I am almost afraid to tell people how awesome this place is because I don't want to stand in line any longer than I have to! Husband and I love to try local, homemade ice cream shops. This one is the perfect blend of good old fashioned awesome flavors combined with a distinctive local feel. You will have to come back to try all their flavors. And yes, they are GENEROUS. The small is almost two full cups of ice cream. Husband and I have been here twice and tried only 4 of the 20+ flavors they are offering. On second thought the wait is good because we can be indecisive. Practical points: CASH ONLY. The parking lot is small but adequate. There are plenty of picnic tables to chill right there and the park across the street is inviting. Just don't hog all the coffee heath ice cream if you go, it's my new favorite flavor. read more

This is the best place to have ice cream. It has around 50 flavors and a million other things that are great. It is very cheap and good tasting. Great plcace to go read more

Huge, huge list of ice cream. Huge, huge line. Worth the wait? Yes, if you are having a "tour of RI" summer. Prices were ok. You have to figure that this place has to make all it's money in a couple months. They also sell pies, we haven't tried the pies yet. I had a single scoop sundae in a bowl. Mr. Man had a giant two scoop on a waffle cone. Both happy. We finished up across the road in the park. Also, bring wet wipes for the hands, faces....t-shirts. read more

I love ice cream, and I love Ice Cream Machine. Been many years since I've been here because I moved out of state in 1997. While visiting with my sister today she mentioned getting some ice cream, and next thing I know I was headed down Diamond Hill Road!! For a Thursday night this place was packed. They have a huge board with all their favors on it. Was so nice to see flavor since could never get in California or Florida like Coffee, Maple Walnut & Frozen Pudding. I went for a cone of Maple Walnut, my favorite!!. My sister warned me beforehand to get a small, because their small was huge,, and she was right. The ice cream was flavorful, creamy and generous!! Definitely recommend. Great little place to make family memories. read more

I hope everyone will ignore certain people's negative tips...I hate seeing people use Yelp to give a local business a bad review/tip especially when you look at that Yelpers profile and all their reviews are pretty bad for everywhere they've dined! Ice Cream Machine really has the best Homemade Ice Cream and they're open all year long! Where most Ice Cream Shops close up in late September/October. I love the location and will drive from Valley Falls to Diamond Hill for homemade Ice Cream! Yummmmmm! read more

I'm not from the area, however my boyfriend is and one summer evening he took me here. We were both craving ice cream and decided to try it out. The service is great. Are you going to wait in line? Absolutly... is it worth every second in line? Absolutly. They have flavors you wont find anywhere else and they aren't skimpy with the serving size at all either. We brought the pup, got our ice cream and ate it across the street at the park. There is plenty of seating their but the dog had too much stimulus between everyone and the kids everywhere trying to pet him. If you eat there there's plenty to look at it, and then across the street we ended up watching someone fly fishing lol. Weird to see both worlds divided by a street. The icecream was amazing. We both got the bowls and the flavors were extremely rich. I'm lactose intolerant and i'd still risk it for this place. Super Yummy!!! read more

Amazing ice cream! I've been going here forever. It's not as cheap as buying ice cream at the store but they make their own in tons of flavors. It's good that they are right across from Diamond Hill because they need more parking for the huge crowds. The line moves fast and the servers are good. This is my favorite ice cream place ever! You can get two flavors in a small (which is perfect because I'm indecisive) and a small is all I can eat. I had chocolate peanut butter cup yogurt and cookie dough ice cream. Any size above small has waaaayy too much ice cream unless you're a big dude (and my boyfriend is a big dude who can't finish a large here). I always get the kiddie when I get a sundae because they don't skimp. The flavor list is huge but I tend to stick with what I like. There is something for everyone as well as new flavors coming in each season. They have awesome raspberry lime rickey's too! You can get frappes with any flavor ice cream (my brother had German chocolate and caramel) and they blend it all down. read more

So many flavors to choose from! Be warned it can get really packed at night and there is a lot of bumping and jostling trying to see the board with all of the flavors. The portions for cones and sundaes are VERY generous and there are many toppings to choose from. The peppermint stick is excellent with pieces of candy cane and gooey peppermint all throughout. My boyfriend swears by their black raspberry and their homemade ice cream cakes are great as well. read more

Not bad but I don't feel like I need to go back. My group of 4 had different flavors and the service is good, friendly, helpful. Scoops are a decent size but they're placed on the cone crooked and one wrong tilt and you'll lose your scoop. I'm also not a fan of food coloring in the ice cream - I got cherry chocolate chip and it was dark pink. However, the mocha chip was chock full of chips when other places don't have much and the sorbet was yummy. Give it a try! read more

So delicious. All the treats are yummy. Lines always seem long but move fast. They service is friendly. The Sundaes and ice cream flavors are delicious. read more

Lots to choose from the sherbet is great but way to over priced. It can get really packed in the summer with not enough places to sit, thank goodness there is a "park" across the street with out that they just might be out of luck. read more

really good chocolate, smores, apple, egg nog, frozen rum pudding, chocolate fudge oreo, mint oreo, and red velvet ice creams, and awesome waffle cones. Smores taste like marshmallow and chocolate, not really smores. no graham cracker taste or texture, still very good though. Birthday cake was a bit off to me, can't really pin point why. Maybe I expected it to taste like the cake batter flavors I have had elsewhere. I also did not love the pistachio or french vanilla. I like that they do small batch ice cream but the flavor still needs to be right. Rum raisin is good but could use some more raisins. maple walnut is just ok. Would love to see some rocky road on the menu. I have had a couple small issues with this place. One, the Smores ice cream is actually seasonal but listen under regular flavors. I've gone there twice just to get that ice cream and the first time I was told they were out, second time I was told the same and not told it was seasonal until I asked what the issue was. They also really need descriptions of their flavors somewhere. Multiple times I have ordered something and it turned out to be different than what I expected. So ask before you buy it. I ordered frozen pudding, which I expected to be chocolate. I thought it was not put in my waffle cone because the other flavor I got was apple and it tasted just like it. I called and the girl who gave it to me was the manager I asked for. She said it is rum pudding flavor with fruit in it. She said this happens all the time that people expect it to be chocolate. Right....so take a hint and do something about it. Like a description of your flavors already or telling people what it is. I also expected the rasberry truffle and the black cherry ice cream to not be vanilla based so that was dissapointing. It's a bit pricey at $6+ for a waffle cone. And they have a cup to tip on top of it. I find this to be in bad taste for jobs like being a cashier and essentially doing exactly what you should be doing for 2 minutes The website is aimed more at distributors than customers. I wish they would add more info about the business or the ingredients. Pretty blah. read more

After rave reviews by a friend we made a journey to The Ice Cream Machine. It took me forever to find this little gem. After an hour of driving, we came to find it was actually quite easy to locate, and maybe we just needed better directions lol. The wait was atleast 20-30 mins, however it was a very warm friday summer evening... The ice cream was delicious , and from that I know all made onsite. Prices are on the high side of average, but still worth it. read more

Sooooo many flavors! Honestly, who doesn't love ice cream? And homemade ice cream. When I return to RI, I always try to make it to Ice Cream Machine. Servings are huge - I don't even know how I finished a medium as a kid. And yes, in the summer there are going to be lines, but they move along and it makes your ice cream taste that much better! read more

Summer: open till 10pm I really enjoyed the black raspberry chip yogurt. It was just as good as the one I get at my fave ice cream shop in N. Kingstown. My hubby had a small 1/2 coconut and 1/2 pistachio on a waffle cone. He said it was delicious. (Thank you, Yelpers, for pointing out how big a "small" serving is.) This place is out of the way for us, but worth the trip. read more

This is not only the best place in RI, but is the best I've had in New England. The servings are enormous, they have a lot of home made choices, and the topping selection is endless. I got a large one time, and it had to be 5 inches tall! I ended up sharing with two other people. They use real whipped cream!! read more

Great place, so many memories with the kids at this place. The ice cream is great, I am not a super ice cream critic or anything, but I like it a lot. The kids that work there are great. I highly recommend. read more

Great ice cream place. They have lot of items in their ice cream and frozen dessert menu. The ice cream is really good. read more

This place is busy until evening but worth the wait in line. The home made ice cream is rich and creamy and full of flavor. No skimping on the portions either. Across from Diamond Hill Park, and has adequate parking overflow in the park. Peanut Butter,my all-time favorite was like heaven on a spoon. read more

Great ice cream and a beautiful outdoor setting. They have very large portions so a small ice cream feels like a meal. They have a large menu with tons of options but you can get a sample of some of the different flavors. Great on a hot day! read more

The ice cream is good, but it is not worth the frustration when they are busy. In the future I will only come here in the morning when they aren't so crowded. The problem with the lines is not that they are long. You can't avoid long lines when you have a limited space to sell good ice cream. The problem is that they have an inefficient system of separate lines for each window, and you cannot tell which is moving fastest like you can in a grocery store. If we had formed a single file line, I wouldn't have gotten more and more annoyed as the two men in front of got their complicated orders that could feed a family of ten, and the lines next to me more quickly cycled through groups of four or five people. Ice Cream Machine management, if you are reading this, PLEASE implement a single-file line on busy nights. Sincerely, The world's worst line-chooser Additionally, the mosquitoes are bad not just at the picnic tables, but also while you wait in line. I went to eat in the car, and had to cross Diamond Hill Road to get back to the parking lot. The sun had set since I had arrived, and I was disappointed to see no lights or signs by the crosswalk. The cars come fast and frequently, and you just have to get in there and hold up your hand. If you time it right they will stop, but it would be better if Cumberland or the Ice Cream Machine did something to mark this at night, since many people park across the street. This place is great if you are in the area and don't mind the wait, but I strongly encourage you to consider the sometimes longer drive to the credit-card-accepting, single-file line at Bliss. read more

THE Best period.. Ice Cream made fresh on site! Huge variety. A Rhody staple of summer now open year round .. plenty of parking and nice location across from Diamond Hill State Park .. go for a walk or hike. read more

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream, unless you lactose intolerant, than that's too bad for you. Awesome place other than it's cash only. They do have an ATM with a hefty fee onsite that they get a kick back from. That's why you only get 4 stars guys... Other than that, huge portion for what you pay for and they are open year round. Never a bad experience besides the tummy ache the next day for over indulgent. ;-) read more

Awesome stuff. No low fat or foyo tho. Not an ideal place for anyone looking to pleasure there taste buds and save on weight. Overall very friendly staff and fast service read more

This is the best ice cream I've found in New England. Very creamy and some excellent flavors. My favorites are the butter crunch and black cherry. You must try the hot fudge. Its thick and like eating candy. read more

Always a great experience here with my family, great ice cream and selections! A little pricey, but worth it to support a hometown small business! read more

Seriously the best ice cream in the area! Service is super friendly and there are tons of options to choose from!

Awesome flavors, quality ice cream. Great family environment. Easy access. Even has a candy shop.

This place has good ice cream, but has terrible cleanliness practices. Yes they hand make all the ice cream, however if your allergic to cats or just hate them than stay away. I went inside in the winter and these people, it is a family run business, have there cats walking all over the back area where they make the ice cream. It's gross they walk on counters where the ice cream is being prepped. Cats walk through their own feces in their litter box and to allow them to walk in this area is nasty. Not to mention they shed and have dander, who wants that in their ice cream? Not me. I would not go here again after I saw that. Yuck!!! read more

Great ice cream and three (3!) dairy free options. Parking is easy, and there is a park across the street. There is a "penny" candy store attached with a great selection of favorites and homemade fudge. read more

Prepare to wait in line because people come from all over to enjoy this ice cream. They have a pretty extensive menu regarding anything ice cream. read more

Great homemade ice cream! Dozens of favors including sherbet, yogurt and no sugar added. They also make some really yummy cream cakes for take out read more

Just delicious..I don't know what else to say! It's trouble that this place is so close to our home. It gets busy during the summer so be prepared to wait. It's cash only as well so bring cash (they do have and ATM on site) Although I haven't tried all of the flavors, the Coffee oreo has to be my favorite so far. Portions are HUGE - a small can easily feed 2 people. You WILL NOT regret going here. read more

The Ice Cream Machine is great place to stop with friends and family. The ice cream there some best I ever had I been going there since early 80 now it 2020 the ice cream still best read more

This is fun place to take a ride to on a nice day. Home made , great flavors with a lot to choose from. Family place , great for the kids , must try. Decent parking and non dairy too. read more

Excellent ice cream and excellent service for such a busy place! You can definitely 'taste' the difference in their ice cream.

I was surprised as to how long we actually had to wait to be served since there weren't that many people ahead of us. However, it was worth the wait. Cookie dough ice cream really hit the spot. read more

Hands down some of the best ice cream that I've had! They also have a good selection of fudge, candy, as well as ice cream pies! Great service and good prices! read more

Very good New England ice cream. Probably not as good as Gray's but that would be splitting hairs. The portions are huge.

Landmark going strong. Flavors, flavors, and more flavors. Have been so successful I believe they are open year round. Grab a cone and stroll in the state park across the street. Sometimes the lines are long but that usually means only positive things. read more