Diners at the Coffee Shop Cafe in McGregor, Texas, were in for a big surprise Saturday night: President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush stopped in for a bite to eat at the restaurant southwest of Waco, just miles away from their ranch in Crawford.

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According to owner Donald Citrano, the Bushes were met with applause when they entered the cafe and left to a standing ovation. It was the first time the Bushes have visited the restaurant since buying the ranch, Citrano said.

Citrano told the San Antonio Express-News that the former first family took photos and shook hands with restaurant patrons.

A diner at the restaurant told local TV station KWTX that "it was like everyone's grandpa walked in" and that the president was "so friendly, so normal."