Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Basis for segment information	Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our ceo, who is our chief operating decision maker, manages the segments, evaluates financial results, and makes key operating decisions.
Number of reportable segments	4
Effect on previously reported segment information for change in reportable operating segments	Concurrent with the change in reportable operating segments and realignment of certain operating expenses noted above, we revised our prior period financial information to reflect comparable financial information for the new segment structure and reporting changes. Historical financial information presented herein reflects these changes. There was no impact on consolidated net revenues, total operating expenses, operating income, or net earnings as a result of these changes.
Number of customers accounting for 10% or more of revenues	0
Maximum percent of revenue from any customer	10.00%
Canada UK And China [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue from other countries	64.00%
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Description of segment products and services	Americas operations sell coffee and other beverages, complementary food, packaged coffees, single serve coffee products and a focused selection of merchandise through company-operated stores and licensed stores.
Operating Segments [Member] | EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Description of segment products and services	EMEA operations sell coffee and other beverages, complementary food, packaged coffees, single serve coffee products and a focused selection of merchandise through company-operated stores and licensed stores.
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Description of segment products and services	China /Asia Pacific operations sell coffee and other beverages, complementary food, packaged coffees, single serve coffee products and a focused selection of merchandise through company-operated stores and licensed stores.
Operating Segments [Member] | Channel Development [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Description of segment products and services	Channel Development operations sell a selection of packaged coffees as well as a selection of premium Tazo® teas globally. Channel Development operations also produce and sell a variety of ready-to-drink beverages, Starbucks- and Tazo-branded single serve products, and Starbucks Refreshers™ beverages. The US foodservice business, which is included in the Channel Development segment, sells coffee and other related products to institutional foodservice companies.
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Description of All Other Segments	All Other Segments includes Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee and Evolution Fresh, as well as our Digital Ventures business.