In a city that prides itself on moving fast, nothing’s slower — or suddenly trendier — than waiting in line.

These days, it seems that New Yorkers will stand around and wait for just about anything — a bagel, a buzzy bowl of noodles, or the vague promise of “vibes.”

From hours-long lines for dinner at downtown hotspots to pancake-loving crowds rising early for brunch all over town, one of the world’s quickest-paced places has fallen in love with standing still. 9

Why, exactly? Did a New York minute suddenly get a whole lot longer? Experts say that the slow-moving trend isn’t just about the food.

“Restaurants are more than just a place to eat right now — they’re a place to show how high you rank on the status totem pole,” NYC food scene insider Andrea Strong of The Strong Buzz to

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