The Banana Boys are a new addition to campus, but at this point, everyone knows them: Villanova basketball’s biggest superfans, decked out in bright yellow suits, hyping up the Finneran Pavilion and Wells Fargo Center. Their energy is unmatched, and their commitment is undeniable. But while they’re taking over the student section, another group dominates a different arena: the dining scene.
Enter the food girls of Villanova.
If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve seen the rise of the “girl” aesthetic—clean girl, vanilla girl, gym girl, oat milk latte girl. These personas shape not just routines and wardrobes but also what we eat. At Villanova, food is more than just fuel. It’s an identity. From JuicePod devotees to Connelly Center wrap connoisseurs, here’s a definitive guide to the food girls you’ll find around campus.
- The JuicePod Girl
She swears by wellness shots and drinks green juice like it’s a personality trait. She starts her day with an early morning SolidCore class before grabbing an açai bowl and an iced matcha from JuicePod in Bryn Mawr (never Holy Grounds). She’s got a reusable straw, a matching workout set and a fridge stocked with kombucha and protein yogurt. If you ever need a recommendation for a “gut-healthy” breakfast, she’s got a list.
- The Connelly Center Wrap Girl
Loyal to the classics, she knows that nothing hits quite like a Conn wrap. Whether it’s buffalo chicken, turkey club or Caesar, she has her go-to and orders it religiously. She’s always on the move, speed-walking between classes, catching up with friends and convincing her roommates to join her for an impromptu dining hall run. She swears the wraps are the best meal swipe on campus, and, honestly, she’s not wrong.
- The Study Abroad Girl
She studied abroad in Florence last semester, and you will never hear the end of it. She critiques Café Nova’s pasta (“It’s just not the same”) and orders a cappuccino before noon because that’s the real Italian way. She has at least one gold ring she bought at a street market in Florence and refuses to drink anything but still water now. If the Exchange ever adds an authentic carbonara to the menu, she’ll be first in line.
- The Meal Prep Queen
She’s got her life together. While the rest of campus is debating a late-night Wawa order, she’s meal-prepping quinoa bowls and grilled chicken. She keeps a fully stocked fridge of Trader Joe’s essentials and somehow finds time to pack a perfectly balanced lunch for every class day. She knows macros, loves a good protein bar and thrives on efficiency. If you ever need help organizing your schedule, she’s the one to ask.
- The “I Just Eat What’s Free” Girl
Her superpower? Finding free food. She knows exactly when club meetings are handing out Insomnia Cookies, where to get leftover pizza from career panels and the best times to raid the Nova Nook. She’s not about to waste a meal swipe when there’s a free buffet at a networking event. Her most-used phrase? “Wait, is that free?”
- The Late Night Pizza Girl
She’s a warrior. She always ends her nights at Campus Corner or Johnny’s, or she’s single-handedly keeping Uber Eats in business. She’s a Campus Corner loyalist but will settle for Johnny’s if necessary. No matter where she gets it, pizza is always the final stop. Her nights out follow a familiar pattern, shuffling home with a greasy pizza box, recounting questionable decisions and insisting she’ll “definitely be up for her 9 a.m.” She never is.
- The Diet Coke Girl
Her bloodstream is at least 40% aspartame. She has a Diet Coke with every meal, a 12-pack in her mini-fridge and a borderline emotional attachment to McDonald’s large Diet Coke. She prefers it in a cup with ice but will drink it straight from the can in times of crisis (finals week). She jokes that it’s “basically water” and has probably texted her group chat “I need a Diet Coke immediately” at least once this week.
No matter your order, Villanova’s food scene has a place for everyone. Some will be starting out their day with a JuicePod matcha, while others will grab a Connelly wrap between classes, or even hunt down free snacks at club meetings. Food is more than just a meal for Villanovans. It’s a ritual, a personality trait and sometimes even a core memory. The Banana Boys might bring the energy on game days, but when it comes to campus eating, it’s the food girls who set the trends, shape the cravings, and keep Villanova running (on Diet Coke, of course).
