Science experiment after 2 months despite near daily cleaning. Absolutely disgusting. Was sitting in a meeting and got a mouth full of black crude, realizing it was BLACK MOULD. Absolutely FOUL. I've soaked lid in vinegar and bicarb for 1+hour, flushed with boiling water, scrapped out with cotton tips and long toothpick and it's still dirty. This is not a cleaning issue, it's a major design flaw.
Was gifted a very attractive Frank Green drink bottle, but upon using it, it leaked! I contacted Frank Green and sent photos, with the box, of this obviously brand new bottle and asked if I could send it back for a replacement but was told without the receipt there 'was nothing they could do' I didn't want to embarrass my friend that purchased a… Read more
$70 drink bottle that leaked asking for the receipt. What terrible service from a company that charges so much for a useless drink bottle. I bough YETI instead.
Very disappointed mould developed underneath the silicone seal of my lid, in an area that cannot be removed or properly accessed for cleaning. I contacted customer service and provided photos, but was told mould is an “environmental factor” and not… Read more
a manufacturing fault, and that my only option was to purchase a replacement lid.
I clean and dry the bottle properly, and I live in Queensland where the climate is hot and humid. I also own a YETI bottle and have never had this issue because its seals can be properly accessed and cleaned.
I won’t be purchasing another lid or Frank Green product. I expected better from a premium reusable bottle, and I’m very disappointed with how this was handled.
Follow-up · It was hand washed in soapy water everyday which is why its so disappointing. No other parts affected that I can see.
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Water bottle scratch – We brought four water bottles from frank green and they accidentally sent us 1.8mm straw instead of 1.7mm for one of the bottles. After using the 1.8mm straw the bottom of the water bottle started to scratch. I put a complaint in and they only sent us the straw and not the another water bottle. I’m scared for my children to drink out of the water… Read more
bottle now because at the bottom of the bottle the metal has scratched off. I have a 12 month warranty and they are refusing to send me a new bottle.
Frank Green(washing) lid leaks and poor customer service – I was gifted a pink Frank Green ceramic bottle but never used it as the lid would leak and I put it down to an overhyped product. I have since been gifted another bottle which doesn’t leak I’ve washed both several times and reassembled the lids the same way and the newer bottle is still fine. I’ve since realised that the first lid must have been… Read more
faulty.
Frank Green would not provide a replacement lid as I did not have a receipt (so check for leaks before gifting or gift with receipt!). They would also not provide a reply paid envelope to send the bottle back for recycling which is beyond disappointing as sustainability is supposedly ‘part of Frank Green’s philosophy’. It’s a real shame that they don’t stand by their product.
Honestly so disappointed with my Frank Green Lucky Box like what is this colour combination?? For the amount of money I spent, I expected the colours to actually go together. I’ve literally seen everyone else’s Lucky Boxes and they all have such cute colour combinations, and then there’s mine like why did I get the most random colours ever?? I… Read more
know it’s a “Lucky Box” and you don’t get to choose the colours, but surely there’s some sort of colour coordination when putting them together?? Especially for how expensive it is.
I’m actually so jealous seeing everyone else get such nice combinations I genuinely don’t understand why mine looks like this. Definitely didn’t feel lucky with this one
I wanted to show off how well your product has weathered with my fur daughter Klara. She is a rough and tumble girl, but her collar always stays on her and continues to make her look fabulous! Thanks for making the best collar ever.
Very Poor quality!! Paint chips easy, drink bottle leaks!! I mean it's it's one job!! Buy a Yeti there much better. Frank Green use great marketing but it's a trash product. Good luck getting a refund!!
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Very disappointing experience with Frank Green. The "FLIP STRAW LID" design traps moisture, leading to mould growth in areas that cannot be fully disassembled or properly cleaned — something their team acknowledged during my refund claim. Despite this, no refund, replacement, or even a replacement lid was offered. Customer service felt… Read more
dismissive and focused on shifting blame to “cleaning issues”, even though no proper cleaning method is possible due to the design.
This is a design flaw, not a simple maintenance issue.
No accountability, no resolution, and no support. As a result, I will not be purchasing from Frank Green again and I urge others to fully research and review products before purchase.
I’ve only been using this for about a month and I’m already noticing the inside coating starting to chip, which really shouldn’t be happening at this price. It just feels like very poor quality. What concerns me more is not knowing what that means when you’re actually drinking from it. If the coating is coming off, you can’t help but worry about… Read more
what might be going into your body. That’s not something anyone should have to think about with a product meant for drinking water.
Customer service makes it even worse. Even though they have a physical store, there’s basically no real support there. You’re told to contact them through Instagram, and after 3 days, there’s still no response at all. That’s honestly unacceptable.
Overall, I’m really disappointed. It’s overpriced, poor quality, and the lack of any customer care just makes the whole experience worse.
NOT Reccomended. I was bought my first FG Reuse bottle for Xmas. Within a month, I noticed peeling on the top (only) of the holding cylinder. There is no peeling anywhere else. It looks cheaper than a supermarket bottle! I would like a replacement but they WONT as they don't design the bottle to be washed with or submerged in water!!!! I'm… Read more
still laughing at the I irony.
It's really dissapointing for both the gifter and giftee.
The supermarket would at least take it back.
Terrible service, water bottle paint chipping off , just making a mess everywhere I go with the paint chips . I would ever recommend Green .
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I think this is the biggest fad! This is one year of owning my Frank Green water bottle. It's constantly mouldy and I have to clean it more than any other bottle I've owned. The straw always breaks and the strap has snapped 3 times. Yes they look good initially, but for $75 a bottle I believe they are a rip off!
Id give it 0 stars if I could. Purchase a frank green bottle in May 2025, top section has already peeled off and Frank Green is throwing all excuses under the sun.
Terrible quality for the price split after my daughters first use and it getting knocked over no refund offered
Extremely Disappointed with Product Quality and Customer Experience I’m genuinely disappointed with my recent experience, especially as someone who has been a loyal Frank Green customer for years. My older Frank Green bottle has never had any issues, and its reliability was the reason I chose to purchase a second one. To now be told that… Read more
“environmental factors” are responsible for the rust feels dismissive and inconsistent with my own experience. Both bottles have been treated in exactly the same way—so who’s to say this isn’t the result of a manufacturing fault or something missed during production? The warranty process only added to my frustration. It was far more difficult than it needed to be: uploading excessive information online, having my inquiry closed simply because I didn’t respond to an automated email, and ultimately being told the issue wasn’t Frank Green’s responsibility. This entire process does not reflect the values of sustainability, quality, or customer care that the brand promotes. If your products aren’t fit for high‑humidity environments, why continue selling them in those regions? Given all of this, I’ll be leaving a review and won’t be purchasing from Frank Green again.
Disappointed to say the least!
Absolutely disgraceful product. Paid close to $100. Within a couple of days, it was dented and scratched. The material is sooo cheap and nasty. So soft that it basically dents if you look at it. Spoke to customer service who were extremely unhelpful. Do not waste your money.
Please dont waste your money on these expensive bottles - This is what a $70 bottle looks like after 1 year of use - I have many other bottles that was cheap and doesnt even look half as bad as this one. Also dont waste your time with customer service - there is no customer service
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Very disappointed with my purchase. My daughter absolutely loves Frank Green, which is why I was happy to purchase the large mystery box. Unfortunately, what I received was nothing like what was advertised — the colours and items were extremely… Read more
disappointing.
I’m sure once my daughter sees what was sent, she’ll agree that we should look at other brands. I feel the advertising was very misleading and, sadly, this experience has really changed my opinion of Frank Green.
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Disappointed with after purchase care – Totally disappointed with FG. I have purchased many, many bottles & cups for my family & friends for gifts from FG over the past couple of years & there have been so many issues with broken lids, leaking lds, very easily scratched (just from lying… Read more
on its side on fridge shelf) , dented & large flakes of peeling paint on many items. Even cheap brands aren't this flimsy & allow for more wear & tear with normal every day use. Granted, they are ok with replacing broken lids (only if u can locate order number ) & leaking lids but this does not help when paint peels off n large clumps from my coffee cup that is apparently now out of 12 month warranty. This shouldn't happen EVER with a coffee cup. Absolutely disappointing & i wont be purchasing anything from FG in the future. So over priced & poor quality considering it is an Australian grown product!! Very sad quality.
Follow-up · I stand by my word… i would never ever buy frank green again. Yeti & Stanley are MUCH better made & superior products. Don’t waste your money people!
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My attempt of leaving review on frank green website us prevented after I reached out to customer service regarding bad quality.it is ok, I am trying here. I guess i am not the only one had bad experiences. 2 months in of the purchase, this bottle… Read more
started to peel without being in the dishwasher or any abrasive cleaning at all. 4 month now, it peels like crazy. Reached out to customer service [Name Removed] online and team leader [Name Removed], all cam back telling me is water damage outside of warranty. No one was able to answer my question why out of 5 bottles I purchased, only this one appeared to be the "lemon". So disappointing. Peeling transfrred from the bottle to our kitchen bench, plate, lunch bag, school bag, mixed in water inside of the bottle. Team leader [Name Removed] said the paint is non toxic, so it is not harmful even it is mixed in water that my daughter drinks!A simply "water damage "from them to get away from such bad quality. Well done!
Follow-up · Answering questions: 1. No refund. Because they said it is outside fault , bottle was water damaged due to inappropriate care. So, they are not responsible for it at all. 2.return process is not as easy as they claim to be. Whatever you say ,they blame it all to water damage. I dont even know what does it mean. If handwashing bottle is not good… Read more
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Positive reviews
AMAZING. All products are such good quality, practical and fun. It is certainly worthwhile investing in frank green products.
Frank Green’s customer service is truly outstanding. From start to finish, they were kind, understanding, and incredibly quick to help when I reached out about an issue. Their communication was clear, thoughtful, and reassuring, and they went well above and beyond to make sure everything was resolved. I have never experienced customer service… Read more
this genuine, generous, and efficient. It’s rare to find a company that cares this much about their customers. I will continue to support Frank Green and recommend them to everyone.
I highly recommend Frank Green! I bought a food container and the lid was faulty. They did not hesitate in sending me a new one.
Negative reviews
I have purchased 3 coffee keep cups (among a lot of other products). The first one the lid leaked so I purchased what I thought was a replacement lid. Turns out I purchased the lid hull!!!! and I needed to purchase the button for another $5.95 for a small piece of plastic. What is even more disappointing is I purchased one as a gift and that has leaked as well! Seriously overhyped and not worth the money paid!
Unless you want to commit to replacing a mouldy silicone lid every 6 months I’d avoid. Also the paint is poor quality, definitely not made to last long, I’ll be getting a yeti and chucking my frank green
Frank Green sucks!! They charge you when you need to return an item. They also deduct the shipping costs both ways. I paid $71.85 for 2 cups including shipping and got a refund of $52. That sucks! Don’t buy from these money grabbers!
Recent reviews
Frank green is not restocking its limited edition rose gold bottle I really want that one but its but its not in stock i check every day to see the same thing sold out. get it back or else im not buying anything from frank green im going to tewll everyone i know to not buy anything from frank green.
I have one of the older coffee cups with the pay chip in the base. The chip stopped working when it still had credit then the whole area bulged so the cup is no longer useful. I contacted the company but they won't help because it's outside for 12 months. So much for the lofty ideals of repair or recycle as part of the company's policy. So more thermosets going into landfill for the next thousand years. Very unimpressed.
Will never ever buy again . Disappointed