Oatly reviews and discussion

4.3

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

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

  • I love the Barista Edition because it creates the perfect foam for cappuccino, but it also nice for breakfast with cereals or just to drink purely. Perfect healthy option for my lactose-intolerant nephew. I really like its texture which is almost creamy, whereas other oat milks seem to have more of a watery consistency. About the taste, I really like that it's not as sweet and it actually tastes like oat, but not so much that it overpowers your food/drinks. The packaging is also nice and fun. I also feel good consuming goods from a brand that seems to care about the environment, which they also communicate on the packaging. Overall my favorite oat milk, it's worth the price.

  • This is the best tasting milk alternative I've had. When it comes to making lattes, this is the closest you'll get to real milk.

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  • I love this oat drink! It works well with my London fog

  • Loving Oatly, know it from the UK where it is actually affordable. It's too expensive to be honest here in Canada. Too bad, I would love to continue with this awesome taste.

  • Love the branding, the tone of voice, the level of information the brand shares about plant-based milk in a fun, engaging way. I'm not a huge oat drinker (soy-gal here) but as they go, Oatly tastes delicious and doesn't give me breakouts like other oat milks do that appear to have a lot more additives. I particularly love the Barista Edition which foams up amazingly, unlike a lot of other plant milks.

  • I love oatly barista edition. It has a great level of creaminess and foamability, perfect for mixing in drinks and creating foam toppings.

  • tastes delicious specially with coffee

  • my wife has been lactose intolerant for many years. We ran across this brand last year and for the first time it allowed her to enjoy milk, smoothies, milk, and coffee and milk on cereal highly enjoyed using this product.

  • + Good branding and marketing + Rich foaming properties + Pleasant taste + Suitable for vegans - Highly processed - Relatively high price considering it primarily consists of water, oat powder, and inexpensive rapeseed oil - Poor nutritional profile with significant amounts of sugars (carbs) - Non-organic (although an organic edition is now available) - Contains Dipotassium phosphate (cheap emulsifier, stabilizer and texturizer) - Oats contain phytic acid, which can hinder the absorption of iron, zinc, calcium and more Overall, I would advise against consuming this type of milk alternative due to the potential insulin spike, which can result in fatigue, lack of focus, and possibly lead to a calorie surplus due to the high sugar content.

  • it's a good, creamy alternative to milk products for coffee/smoothies, etc.... Pro: it foams nicely, more than almond/soy milks Cons: contains gums

  • Best popular oat milk brand! It’s thicker and creamier and closer to the texture of real milk than any other oat milks I’ve tried

  • Adorei o sabor, um amigo me deu e amei

    Friends with Oatly
  • I’m an Oatly evangelist. This milk alternative has become an absolutely essential part of my morning routine (and one of my favorite parts about waking up in the morning). Oatly tastes delicious in hot or cold coffee drinks, as well as with protein powder or in smoothies. It is so versatile and tastes natural w/ just the right hint of sweetness. I would recommend to anyone who is looking to replace dairy. Half and half is dead to me, long live Oatly.

  • Tasted so nice loved it

    Friends with Oatly
  • my favorite oatmilk brand

  • My favorite addition to my coffee! Makes it taste creamier and adds a great flavor profile to my drinks.

  • I love oatly products. I make my coffee every day w Oatly “milk”. It makes the perfect froth and tastes delicious!

  • I have issues with regular milk and I have tried many alternatives. I love Oatly because its the one of the only milk alternatives I can have that wont bother my tummy. The taste has a bit of an oatmeal flavor but its not too overwhelming. I definitely buy this product pretty often and recommend.

  • Love this brand of oatmilk. It foams so well for your morning coffee. It is more expensive than other comparable brands like Chobani, so I don't usually go for this one although it is one of my favorites.