Answer: yes it is a countable noun
Explanation:
Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted and bakery can be counted.
A. Independent.
Here's how I figure these out :)
1. If it's not a complete sentence (Subject & Predicate) it's subordinate.
2. If it is (without the conjuction) it's a independent.
I think it’s the first option, number 1