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

  • Love the taste and creaminess, works the best out of all the plant-based milks I've tried for matcha, smoothies, coffee, etc.

  • This is hands down my favorite oat milk. I usually have a very hard time consuming alternative milks but oat milk has the fullness I’m looking for when I want to sub out diary milk

  • Oatly has been the only Oatmilk I have found that is not watery. I enjoy the creaminess of the milk it’s amazing in coffee and smoothies. Using a handheld frother or my Nespresso frother makes the milk very frothy and a great addition to my lattes. Highly recommend

  • This was my intro to plant-based milk and I'm so glad it was because - YUM! I'm picky with how my milk beverages taste - especially coffee. But was so surprised to like the taste of oat milk in my coffee. I then went on to try a different oat milk brand in coffee and it was horrible! That's when I realized how good Oatly tastes. Love this product, and love its packaging! If you want to test the waters with oat milk but aren't sure where to start - this is your one-stop experience!

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    Wish they had a smaller size, maybe they do? I haven't seen it in stores but sometimes I don't plan to consume 1L.

  • It tastes great but due to the recent recalls I have some slight concerns.

  • By far the best dairy substitute in terms of taste and texture. Highly recommend. Definitely heed the instructions to shake it before using. It does make a difference to the texture. The barista version and whole fat versions are the best. Good in coffee.

  • Love the oatly oatmilk barista blend better than any other oatmilk brands!

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  • Very solid oat milk but as many know, it could be tough to find in your local stores which is where a lot of competitors stepped into that void.

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    Great product but working on meeting demand and making it more accessible should be the number one priority.

  • Creamy oat milk! When I want something to be creamy and the closet thing to milk I've had.

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    The ingredients are trash.

  • Oatly is my favorite oat milk brand. Super creamy, foams well for lattes, and doesn’t have a slimy or gritty taste other brands have.

  • Oatly is the one that started it all. I drink it at a cafe every once in a while and I feel that it is the golden marker for alternative milks to compare to and for good reason: the texture and flavor is neutral and complimentary to let coffee beverages shine. Nutritionally, I prefer purchasing soy or making homemade nut milk for home use but I find myself getting Oatly when I go for a treat coffee or matcha.

  • I love my Oatly milk! I have not been drinking dairy for over a year, and it has been difficult to find a tasty milk alternative. After trying many different brands, I think I'm going to stick with Oatly. I really like that it doesn't have any "gums" like so many other non-dairy milks do. The taste takes some getting used to, as it is stronger than other types of milk, but I love to pair it with my oatmeal or coffee.

  • This is the best oat milk out there. I have tried many different brands and still always come back to oatly. It works really well in coffee and can be steamed to perfection.

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    I would love if they could make it with less stabilisers and gums.

  • My favorite oat milk! The consistency and the flavor are delicious. It's perfect in coffee and tea or even with cereal. This was the brand that introduced me to oat milk, and I've never looked back.

  • Super yummy and very popular but has carcinogens and other things that can hurt your tummy!!

  • The only oat milk I use!

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    I love Oatly! The milk is super thick and rich.

  • Great texture for a dairy alternative! Easy to add to coffee without impacting taste or "creaminess"

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    Cleaner ingredients would be preferred without compromising quality

  • This oatmilk is just ok. I've tried just about all of them out there and this one falls right in the middle. Nothing sets it apart from other products, and in fact I've had a few that taste better. It would do in a pinch, but is never my first choice.

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    Taste, texture, other types of products (coffee creamer perhaps?)

  • This was my go-to for ages but then I realized the Target store brand oat milk is honestly just as good and cheaper. Barista edition is definitely the way to go.