinion, is a decent option for those seeking a dairy-free alternative in their coffee. It's got a creamy texture that works well for lattes and cappuccinos, and it froths up nicely. However, the flavor can be somewhat polarizing; it has a unique oatiness that may not appeal to everyone's taste buds. Additionally, it tends to curdle in some hot beverages, which can be frustrating. Overall, it's a passable choice for baristas and coffee lovers looking for a plant-based milk alternative, but there might be better options out there.

  • Oatly Barista has become a staple in my pantry - I make sure to never have less than one on deck. Improves the taste of anything it's added to - espresso, pourover, matcha, english breakfast tea, etc. Love this stuff. Product lives up to the branding!