Douala's Sweet Secret: Pâtisserie H

📍 Location Opposite New Beijing Hotel, white colonial building (look for iconic red awning) 🕰️ Hours Mon-Sat 7:30-19:00 Sun 9:00-15:00 (Closed first Tuesday monthly) 🍮 The Pastry Bible 1. Signature Item ▪️ Madagascar Vanilla Mille-Feuille (pre-order) 48 layers + 3 vanilla bean varieties Sells out by 14:00 daily 2. Secret Menu ▪️ African Chili Chocolate (local cocoa + Cameroon pepper) ▪️ Mango Coconut Mousse (seasonal) 3. Perfect Order Formula "1 Cold + 1 Hot + 1 Flaky": • Ice cream (basil lemon recommended) • Fresh espresso • Almond croissant (with molten center!) 📸 Instagram Guide Best seat: Second window table (natural light + greenery) Golden hour: 15:00-16:30 (magical lighting) 💵 Price Breakdown Item Price(XAF) Value Classic Macaron 1,500 ★★★★ Signature Ice Cream 2,000 ★★★★☆ Fresh Croissant 1,200 ★★★★★ Seasonal Specials 2,500-3,500 ★★★☆ 💡 Insider Knowledge • Chef trained at Paris' Fauchon • Butter imported from France • Fresh fruit tarts every Wednesday #DoualaDessertLab #SweetnessInColonialArchitecture #AfricanPastryPerfection #FoodieCulture