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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Apr. 14, 2017
May 26, 2017
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000014177  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 14, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-03  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,076,832
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017