The owners, James and Vera Willis opened the Peachtree Buffet on July 20, 1996 and positioned the restaurant as a new experience in soul food dining. Mrs. Willis, a native of Tallulah, Louisiana- who was reared on traditional delicious fatty spicy soul food - discovered healthy ingredients that added flavor to the foods without the traditional fats, sugar, and salts.

They've since opened their second location, an a la carte restaurant at 18th & Vine.