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GRAB AND GO BAGELSDelicious, freshly prepared bagels available every day from 10am. When they’re gone they’re gone. Plus...
08/09/2026

GRAB AND GO BAGELS
Delicious, freshly prepared bagels available every day from 10am. When they’re gone they’re gone. Plus you can add any coffee, tea or matcha for just £2.50!

Brunch, lunch or just need a munch these delicious bagels are a great grab and go option if you’re on the move or alternatively enjoy them to eat in by the waterside with us Gunwharf Quays.

Unfortunately due to staff illness we will be unable to open the kitchen today. Coffees, teas etc and patisserie will be...
28/08/2026

Unfortunately due to staff illness we will be unable to open the kitchen today. Coffees, teas etc and patisserie will be available as usual but there will be no toasties or hot food available.

We hope for service to resume as normal from tomorrow!

Big apologies for any inconvenience caused!

22/08/2026

TOASTIE or QUESADILLA?
Cut the carbs without the compromise. There are no bad decisions .

All of our toasties are available in locally baked sourdough or as giant quesadilla wraps!

Just as much ooze and all the flavour.

Available every day 08:30-16:30 from in or 11:00-16:00 on delivered to your door!

CRUST ON A BIKE! is now officially available on Deliveroo , which means ridiculous toasties, loaded tater tots and molte...
05/08/2026

CRUST ON A BIKE!

is now officially available on Deliveroo , which means ridiculous toasties, loaded tater tots and molten mac ’n’ cheese can now arrive at your door.

We’re delivering lunch every day from 11am–4pm, straight from the kitchens of The Fossil Thief.

And you can save a wedge all this week with 20% OFF your order until the end of the week when you spend £20 or more.

So cancel the sad sandwich, gather the congregation and get an unholy amount of cheese delivered.

Find ChurChur Cheese on Deliveroo now (See link in bio)

25/07/2026

NO TRENDING AUDIO REQUIRED. 🌊

Just the sound of the water, boats in the marina, seagulls doing seagull things and coffee being made by the harbour.

This weekend, Gunwharf Quays welcomes home the incredible fleet and we’ve got the perfect spot to soak up the seaside atmosphere.

Start the day with locally roasted coffee and a Thief’s breakfast bagel, stop by for one of our freshly baked baguette sandwiches, or get stuck into an infamous toastie with a cold local beer from .

Bringing the smaller sailors? Our Little Cheese Deal means the kids can get their own perfectly sized cheesy toasty or Mac n cheese with a drink and ice cream too. 🧀

Come for the yachts. Stay for the good times.

‼️SADLY WE’RE CLOSED TODAYUnfortunately our coffee machine has been working so hard over the weekend it’s given up on us...
20/07/2026

‼️SADLY WE’RE CLOSED TODAY
Unfortunately our coffee machine has been working so hard over the weekend it’s given up on us and sadly as a result we need to close today.

But fear not an engineer is on the way and we’ll be back up and running first thing tomorrow morning. Apologies for any inconvenience / caffeine withdrawal symptoms to may experience as a result

SEE YOU TOMORROW FROM 08:30!☕️

Gunwharf workers/residents... your sad supermarket lunch days are over!Freshly baked baguettes. Proper local ingredients...
09/07/2026

Gunwharf workers/residents... your sad supermarket lunch days are over!

Freshly baked baguettes. Proper local ingredients. No curled-up sad sandwiches. No disappointing meal deals.

The Fossil Thief Click & Collect Meal Deal
1. Order by 10:00am
2. Collect from 11:30am (Mon–Fri)

This week’s line-up...

THE DELI – Cured ham, burrata, pesto & rocket
THE CATCH – Scottish smoked salmon, mascarpone, capers & rocket
THE BLT – Smoked bacon, gem lettuce & tomato
THE DAIRY (V) – Vintage Brie, caramelised onion & rocket

Every baguette is baked fresh on-site using ingredients from brilliant local suppliers, so your lunch is made properly, not pulled from a plastic packet.

Need a bigger office order? Give us a call and we’ll sort it.

👇 COMMENT “LUNCH” BELOW and we’ll DM you an exclusive discount code!

Order here: https://thefossilthief.square.site/ (Link in bio)

Orders must be placed before 10:00am for same-day collection. Collection from 11:30am. Please allow at least 30 minutes after ordering. Sandwich selection changes weekly and is subject to availability.

06/07/2026

WOOHOO WE WON! 🍻

Which obviously means today is officially a national day of questionable decisions and probably some heroic hangovers.

Luckily, we’ve got the cure with proper coffee from . Ridiculously good mega toasties and our own Thieve’s Breakfast Bagel Stack to get you back on your feet.

And if you’re more “hair of the dog” than “fresh start Monday”... we’ve got local craft ales, lagers, ciders, wines, cocktails and plenty more.

So if you’re looking for the best spot on the waterfront to avoid work emails for a bit, you’ll find us at The Fossil Thief in Gunwharf Quays pretending we definitely remember all the goals!

⏰ Opening hours:
Sunday–Wednesday: 8:30am–6:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am–8:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 8:30am–10:00pm

Football’s coming home... but first, caffeine & carbs!

26/06/2026

Sure, we’re famous for toasties...

But there’s another cheesy masterpiece quietly stealing hearts this summer.

Our whole Burrata is served with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic glaze and toasted sourdough for the ultimate tear-and-share experience.

It’s fresh, creamy, packed with flavour and made for long lunches, sunny afternoons and anyone who believes there’s no such thing as too much cheese.

Whether you’re joining us for a towering toastie or keeping things a little lighter, we’ve got your cheese cravings covered.

Because at , it’s never just been about toasties...

It’s about celebrating cheese in all its glorious forms.

25/06/2026

THE CHURCHUR CHEESE Has answered your prayers...

Introducing THE PASTORAMI.

A New York-style deli toastie stacked with thinly sliced pastrami, Monterey Jack, our house triple-cheese blend, crunchy pickles and a generous slathering of American mustard, all sealed between perfectly toasted sourdough.

We’ve committed a few sins in the name of flavour before... but this one might just need its own confession booth.

It’s unapologetically cheesy and after one bite, you’ll understand why we genuinely think this could be our best toastie yet.

The Pastorami has officially joined the ChurChur Cheese congregation from today.

Come and be converted in

Tag someone who needs to confess.

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Lock Keepers Cottage, Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth
PO13FH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 10pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8pm

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