4.3
85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Oatly
4.3 • 2,462 Reviews
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Oatly reviews and discussion
Reviews mention
- Creamy, dairy-like mouthfeel
- Exceptional barista-grade frothing
- Versatile, cooking-friendly consistency
- Consistently smooth, neutral flavor
- Additive-heavy ingredient list
- Occasional glucose-spike concerns
- Possible gut sensitivity reports
- Inconsistent thickness across versions
Oatly earns strong reviews for creamy, dairy-like texture—especially the Barista Edition, which froths reliably for café-level lattes and blends beautifully in coffee, matcha, and baking—while critiques target ingredient lists with added oils/gums and a sometimes sweet or “oaty” aftertaste. Reviews also note occasional gut sensitivity and glucose spikes, plus variability in thickness across versions, making Oatly a standout for performance in drinks but not ideal for those seeking the cleanest formulas.
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2,462 reviews and posts
Overall the brand seems great - I don't know too much about them but I've enjoyed every Oatly drink I've had. I didn't LOVE their ice cream, but I'd still likely get it again as a good alternative. I'm not lactose intolerant, but a bit sensitive to dairy, and I've had a hard time finding a good alternative for my coffee and cereal. Oatly has been the magic ticket.
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No feedback regarding improvements - maybe just available more (sometimes I have a hard time finding Oatly at local grocery stores) and maybe more ice cream flavors. ;)
My favorite oat milk brand! Not as sweet as other brands which makes it perfect for matcha and lattes!!
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Nothing!
4y ago
Super yummy and hilarious advertising
Really? Oatmeal water? That's what we're deciding will replace milk? And it tastes oily? Hard pass.
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Probably bring less thick consistency
4y ago
It is a good oat milk. However there are many others that are just as good and for even cheaper. I cant say I see myself reaching for this one over any other brand.
Tastes amazing. However, Oatly uses rapeseed oil which is another term for canola oil. Not the best ingredients if you're looking for a "clean" and "healthy" brand
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Use "healthier" oil than rapeseed oil.
Cute packaging and great taste.
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It made my stomach upset. However, I think this is just a me thing and not the product.
Tons of preservatives and seed oils. Next!
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Put less crap. Not worth the money either.
Great oat milk with barista and low fat options as well.
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Could use fewer ingredients.
4y ago
Oatly has a great flavor and mouth feel. But the ingredients are what miss the mark for me.
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Cleaner, simpler ingredients. Lots of alternatives out there with minimal additives.
Really delicious, one of the best milk alternatives I've had! And, as a barista, the barista version of oatly steams very nicely. I prefer the full-fat version of Oatly as I think it more closely mimics the .. *ahem* mouthfeel of milk, but I've tried the chocolate Oatly as well and it's a delicious treat.
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I think Oatly is perfect in most cases, but as a coffee snob I would still prefer whole milk in my coffee as the flavor of Oatly still interferes too much with the taste.
4y ago
Oh my god do i love this milk. It is so good with my lattes. I give the bottle a cold shake for the iced lattes and it is so Smooth and creamy.
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None.
Creamy good diary alternative.
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Organic version without all the added gross stuff.
4y ago
I love this brand! It’s perfect for iced coffee and for cereal. My picky kids even like it. Not too sweet!
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Never change!!!
I did not like this oat milk. I make oat milk at home and I feel like it’s overpriced for what they offer. They also use seed oils, and I am no longer supporting brands who use seed oils (harmful to our health).
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Remove seed oils
I love oatly, I go through at least a gallon of the full fat oatly every week. The best milk alternative, hands down.
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The ingredients. I wish it was organic and had better quality oils.
Great milk alternative. Oatly is creamy and smooth!
Have tried other oat milk alternatives and I keep coming back to this one -- it just tastes better than all the other ones out there.
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I love the chocolate Oat milk !! It mixes super well my coffee and it isn't too sweet :)
4y ago
One of my favorite plant-based milks. Super creamy and similar to regular milk, without the dairy.