Leases, Summary (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 28, 2023 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Undiscounted future payments for leases not yet commenced in 2024	$ 15,714
Undiscounted future payments for leases not yet commenced in 2025	$ 21,673

Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating lease not yet commenced to be paid in second fiscal year following current fiscal year.

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Name:	cbrl_LesseeOperatingLeaseLeasesNotYetCommencedLiabilityPaymentsToBePaidYearTwo
Namespace Prefix:	cbrl_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant