Document and Entity Information
Mar. 10, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Mar. 10, 2022
Entity Registrant Name Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-32320
Entity Tax Identification Number 43-1883836
Entity Address, Address Line One 415 South 18th St.
Entity Address, City or Town St. Louis
Entity Address, State or Province MO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 63103
City Area Code 314
Local Phone Number 423-8000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001113809
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol BBW
Security Exchange Name NYSE