| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 09, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 9, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vital Farms, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001579733 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-39411 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-0496985 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3601 South Congress Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite C100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78704 |
| City Area Code | 877 |
| Local Phone Number | 455-3036 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | VITL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
