The Fossil Thief

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

WARNING, YOUR INTERNET MIGHT CRASH IF YOU WATCH THIS! 🚨🧀

We’ve taken our next toastie TO THE MACS! That’s right we’ve merged two of the greatest things on earth… Cheese toasties and Mac N Cheese to create an absolutely sinful mouthful entitled The ‘Maculate Conception’.

When these were sampled we couldn’t help but the take the lords name in vain especially when it comes with the delicious smoke house gravy from !

This is a limited release so make sure you get down fast and show us your Pope Long Pull!

07/10/2026

RAINY DAY RETREAT
Our little coffee shop feels so cosy on these rainy autumn days. Head to and take shelter with gorgeous locally roasted coffee and perhaps a delicious breakfast bagel, pancake stack or award winning cheese toastie from .

A smugglers retreat for those who@love local and independent

29/09/2026

SHOW US YOUR PULL!
We love a good pull at The Fossil Thief. Yesterday Oli achieved greatness with one of the best we’ve seen.

Think you can do better? Prove it! Share your pic with the tag and the best ones will win a free toastie!

16/09/2026

We’ve got a handful of gorgeous gifts for coffee and food lovers. Topping up a birthday present or just need a little thank you? We might just have the thing. If we don’t well we’ve still got great coffee! Win win.

11/09/2026

NEW IN!
What an absolute pleasure to meet the lovely Emma, owner and creative mind behind the wonderful artisan soaps Little Bee Soap Co., Southsea.

With an ethos that aligns with our own supplying soaps that are local, natural and sustainable these fit perfectly alongside our range of products and are now available for sale directly from The Fossil Thief in Gunwharf Quays.

These ‘Coffee By The Sea’ bars are completely vegan and use organic ingredients and make the perfect gift for a coffee loving friend or loved one.

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.

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!

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)