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

  • I tried Oatly and really like it. The Original oat milk is smooth and a little sweet, and it works well in cereal or just to drink. The Barista Edition is my favorite because it foams nicely in coffee and makes lattes taste creamy without being heavy. I also like that the brand talks about being better for the planet, even if they’ve had some criticism. Overall, it’s a tasty and easy swap if you don’t want dairy.

  • This is one of my favorite Oat Milk brands to make my matcha! It's not super sweet but it's also flavorful as well. I like the consistency of it and how it's not too creamy nor is it too liquidy. Goes well with chai and coffee too.

  • If you enjoy eating oatmeal, such as for breakfast, cookies, then you will surely enjoy Oatly. Plus, it's much healthier than regular cow-milk.

  • Love this oat milk! It’s so creamy and taste so good with my Nespresso. I also love that it’s so versatile, you can use as your creamer or give your coffee a bit of a body/thickness. I go through 2-3 boxes a month, that’s how much I enjoy this!

  • I like the taste of the standard barista oat milk but I wish it didn’t have rapeseed oil in it because it is hard for me to digest. I like that it is glyphosate free too. I prefer the Chilled Oatmilk Super Basic because it has less ingredients which I like in an oatmilk.

  • Best oat milk out there. I’ve had some bother my stomach - some sort of additive I think. But not Oatly. Love the thickness in my lattes.

  • Oatly tastes amazing and works very well in coffee. It is smooth and is very well packaged. I just wish they had organic products and did not use any oils.

  • It's been ok not really a fan of oat milk

  • Great if you get it in a coffee shop. Is this the oatmilk I buy at home? No. Too many preservatives and gums. It does its job and nothing more. Personally I would never reach for it but won’t fight you if you give it to me.

  • Love Oatly! Such a great brand and they have so many different flavors to choose from~

  • I cannot pinpoint what it is about this brand that the taste level of all my drinks is elevated Great price & quality makes it sustainable

  • Oatly is hard to find in my city but it's a treat when I do. After trying many coffee creamers, this was the perfect fit. I cannot have coffee without cream so this one helps keep the taste and consistency of cream

  • Love Oatly! I drink it EVERYDAY… I have tried all the different kinds of milks on the market, I even make my own milks at home and I still keep Oatly in my home and never run out. Yum

  • I cannot have dairy based milk and my friend recommended me this brand. It’s on the higher price of oat milks but I can see why. It’s not thick and it’s easy to drink to my matcha or just with cereal. I use this for my overnight oats as well

  • While I really like this product, I have a hard time justifying the cost of it. I wish it came in a larger package because I go through this smaller size in about two days. It tastes great, but costly.

  • I absolutely love Oatly. I am not dairy free but regular milk gives me a major ick so oat milk has been a big hit in my house

  • It has a very creamy oat taste. I use it in my coffee instead of creamer. It’s good if you like creamy coffee but if you like your coffee sweet then I would add a sweetener as well.

  • While I haven't had the chance to test this product yet, I have been closely following its features and reviews, and I am beyond excited to give it a try. Based on everything I’ve read, it looks like this product could be a game-changer! The design is sleek and modern, and the features seem perfect for my needs. From the advanced functionality to the glowing reviews from others, it’s clear this product has a lot to offer. I love that it promises high performance while being easy to use – something that is always a plus in my book. What really excites me is the reputation the brand has built for quality and innovation. I’ve heard fantastic things about their customer service as well, so I feel confident that if I do face any issues, I’ll be well taken care of. I'm really looking forward to putting it to the test soon, and I’ll be sure to update this review once I’ve had the chance to experience it firsthand. Based on everything I've seen so far, I’m confident this will live up to the hype!

  • exclusively drink oat milk and will only drink Oatly, tried a variety of brands but they never hit the mark, Oatly is always consistent