Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], Teavana [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 16, 2012
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Teavana [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	$ 620

The total expected future cost of the acquired entity.

No definition available.

Name:	sbux_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityExpectedFuturePurchasePrice
Namespace Prefix:	sbux_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant